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Out 'Bridgerton' Actor James Phoon Looks Forward to Queer Storylines

Out 'Bridgerton' Actor James Phoon Looks Forward to Queer Storylines

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | May 17

Out actor James Phoon will play the straight husband of Prudence Featherington, but the actor raves that the queer content promised to fans will mark important representation.

13 IG Posts to Get to Know Queer British Influencer James Barr

13 IG Posts to Get to Know Queer British Influencer James Barr

CULTURE | By Shawn Laib | May 17

An outspoken podcaster with a carefree attitude and the ability to articulate his opinions for a wide audience, queer influencer James Barr has successfully navigated many different facets of British media so far in his career.

Review: Amy Winehouse Biopic 'Back to Black' Explores the Singer's Life and Music

Review: Amy Winehouse Biopic 'Back to Black' Explores the Singer's Life and Music

CULTURE | By JC Alvarez | May 17

Star Marisa Abela, a relative newcomer, takes on the formidable task of humanizing Amy Winehouse, and puts a polish on the singer's presence while epitomizing her rebellious nature.

Iconic Florida Bridge Won't Display Pride Colors This Summer

Iconic Florida Bridge Won't Display Pride Colors This Summer

NEWS | By Kilian Melloy | May 17

A single Florida county commissioner appeared to end several years of Pride colors lighting up the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, which spans the Tampa Bay to connect Pinellas County to Manatee County.

He Feared Coming Out. Now this Pastor Wants to Help Black Churches Become as Welcoming as his Own

He Feared Coming Out. Now this Pastor Wants to Help Black Churches Become as Welcoming as his Own

NEWS | By Darren Sands | May 17

After coming out as gay to his congregation in 2015, Rev. Brandon Thomas Crowley has now written a book called "Queering the Black Church." He hopes it can serve as a guide for other congregations to be "open and affirming" to LGBTQ+ people.

Atlanta Cop Charged with Killing his Lyft Driver Who he Thought was 'in a Gay Fraternity and Trying to Recruit' him

Atlanta Cop Charged with Killing his Lyft Driver Who he Thought was 'in a Gay Fraternity and Trying to Recruit' him

NEWS | May 17

An Atlanta police officer who shot and killed a Lyft driver who was driving him home was arrested and charged with murder, authorities said.

Transgender Girl Faces Discrimination from a Mississippi School's Dress Code, ACLU Says

Transgender Girl Faces Discrimination from a Mississippi School's Dress Code, ACLU Says

NEWS | May 17

A transgender girl from Mississippi's Gulf Coast who wanted to wear a dress to a regional band event was discriminated against when her school insisted she follow a dress code based on her sex assigned at birth, according to a new civil rights complaint.

Sharon Stone, Liam Neeson, Other Actors Call for Kevin Spacey's Return to Movies: 'He is So Elegant and Fun'

Sharon Stone, Liam Neeson, Other Actors Call for Kevin Spacey's Return to Movies: 'He is So Elegant and Fun'

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | May 17

A number of actors, including Sharon Stone, Liam Neeson, and F. Murray Abraham, have called for Kevin Spacey's return to Hollywood's good graces — and future films.

'GMA' Host DeMarco Morgan's Thirst-trappy IG Under Fire by ABC Honchos

'GMA' Host DeMarco Morgan's Thirst-trappy IG Under Fire by ABC Honchos

CULTURE | May 16

DeMarco Morgan's package has gotten him in trouble.

Watch: The Gays Have Questions About Yung Miami's 'The Gays' Merchandise

Watch: The Gays Have Questions About Yung Miami's 'The Gays' Merchandise

CULTURE | By Emell Adolphus | May 16

Rapper Yung Miami has released a capsule collection targeting LGBTQ+ consumers with proceeds to benefit GLAAD.

Pride

In Progressive Argentina, the LGBTQ+ Community Says President Milei Has Turned Back the Clock

In Progressive Argentina, the LGBTQ+ Community Says President Milei Has Turned Back the Clock

PRIDE | By Débora Rey | May 12

When Luana Salva got her first formal job after years of prostitution, she was ecstatic. Yet just months after Salva got her first paycheck, right-wing President Javier Milei entered office and began slashing public spending.

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EDGE Now: Hottest Queer Summer Destinations

EDGE Now: Hottest Queer Summer Destinations

MEDIA | May 16

Get ready to pack your bags and embrace the rainbow because we're taking you on a journey to the hottest queer destinations this summer! It's EDGE Now powered by our friends at Vacaya!