Saturday, Jul 12, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Saturday, Jul 12, 2025

Mourners Grieve the Shooting Death of Transwoman Daquane 'Dream' Johnson, 28

Mourners will gather this weekend to grieve the shooting death – and celebrate the life – of 28-year-old Daquane "Dream" Johnson, a transwoman of color who was killed in Washington, D.C. on July 5.

by Kilian Melloy | 2 hours ago

News

The UN Warns Millions Will Die by 2029 if US Funding for HIV Programs Isn't Replaced

U.N. officials warned that if the funding isn't replaced, it could lead to more than 4 million AIDS-related deaths and 6 million more HIV infections by 2029.

by Maria Cheng | Jul 11

Will Trump's Take on Student Loan Forgiveness Mean Retribution Those Who Work with Transgender Youth?

A draft proposal of a revised policy around student loan forgiveness includes definitions of "illegal activity" that center on immigration and transgender...

Jul 10

Culture

Did Lena Dunham Out Her 'Girls' Character Hannah Horvath?

Lena Dunham's newest series, "Too Much," premieres this week on Netflix with its first season of ten episodes. But in a lengthy interview with Variety, she...

Jul 11

Phenomenal Marisha Wallace Set to Release Live Album as She Heads to New York in 'Cabaret'

British musical star Marisha Wallace returns to Broadway in "Cabaret" (along with Billy Porter) as she is set to release her live album.

Jul 11

Pride

Rachel Zegler Acknowledges London Pride with Lyric Change to 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina'

Last Saturday, Pride was celebrated in London. To acknowledge the event, actress Rachel Zegler changed a lyric to "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" in her celebrated...

Jul 7

Married Gay Influencers Show Homophobic Pride Protestors What Love Looks Like

Influencer couple Nick Toteda and Anthony Cushion didn't back down from a mob of homophobic protestors at London Pride this past weekend. In fact, they made a...

by Kilian Melloy | Jul 7

Media

EDGE Now: Hot Boy Summer

Welcome to EDGE Now: Hot Boy Summer Edition – where the temperature's rising, the shirts are vanishing, and the muscle jock energy is THICKER than your ex's...

Jul 9

IndepenDANCE @ Pines Club Fire Island

The annual IndepenDANCE bash lit up the Pines Club with beats, bodies, and pure queer joy! Produced by Ultramaroon & Free Radical Design Group, with DJs...

by Wilsonmodels | Jul 8

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: Pride With Power

Want to make a real impact this season? These orgs are slaying for our rights–so let's give 'em the love they deserve!