edgemedianetwork

@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
There's a wealth of misinformation circulating about the COVID-19 vaccines, and a gay British doctor is determined to get the truth out... by posting dance videos to TikTok. Dr. Mark Perera decided the best way to disprove the bogus claims people see on social media about the vaccine (everything from "X Files"-type accusations that governments are trying to implant microchips in people under cover of the shots to baseless stories of medical personnel dying after receiving the injections) was to post a series of videos over the course of several days showing how fit and healthy he remained. "The doctor, who was among frontline healthcare workers to be offered the jab this month, has drawn on his dance skills to share information about the vaccine and bust harmful myths," PinkNews explained, quoting Dr. Perera as saying he made the videos because he wanted to "drive more people to have the vaccine when eligible, also because I am a bit goofy and love dancing". Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️‍???⁠
⁠
?: Dr. Mark Perera / Facebook⁠
?️: Kilian Melloy / @dragelruairi

There's a wealth of misinformation circulating about the COVID-19 vaccines, and a gay British doctor is determined to get the truth out... by posting dance videos to TikTok. Dr. Mark Perera decided the best way to disprove the bogus claims people see on social media about the vaccine (everything from "X Files"-type accusations that governments are trying to implant microchips in people under cover of the shots to baseless stories of medical personnel dying after receiving the injections) was to post a series of videos over the course of several days showing how fit and healthy he remained. "The doctor, who was among frontline healthcare workers to be offered the jab this month, has drawn on his dance skills to share information about the vaccine and bust harmful myths," PinkNews explained, quoting Dr. Perera as saying he made the videos because he wanted to "drive more people to have the vaccine when eligible, also because I am a bit goofy and love dancing". Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️‍???⁠ ⁠ ?: Dr. Mark Perera / Facebook⁠ ?️: Kilian Melloy / @dragelruairi

There's a wealth of misinformation circulating about the COVID-19 vaccines, and a gay British doctor is determined to get the truth out... by posting dance videos to TikTok. Dr. Mark Perera decided the best way to disprove the bogus claims people see on social media about the vaccine (everything from "X Files"-type accusations that governments are trying to implant microchips in people under cover of the shots to baseless stories of medical personnel dying after receiving the injections) was to post a series of videos over the course of several days showing how fit and healthy he remained. "The doctor, who was among frontline healthcare workers to be offered the jab this month, has drawn on his dance skills to share information about the vaccine and bust harmful myths," PinkNews explained, quoting Dr. Perera as saying he made the videos because he wanted to "drive more people to have the vaccine when eligible, also because I am a bit goofy and love dancing". Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️‍???⁠ ⁠ ?: Dr. Mark Perera / Facebook⁠ ?️: Kilian Melloy / @dragelruairi

"Bridgerton," the latest hit from Netflix, is being accused of "queerbaiting," The Independent reports. Trailers for the series have included allusions to LGBTQ main characters and storylines, even a teaser for a gay sex scene, and yet there appear be none beyond a few minor characters and subplots. This is particularly odd, given that "Bridgerton" is produced by Shonda Rhimes, the mastermind behind "How to Get Away With Murder" and that show's unabashedly gay content. Fans on Twitter have praised the show while critiquing the lack of LGBTQ content. One fan said, "if your trailer is 30 seconds long and you devote several of those precious seconds to guys fucking you can be damn sure I expect a plotline or heck at least a substantial amount of peripheral homo-ballyhoo." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ???⁠
⁠
?: Bridgerton / Netflix⁠
?️: Kevin Schattenkirk @kschatt13

"Bridgerton," the latest hit from Netflix, is being accused of "queerbaiting," The Independent reports. Trailers for the series have included allusions to LGBTQ main characters and storylines, even a teaser for a gay sex scene, and yet there appear be none beyond a few minor characters and subplots. This is particularly odd, given that "Bridgerton" is produced by Shonda Rhimes, the mastermind behind "How to Get Away With Murder" and that show's unabashedly gay content. Fans on Twitter have praised the show while critiquing the lack of LGBTQ content. One fan said, "if your trailer is 30 seconds long and you devote several of those precious seconds to guys fucking you can be damn sure I expect a plotline or heck at least a substantial amount of peripheral homo-ballyhoo." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ???⁠ ⁠ ?: Bridgerton / Netflix⁠ ?️: Kevin Schattenkirk @kschatt13

"Bridgerton," the latest hit from Netflix, is being accused of "queerbaiting," The Independent reports. Trailers for the series have included allusions to LGBTQ main characters and storylines, even a teaser for a gay sex scene, and yet there appear be none beyond a few minor characters and subplots. This is particularly odd, given that "Bridgerton" is produced by Shonda Rhimes, the mastermind behind "How to Get Away With Murder" and that show's unabashedly gay content. Fans on Twitter have praised the show while critiquing the lack of LGBTQ content. One fan said, "if your trailer is 30 seconds long and you devote several of those precious seconds to guys fucking you can be damn sure I expect a plotline or heck at least a substantial amount of peripheral homo-ballyhoo." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ???⁠ ⁠ ?: Bridgerton / Netflix⁠ ?️: Kevin Schattenkirk @kschatt13

Bi actor Daniel Newman is the latest performer to join OnlyFans, tweeting he joined the content subscription service on Christmas Day. "The bisexual 'Walking Dead' star and out and proud 'dom top' is the latest celebrity to join the platform, which sees users pay for content that can range from pictures to videos," writes Pink News. He stressed his content would not be X-rated. "Let's have some fun!! It will all be PG to maybe R-rated tho just warning you NO X. Merry Christmas (and definitely all photoshopped!)," he tweeted. In the first day he posted 32 photos and videos, with some requiring an "unlock" fee to see the content. In less than two days Newman was amongst the top 3.1% of OnlyFans creators.⁠
⁠
?: Daniel Newman / @danielnewman_ / Instagram

Bi actor Daniel Newman is the latest performer to join OnlyFans, tweeting he joined the content subscription service on Christmas Day. "The bisexual 'Walking Dead' star and out and proud 'dom top' is the latest celebrity to join the platform, which sees users pay for content that can range from pictures to videos," writes Pink News. He stressed his content would not be X-rated. "Let's have some fun!! It will all be PG to maybe R-rated tho just warning you NO X. Merry Christmas (and definitely all photoshopped!)," he tweeted. In the first day he posted 32 photos and videos, with some requiring an "unlock" fee to see the content. In less than two days Newman was amongst the top 3.1% of OnlyFans creators.⁠ ⁠ ?: Daniel Newman / @danielnewman_ / Instagram

Bi actor Daniel Newman is the latest performer to join OnlyFans, tweeting he joined the content subscription service on Christmas Day. "The bisexual 'Walking Dead' star and out and proud 'dom top' is the latest celebrity to join the platform, which sees users pay for content that can range from pictures to videos," writes Pink News. He stressed his content would not be X-rated. "Let's have some fun!! It will all be PG to maybe R-rated tho just warning you NO X. Merry Christmas (and definitely all photoshopped!)," he tweeted. In the first day he posted 32 photos and videos, with some requiring an "unlock" fee to see the content. In less than two days Newman was amongst the top 3.1% of OnlyFans creators.⁠ ⁠ ?: Daniel Newman / @danielnewman_ / Instagram

Talk about truth in advertising. The filmed version of David Pevsner's one-man show, "Musical Comedy Whore," is indeed a musical, with original songs written or co-written by Pevsner (with the exception of one number). It's a comedy that is sure to have viewers laughing out loud. As for the "whore" part, Pevsner goes into great detail about his sexual exploits, including his time as a male escort. Combine that with Pevsner hooking while he was also hoofing on Broadway, and there you have it, straight, so to speak, from the source. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ????⁠
⁠
?️: Gregg Shapiro @BayAreaReporter⁠
?: David Pevsner / Instagram

Talk about truth in advertising. The filmed version of David Pevsner's one-man show, "Musical Comedy Whore," is indeed a musical, with original songs written or co-written by Pevsner (with the exception of one number). It's a comedy that is sure to have viewers laughing out loud. As for the "whore" part, Pevsner goes into great detail about his sexual exploits, including his time as a male escort. Combine that with Pevsner hooking while he was also hoofing on Broadway, and there you have it, straight, so to speak, from the source. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ????⁠ ⁠ ?️: Gregg Shapiro @BayAreaReporter⁠ ?: David Pevsner / Instagram

Talk about truth in advertising. The filmed version of David Pevsner's one-man show, "Musical Comedy Whore," is indeed a musical, with original songs written or co-written by Pevsner (with the exception of one number). It's a comedy that is sure to have viewers laughing out loud. As for the "whore" part, Pevsner goes into great detail about his sexual exploits, including his time as a male escort. Combine that with Pevsner hooking while he was also hoofing on Broadway, and there you have it, straight, so to speak, from the source. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ????⁠ ⁠ ?️: Gregg Shapiro @BayAreaReporter⁠ ?: David Pevsner / Instagram

The Warwick Rowers are back with 2021 calendars. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ???‍♂️?⁠
⁠
?: The Warwick Rowers / WorldWideRoar / Instagram

The Warwick Rowers are back with 2021 calendars. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ???‍♂️?⁠ ⁠ ?: The Warwick Rowers / WorldWideRoar / Instagram

The Warwick Rowers are back with 2021 calendars. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ???‍♂️?⁠ ⁠ ?: The Warwick Rowers / WorldWideRoar / Instagram

"One Night in Miami" is a movie of headlines. Its characters are known entities so large that they loom over the proceedings like a billboard on an abandoned road. Its subject matter is diverse, with a weight so large that it splays far outside of its own time period. It is a movie that shouts its intention to run house on the impending awards season before even a frame flickers across the screen. It is a movie that your mom wants to see, a movie that your dad wants to talk about, a movie that your younger sibling bristles at due to its historical trappings. All of this without a single word being spoken. And yet, these are a description of perceptions, of expectations, and not of the film itself. "One Night in Miami" is a movie that is happy to accept these pre-celebrations, but has its sights set on something far more intimate. Tap link in bio to read more of EDGE's review on @EDGEmedianetwork ??⁠
⁠
?️: Derek Deskins⁠
?: Amazon

"One Night in Miami" is a movie of headlines. Its characters are known entities so large that they loom over the proceedings like a billboard on an abandoned road. Its subject matter is diverse, with a weight so large that it splays far outside of its own time period. It is a movie that shouts its intention to run house on the impending awards season before even a frame flickers across the screen. It is a movie that your mom wants to see, a movie that your dad wants to talk about, a movie that your younger sibling bristles at due to its historical trappings. All of this without a single word being spoken. And yet, these are a description of perceptions, of expectations, and not of the film itself. "One Night in Miami" is a movie that is happy to accept these pre-celebrations, but has its sights set on something far more intimate. Tap link in bio to read more of EDGE's review on @EDGEmedianetwork ??⁠ ⁠ ?️: Derek Deskins⁠ ?: Amazon

"One Night in Miami" is a movie of headlines. Its characters are known entities so large that they loom over the proceedings like a billboard on an abandoned road. Its subject matter is diverse, with a weight so large that it splays far outside of its own time period. It is a movie that shouts its intention to run house on the impending awards season before even a frame flickers across the screen. It is a movie that your mom wants to see, a movie that your dad wants to talk about, a movie that your younger sibling bristles at due to its historical trappings. All of this without a single word being spoken. And yet, these are a description of perceptions, of expectations, and not of the film itself. "One Night in Miami" is a movie that is happy to accept these pre-celebrations, but has its sights set on something far more intimate. Tap link in bio to read more of EDGE's review on @EDGEmedianetwork ??⁠ ⁠ ?️: Derek Deskins⁠ ?: Amazon

Pixar never fails to make inventive and touching animated films and "Soul" is no exception. The first Pixar film to feature a black lead is notable and welcome, but at the same time, it is further proof we have a long way to go. Tap link in bio to read more of EDGE's review on @EDGEmedianetwork ??⁠
⁠
?️: Kevin Taft⁠
?: Soul / Disney+

Pixar never fails to make inventive and touching animated films and "Soul" is no exception. The first Pixar film to feature a black lead is notable and welcome, but at the same time, it is further proof we have a long way to go. Tap link in bio to read more of EDGE's review on @EDGEmedianetwork ??⁠ ⁠ ?️: Kevin Taft⁠ ?: Soul / Disney+

Pixar never fails to make inventive and touching animated films and "Soul" is no exception. The first Pixar film to feature a black lead is notable and welcome, but at the same time, it is further proof we have a long way to go. Tap link in bio to read more of EDGE's review on @EDGEmedianetwork ??⁠ ⁠ ?️: Kevin Taft⁠ ?: Soul / Disney+

Gabourey Sidibe announced in November that she is engaged to her boyfriend Brandon Frankel. At the time, he shared pics of the proposal, which included a bed covered in rose petals and balloon letters that read "Will You Marry Me." But for his birthday, Sidibe decided to celebrate Frankel, who turned 36, by sharing a behind-the-scenes pic from the proposal day. ??⁠
⁠
?: Brandon Frankel / Instagram⁠
⁠

Gabourey Sidibe announced in November that she is engaged to her boyfriend Brandon Frankel. At the time, he shared pics of the proposal, which included a bed covered in rose petals and balloon letters that read "Will You Marry Me." But for his birthday, Sidibe decided to celebrate Frankel, who turned 36, by sharing a behind-the-scenes pic from the proposal day. ??⁠ ⁠ ?: Brandon Frankel / Instagram⁠ ⁠

Gabourey Sidibe announced in November that she is engaged to her boyfriend Brandon Frankel. At the time, he shared pics of the proposal, which included a bed covered in rose petals and balloon letters that read "Will You Marry Me." But for his birthday, Sidibe decided to celebrate Frankel, who turned 36, by sharing a behind-the-scenes pic from the proposal day. ??⁠ ⁠ ?: Brandon Frankel / Instagram⁠ ⁠

The former Eastern Bloc country Lithuania, like many other ex-Soviet nations, outlaws marriage equality. But there's a spark of light for same-sex Lithuanian families in a civil unions bill that might pass next year, Reuters reports. Though the Lithuanian constitution puts marriage equality out of reach for gay and lesbian couples, Tomas Raskevicius - "the country's only openly LGBT+ lawmaker," Reuters notes - told the news outlet that he and other pro-equality lawmakers are planning to submit the bill" allowing civil unions "in the spring session in March." Raskevicius went on to say, "There are some members of the (majority Homeland Union party) who have already declared they are not going to vote for it, so we're going to look for some additional votes from the opposition, but I think we should be fine," Reuters reported. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️‍???⁠
⁠
?: LGL⁠
?️: @dragelruairi

The former Eastern Bloc country Lithuania, like many other ex-Soviet nations, outlaws marriage equality. But there's a spark of light for same-sex Lithuanian families in a civil unions bill that might pass next year, Reuters reports. Though the Lithuanian constitution puts marriage equality out of reach for gay and lesbian couples, Tomas Raskevicius - "the country's only openly LGBT+ lawmaker," Reuters notes - told the news outlet that he and other pro-equality lawmakers are planning to submit the bill" allowing civil unions "in the spring session in March." Raskevicius went on to say, "There are some members of the (majority Homeland Union party) who have already declared they are not going to vote for it, so we're going to look for some additional votes from the opposition, but I think we should be fine," Reuters reported. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️‍???⁠ ⁠ ?: LGL⁠ ?️: @dragelruairi

The former Eastern Bloc country Lithuania, like many other ex-Soviet nations, outlaws marriage equality. But there's a spark of light for same-sex Lithuanian families in a civil unions bill that might pass next year, Reuters reports. Though the Lithuanian constitution puts marriage equality out of reach for gay and lesbian couples, Tomas Raskevicius - "the country's only openly LGBT+ lawmaker," Reuters notes - told the news outlet that he and other pro-equality lawmakers are planning to submit the bill" allowing civil unions "in the spring session in March." Raskevicius went on to say, "There are some members of the (majority Homeland Union party) who have already declared they are not going to vote for it, so we're going to look for some additional votes from the opposition, but I think we should be fine," Reuters reported. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️‍???⁠ ⁠ ?: LGL⁠ ?️: @dragelruairi

Atlanta has begun the process of designating a gay bar as a historic landmark, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says. That would make the Atlanta Eagle the first recognized and protected LGBTQ landmark in the Deep South, local historians with Historic Atlanta told WXIA-TV. The bar has been an integral part of Atlanta's cultural and social landscape for three decades and helped bring about policy changes and cultural improvements between the LGBTQ community and city of Atlanta, Bottoms said in her announcement Thursday. "The Atlanta Eagle has a rich history and is a beloved place for so many people in Atlanta and across the world," she said. "The bar is also one of the Southeast's most famous LGBTQ social establishments and has hosted legendary drag performers like Ru Paul and Lady Bunny that promote LGBTQ equality and HIV/AIDS education." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ⛓️??️‍?⁠
⁠
?: Atlanta's Eagle / The Eagle

Atlanta has begun the process of designating a gay bar as a historic landmark, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says. That would make the Atlanta Eagle the first recognized and protected LGBTQ landmark in the Deep South, local historians with Historic Atlanta told WXIA-TV. The bar has been an integral part of Atlanta's cultural and social landscape for three decades and helped bring about policy changes and cultural improvements between the LGBTQ community and city of Atlanta, Bottoms said in her announcement Thursday. "The Atlanta Eagle has a rich history and is a beloved place for so many people in Atlanta and across the world," she said. "The bar is also one of the Southeast's most famous LGBTQ social establishments and has hosted legendary drag performers like Ru Paul and Lady Bunny that promote LGBTQ equality and HIV/AIDS education." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ⛓️??️‍?⁠ ⁠ ?: Atlanta's Eagle / The Eagle

Atlanta has begun the process of designating a gay bar as a historic landmark, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says. That would make the Atlanta Eagle the first recognized and protected LGBTQ landmark in the Deep South, local historians with Historic Atlanta told WXIA-TV. The bar has been an integral part of Atlanta's cultural and social landscape for three decades and helped bring about policy changes and cultural improvements between the LGBTQ community and city of Atlanta, Bottoms said in her announcement Thursday. "The Atlanta Eagle has a rich history and is a beloved place for so many people in Atlanta and across the world," she said. "The bar is also one of the Southeast's most famous LGBTQ social establishments and has hosted legendary drag performers like Ru Paul and Lady Bunny that promote LGBTQ equality and HIV/AIDS education." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ⛓️??️‍?⁠ ⁠ ?: Atlanta's Eagle / The Eagle

Police are investigating the vandalization of a gay couple's Christmas decorations, Lost Coast Outpost reports. The Eureka, Cal. couple had two gingerbread men holding hands and a Pride flag in their front yard. The handmade gingerbread men had been ripped out of the ground, smeared with feces, and left beneath the Pride flag. Brian Kleinmeyer, one half of the gay couple, said "They literally ripped them out of the ground, and wiped their asses with them, and carefully laid them at the base of our Pride Flag. I thought things might get stolen, but never in a million years did I think this would happen. I'm completely in shock." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ??️‍?⁠
⁠
?️: @kschatt13⁠
?: Brian Kleinmeyer / Facebook

Police are investigating the vandalization of a gay couple's Christmas decorations, Lost Coast Outpost reports. The Eureka, Cal. couple had two gingerbread men holding hands and a Pride flag in their front yard. The handmade gingerbread men had been ripped out of the ground, smeared with feces, and left beneath the Pride flag. Brian Kleinmeyer, one half of the gay couple, said "They literally ripped them out of the ground, and wiped their asses with them, and carefully laid them at the base of our Pride Flag. I thought things might get stolen, but never in a million years did I think this would happen. I'm completely in shock." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ??️‍?⁠ ⁠ ?️: @kschatt13⁠ ?: Brian Kleinmeyer / Facebook

Police are investigating the vandalization of a gay couple's Christmas decorations, Lost Coast Outpost reports. The Eureka, Cal. couple had two gingerbread men holding hands and a Pride flag in their front yard. The handmade gingerbread men had been ripped out of the ground, smeared with feces, and left beneath the Pride flag. Brian Kleinmeyer, one half of the gay couple, said "They literally ripped them out of the ground, and wiped their asses with them, and carefully laid them at the base of our Pride Flag. I thought things might get stolen, but never in a million years did I think this would happen. I'm completely in shock." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ??️‍?⁠ ⁠ ?️: @kschatt13⁠ ?: Brian Kleinmeyer / Facebook

Earlier this month, "Juno" Oscar nominee Elliot Page came out publicly as transgender and he's now thanking fans for all their support.  "From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Your love and support has been the greatest gift. Stay safe. Be there for each other. If you are able, support @transanta and @translifeline See you in 2021 Xoxo Elliot," he wrote. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️‍?❤️⁠
⁠
?: Elliot Page / Instagram⁠

Earlier this month, "Juno" Oscar nominee Elliot Page came out publicly as transgender and he's now thanking fans for all their support. "From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Your love and support has been the greatest gift. Stay safe. Be there for each other. If you are able, support @transanta and @translifeline See you in 2021 Xoxo Elliot," he wrote. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️‍?❤️⁠ ⁠ ?: Elliot Page / Instagram⁠

Earlier this month, "Juno" Oscar nominee Elliot Page came out publicly as transgender and he's now thanking fans for all their support. "From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Your love and support has been the greatest gift. Stay safe. Be there for each other. If you are able, support @transanta and @translifeline See you in 2021 Xoxo Elliot," he wrote. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️‍?❤️⁠ ⁠ ?: Elliot Page / Instagram⁠