LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Sunday, May 31, 2026
Quietly Queer-Friendly: Why Maputo Is Emerging as a Hidden LGBTQ+ Escape in Africa
Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, is quietly becoming one of Africa’s most promising city breaks for LGBTQ+ travelers, even as it rarely appears on standard queer travel lists.
News
Frankie Valli Cancels the Remainder of the Four Seasons’ Farewell Tour, Citing Health Concerns
Frankie Valli, whose legendary falsetto defines the sound of the 1960s rock group the Four Seasons, has cancelled the remainder of the band’s 2026 tour dates
Wembanyama Wins West Finals MVP, and Looks Ahead to NBA Finals Matchup
When the Western Conference finals started, Victor Wembanyama watched Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hoist a Most Valuable Player trophy that the San Antonio Spurs...
Culture
Johnny Middlebrooks is One of “Love Island’s” Hottest Exports
If there’s anything we know about reality TV, it’s that it’s not real at all. But that doesn’t stop them from being produced and men like Johnny Middlebrooks is...
Jessie J Shares She Is Cancer Free After Year-Long Breast Cancer Battle: “I Sobbed for Hours”
British singer Jessie J has announced she is cancer free, nearly a year after revealing an early-stage breast cancer diagnosis and undergoing major surgery and...
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Pride
Chicago LGBTQ+ Community Rallies, Raising Over $40K for Husband of Gay Man Killed in Alleged Stalker Shooting
Chicago’s LGBTQ+ leather and pup communities have raised more than $40,000 to support the husband of Nicholas “Pup Tugger” Calzaretta, a gay man fatally shot in...
Ghana's Parliament Passes a Bill Criminalizing the Promotion of LGBTQ Activities
Ghana’s parliament has passed a bill imposing up to 10-year prison terms for promoting LGBTQ activities
Media
International Mr. Leather Market @ The Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago
Leather, looks, and a whole lot of lust for shopping. International Mr. Leather Market took over Chicago’s Congress Plaza Hotel for Memorial Day Weekend, with...
KW Island House Gold Party :: May 15-17, 2026
Five decades, countless memories, and zero signs of slowing down. Island House Key West marked 50 years as a legendary queer escape with a weekend-long...
EDGE RECOMMENDS
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.
