Abba was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Monday.

Comedian Sandra Bernhard will not revisit her controversial remarks about Sarah Palin in 2008, except to predict that the former Alaska governor will not run for the presidency.

An antiabortion activist who threatened the life of Elton John over the singer's comments about a "gay Jesus" was arrested Wednesday in Georgia.

Actor Corey Haim has died of an apparent accidental overdose at age 38.

A proposed tax incentive to attract the film and television industry to Florida would not apply to productions that showcase "nontraditional family values," says the Republican house member sponsoring the jobs stimulus measure.

Twenty years ago the work of Robert Mapplethorpe was censored in Cincinnati, setting the stage for a national discourse on the nature of art.

Steven Miller likes to put his subjects in unusual predicaments—and then photograph the outcome.

Alex Blas joins hundreds of other artists for the four-day Manifest Equality event, an intersection of art and activism he says has the power to mobilize change. Check out his work here.

Artist Susan Mikula balances life—with partner Rachel Maddow—with art; and her latest photography show opens Thursday in San Francisco. Check out highlights of Mikula's work here.

Artist and photographer Spencer Tunick talks about his latest project — capturing 2,000 naked people at the Sydney Opera House during one of the largest gay pride celebrations in the world.

Mac McClelland went to Thailand to live with and learn from Burmese refugees. But she ended up teaching them a thing or two—about English, the Internet, and human sexuality. 

David McConnell's darkly suspenseful seafaring novel turns pulp fiction on its head with writing so gorgeous author Edmund White calls it “our Heart of Darkness.”

A straight Egyptian author writes about gay relationships in a positive way ... and overcomes discrimination and multiple rejections to publish a best seller poised for an English translation.

Following in the footsteps of J.K. Rowling and Sarah Palin, Ellen DeGeneres is about to get the comic book treatment. Check out a preview here.

 A heartbreaking portrait of a large rural Southern family’s attempt to grapple with their mother’s desperate decision to make her newborn son into the daughter she will never have.

The iconic entertainer, at 70, shows no signs of slowing down. Tomlin opens up about her extraordinary career and why she never felt the need for a coming-out party.

After conquering Broadway, movies, and television, out funny lady Lily Tomlin prepares for the final frontier — Las Vegas.

The head of the Screen Actor's Guild's LGBT caucus, Jason Stuart, dishes on his experiences at the National Equality March.

The second volume of Liz Baillie’s angst-ridden teen comic is full of all those typical gay punk teenage problems.

Advocate contributor Eden Lane says CNN's Her Name Was Steven will help raise the visibility of trans people on TV, but the most compelling part of Susan Stanton's journey was left to a title card at the end of the film.

COMMENTARY: Adam Lambert is back in the headlines, party to yet another sexuality-versus-civil-rights firestorm ... and this time he had a little help from Pam Anderson. 

COMMENTARY: Michaelangelo Signorile says gay media watchdog GLAAD is muzzled by the entertainment companies it’s supposed to police, a claim GLAAD president Jarrett Barrios (pictured) says is unfounded.

COMMENTARY: Is leading gay media watchdog GLAAD muzzled by the entertainment companies it’s supposed to police?

From Matt Damon to Annette Bening, The Advocate looks back at 15 truly stellar performers who went gay on film and got snubbed come Oscar time.

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.

The legacy of Abraham Lincoln inspired famed choreographer Bill T. Jones to create his most ambitious work yet.

Entourage's Debi Mazar discusses her ulterior motive for participating in Dancing With the Stars, sexing up Maksim, and why she dedicated her salsa to the queens in heaven who helped make her the lady she is today.

So You Think You Can Dance judge Nigel Lythgoe was no fan of "Brokeback ballroom" earlier this year. But Willem de Vries and his dance partner managed to change Lythgoe's tune -- and advance to Vegas in the process.

This week Matt Damon finds himself in Iraq, Alicia plays MGM, and Almodóvar's genius finds its way to your DVD player.

This week Greek wants you to think back to your frat days, Johnny Depp is looking to explore the Mad Hatter's Gay Days, and Little Boots goes after Gaga's gays.

This week's installment of what's hot in new film, tunes, and DVDs includes hairy men (The Wolfman), desperate housewives (Army Wives), and an old friend (Juliana Hatfield).

This week's hot sheet includes a movie about a gay romance in Jerusalem’s ultra-orthodox Jewish community... and shirtless performances by Channing Tatum and Jonathan Rhys Meyers.

A peek into what you'll be watching and listening to this week turns up zombies, Bette Davis, and Mel Gibson still kicking ass and taking names.

A few artists are working on getting ahead of the pack with Christmas albums, while DVDs of Nip/Tuck could end up as stocking stuffers.

While gay representation in video games is decades behind TV and film -- some argue games haven't yet had their Birdcage, let alone their Brokeback -- a few new games have the potential to change everything.

This week Matt Damon finds himself in Iraq, Alicia plays MGM, and Almodóvar's genius finds its way to your DVD player.

This week Greek wants you to think back to your frat days, Johnny Depp is looking to explore the Mad Hatter's Gay Days, and Little Boots goes after Gaga's gays.

From Peter Finch in Sunday Bloody Sunday to Colin Firth in A Single Man, The Advocate takes a look at the 30 men and women nominated for an Oscar for playing LGBT since the Stonewall riots.

Once a star high school quarterback, transgender lesbian filmmaker Kimberly Reed wants to march in your pride parade and wield her newfound power like Oprah. Just don’t ask about her genitals.

A film student who discovers her grandmother's forbidden love for another woman honors her in the way she knows best — she and her producing classmate are hitting the road to Osaka for one hell of a thesis project.

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A new webzine highlights gay nightlife in New York beyond Eighth Avenue.

You don't have to be 22 and 110 lbs. to be a gay YouTube sensation. Just ask the Boston "Jai Ho" boys who, thanks to mastermind Christopher Swank, are dancing their way to Ellen.

How does a 19-year-old violin performance major wind up in a pair of Calvins gyrating around a wooden cage to Shakira's "She Wolf" only to be deemed "inappropriate" by YouTube? It's easier than it sounds.

Whether they're major televised gaffes or over-the-top Web phenomena, viral videos have become part of our culture.

Adding the pageant-spoofing Web series Pretty to his stacked résumé, Sam Pancake flips through his gayest parts on some of the most popular shows and biggest flops in TV history.

CBS will allow Focus on the Family's anti-abortion ad featuring college football star Tim Tebow to air during the Super Bowl ... news that has gay rights groups crying foul and taking action.

New York's Gotham Knights, the gay rugby team 9/11 hero Mark Bingham was in the process of cofounding when his life was tragically cut short, has shot its first calendar.

Who wants to see 12 months of Mormon muffins?

Ever since celebrity blogger and YouTube sensation B. Scott first saw Shemar Moore's "ding-ding," he knew he had to make "videos." Now, the host of The B. Scott Show has set his sights on Ellen, Oprah, Tyra -- and Conan O’Brien.

With The Runaways, the new film about her life with Joan Jett, pioneering rock star Cherie Currie is enjoying a renaissance ... with a little help from Dakota Fanning.

This week Matt Damon finds himself in Iraq, Alicia plays MGM, and Almodóvar's genius finds its way to your DVD player.

Don’t be tardy for this party! DJ Tracy Young comes clean — mostly — about her rumored lesbian relationship with Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak.

Icelandic musician “Jónsi” Birgisson takes a break from slow-burning band Sigur Rós to collaborate with his boyfriend on an up-tempo solo project.

Tegan and Sara embark on a world tour to support their album Sainthood and continue their development as more than just indie rock’s favorite sister act.

Here’s what Ted Allen, the host of Food Network’s Chopped, is passionate about this month. 

Big Love’s Chloë Sevigny has been kissing women on- and off-camera since her early club days — like that “girl from Dawson’s Creek” who grossed her out — so it’s no surprise she’s broken some big gay hearts along the way.

Step back, Jack: The man who played TV’s iconic and over-the-top sidekick steps out of the shadow of his famous character to speak for the first time about living openly, his contribution to the gay movement, and his much-anticipated Broadway debut.

The Last Station’s Oscar-nominated Helen Mirren relives her lesbian kiss in Losing Chase, gushes over Ellen DeGeneres, empathizes with Mariah Carey, and explains why she appreciates gays as much as they appreciate her.

The outrageous and unapologetic lifestyle of Grease producer Allan Carr is unveiled in Party Animals, a captivating new biography.

From his "candy shoppe" line — sweet treats made oh-so sexy — to his black and white studies of the male form, photographer Ryan Colford exposes the beauty of the male body.

Twenty years ago the work of Robert Mapplethorpe was censored in Cincinnati, setting the stage for a national discourse on the nature of art.

Steven Miller likes to put his subjects in unusual predicaments—and then photograph the outcome.

From sidewalk staring to street casting, photographer Kevin Amato says he finds beauty everywhere he looks.

Artist Susan Mikula balances life—with partner Rachel Maddow—with art; and her latest photography show opens Thursday in San Francisco. Check out highlights of Mikula's work here.

Fashion says goodbye to its beloved provocateur, British designer Alexander McQueen. 

Runway strutter "Miss J" Alexander, known for his biting advice to contestants on America's Next Top Model, revealed Tuesday that he's a dad.

Velvet blazers, Topcoats for the opera, Meet fashion icon Bryanboy

The Advocate kicks of its People of the Year issue with Army National Guard lieutenant Dan Choi, True Blood creator Alan Ball, Chaz Bono, New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and National Equality March organizer Robin McGehee.

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani hinted on Tuesday that he is moving closer to retirement and making plans for who will take over his fashion empire.

Advocate contributor Eden Lane says CNN's Her Name Was Steven will help raise the visibility of trans people on TV, but the most compelling part of Susan Stanton's journey was left to a title card at the end of the film.

I Want to Work for Diddy alum Laverne Cox leads a trio of transgender ladies in VH1’s Transform Me, a new makeover show that flatters her hooker-heavy résumé.

Don’t be tardy for this party! DJ Tracy Young comes clean — mostly — about her rumored lesbian relationship with Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak.

As Will & Grace draws to a close, The Advocate thought it fitting to have a long chat with Sean Hayes. Since Hayes turned down our interview request—as he’s done for eight years—we culled material from various Hayes sit-downs to construct the interview we wish we had.

Here’s what Ted Allen, the host of Food Network’s Chopped, is passionate about this month. 

Step back, Jack: The man who played TV’s iconic and over-the-top sidekick steps out of the shadow of his famous character to speak for the first time about living openly, his contribution to the gay movement, and his much-anticipated Broadway debut.

Your man on the New York theater scene looks back at gay love and self-loathing in the ’40s, ’50s, and ’60s before shamelessly lusting after Broadway stars Liev Schreiber, Victor Garber, and High School Musical hunk Corbin Bleu.

The talented, versatile, and very outspoken performer sounds off on being bipolar, reveals what audiences can expect from her new stage show, and — in true diva-style — compares herself to no less than Judy Garland.

Pee-wee returns to the stage in a new production of his beloved The Pee-wee Herman Show. The ageless man-boy in the ill-fitting plaid suit sounds off on the show’s gay appeal, gay marriage, and why he came back.

Award-winning playwright Christopher Durang discusses two new plays (including one with Dame Edna and Michael Feinstein), working with a young Meryl Streep, and the bid for marriage equality.