Monday, Jan 19, 2026

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Monday, Jan 19, 2026

‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Robbie GK Feared Fan Backlash Over Surprise Queer Romance Detour

Robbie GK, who plays Kip Grady in the hit LGBTQ+ hockey drama "Heated Rivalry", has said he was initially worried about how fans would respond when the series shifted focus to his character’s queer love story in episode three.

Jan 18

News

Europe Warns of 'Dangerous Downward Spiral' After Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Greenland

The eight European countries targeted by U_S_ President Donald Trump for a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland have criticized the move in an...

by Stefanie Dazio, Jill Lawless and Emma Burrows | Jan 18

Why Bernice King Sees MLK Day As a 'Saving Grace' in Today's Political Climate

Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter says the holiday honoring her father's legacy is a “saving grace” amid political division

by Kate Brumback | Jan 18

Culture

Box Office: ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ Opens Behind ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’

James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash” continues to dominate the North American box office, topping charts for the fifth weekend with $13.3 million in sales

by Lindsey Bahr | Jan 18

Emmy-Winning Producer Launches Casting Call for Reality Show Inspired by Gay Hockey Romance 'Heated Rivalry'

Joel Relampagos, an Emmy-winning producer and CEO of North Star Content, has announced a casting call for queer hockey players to star in a new unscripted...

Jan 18

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Pride

‘Heteroflexible’ Emerges As Fastest-Growing Sexuality on Feeld in 2025

New data from dating app Feeld shows that “heteroflexible” was the platform’s fastest‑growing sexuality in 2025, with a 193 percent increase in users choosing...

Jan 18

British Curler Bruce Mouat Aims to Show Sports as Safe Space for LGBTQ+ People Ahead of Milano Cortina Olympics

Bruce Mouat, the openly gay skip of Great Britain's favored men's curling team, shared his journey to inspire other LGBTQ+ individuals to embrace sports as a...

Jan 18

Media

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

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...

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EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: 3 Trans Trailblazers Leading Change

Three trans changemakers, Kim Coco Iwamoto, Jace Barron and Bambi Salcedo, share how their work, visibility and activism are reshaping community, culture and the fight for equality.