@edgemedianetwork
EDGE is the largest network of local Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) news and entertainment publications in the world, serving 8+ million dedicated readers from a variety of metropolitan areas around the United States and beyond on the web, mobile web and native apps.
1349
Posts
![Celebrating its fifth anniversary, CULTUREEDIT/Tom of Finland Store is clearing the shelves to make room for the next wave of sex-positive collaborations. Since 2017, the hybrid online and brick-and-mortar shop has been carrying on the legacy of Tom of Finland with works that specialize in queer art, fashion, erotica, and more.â
â
Tom of Finland (aka Touko Valio Laaksonen) was a prolific artist of the male form, specializing in homoerotic art and destigmatizing sexuality. The Tom of Finland Foundation carries on that legacy through its dedication to protecting, preserving and promoting the erotic arts.â
â
The archive sale will be held January 22-23, 11 a.m. â 6 p.m. at the Tom of Finland Store, 1105 N. El Centro Avenue in Los Angeles, and will feature designers including Walter Van Beirendonck, Bernhard Willhelm, Julian Zigerli, MSGM, Orange Culture, and more.â
â
Those with a keen eye will notice a through-line with model Terry Miller, chosen as the foundation's first U.S. ambassador. The real-life daddy, co-founder of It Gets Better and husband of legendary sex columnist Dan Savage has been a proud promoter of Tom of Finland.â
â
"When I go to leather events such as IML [International Mr. Leather], Dore Alley, Folsom Street Fair or Folsom Europe in Berlin, I can walk around and, in my full leathers, look pretty close to a Tom of Finland model," says Miller. "It's just a good way of spreading the word about Tom of Finland, his art, his life, how he's created this leather lifestyle, the image that, as leather guys, we try to attain."â
â
Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetworkâ
????â
?: @tomoffinlandstore @terrysphots](https://api.linkudu.superfps.xyz/Media/GetMedia/12589)
Celebrating its fifth anniversary, CULTUREEDIT/Tom of Finland Store is clearing the shelves to make room for the next wave of sex-positive collaborations. Since 2017, the hybrid online and brick-and-mortar shop has been carrying on the legacy of Tom of Finland with works that specialize in queer art, fashion, erotica, and more.â â Tom of Finland (aka Touko Valio Laaksonen) was a prolific artist of the male form, specializing in homoerotic art and destigmatizing sexuality. The Tom of Finland Foundation carries on that legacy through its dedication to protecting, preserving and promoting the erotic arts.â â The archive sale will be held January 22-23, 11 a.m. â 6 p.m. at the Tom of Finland Store, 1105 N. El Centro Avenue in Los Angeles, and will feature designers including Walter Van Beirendonck, Bernhard Willhelm, Julian Zigerli, MSGM, Orange Culture, and more.â â Those with a keen eye will notice a through-line with model Terry Miller, chosen as the foundation's first U.S. ambassador. The real-life daddy, co-founder of It Gets Better and husband of legendary sex columnist Dan Savage has been a proud promoter of Tom of Finland.â â "When I go to leather events such as IML [International Mr. Leather], Dore Alley, Folsom Street Fair or Folsom Europe in Berlin, I can walk around and, in my full leathers, look pretty close to a Tom of Finland model," says Miller. "It's just a good way of spreading the word about Tom of Finland, his art, his life, how he's created this leather lifestyle, the image that, as leather guys, we try to attain."â â Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetworkâ ????â ?: @tomoffinlandstore @terrysphots
When Amy Schneider joined "Jeopardy!" as a contestant, she only wanted to win four games. It turns out, the Oakland-based computer programmer has won a consecutive 36 games. In the process she has become one of the show's most celebrated champions and one of America's best-known trans women.â â Her expert playing and instant recall has made her unbeatable, often wiping out her competitors by double-digit margins. Add to that her cool manner and it is understandable why she is now the third longest-running champion with more than $1,100,000 in winnings.â â Her instant-celebrity status led to her being nominated for a GLAAD Media Award this week, which she celebrated on Twitter. "Hi all! So, yesterday's and today's game threads will get up at some point, but as you might imagine my life is pretty crazy right now!" she wrote. "But I did want to take a moment to acknowledge how honored and humbled I am to have been recognized in this year's @glaad Media Awards."â â EDGE spoke to Schneider about her life, fame, "Jeopardy!" and the story behind that pearl necklace.â â Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetworkâ ?ď¸â???â ?ď¸: Steve Duffyâ ?: Amy Schneider / APâ @jeopardamy
While Colombia, often referred to as "the gateway to South America," may conjure thoughts of sandy beaches and mountain air, it has much more to offer, specifically for LGBTQ+ travelers.â â "Colombia is walking out of this pandemic, making strong efforts to continue its positioning as 'the most welcoming country in the world,' " Felipe Cardenas, Board Chair of the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA), tells EDGE. "MedellĂn, Cartagena, Barranquilla, The Coffee Region, and, of course, our capital BogotĂĄ have emerged as friendly destinations for LGBTQ+ individuals â facing 2022, Colombia is ready to welcome with pride and respect."â â Pride flags wave outside city businesses, restaurants and rum tasting rooms are run by gregarious gays, and â in the metropolitan city of MedellĂn â everyone looks runway-ready, and, as such, is canonically queer. Almost three-quarters of the population is Roman Catholic, but don't let that statistic fool you: In urban and Andean communities alike, you'll find welcoming people, a more relaxed pace of life, and plenty to see, taste, and enjoy.â â Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetworkâ ???ď¸â?âď¸âď¸?ď¸â°ď¸â¤ď¸â ?ď¸: Billy McEnteeâ ?: Getty
French actor Gaspard Ulliel, known for appearing in Chanel perfume ads as well as film and television roles, died Wednesday after a skiing accident in the Alps, according to his agent's office and local authorities. He was 37. Ulliel portrayed the young Hannibal Lecter in 2007's "Hannibal Rising" and fashion mogul Yves Saint Laurent in the 2014 biopic "Saint Laurent." He is also in the upcoming Marvel series "Moon Knight," and was the advertising face of the Chanel men's fragrance Bleu de Chanel. On Tuesday afternoon, Ulliel collided with another skier on a slope marked as intermediate after turning left, presumably to join his friends on an adjoining slope, Anne Gaches, the Savoie prosecutor in Albertville, said in a statement issued Wednesday. Ulliel started in television while still in middle school and went on to win two of France's top cinema awards, the Cesar. Tributes poured in from shocked fans and the corridors of power. French Prime Minister Jean Castex tweeted an homage that said, "Gaspard Ulliel grew up with cinema and cinema grew up with him. They loved each other madly." French Culture Minister Roselyne Bachelot-Narquin said she was deeply saddened by Ulliel's death, describing the actor as "a child prodigy of cinema, who embodied perfectly the French style all over the world."â â #RIPâ Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetworkâ â¤ď¸?ď¸?ď¸??â ?: Gaspard Ulliel
![Adult gay performer Cole Connor took to Instagram to share "a horrific experience that occurred near his Southern California home and sent him to the hospital this [past] Saturday night," reported the NSFW gay adult site The Sword. "Not my prettiest picture, but I'm okay," Cole wrote under a photo of his face that features several bruises. "Thanks for the love and support. I got mugged and beat up on Saturday night in Hollywood not far from where I live. My phone has been replaced already, cards and wallet will be replaced." He continued: "At the doctor now to look at an ocular fracture. [My] face feels numb on the left side and I can feel some nerve damage when I touch next [to] my nose or wink my left eye and my eye feels weird." Cole concluded by telling his followers to be careful and thanking them for their support. In one tweet, he shared the location of his mugging, with the words: "If anyone wants to find my stolen phone here it is..." He later posted a tweet with an update detailing his injuries after a doctor's visit. "Another post made on Sunday evening showed the star using self-described 'sarcasm' to talk about the attack. In the short video, he jokes with a friend about 'haters' going after him and almost killing him after he attempted to get his ID out of his friend's car," The Sword said.â
â
Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetworkâ
?????â
?: @coleconnor_official](https://api.linkudu.superfps.xyz/Media/GetMedia/11813)
Adult gay performer Cole Connor took to Instagram to share "a horrific experience that occurred near his Southern California home and sent him to the hospital this [past] Saturday night," reported the NSFW gay adult site The Sword. "Not my prettiest picture, but I'm okay," Cole wrote under a photo of his face that features several bruises. "Thanks for the love and support. I got mugged and beat up on Saturday night in Hollywood not far from where I live. My phone has been replaced already, cards and wallet will be replaced." He continued: "At the doctor now to look at an ocular fracture. [My] face feels numb on the left side and I can feel some nerve damage when I touch next [to] my nose or wink my left eye and my eye feels weird." Cole concluded by telling his followers to be careful and thanking them for their support. In one tweet, he shared the location of his mugging, with the words: "If anyone wants to find my stolen phone here it is..." He later posted a tweet with an update detailing his injuries after a doctor's visit. "Another post made on Sunday evening showed the star using self-described 'sarcasm' to talk about the attack. In the short video, he jokes with a friend about 'haters' going after him and almost killing him after he attempted to get his ID out of his friend's car," The Sword said.â â Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetworkâ ?????â ?: @coleconnor_official
![One of the funniest moments on television last year occurred on HBO Max's "The White Lotus," when Armond (Murray Bartlett) and Dillon (Lukas Gage) were interrupted while rimming. In the scene they are caught in flagrante delicto with Bartlett's head deep within Gage's butt cheeks. At the time Bartlett told Digital Spy the scene was meant to shock, in part because rimming is not part of the lexicon of sexual acts seen on screen. "In the context of this scene, we wanted to be shocking, and, you know, it is shocking," Bartlett told Digital Spy. "But I also love that it's not something that we see very often. In terms of the function of the scene, I think the shock value of that for people who are not used to that kind of... configuration of intimacy [laughs], is really brilliant." He continued: "It felt right in terms of the shock value. And it felt great in terms of: 'Let's show something that is a natural part of sex for a lot of queer people.' " Gage expressed his agreement on "Watch What Happens Live" on Sunday night, explaining to host Andy Cohen that it was his idea to include what he called "salad tossing" in the episode. "Lukas, CBC wants to know how awkward it was filming the salad tossing scene in 'White Lotus?' Did you exfoliate or manscape any differently to prepare?" asked Cohen. "As a blond, a natural blond, I'm naturally a little smoother. So no exfoliate, or a little exfoliating was needed, but no trimming or no waxing." "That's so specific," quipped Cohen. "And was the rimming, did you tell me, was that your idea?" "It was my idea," Gage responded. "Yeah, I thought we should normalize rimming.... I think that, like, ass eating needs to be talked about more. In the script it was sex, and I â we've seen sex on TV, let's have some ass eating."â
â
Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetworkâ
????â
?: @lukasgage](https://api.linkudu.superfps.xyz/Media/GetMedia/9817)
One of the funniest moments on television last year occurred on HBO Max's "The White Lotus," when Armond (Murray Bartlett) and Dillon (Lukas Gage) were interrupted while rimming. In the scene they are caught in flagrante delicto with Bartlett's head deep within Gage's butt cheeks. At the time Bartlett told Digital Spy the scene was meant to shock, in part because rimming is not part of the lexicon of sexual acts seen on screen. "In the context of this scene, we wanted to be shocking, and, you know, it is shocking," Bartlett told Digital Spy. "But I also love that it's not something that we see very often. In terms of the function of the scene, I think the shock value of that for people who are not used to that kind of... configuration of intimacy [laughs], is really brilliant." He continued: "It felt right in terms of the shock value. And it felt great in terms of: 'Let's show something that is a natural part of sex for a lot of queer people.' " Gage expressed his agreement on "Watch What Happens Live" on Sunday night, explaining to host Andy Cohen that it was his idea to include what he called "salad tossing" in the episode. "Lukas, CBC wants to know how awkward it was filming the salad tossing scene in 'White Lotus?' Did you exfoliate or manscape any differently to prepare?" asked Cohen. "As a blond, a natural blond, I'm naturally a little smoother. So no exfoliate, or a little exfoliating was needed, but no trimming or no waxing." "That's so specific," quipped Cohen. "And was the rimming, did you tell me, was that your idea?" "It was my idea," Gage responded. "Yeah, I thought we should normalize rimming.... I think that, like, ass eating needs to be talked about more. In the script it was sex, and I â we've seen sex on TV, let's have some ass eating."â â Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetworkâ ????â ?: @lukasgage
David Bowie would have turned 75 this week, had liver cancer not taken the legendary Starman from us in 2016. He was only 69, and, as far as premature celebrity deaths go, this one still hurts the most.â â Bowie's remarkable influence has touched nearly every corner of the music industry for six decades and counting, and there's little doubt that for as long as recorded music is being written, his influence will remain a mighty force. From Madonna and Lady Gaga to Culture Club and The Killers, there are leagues of artists who have credited Bowie with shaping their careers.â â Of course, David Bowie isn't only legendary for his music: his early candidness about his sexuality was massively influential. In 1972, he famously said in an interview, "I'm gay, and always have been." â â At the time, Bowie was still struggling to break through and was years away from being considered a rock'n'roll superpower, so it was an incredibly gutsy move on his part. Even now, 50 years later, if a major star came out of the closet in the infancy of their career, it would be considered risky. David Bowie truly was the first â and last â of his kind. â â But his legacy endures, as it always will, both for his immeasurable contributions to music and to the LGBT community. In celebration of Bowie's legacy and birthday, it's our guide to his best ten songs!â â Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetworkâ ?ď¸â?????â¤ď¸â ?ď¸: Christopher Ehlersâ ?: David Bowie
Australian social media starlet Peach PRC turned to social media this weekend to let the world know that she's a lesbian, posting the announcement on her TikTok account, which has more than 1.8 million followers, as well as Instagram.â â On Instagram, Peach PRC wrote, "came out as a lesbian today ???????????? (to be fair the closet was made of glass lol)."â â In a statement shared with PEDESTRIAN.TV, the singer said: "The response has been really beautiful and supportive. I feel so welcomed by the lesbian community and finally at peace with something I've been shying away from for the longest time."â â Peach PRC started posting TikTok videos in 2019, and has established a steady fan base for her digitalized pop vocals, colorful fashion style, and honesty when it comes to her mental health issues. Her viral hit, "Josh," secured her spot among Gen Z fans hungry for a hummable, auto-tuned confection.â â More on @EDGEMediaNetworkâ ?ď¸â??????â ?: @peachprc
Despite an announcement three years ago that it would update its booking policy to include a nonbinary option>, Delta Air Lines still hasn't made the change, and one Arizona mother is calling out the $72 billion company.â â As reported by NBC News, Dawn Henry attempted to buy a surprise airline ticket for her 21-year-old nonbinary child, whose birth certificate and Washington state driver's license indicate an "X" gender marker, only to discover that Delta's ticketing system only offers male or female booking options.â â "I am committed to fixing this, not just for my child, but for everyone who holds legal ID with an X gender marker," Henry told NBC News in a Twitter message. "My hope is that pressure on the airlines (not just Delta, but the others that have not updated their systems) will get this done."â â Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetworkâ ?ď¸â?âď¸âď¸?ď¸â°ď¸â¤ď¸â ?: Getty
In an article published on Friday, January 14, 2022, The New York Times asked, "Can a Gay Cruise Keep 4,700 People Safe Amid Covid?" referencing the Atlantis Events 30th-anniversary cruise on Royal Caribbean, which departed January 16, 2022. While VACAYA wasn't mentioned by name, the LGBTQ+ tour operator responded quickly, having just completed its own Caribbean itinerary.â â The company released a detailed and transparent statement, claiming, "Yes, with careful execution of recommended protocols, the LGBT+ community can safely navigate these incredibly challenging times."â â The venerated Times, whose article quoted several people not even traveling on either cruise, did not live up to the journalistic integrity we expect and was an affront to Atlantis Events, LGBT+ travel companies in general, and the gay community," stated VACAYA co-founder and CEO Randle Roper. "This certainly wasn't news 'Fit to Print.' As we begin to come out of the pandemic, it's OK to ask questions about how, why, and when we'll return to normal, but The Times completely missed the story here."â â Read on @EDGEmedianetworkâ ?ď¸â???â ?: VACAYA @myvacaya
The British reality series "Love Island," formerly deemed "unsuitable" for same-sex romance, now seeks non-binary and LGBTQ+ contestants, UK newspaper the Daily Mail reported. "This year's 'Love Island' is set to be its most diverse yet, as it has been reported that the show's bosses are actively encouraging non-binary Islanders to apply," the article specified. British newspaper The Sun detailed that "Potential contestants asked to specify their gender on the application form are given the options of male, female, non-binary, prefer not to say, or prefer to self-describe. "They can also describe their sexual orientation as straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual or other." The Sun recalled that the show's producers "have been criticized for a lack of diversity and going for unrealistic body types." Fans have heard that the show was reforming and becoming more diverse before; prior to the start of last year's season, the ITV program was reportedly "accepting applications... from both gay and straight singletons," as UK tabloid the Daily Star reported at the time.â â Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetworkâ ????â ?ď¸: Kilian Melloy / @dragelruairi â ?: Love Island / CBS
![Cassandra Peterson, a.k.a. Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, revealed who among her fans jumped ship after she disclosed her longtime relationship with another woman in her New York Times-bestselling memoir.â
â
The iconic horror host told David Yontef of the "Behind the Velvet Rope" podcast that "horny old men" abandoned her the day after the Sept. 21 publication of her memoir, "Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark," in which she publicly revealed for the first time her two-decade relationship?ď¸â? with trainer Teresa Wierson.â
â
"In one day...I lost 11,000 people. They just said, 'Elvira, you lied to me. I don't respect you any more. Goodbye,'" Peterson said.â
â
But they won't be missed. "I got 60,000 new followers the same day!" the horror maven detailed.â
â
What's more, it wasn't her straight fans Peterson was worried about. Talking about her LGBTQ+ fanbase, Peterson said she "hope[s] they embrace it, but I was feeling like, 'What if they think I'm a big fat hypocrite, and I was lying to them?' And here I was, going, 'I love the LGBTQ community,' and meanwhile I'm one of them and I'm not saying anything about it...that scared me more."â
â
Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetworkâ
?ââď¸â¤ď¸?ď¸â?â
?ď¸: Kilian Melloy / @dragelruairi â
?: Cassandra Peterson, a.k.a. Elvira, Mistress of the Dark](https://api.linkudu.superfps.xyz/Media/GetMedia/10772)
Cassandra Peterson, a.k.a. Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, revealed who among her fans jumped ship after she disclosed her longtime relationship with another woman in her New York Times-bestselling memoir.â â The iconic horror host told David Yontef of the "Behind the Velvet Rope" podcast that "horny old men" abandoned her the day after the Sept. 21 publication of her memoir, "Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark," in which she publicly revealed for the first time her two-decade relationship?ď¸â? with trainer Teresa Wierson.â â "In one day...I lost 11,000 people. They just said, 'Elvira, you lied to me. I don't respect you any more. Goodbye,'" Peterson said.â â But they won't be missed. "I got 60,000 new followers the same day!" the horror maven detailed.â â What's more, it wasn't her straight fans Peterson was worried about. Talking about her LGBTQ+ fanbase, Peterson said she "hope[s] they embrace it, but I was feeling like, 'What if they think I'm a big fat hypocrite, and I was lying to them?' And here I was, going, 'I love the LGBTQ community,' and meanwhile I'm one of them and I'm not saying anything about it...that scared me more."â â Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetworkâ ?ââď¸â¤ď¸?ď¸â?â ?ď¸: Kilian Melloy / @dragelruairi â ?: Cassandra Peterson, a.k.a. Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
Discover More Creators
@chitribfood
Explore variety of Indian vegetarian recipes from authentic ...
@raisingprimalbabiesandbeasts
Hi, Iâm Bianca, the voice behind Raising Primal Babies and...
@brownsvillecic
The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) is ...
@getahugco
Welcome to our whimsical world of joy and imagination, where...
@hyundaicard_dive
áá §áŤáá ˘áá Ąáá ł DIVE
@countrystylemag
Bringing you beautiful country homes and gardens, inspiratio...