Friday, Jan 9, 2026

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Friday, Jan 9, 2026

Federal Immigration Officers Shoot and Wound 2 People in Portland, Oregon, Authorities Say

Federal Immigration Officers Shoot and Wound 2 People in Portland, Oregon, Authorities Say

Federal immigration officers have shot and wounded two people in a vehicle outside a hospital in Portland, Oregon

by Claire Rush and Gene Johnson | 3 hours ago

Directors Guild Nominates Anderson, Coogler, Del Toro, Safdie and Zhao for Its Top Prize
Directors Guild Nominates Anderson, Coogler, Del Toro, Safdie and Zhao for Its Top Prize

by Lindsey Bahr | 3 hours ago
Denmark, Greenland Envoys Met With White House Officials Over Trump's Call for a 'Takeover'
Denmark, Greenland Envoys Met With White House Officials Over Trump's Call for a 'Takeover'

by Aamer Madhani and Claudia Ciobanu | 4 hours ago
House Passes Bill to Extend Health Care Subsidies in Defiance of GOP Leaders
House Passes Bill to Extend Health Care Subsidies in Defiance of GOP Leaders

by Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking | 4 hours ago
Former Rep. Gabby Giffords Returns to House Floor on 15th Anniversary of Shooting
Former Rep. Gabby Giffords Returns to House Floor on 15th Anniversary of Shooting

by Jonathan J. Cooper | 4 hours ago
Stuffed Dragons Rain After Ilia Malinin's Brilliant Short Program at US Figure Skating Championships
Stuffed Dragons Rain After Ilia Malinin's Brilliant Short Program at US Figure Skating Championships

by Dave Skretta | 4 hours ago

News

Fatal ICE Shooting Sparks Jurisdiction Clash Between State and Federal Authorities
Fatal ICE Shooting Sparks Jurisdiction Clash Between State and Federal Authorities

Fights over which agencies will be involved in the investigation into the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis are roiling...

by Claudia Lauer | 2 hours ago

UN Says the US Has 'Legal Obligation' to Fund Agencies After Trump Withdraws From Several
UN Says the US Has 'Legal Obligation' to Fund Agencies After Trump Withdraws From Several

The top United Nations official says the United States has a “legal obligation” to keep paying its dues that fund U.N. agencies after the White House announced...

by Farnoush Amiri | 2 hours ago

Sonia De Los Santos Cancels Kennedy Center Shows, Citing Unwelcoming Climate
Sonia De Los Santos Cancels Kennedy Center Shows, Citing Unwelcoming Climate

by Hillel Italie | 2 hours ago
The Latest: ICE Officer Who Shot Renee Good Identified in Court Records As Jonathan Ross
The Latest: ICE Officer Who Shot Renee Good Identified in Court Records As Jonathan Ross

by The Associated Press | 3 hours ago
ICE Shooting Reinforces Minnesota's Grim Role As Trump's Target
ICE Shooting Reinforces Minnesota's Grim Role As Trump's Target

by Nicholas Riccardi and Steve Karnowski | 3 hours ago

Culture

'Finding Prince Charming' Loses Second Contestant in Tragic Month: Jasen Kaplan's Death Ruled Suicide
'Finding Prince Charming' Loses Second Contestant in Tragic Month: Jasen Kaplan's Death Ruled Suicide

Jasen Kaplan, a contestant on the 2016 reality series 'Finding Prince Charming' and a celebrated makeup artist for LGBTQ+ allies like Kelly Osbourne and Cyndi...

2 hours ago

Miley Cyrus Says She is “So In” to Make Music for Gay Hockey Sensation 'Heated Rivalry' Season Two
Miley Cyrus Says She is “So In” to Make Music for Gay Hockey Sensation 'Heated Rivalry' Season Two

Miley Cyrus has expressed enthusiasm about contributing music to the second season of the queer hockey romance series 'Heated Rivalry'

3 hours ago

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David Bowie's Childhood Home in London Is Set to Open to the Public Next Year
David Bowie's Childhood Home in London Is Set to Open to the Public Next Year

by Jill Lawless | 3 hours ago
Out Gay US Speed Skater Conor McDermott‑Mostowy Qualifies for Milan Olympics in Breakthrough 1000m Win
Out Gay US Speed Skater Conor McDermott‑Mostowy Qualifies for Milan Olympics in Breakthrough 1000m Win

4 hours ago
Teen Triplets Pursue Dream of Representing Jamaica in Ski Racing at Winter Olympics
Teen Triplets Pursue Dream of Representing Jamaica in Ski Racing at Winter Olympics

by Pat Graham | Jan 8

Pride

'Destination X' Stars Ally Bross and Mack Fitzgerald Announce Engagement in Romantic Thailand Proposal
'Destination X' Stars Ally Bross and Mack Fitzgerald Announce Engagement in Romantic Thailand Proposal

Ally Bross and Mack Fitzgerald, contestants from Season 1 of NBC's "Destination X", have announced their engagement after meeting on the show.

Jan 8

NYC Mayor Names Trailblazing Openly Gay EMS Veteran as FDNY Commissioner Amid Conservative Backlash
NYC Mayor Names Trailblazing Openly Gay EMS Veteran as FDNY Commissioner Amid Conservative Backlash

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed Lillian Bonsignore, a retired FDNY EMS chief with over 30 years of service, as the department's next fire...

Jan 8

Orlando Pride Stars Rafaelle Souza and Halie Mace Announce Engagement
Orlando Pride Stars Rafaelle Souza and Halie Mace Announce Engagement

Jan 4
Paralympic Gold Medalist Desi Miller Weds Partner Katelyn Dittman in Coastal Texas Ceremony
Paralympic Gold Medalist Desi Miller Weds Partner Katelyn Dittman in Coastal Texas Ceremony

Jan 1
Marlon Wayans Reaffirms Unconditional Love for Transgender Son Kai on Recent Podcast
Marlon Wayans Reaffirms Unconditional Love for Transgender Son Kai on Recent Podcast

Jan 2

Media

EDGE Now: The Queer Entertainers Who Owned 2025
EDGE Now: The Queer Entertainers Who Owned 2025

From viral pop chaos to historic wins, these queer stars didn’t just shine in 2025 — they ran it.

Dec 26, 2025

Toy Drive @ Gym U NYC :: December 17, 2025
Toy Drive @ Gym U NYC :: December 17, 2025

Toys, tinsel, and total icon behavior. Susanne Bartsch & David Barton turned Gym U into a glittering holiday fantasy for their annual Toy Drive–hosted by...

by Wilsonmodels | Dec 18, 2025

SAGE Toys Party @ Pier 60 NYC :: December 14, 2025
SAGE Toys Party @ Pier 60 NYC :: December 14, 2025

by Gustavo Monroy | Dec 16, 2025

EDGE Now: Queer Holiday Traditions That Totally Slay
EDGE Now: Queer Holiday Traditions That Totally Slay

Dec 11, 2025
Santa Speedo Run Chicago :: December 6, 2025
Santa Speedo Run Chicago :: December 6, 2025

by Jerry Nunn | Dec 6, 2025

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: Top Queer Holiday Movies You’ll Love

This festive episode of EDGE Now shares three queer holiday movies filled with camp, romance and cozy seasonal magic, from drag-fueled chaos to heartfelt winter love stories.