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.
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
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."
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 –...
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.
