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News Whitney Houston Remembered February 12, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser Entertainment luminaries such as Ricky Martin, Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton, Ellen DeGeneres, and Mariah Carey are sharing their condolences and memories with the family, friends, and fans of Whitney Houston, who died Saturday at age 48. More >

Music Whitney Houston: Long Live the Mother of Pop February 12, 2012 By Clay Cane The late superstar entertainer is remembered for her timeless talent and as an ally to her multitude of LGBT fans. More >

Art Artist Spotlight: James Gobel February 11, 2012 By Christopher Harrity James Gobel wanted his latest bear-centric work to be more cuddly. "An artwork that you could conceivably snuggle up to seemed a good place to start."
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Features Hot Sheet February 10, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser The top 10 entertainment highlights on our gaydar this week: new music from Goldfrapp, forbidden love in a military academy, and Hollywood's most notorious bisexual pimp tells all about Hepburn, Tracy, Grant, and Leigh. More >

News WATCH: Daniel Radcliffe Reads Gay Harry Potter Fan Fiction February 10, 2012 View At Out The actor reads an excerpt of imaginative fan-written bedtime story that explores what might have been between Harry and Ron Weasley. More >

News LISTEN: Glee's Gay Dads Sing "You're the Top" February 10, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser Glee fans will finally get to see Rachel's fathers, played Jeff Goldblum and Brian Stokes Mitchell, who will sing a rendition of Cole Porter's "You're the Top." More >

News Rebecca Remake in the Works February 10, 2012 View At Huffington Post Alfred Hitchcock's only Oscar-winning best picture, with its subtext of sapphic love between the title character and her servant Mrs. Danvers, is being developed for a big screen redo. More >

News Madonna's Stalker Recaptured After Escape From Mental Hospital February 10, 2012 View At Out A man sent to prison for stalking and threatening the pop superstar has been recaptured after escaping from the mental hospital where he is now housed. More >

News The Bachelor's Jake Pavelka Joins Chippendales February 10, 2012 View At Out Th reality star will host the Las Vegas all-male strippers revue for four weeks beginning at the end of February. More >

News Get Your Free Gay Valentine's Day Cards Here February 10, 2012 View At Gay.net Download, collect, print out, email or mail these images of sexy, shirtless men as Valentine's Day cards for your special someone(s). More >

News Take a Photo Tour of John Waters's Home February 10, 2012 View At Rookie From inspirational bulletin boards to twisted Britney Spears and Michael Jackson figurines, see how the author-filmmaker-raconteur has decorated his Baltimore home. More >

News Liza Minnelli Drops Out of Hot in Cleveland February 10, 2012 View At Playbill The superstar entertainer has been forced to cancel a planned guest appearance on the Betty White sitcom due to a minor ankle injury. More >

News Ricky Martin Has a Fan in Obama February 09, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser President Obama's Spotify playlist has been made public and the most powerful man in the world enjoys listening to Ricky Martin's "The Best Thing About Me Is You." More >

News Raquel Welch on Myra Breckinridge, Mae West, and Janis Joplin February 09, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser Actress Raquel Welch calls her 1970 film version of Myra Breckinridge, in which she played a transgender woman, a "stinker" and hopes someone remakes it as the "funny and erudite" movie it should be. More >

Spectator Not Garden Variety March 01, 2012 By Jeremy KInser After dazzling audiences with his award-winning Grey Gardens, film director Michael Sucsy branches out, just in time for Valentine's Day, with the romantic comedy-drama The Vow. More >

News Ellen Barkin Signs For Ryan Murphy Sitcom February 10, 2012 Tracy E. Gilchrist The Tony Award-winning actress has signed to the upcoming comedy series The New Normal as the mother of the surrogate who helps a gay couple start a family. More >

News Elizabeth Taylor Art Auction A Success February 09, 2012 View At ABC A portion of the proceeds from sales of the star's paintings by Renoir, Degas, Van Gogh, and others will be donated to the Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation. More >

News Lestat May Return to Big Screen February 08, 2012 View At Hollywood Reporter Film rights to Anne Rice’s best seller The Tale of the Body Thief, the fourth in her Vampire Chronicles, have been optioned by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard’s Imagine Entertainment. More >

News The Great Love of RuPaul's Life Is... February 08, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser RuPaul says the great love of his life is someone he's split with and who owns a ranch in Wyoming. More >

News Daniel Radcliffe Could Fall For Ryan Gosling February 07, 2012 View At Out The straight Harry Potter star and Trevor Project honoree explains why Gosling would be his type of guy. More >

News Ryan Murphy: Jessica Lange Will Return to American Horror Story February 07, 2012 View At Los Angeles Times The co-creator of the FX hit says the award-winning actress will return for season 2 of the haunted house series. More >

News Smash Third Highest Debut of Season February 07, 2012 View At Hollywood Reporter NBC's heavily promoted musical drama about the the staging of a Broadway show about Marilyn Monroe premieres to huge ratings, winning its time slot in the coveted 18-49 demographic. More >

News Jonathan Groff Joins Cast of TV's Boss February 06, 2012 View At Deadline The out actor, best known for his recurring role as villain-turned-good guy Jesse St. James on Glee, will join the second season of the Starz drama Boss. More >

News Katharine McPhee: Every Girl Needs a Good Gay Man By Her Side February 06, 2012 View At Dlnqnt.com From her first LGBT press interview five years ago, the star of NBC's Smash shares her desire to be an icon to the gay community. More >

News LISTEN: Ricky Martin and Naya Rivera's Cover of "La Isla Bonita" February 06, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser Anticipation for Ricky Martin's guest appearance on Glee tomorrow night has been further whetted by the release of his sizzling rendition of Madonna's Latin-flavored hit "La Isla Bonita"performed with cast member Naya Rivera. More >

News Yentl is Transgender in New Stage Adaptation February 06, 2012 View At WBUR Out singer-songwriter Jill Sobule says her new stage version of Yentl adheres more strictly to Isaac Bashevis Singer's story and the title character is transgender. More >

Best of Broadway John Carroll Named Broadway Hero of the Month, Discusses Bullying February 06, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser Performer (and Advocate contributor) John Carroll discusses being bullied as a teenager for being considered effeminate and how he and his partner became one of the first gay couples to marry in New York, during an interview after being named Broadway Hero of the Month. More >

News Miley Cyrus Was Mocked By Christians for Being Pro Same-Sex Marriage February 03, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser Miley Cyrus says that lack of equality in the U.S. makes her sick and discusses the threats and hate mail she received for being in favor of same-sex marriage. More >

Best of Broadway Smash: Why You Will Love It February 03, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, two of the producers of NBC’s new critically acclaimed musical series, explain why the backstage drama of creating a musical about Marilyn Monroe has mass appeal and why big stars like Anjelica Huston, Uma Thurman, Bernadette Peters, and Nick Jonas were eager to appear in it. More >

News WATCH: Ricky Martin Sings "Sexy And I Know It" February 03, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser Next week in television is one for the record books: Madonna performs during the Super Bowl Sunday, Monday brings the premiere of NBC's brilliant musical drama Smash, and then there's Tuesday, when Ricky Martin steams up Glee with his Spanglish take on LMFAO's hit "Sexy and I Know It." More >

Features Hot Sheet February 03, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser The top 10 entertainment highlights on our gaydar this week: Madonna is everywhere, Smash is a blast, and Ricky Martin turns Glee into a fiesta. More >

News Vote For Hottest NFL Superstar February 03, 2012 View At Gay.net From out former players like Dave Kopay and Esera Tualo to just plain playas like Joe Namath, cast your vote for sexist footballers. More >

News WATCH: Madonna Wants You to Step Into Her World February 03, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser Madonna urges you to step into her world filled with cheerleaders and football players with the release of her new single, "Give Me All Your Luvin'," and its accompanying video featuring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. More >

Best of Broadway John Carroll Takes a Bow February 02, 2012 By John Carroll, op-ed contributor The Broadway dancer recalls his bittersweet final moments appearing with Elaine Paige in the New York revival of Sondheim's Follies and his memorable encounter with Bernadette Peters at the cast party. More >

Cover Stories Our Exclusive Madonna Interview March 01, 2012 By Ari Karpel Nearly 30 years into her reign as the greatest gay icon, Madonna is back in a big way with her new film, W.E., and her first studio album in four years, reminding us why so many adore her.
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News Naya Rivera on Glee's Brittany-Santana Romance February 02, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser Naya Rivera reveals that the romance between her Glee character Santana and Brittany, played by Heather Morris, may heat up on the upcoming Valentine's Day episode. More >

News Ricky Martin on Glee: First Look February 01, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser Say "gracias" to Ryan Murphy and anyone on the Glee team involved with the inspired decision to have superstar Ricky Martin guest star as a musically-inclined night school teacher in an upcoming episode of the Fox hit. More >

News Dan Savage's It Gets Better Comes to MTV February 01, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser The It Gets Better Campaign, launched by Dan Savage in 2010 as a response to antigay bullying and teen suicide, is now an hour-long special with appearances by Zachary Quinto, Jake Shears, Chaz Bono, Margaret Cho, Sia, and Adam Levine. More >

News Outing Dead Celebrities Discussed on The View January 31, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser "You shouldn't out someone when they're alive and you shouldn't out them when they're dead," says Elisabeth Hasselbeck, while discussing a new book about the secret sex lives of celebrities such as Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant. More >

Music What Roddy Bottum Advocates Might Surprise You January 31, 2012 By Advocate Contributors Here’s what Roddy Bottum of the band Imperial Teen, whose acclaimed fifth album, Feel the Sound, is now available, is passionate about this month. More >

News Cynthia Nixon: Being Bisexual "Is Not a Choice" January 30, 2012 By Lucas Grindley Actress Cynthia Nixon is bisexual and that "is not a choice," she said in an exclusive statement to The Advocate.
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News Katharine Hepburn Was Fixed Up With More Than 150 Women, Book Alleges January 30, 2012 View At New York Times Full Service, a memoir by Scotty Bowers, a famed shadowy figure in Hollywood lore, claims he ran a prostitution ring that was used by closeted film stars such as Hepburn, Cary Grant, and Rock Hudson. More >

News Matt Bomer May Play Brother of Darren Criss on Glee January 27, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser In perfect casting news comes word that Matt Bomer is in talks to make a guest appearance on Glee as the brother of Darren Criss's character, Blaine Anderson. More >

News Sarah Jessica Parker Replaces Demi Moore January 27, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser Sarah Jessica Parker will take on the role of feminist icon Gloria Steinem, replacing the ailing Demi Moore, in the film Lovelace. More >

People Sacha Harding: Flattered by the Attention January 22, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser The rugged rugby star, recently voted Britain's Manliest Man, shares his thoughts on the honor, advice for athletes thinking about coming out, and how he felt posing nude for a gay magazine. More >

News Matt Bomer, Jim Parsons Join All Star Normal Heart Cast January 20, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser Actors Matt Bomer, Jim Parsons, Alec Baldwin, and Julia Roberts are set to join the previously announced Mark Ruffalo in Ryan Murphy's film adaptation of Larry Kramer's landmark play The Normal Heart. More >

News Weekend Named Best Film by Gay and Lesbian Critics Group January 17, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser The romantic drama Weekend; We Were Here, a searing chronicle of the AIDS epidemic in San Francisco; and the haunted house series American Horror Story each took two honors in the Gay and Lesbian Critics Association's third annual Dorian Awards. More >

Film Juno Temple: Girl Talk January 17, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser The fast-rising actress discusses the her movie Dirty Girl, the film’s positive message for LGBT teens, and making out with Elvis’s granddaughter in the lesbian werewolf tale Jack and Diane. More >

News WATCH: George Clooney Speaks Out for LGBT Rights After Globes Win January 17, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser Following his Best Actor win at the Golden Globe Awards Sunday night, George Clooney seized another opportunity to stomp for equality and dissed Mitt Romney's presidential bid. More >

Best of Broadway Broadway Boy Toy January 17, 2012 By John Carroll Performer John Carroll returns with more tales from the wicked stage and working with Bernadette Peters, Elaine Paige, and Stephen Sondheim on the revival of Follies. More >

News George Clooney: It Shouldn't Be Long For Marriage Equality January 13, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser George Clooney says it's just a matter of time for national marriage equality and calls it "final leg of the civil rights movement." More >

Features Hot Sheet January 13, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser The top 10 entertainment highlights on our gaydar this week: Ricky Gervais skewers Hollywood's elite, Chris Evans (pictured) towels around, and James Franco performs a gay sex act. More >

Spectator Close Encounter: Her Greatest Role Yet? February 01, 2012 By Ari Karpel Glenn Close, who's been dazzling audiences for years with her indelible performances as complicated women, may have found her greatest role yet as the title character in Albert Nobbs.
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News Cyndi Lauper Unhappy "True Colors" Used in Romney Attack Ad January 13, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser Iconic entertainer Cyndi Lauper, whose song "True Colors" has become synonymous with the advancement of LGBT equality, is unhappy about its unauthorized use in a negative political campaign ad. More >

News James Franco's Next Gay Character? Robert Mapplethorpe January 13, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser The long-gestating film biography of controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorpe will now star James Franco. More >

News WATCH: James Dean Hustles For Fame January 12, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser The pre-fame years of immortal screen star James Dean, including his liaisons with helpful gentlemen in the entertainment industry, are chronicled in an upcoming film Joshua Tree, 1951: A Portrait of James Dean. More >

News 30 Rock Will Address Tracy Morgan Incident January 12, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser The controversy that followed Tracy Morgan's alleged homophobic comedy routine last summer in Nashville has inspired the plot of an upcoming episode of his NBC sitcom 30 Rock. More >

News The Women of The View Defend Same-Sex Marriage January 11, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser Joy Behar jokes that Pope Benedict XVI strongly denounced same-sex marriage this week because he wasn't invited to Elton John's wedding. More >

Features Tom Rob Smith Advocates Kilsgaard, The Tree of Life
February 01, 2012 By Advocate Contributors Here's what Tom Rob Smith, author of Agent 6, which completes a trilogy he began with Child 44, is passionate about this month. More >

Style Mario Lopez Shows Off With Rated M January 05, 2012 By Winston Gieseke The former Saved by the Bell star chats with The Advocate about underwear, his hippest fans, and a gay cinematic classic. More >

News Gay-Directed Linda Lovelace Biopic Gets All-Star Cast January 03, 2012 By Jeremy Kinser Demi Moore will portray feminist icon Gloria Steinem in the star-studded film Lovelace, a biography of Deep Throat performer Linda Lovelace to be directed by out filmmakers Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman. More >

Theater Seat Filler: Best New York Theater of 2011 January 02, 2012 By Brandon Voss The Advocate’s man on the New York theater scene counts down the year’s top 10 LGBT-inclusive shows. More >

News WATCH: George Michael Thanks Doctors Who Kept Him Alive December 23, 2011 By Jeremy Kinser Singer George Michael thanks the doctors who kept him alive and calls the past weeks, in which he battled severe pneumonia, "the worst month of my life," during an emotional press conference outside his home in London. More >

Music Santa's Babies: Six Ladies of Christmas December 23, 2011 By Jeremy Kinser From Lady Gaga to Barbra Streisand, we celebrate female vocalists we've written about during the past year with their spirited renditions of yuletide favorites. More >

Music Doris Day: New Album, Fond Memories December 15, 2011 By Jeremy Kinser In a rare interview, the reclusive, iconic entertainer discusses her new album, My Heart; her friendship with Rock Hudson; and her status as an unlikely feminist role model. More >

News George Clooney To Star in Marriage Equality Play December 13, 2011 By Jeremy Kinser George Clooney will star in 8, a play by Dustin Lance Black adapted from transcripts of the historic Proposition 8 trial.

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Features Whatta Man-crush! November 30, 2011 By Brandon Voss
From Chris Evans and Bradley Cooper to Paul Rudd and John Stamos, our favorite male celebrities confess their same-sex attractions and obsessions exclusively to The Advocate.
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News It's Time Actor Blown Away By Response December 05, 2011 By Jeremy Kinser Actor Julian Shaw says the creators of the popular It's Time marriage equality ad have been "blown away by the response"and he considers his part in it an actor's dream role. More >

News Will Bette Midler Talk About the Continental Baths? December 05, 2011 By Jeremy Kinser For his upcoming documentary on New York's legendary/notorious Continental Baths, filmmaker Malcolm Ingram has offered to donate $5,000 to Bette Midler's favorite charity if she'll agree to be interviewed about the years she performed there. More >

Features Who’s That Girl Crush? November 28, 2011 By Brandon Voss From Helen Mirren and Nicole Kidman to Amy Poehler and Tori Spelling, our favorite female celebrities confess their same-sex attractions and obsessions exclusively to The Advocate. More >

News Britain's Manliest Man Bares All For Elton John Charity November 30, 2011 By Jeremy Kinser Rugby star Sacha Harding, voted "Britain's manliest man," has bared all for a photo shoot for the U.K. magazine Gay Times to support Elton John’s AIDS foundation. More >

News Mart Crowley on His Friend Natalie Wood November 22, 2011 By Jeremy Kinser The Boys in the Band playwright Mart Crowley discusses the investigation into the 1981 death of his close friend Natalie Wood and disputes claims that her husband, Robert Wagner, was responsible.
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Features Sean Maher: Family Man December 01, 2011 By Jeremy Kinser Actor Sean Maher reveals how he found serenity when fatherhood caused him to open up about his sexual orientation and his family life. More >

Entertainment News

Legendary Gay TV Actor DiesAlan Sues, legendary star of Laugh-In, has died at 85.
Conan O'Brien Marries Gay Couple in New YorkConan O’Brien officiated what some are calling the first-ever on-air same-sex wedding.
The Mystery Around Amy Winehouse Death SolvedA coroner's investigation rules that singer Amy Winehouse died from alcohol poisoning.
Andrej Pejic Could Not Get Hotter: On Cover of Schon
Genderbending model Andrej Pejic raises eyebrows with cover of Schon magazine.
Newlywed Lesbians on Tonight's Cake BossTonight's episode of Cake Boss features Dee and Kate, a lesbian couple who were among the first gay couples married in New York.

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Art

Artist Spotlight: James GobelJames Gobel wanted his latest bear-centric work to be more cuddly. "An artwork that you could conceivably snuggle up to seemed a good place to start."
The Wit, Wisdom, and Rage of Gran FuryThe AIDS activist art collective's message was scathing, stylish, and often quite funny.
Artist Thomas Allen Harris on Black Gay IdentityArtist Thomas Allen Harris, who's shown work at the Whitney Biennial and the Museum of Modern Art, brings his sensibility to an ambitious documentary series on black identity.
The Getty Goes Gay: Cruising the ArchivesA Cyclona pink-painted drag queen is a showstopper, plus Don Bachardy’s giant phosphorescent acrylic of Keith Coleman is another treat to behold.
Artist Spotlight: Favorite Artwork of the YearEditors select their favorite pieces from our art portfolios from 2011.

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Best of Broadway

The Advocate Staff Remembers: Best of BroadwayThe staff of The Advocate turns back the pages of time and shares their favorite Broadway memories. We asked for yours earlier so it only seemed fair that we share, too.
Sometimes a Hat Makes a Big DifferenceWho has the best Easter bonnet? It's just another of the unexpected ways that Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS raises money for the cause.
Dressing Felicia: Priscilla's Costume Designer Talks ShopCostume designer Tim Chappel shares private sketches with The Advocate of his work on The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and gives the behind-the-scenes scoop on that flip-flop dress.
How Broadway Does a Flea MarketFind out why actress Kathleen Chalfant calls the annual Flea Market and Grand Auction in Times Square "the most glamorous flea market you've ever seen." It raised half a million dollars to fight HIV/AIDS.
You Picked: Broadway's Best MomentsWe asked for your most loved and loathed moments from the Broadway stage. Here are eight of our reader's favorite musical moments, plus two that were not so well received.

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Books

Colbert to Sendak: How Can a Gay Man Write Kids’ Books?Watch Stephen Colbert show amazement that Maurice Sendak, who is gay, can write books for children, and discuss removing penises from the pictures in Sendak’s In the Night Kitchen.
Work Offers New Perspective on Stein-Toklas RelationshipA new edition of Gertrude Stein’s Stanzas in Meditation “reveals the fraught and jealous relationship” between her and lover-editor Alice B. Toklas.
Advocate Bookshelf: The Best One-Handed ReadsThe Advocate reviews the best new erotica and romance for lesbian, gay, bi, and trans audiences.
The True Stories of a Former Gay Drunk in New YorkIn Blackouts and Breakdowns, writer Mark Brennan Rosenberg chronicles a story familiar to many big-city gays: getting falling down drunk and doing very, very stupid things.
The Advocate Bookshelf: Healing ReadingSeven new titles to guide your personal transformation in 2012.

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Comedy

Best Tweet Ever: Reviving Anne Heche’s Career
Also this week on Gaysayer’s Best Tweet Ever: how to deal with opponents of gay marriage and what lesbians find more important than dating.
Best Tweet Ever: Being a Groundhog Isn’t Always Glamorous Also this week on Gaysayer’s Best Tweet Ever: public restroom etiquette, playing hard to get, and why Paula Abdul can’t keep a job.
Best Tweet Ever: Why Hell Would SuckThis week from Gaysayer's best tweets, Oscar nominees evaluated, football has us wondering, and Katherine Heigl's biggest tribute ever.
Colbert to Sendak: How Can a Gay Man Write Kids’ Books?Watch Stephen Colbert show amazement that Maurice Sendak, who is gay, can write books for children, and discuss removing penises from the pictures in Sendak’s In the Night Kitchen.
Hijacked Hashtag: #LGBTfactsA Twitter feed called @LGBTfacts, intended to spread antigay rhetoric, spawned a countering Twitter hashtag, #LGBTfacts.

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Comics and Graphic Novels

Batgirl ReturnsWriter Gail Simone discusses the future of Barbara Gordon and her alter ego, the character's loyal gay fans, and the similar struggles both women and the LGBTQ community face in comics.
Wedding Day Arrives for Kevin KellerThe issue portraying the wedding of the popular gay Archie Comics character is now available.
LGBT Books Make HistoryWinners of the 2011 Rainbow Book Awards were announced last week.
Political Cartoonist Tackles God and GaysPolitical cartoonist John De Salvio tackles god and gays.
Nuptials Set for Archie’s Gay Pal KevinGay Archie Comics character Kevin Keller and his yet-to-be-revealed future husband have set a date — their wedding will take place in Life With Archie issue 16, on sale in January.

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Commentary

Op-ed: Much More Than a TV Show
In The Life Media celebrates 20 years, and the group’s executive director says that although acceptance of LGBT people has spread dramatically since its first show, the need to tell our stories hasn’t gone away.
Op-ed: Why We Are Fighting Meth
The executive producers for the Hollywood Rush witnessed a friend’s struggle with the drug and are trying to do something about it.
Advice: Two Weddings, Two Sets of Gifts?One groom-to-be asks what to do if you've already been married once before, but not "gay-married." Is it taboo to ask friends for wedding gifts again?
Advice: When Google Reveals Too Much About You
One reader looks for advice when an embarrassing photo makes for an inevitably awkward conversation on dates.
Advice: When Hotels Aren’t Welcoming
When a gay couple isn’t treated like the straight guests, it isn’t always obvious. Is it better to let the slight slide or to speak up?

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Dance

Dear Diary, in DanceChoreographer Sean Dorsey uncovers the lives of a gay transgender pioneer in a deeply felt suite of modern dances.
Travis Wall Is the King of Dance A gay contestant turned choreographer and judge on So You Think You Can Dance, Travis Wall is up for an Emmy Award for his work on the show and has a new reality series, King of Dance.
The Innovators: Great Gay Moments in 20th-Century DanceThese LGBT artists and producers broke away from the rigidity of 19th-century forms by taking daring steps for freedom of the body and open sexual expression. Part 1.
Stephen Petronio's Dance Revolution
Controversial choreographer Stephen Petronio caps his eponymous company’s 25th anniversary season by revisiting his ACT UP involvement and putting his bare-assed male dancers back in corsets.
The Music and the Mirror
The dancer, the gay guy, and the tits and ass girl get the star treatment in Every Little Step, a backstage look at a backstage musical, A Chorus Line, out now on DVD.

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DVDs

Hot SheetThe top 10 entertainment highlights on our gaydar this week: Johnny Weir gets read, Varla Jean Merman lets loose, Ryan O’Connor eats Oprah, and Showtime gets Shameless.
Hot SheetGarrett Hedlund becomes a star with Tron,Nicole Kidman gets back to her acting roots, Real Housewife Kandi is koated, and Emma Stone scores an A.
The Hot Sheet Helen Mirren stirs up a storm, Angelina and Johnny fail to create sparks, and Erasure stands up against bullies in this week's Hot Sheet.
The Hot SheetJim Carrey and Ewan McGregor go gay, Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis face off, Duffy's blue-eyed soul returns, and it's back to The Beginning for the Black Eyed Peas.
The Hot Sheet This week Cher dazzles, Xtina debuts, Gyllenhaal strips, a Peruvian love story haunts, and buzzed-about Nicki Minaj finally delivers.

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Features

Hot SheetThe top 10 entertainment highlights on our gaydar this week: Madonna is everywhere, Smash is a blast, and Ricky Martin turns Glee into a fiesta.
Hot SheetThe top 10 entertainment highlights on our gaydar this week: Glenn Close buttons up, RuPaul revs his engine, and Richard Nixon's alleged secret is revealed.
The Gay Male Couple’s Guide to Nonmonogamy
When it comes to opening up a relationship, two men are best served by clear communication and mutually agreed-upon boundaries, experts say.
Hot SheetThe top 10 entertainment highlights on our gaydar this week: Brad Goreski (pictured) goes solo, Leslie Jordan reflects, Pee-wee is revealed, and Eddie and Patsy make a welcome return.
Hot SheetThe top 10 entertainment highlights on our gaydar this week: Dieux du Stade studs survive 2012, Michael Fassbender shamefully scores, Kylie Minogue leads a live locomotion, Lady Bunny ain’t no lady, and more.

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Film

WATCH: Gay Kids Kidnapped for ChristA new documentary looks at gay kids sent to a therapeutic boarding school to become "good Christians."
Mosquita y Mari’s Path to SundanceDirector Aurora Guerrero talks to The Advocate about the making of her new film and how she believes mainstream media simplifies the lives of LGBT and Latino characters.
Young & Wild: A Director’s PerspectiveThe director and cowriter of Young & Wild, a film about a teen struggling to reconcile her raging sexual drive with an evangelical upbringing, writes about making the film and her own life growing up lesbian in Chile.
DiCaprio: Hoover Not A Cross-DresserJ Edgar star Leonardo DiCaprio tells Britain's Daily Mirror that tales of J. Edgar Hoover dressing up as a woman are "completely ridiculous."
Margaret O'Brien Remembers Judy Garland and Meet Me in St. Louis The Oscar-winning actress recalls her best-loved film, Meet Me in St. Louis; her relationship with Judy Garland; and how she avoided the pitfalls of child stardom.

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Food and Drink

The Advocates: Treasure Chestnuts
Delicious chestnuts, Choose the right wine
The Advocates: Favored Curry
Multicultural curry, Japanese-style pork curry, drinks to go with curry
Dining Out
As Bravo's Top Chef kicks off another season, meet the latest serving of gay gourmands -- just don't expect another Team Rainbow.
Thought for Food
In his new memoir New York Times restaurant critic Frank Bruni comes out about his addiction to food.
The Advocates: Seasonal and Simple
Now available at farmers' markets and groceries nationwide, bok choy is not just for stir-fry anymore.

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Internet

A Gay Airman's Story: Coming Out to Dad, Then MomThe viral video of an airman coming out to his dad was followed up on Thursday with what he expected to be a more difficult moment — coming out to his mom in Alabama.
New Ads: LGBT Viewers Praise Some, Decry Others
Several new television and online ads feature images that speak to an LGBT audience — which is happily buying some, others not so much.
Scrubs Star Zach Braff Is Mostly Straight
Zach Braff says a coming-out statement on his old website was posted by hackers and that he’s still straight — but not too straight.
Got a Buck? Help an ArtistWith as little as $1, you can help an LGBT artist turn their creative aspirations into reality.
Celebrity Tweet-Up: New York Marriage EditionWhat did some of your favorite celebs have to say about New York legalizing marriage equality on Friday night? We scoured Twitter to find out.

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Media

Colbert to Sendak: How Can a Gay Man Write Kids’ Books?Watch Stephen Colbert show amazement that Maurice Sendak, who is gay, can write books for children, and discuss removing penises from the pictures in Sendak’s In the Night Kitchen.
Op-ed: How to Self-Publish and Not Perish in the ProcessA beginner’s how-to guide in seven deceptively easy steps.
The Daily Show’s Mo Rocca Comes OutAfter years of is-he-or-isn’t-he debates, former Daily Show correspondent Mo Rocca came out in a podcast interview with The Six Pack, a show about “news, views, and dudes” hosted by Ben Harvey and Dave Rubin.
Larry King Wants to Marry Anderson CooperLarry King says that out of a choice of three potential husbands, it’s “logical” that he’d marry former colleague Cooper.
Got a Buck? Help an ArtistWith as little as $1, you can help an LGBT artist turn their creative aspirations into reality.

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Music

Whitney Houston: Long Live the Mother of PopThe late superstar entertainer is remembered for her timeless talent and as an ally to her multitude of LGBT fans.
The Advocate Editors' Personal Madonna MomentsIn honor of our March cover subject, we're sharing our own Madonna recollections, including getting nearly trampled by her fans and receiving correspondence from the lady herself.
Madonna and Guests Wow Super Bowl AudienceMadonna’s halftime show at today’s Super Bowl was a spectacle that included Roman soldiers and guest stars Nicki Minaj, Cee Lo Green, and LMFAO.
New Single, Video From Sir Ari GoldGay singer Sir Ari Gold has released “My Favorite Religion,” the third single and video from his album Between the Spirit & the Flesh.
What Roddy Bottum Advocates Might Surprise YouHere’s what Roddy Bottum of the band Imperial Teen, whose acclaimed fifth album, Feel the Sound, is now available, is passionate about this month.

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People

Douglas Spain Becomes the Change He Wants To SeeOn the heels of coming out, the acclaimed actor discusses good luck, the importance of being true to oneself, and the benefits of playing a homophobe.
Sacha Harding: Flattered by the AttentionThe rugged rugby star, recently voted Britain's Manliest Man, shares his thoughts on the honor, advice for athletes thinking about coming out, and how he felt posing nude for a gay magazine.
WATCH: 10 Hottest Butches of 2011SheWired.com chooses the 10 hottest butch women of 2011.
Adam Lambert: In PhotosThe Adam Lambert interview was also part of The Advocate's special report, A Day in Gay America. We accepted photos from readers across the nation who shared moments from their day on August 12.
Poetry In Motion: Lesbians Take Their Words on TourA group of black lesbians share their experiences through a multi-city celebration of poetry. Meet them and their message.

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Photography

Artist Spotlight: Thomas EvansThomas Evans is drawn to the dark side of flamboyance. His photographs of glamor and gender variance need a new descriptive word: funcomfortable.
Artist Spotlight: Kelli ConnellConnell's dual portraits create tiny moments packed with so much feeling that the fantastic technical work seems to disappear.
Golden States of GraceRick Nahmias's images reveal beautiful expressions of faith in religious communities outside the mainstream.
Artist Spotlight: Dylan RosserRosser gives it to you clean and simple: male perfection. We have no issues with that.
Artist Spotlight: Favorite Photographs of the Year2011 saw a diverse and talented collection of photographers contribute to our weekly portfolios.

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Project Runway

No-hit Wonders
Music and fashion go together like Lindsay and Sam, but no one told the Project Runway kids that news.
Sidekick of Doom
Joe phones home this week on Project Runway. That’s how you know he’s going back there before the episode’s over.
Diane von Furstenberg’s Googly Eyes
She has them, in case you didn’t know. She used them on Blayne. They had a moment. Look, Blayne said so, that’s why.
Rubbing Elbows, Making Art
Project Runway winner Christian Siriano captivated audiences across the country with his cutting bluntness and unquestionable talent. Love him or hate him, the young designer is certainly, to use his own word, "fierce."
And the Winner Is...
Christian. But you knew that already. Here’s how it went down on the season finale of Project Runway

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Style

Mario Lopez Shows Off With Rated MThe former Saved by the Bell star chats with The Advocate about underwear, his hippest fans, and a gay cinematic classic.
Is Barbie's New Man Ellen DeGeneres?The iconic doll has a new fairy secret.
Artist Spotlight: Richard HainesRichard Haines makes it look so easy and effortless that you want to try it yourself. His very popular fashion work, erotica, and portraits are deceptively simple and sensitive at the same time.
Canine CoutureSparkly accessories, witty T-shirts, and cute capes — New York's Pet Fashion Week let the dogs run the show. Check out the photos.
The Spectacular Derek J
After making a splash in Good Hair and on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, fantasy hair creator Derek J. kicks up his heels at the judges table for Hair Battle Spectacular.

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Television

World’s First Openly Gay Royal Is on Fairy Tale Search for LoveIndia's gay Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil was burned in effigy when he surprised his countrymen and came out. Now he's going undercover to find love on a new reality show on TLC.
Housewives' Kyle Loves You, But Hands Off Her MauricioThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Kyle Richards tells us about fending off gay advances toward her husband and receiving come-ons from lesbians.
What a ’60s Case on Mixed-Race Marriage Says About TodayHBO’s new documentary The Loving Story tackles a historic legal case with a timely message about marriage equality — one used to justify an elections director's decision to resign in North Carolina.
Anderson Cooper Shakes, Giggles, Blushes With Andy CohenAnderson Cooper got goofy on Watch What Happens Live.
Tabatha Coffey Opens Up on Her Mother's DeathThe star of Tabatha Takes Over, which premieres tonight, is tough on television, but she talks with The Advocate about the year that had her hair falling out from stress.

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Theater

Watch: Broadway’s Gavin Creel Makes “Noise” for EqualityPerformer-activist Gavin Creel has released a behind-the-scenes video about the making of his new LGBT rights anthem.
Seat Filler: The Advocate’s Guide to New York Theater Our man on the New York theater scene scores with sex-starved basketball studs, camps with gay scouts, clearly sees Harry Connick Jr. flirt with a gay florist, does cry for Patti LuPone, and more.
Diva Doing GoodDreamgirl Sheryl Lee Ralph may be the hardest working HIV activist in Hollywood — aside from a diva extravaganza she's hosting on Saturday night, Ralph is the face of an Alvin Ailey performance that connects the disease to dance.
Broadway's Flea Market Raises $547K for HIVThe annual Broadway Flea and Auction raised $547,658 for the non-profit organization, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS on Sunday.
EXCLUSIVE: Matt Bomer On Why Marriage Equality Matters To HimWhite Collar star Matt Bomer discusses his involvement in Dustin Lance Black's play about marriage equality and why it's important to him.

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Opera

Opera Company: We're Not HomophobicRichard Mantle of England’s Opera North says homophobia was not the reason for canceling a new opera featuring a gay character, but show’s librettist, Billy Elliot creator Lee Hall, remains unconvinced.
Opera Pulled Over Gay ContentAn opera company in England has canceled the premiere of a new opera by Billy Elliot creator Lee Hall because of objections to gay content.
Hell, and other operatic delights From consumption to the Grand Inquisition, our intrepid opera critic risks damnation to bring us his survey of the L.A. Opera season.
Opera and beyond! Advocate.com's itinerant opera critic recounts recent encounters with diva Susan Graham, legend Kitty Carlisle Hart, and Los Angeles Opera productions of Strauss and Verdi.

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Poetry In Motion: Lesbians Take Their Words on TourA group of black lesbians share their experiences through a multi-city celebration of poetry. Meet them and their message.
Artist Spotlight: Dwora FriedFried has captured miniature operas and intimate moments in her boxed assemblages. At first they seem wondrous and playful, but take a closer look.
Before “Born This Way”The Advocate counts down 13 other great LGBT empowerment anthems that preceded Lady Gaga’s latest.
Kelly McGillis Is Not a Role ModelPlaying a nun on the run in the post-apocalyptic vampire flick Stake Land, Kelly McGillis explains why she won’t read fan mail, shouldn’t write her memoirs, and doesn’t care to be a lesbian inspiration.
Women on the Verge: Part OneThese entrepreneurs, activists, politicians, artists, and athletes are much more than ahead of the curve, they're out, proud, and changing the world.

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