Boston Lyric Opera's Bradley Vernatter Pushes Opera's Limits with Innovative Productions
Trainer Matt Boyles Wants Queer, Bi & Trans Men to be Fitter
Review: A Stirring immersive Boston Lyric Opera Double-bill of 'Bluebeard's Castle/Four Songs'
Is Disney Hosting Gay Rights Summit to Diss DeSantis?
'The Other Two' Is Back in a Big Way for Season 3
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Boston Lyric Opera's Bradley Vernatter Pushes Opera's Limits with Innovative Productions
With their latest innovative production, "Bluebeard's Castle/Four Songs," the Boston Lyric Opera once again transforms the way opera is presented. EDGE spoke to its general director Bradley Vernatter about the company's mission.
Trainer Matt Boyles Wants Queer, Bi & Trans Men to be Fitter
Out fitness trainer Matt Boyles works primarily with gay, bi, and transgender male clients for a simple reason: "This is a population that can need something different from the typical gym experience."
Review: A Stirring immersive Boston Lyric Opera Double-bill of 'Bluebeard's Castle/Four Songs'
After a lengthy hiatus, Boston Lyric Opera is back in action with a stirring double bill being presented at the Flynn Cruiseport in Boston's Seaport district.
Is Disney Hosting Gay Rights Summit to Diss DeSantis?
In a move that is sure to piss off Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Disney is host the "largest LGBTQ+ conference in the world" in September. Is it intentional? The event, to take place in September, is being billed as "the largest LGBTQ+ conference in the worl
'The Other Two' Is Back in a Big Way for Season 3
When the HBO comedy returns May 4, characters Brooke and Cary Dubek (Heléne Yorke and Drew Tarver) will be taking some "big swings" to step out from under their mother's shadow, played by Molly Shannon.
BBC Wrestling Reboot Plans to Feature Queer Wrestler Cassius Paule Who Wants to be Named 'Barbie'
Out wrestler Cassius Paule has been approached by the BBC to be part of the reboot of the 1990s wrestling show "Gladiators" and wants to be named "Barbie."
Listen: Big Brother John was Ready to Protect T.J. Osborne from Homophobic Trolls
John Osborne opened up in a podcast appearance about his protective feelings toward his younger brother when T.J. came out — and John expected homophobic attacks to follow.
Darcelle, World's Oldest Working Drag Queen, Dies at 92
Walter Cole, better known as the iconic drag queen who performed for decades as Darcelle XV and a fearless advocate for Portland's LGBTQ+ community, has died of natural causes at age 92.
Watch: Diplo Doesn't Think a Bl*w Job from a Guy Is Gay
In an interview with Emily Ratajkowski, the famed DJ said he's 100% sure he has "gotten a blow*** from a guy before."
Parade Disinvites Hawaii Lawmaker after Pride Flag Comments
The chair of a parade honoring a Native Hawaiian leader and prince said Friday a state lawmaker won't be allowed to participate after he questioned a middle school principal's display of a pride flag.
News
Biden's Moves on Alaska Drilling, TikTok Test Young Voters
Recent moves by President Joe Biden to pressure TikTok over its Chinese ownership and approve oil drilling in an untapped area of Alaska are testing the loyalty of young voters.
Entertainment
'Magazine Dreams' Star Jonathan Majors Arrested on Assault Charge
The actor Jonathan Majors was arrested Saturday in New York on charges of strangulation, assault and harassment, authorities said.
Business
Disney World Reaches Union Deal with Minimum $18 Hourly Wage
Unions for service workers at Walt Disney World reached a tentative deal with the company on Thursday that would raise the starting minimum wage from $15 to $18 an hour by the end of the year.
Technology
Grindr Issues Warning to Users in Egypt
A popular gay social networking application said Friday that it is issuing a warning to its users in Egypt, as police impersonate community members to target LGBTQ+ individuals.
Finance
Debt, Expenses Stress Lower Income Households: AP-NORC Poll
Personal finances are a major source of stress for about half of the lower income households in the U.S., illustrating the toll of high inflation and economic uncertainty on those who can least afford it.
Cars
Germany, EU Reach Agreement in Combustion Engine Row
Germany and the European Union announced Saturday that they have reached an agreement in their dispute over the future of cars with combustion engines.
Style
Stylist Law Roach Working on his Health Post-retirement
Celebrity stylist Law Roach, who helped reinvent Zendaya and turned Celine Dion into a fashion icon, shocked the industry last week when he announced his retirement from dressing the rich and famous.
Health/Fitness
Iowa Governor Signs Gender-Affirming Care Ban, Bathroom Law
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a pair of laws restricting the bathrooms transgender students can use and banning gender-affirming medical care amid a flood of legislation nationwide targeting the trans community.
Travel
Short on Planes, American will Suspend Some Flights to Spain
American Airlines said Friday that it will suspend flights between Philadelphia and Madrid for a few weeks this spring because of delays in receiving new Boeing jets.
Nightlife
Tinder Shows Love for Non-Monogamous People
The dating app announced this week that users can now add new relationship types and pronouns to their profiles.