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How Choreographer Taavon Gamble Makes SpeakEasy's 'The Prom' Sizzle

How Choreographer Taavon Gamble Makes SpeakEasy's 'The Prom' Sizzle

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | May 30

Triple-threat Taavon Gamble is the force behind making the SpeakEasy Stage's hit "The Prom" sizzle with his choreography. EDGE spoke to the Gamble as he prepares for Trinity Rep's "Sweeney Todd," where he performs.

Get to Know Yamil 'Yam Yam' Arocho, 1st Gay 'Survivor' Winner of Color

Get to Know Yamil 'Yam Yam' Arocho, 1st Gay 'Survivor' Winner of Color

CULTURE | By Shawn Laib | May 30

Get to know the latest winner of "Survivor," Yamil "Yam Yam" Arocho, the first openly gay person of color to outwit, outplay and outlast.

'Offensive,' 'Ridiculous': 'Little Mermaid' Makeup Designer Claps Back at Criticism

'Offensive,' 'Ridiculous': 'Little Mermaid' Makeup Designer Claps Back at Criticism

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | May 30

Peter Smith King, who supervised the makeup on Disney's live-action version of "The Little Mermaid," has responded to criticism of how he transformed Melissa McCarthy into the villainess Ursula.

Sydney Gay Club Bans Bachelorette Parties

Sydney Gay Club Bans Bachelorette Parties

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | May 30

Universal, a gay night spot in Sydney, Australia, has put the kibosh on bachelorette parties, with a source explaining that the parties are "always terrible, always an issue."

Ted Cruz Shows Compassion over Uganda's 'Kill the Gays' Law and Trolls Attack

Ted Cruz Shows Compassion over Uganda's 'Kill the Gays' Law and Trolls Attack

NEWS | By Kilian Melloy | May 30

Uganda's new anti-LGBTQ+ law — which punishes some same-sex activity with death — is so repugnant even Ted Cruz came out against it. But some on the right attacked Cruz for his display of compassion.

LGBTQ+ Equality Advocates Call for New Strategies after Target Backlash

LGBTQ+ Equality Advocates Call for New Strategies after Target Backlash

NEWS | By Denise Lavoie and Andrew Selsky | May 30

Following Target's removal of products in certain stores last week, activists in the LGBTQ+ community are calling for new campaigns to convince corporate leaders not to cave to anti-LGBTQ+ groups.

The Hottest Gemini Hunks

The Hottest Gemini Hunks

CULTURE | By Christopher Ehlers | May 30

With Memorial Day being the unofficial start of summer, the holiday also signifies the arrival of another season as well: Gemini season.

What Will Erdogan's Victory Mean for Turkey's LGBTQ+ Community?

What Will Erdogan's Victory Mean for Turkey's LGBTQ+ Community?

NEWS | By Suzan Fraser and Zeynep Bilginsoy | May 30

Erdogan once called the mistreatment of gay people "inhumane" but now refers to members of LGBTQ community as "deviants." Anti-gay rhetoric only escalated during Erdogan's campaign.

When '60s Late Heartthrob George Maharis Was Kicked Off 'Route 66' For Being Gay

When '60s Late Heartthrob George Maharis Was Kicked Off 'Route 66' For Being Gay

CULTURE | May 30

In the early '60s, there wasn't a sexier network hunk than George Maharis, who co-starred with Martin Milner on the road trip series "Route 66." But then he was gone. What happened?

Uganda's President Signs Into Law Tough Anti-Gay Legislation With Death Penalty In Some Cases

Uganda's President Signs Into Law Tough Anti-Gay Legislation With Death Penalty In Some Cases

NEWS | By Rodney Muhumuza | May 30

Uganda's president has signed into law tough new anti-gay legislation supported by many in this East African country but widely condemned by rights activists and others abroad.

Culture

Succession' Finale: Fans React to End of Emmy-Winning Hit Drama

Succession' Finale: Fans React to End of Emmy-Winning Hit Drama

CULTURE | By Suman Naishadham, Andrew Dalton and Stefanie Dazio | May 29

With the end of the critically acclaimed drama's fourth and final season, dedicated fans of "Succession" now know the answer to the series' central question: Which of the Murdoch-esque Roy family siblings will prevail?

Pride

Santa Monica: Come for Pride, Stay for LA's Hottest Beach City

Santa Monica: Come for Pride, Stay for LA's Hottest Beach City

SPONSORED CONTENT | May 28

Gather with your fellow queer travelers and friends for an unforgettable Pride celebration on the streets of Santa Monica and stick around for the best in outdoor fun, food and festivities.

Nightlife

International Mr. Leather Sapphire Anniversary @ The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center

International Mr. Leather Sapphire Anniversary @ The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center

MEDIA | May 29

International Mr. Leather celebrated a Sapphire Anniversary in Chicago at The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center. For the 45th year, the popular market once again had vendors and attendees from all across the globe mingling and cruising.