Jason Collins, first out gay NBA player, reveals he has 'deadliest form of brain cancer'
Jason Collins, the first out gay player in the NBA, recently revealed he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 glioblastoma.
December 12 2025 2:09 PM
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George Santos’s exclusive D.C. Christmas party featured famous grifters & MAGA influence peddlers
In a Washington holiday tableau where politics blurred seamlessly into spectacle, the former congressman once again proved he understands the value of infamy.
December 11 2025 3:31 PM
Dwayne Johnson’s daughter hard launches her new wrestler girlfriend
The Rock's oldest daughter just made her queer relationship Instagram official.
December 09 2025 12:26 PM
Trans pastor says she’s ‘surrounded by loving kindness’ after coming out to New York congregation
“The affirmations have been amazing,” Methodist Rev. Dr. Phillippa Phaneuf told The Advocate in an interview.
December 04 2025 11:13 AM
Upstate New York Methodist minister comes out as transgender to congregation during Sunday service
"I’m affirming and saying to all of you that I am transgender, and so the best way to put this is that I’m not becoming a woman, I’m giving up pretending to be a man," Rev. Dr. Phillippa Phaneuf told her congregation in a powerful speech.
December 03 2025 9:24 AM
Queer comedian Cameron Esposito has first baby with wife Katy Nishimoto
The couple has been married since 2021.
December 02 2025 12:49 PM
19 Queer and Two-Spirit Indigenous people you need to follow
These are the queer and two-spirit actors, artists, musicians, activists, and storytellers you need to know!
November 27 2025 9:00 AM
Susan Powter says she's a 'huge lesbian,' gives her biggest bit of dating advice
1990s fitness icon Susan Powter is now a "total lesbian" having "great love affairs, many girlfriends, big fun."
November 20 2025 11:44 AM
18 of the longest-running LGBTQ+ celebrity couples
Their queer love has stood the test of time!
November 18 2025 3:28 PM
Uncanceling Kathy Griffin: The Advocate of the Year on sexiness, censorship, and her love of the gays
"If it wasn't for the gay community, I wouldn't have been able to come back," Griffin tells The Advocate.
November 12 2025 11:00 AM
12 far-right influencers targeting the LGBTQ+ community
These right-wing extremists have targeted Pride events, DEI programs, and drag queens.
November 11 2025 10:02 AM
This Texas drag queen has an important reminder as state's drag ban goes back into effect
Brigitte Bandit wants you to "support your local drag" after Texas' drag ban was allowed to go into effect.
November 10 2025 11:16 AM
45 pics that prove Jonathan Bailey is 2025's perfect Sexiest Man Alive
The Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers, Wicked, and Jurassic World: Rebirth actor was named People's "Sexiest Man Alive," and we couldn't agree more.
November 04 2025 4:53 PM
Jonathan Bailey makes gay history as People's Sexiest Man Alive
The Wicked: For Good star is the first out gay actor to hold the coveted mainstream title.
November 04 2025 12:21 AM
Meet the activist teaching LGBTQ+ youth of color the value of their art
Colby King seeks to teach young queer POC about the financial possibilities of their culture and art.
November 01 2025 1:20 PM
Gavin Newsom accidentally crashes wedding of 'The Ultimatum: Queer Love' stars
Haley Drexler and Pilar Dizon were posing for wedding photos outside San Francisco City Hall when Gavin Newsom happened to walk by.
October 31 2025 11:13 AM
Gay Senate staffer easily completes ICE fitness test that Trump-Noem recruits are failing
"Democrats are fit, Democrats are hot, and we’re tired of Republicans trying to lay claim to [health and fitness] when it’s so demonstrably false,” Josh Sorbe told The Advocate.
October 31 2025 7:00 AM
GMA's Will Ganss slams his Texas hometown for vote to revoke LGBTQ+ protections
Good Morning America's Will Ganss has a message for his hometown as it considers voiding LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination policies.
October 22 2025 4:03 PM
17 of the sexiest thirst traps from the hottest celebrity men in 2025 (so far)
Hollywood's handsome studs showed plenty of body in a slew of steamy pics this year.
October 22 2025 2:59 PM
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez wants Marvel to finally cast her as a superhero
The Emmy-winning actress is ready for Disney to pick up the phone and make her dream come true.
October 22 2025 6:00 AM