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Too Hot for the Met Gala? Italian Model Eugenio Casnighi Is Fired for Attracting Too Much Attention Last Year

Too Hot for the Met Gala? Italian Model Eugenio Casnighi Is Fired for Attracting Too Much Attention Last Year

CULTURE | May 5

Italian model Eugenio Casnighi's specs read that he 6'1", wears a size 38 suit with a 30" waist, his eyes and hair are brown, and his shoe size is 10.5. And this week he can add to his resume that he is too handsome to be part of tomorrow's Met Gala.

New British Doc Reignites Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Kevin Spacey

New British Doc Reignites Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Kevin Spacey

CULTURE | May 5

Kevin Spacey likely wishes he could quit his scandal ridden past, but a new British doc reopens new sexual assault accusations against the twice-Oscar winning actor.

A Steamy Start: How Bette Midler Became 'Bathhouse Bette'

A Steamy Start: How Bette Midler Became 'Bathhouse Bette'

CULTURE | May 5

Before she was the Divine Ms. M, Bette Midler was called "Bathhouse Bette" for performing at New York City's Continental Baths.

Canceled on Broadway? Rob Madge Plans to Tell All about the 'Greatest Humbling of Their Life'

Canceled on Broadway? Rob Madge Plans to Tell All about the 'Greatest Humbling of Their Life'

CULTURE | May 5

There is usually a backstory when a show is suddenly pulled from Broadway, but it isn't often that one of its participants plan an on-stage tell all. Not so with Rob Madge, who plans on a tell-all on a London stage.

Hot IG Pic Shows Why We Are So Fond of Orville Peck

Hot IG Pic Shows Why We Are So Fond of Orville Peck

CULTURE | May 5

Orville Peck is revealing more and more of himself these days.

Out Actor-Screenwriter Julio Torres' Next Deep Dive into Surreal Strangeness

Out Actor-Screenwriter Julio Torres' Next Deep Dive into Surreal Strangeness

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | May 5

"Los Espookys" and "Problemista" star and writer Julio Torres is about to do it again: The former "SNL" writer is set to premiere a surreal new comedy on HBO next month.

EDGE Interview: Tony Curran Gets Close with Nicholas Galitzine in 'Mary & George'

EDGE Interview: Tony Curran Gets Close with Nicholas Galitzine in 'Mary & George'

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | May 5

On Starz's 'Mary & George,' Tony Curran plays England's queer King James I, who is seduced by a courtier, played by hunky Nicholas Galitzine. EDGE spoke to him about the role.

A New Form of Mpox that May Spread More Easily Found in Congo's Biggest Outbreak

A New Form of Mpox that May Spread More Easily Found in Congo's Biggest Outbreak

NEWS | By Maria Cheng and Christina Malkia | May 5

Congo is struggling to contain its biggest mpox outbreak, and scientists say a new form of the disease detected in a mining town might more easily spread among people.

Out Footballer Josh Cavallo Opens Up About Receiving Death Threats, FIFA Hosting World Cup in Saudi Arabia

Out Footballer Josh Cavallo Opens Up About Receiving Death Threats, FIFA Hosting World Cup in Saudi Arabia

CULTURE | By Emell Adolphus | May 5

In a wide-ranging interview, Cavallo called out the message FIFA is sending to LGBTQ+ players and fans by hosting the grand football event in Saudi Arabia.

Lama Rod Describes Himself as a Black Buddhist Southern Queen

Lama Rod Describes Himself as a Black Buddhist Southern Queen

CULTURE | By Luis Andres Henao | May 5

The Harvard Divinity School -educated lama and yoga teacher blends his training in the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism with pop culture references and experiences from his life as a Black, queer man.

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GLSEN Respect Awards @ Gotham Hall NYC :: April 29, 2024

GLSEN Respect Awards @ Gotham Hall NYC :: April 29, 2024

MEDIA | Apr 30

The GLSEN Respect Awards were held at Gotham Hall and hosted by the fabulous Peppermint. Award recipients included Marcia Gay Harden, Republic Records, Sophia T. and Brad Baumoel. EDGE was there - check out the pics!