Friday, Oct 17, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Friday, Oct 17, 2025

In 'The Mastermind' and More, Josh O'Connor Is Stealing the Show

Josh O'Connor stars in four films this fall, including the New England romance “The History of Sound,” with Paul Mescal; “Rebuilding,” in which he plays a Colorado rancher whose home is taken by wildfires; Rian Johnson’s whodunit “Wake Up Deadman: A Knives Out Mystery”; and Kelly Reichardt’s “The Mastermind,” a 1970-set heist movie.

by Jake Coyle | 3 hours ago

News

California Mpox Cases Raise Concerns. But Health Officials Say the Risk Remains Low

Investigators suspect that two Californians diagnosed with Mpox may be the first U.S. cases resulting from the local spread of a different version of the virus

by Mike Stobbe | 2 hours ago

Sex Is a Big Market for the AI Industry. ChatGPT Won't Be the First to Try to Profit From It

OpenAI has announced that ChatGPT will soon engage in "erotica for verified adults."

by Matt O'Brien | 3 hours ago

Culture

Ty Dolla $ign Returns With ‘Tycoon,’ His First Solo Album in Five Years

The inventive R&B artist Ty Dolla $ign released his fifth studio album on Friday

by Maria Sherman | 1 hour ago

Snoop Dogg Partners with GLAAD for Spirit Day, Debuts LGBTQ+ Affirming Song in Doggyland Series

Two months after raising concerns about LGBTQ+ representation in children’s media, Grammy-winning artist Snoop Dogg has shifted his stance by collaborating with...

1 hour ago

Pride

UK Warned: Treatment of Transgender People Risks Breaching European Human Rights Law

The United Kingdom has been formally cautioned that its approach to transgender rights may violate the European Convention on Human Rights, following concerns...

Oct 15

San Francisco Drag Landmark Oasis Announces Closure, Marking End of an Era for LGBTQ+ Nightlife

Oasis, a beloved San Francisco nightclub renowned for its vibrant drag performances and inclusive community space, has announced it will close its doors on...

Oct 15

Media

EDGE Now: 3 Queer Icons Who Changed the Game

From the first queen of drag to a pioneering candidate and a trans rights matriarch—meet William Dorsey Swann, José Sarria, and Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, three...

Oct 15

Tulsa Pride :: October 11, 2025

Oklahomans for Equality flipped National Coming Out Day into a full-on Pride party! The streets lit up with parades, vendors, and fierce performances –...

by Jerry Nunn | Oct 12

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: Twinks of Summer

From Ivy League tease to club kid chaos to a rising chat-era star, our Hot Boy Summer edition spotlights three standout babes redefining soft power and digital thirst. It’s fast, flirty, and just unhinged enough to make you rewatch. Who made the list? Watch to find out.