Beth Ditto Interview: Diamonds Are Forever
Gossip front woman Beth Ditto capped off an amazing year with her very revealing memoir, Coal to Diamonds.
The Truth About Pink
With her sixth studio album flying off shelves, the top pop artist of the last decade talks about marriage, music, motherhood, Occupy Wall Street, and her sexual orientation.
The Meaning of Frank Ocean
When the up-and-coming musician came out, he drew praise from celebrities and his hip-hop collaborators, and revived the question of whether gays have a place in the industry.
IN OBAMA WE TRUST
For the first time in decades, The Advocate has a candidate it can endorse for president. That candidate is Barack Obama.
Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke Is Just Getting Started
In an Advocate cover interview, Okereke sets the record straight, so to speak.
The Real Meaning of Santorum
Social conservatives are searching for a hero, and Rick Santorum’s antigay views have helped him claim the mantle of religious freedom fighter.
The Interview: Oh, Ricky!
As he prepares to bring sizzling Latin authenticity to his role in the Broadway revival of Evita, megastar Ricky Martin reveals the other passions in his life.
Our Exclusive Madonna Interview
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.
The World According to Nancy Pelosi
An exclusive interview.
21 Top News Stories of the Year
All things gay were central to the 24/7 news cycle in 2011, and almost daily mainstream America saw stories about marriage equality, bullied kids, a dancing trans man, and heroic gays. Here are a few news flashes that topped our gaydar this year.
Reinventing Adam Lambert
American Idol’s most interesting graduate has a new album in the works, a new relationship, and a new attitude toward the media that prompted him to sing “Whataya Want From Me”
Our Heroes
As the nation remembers September 11, we look back at the edition of The Advocate that followed in 2001. In the days after the attack, we chronicled some of the gay men and lesbians who showed humanity’s true spirit — and who were among the thousands of Americans killed.
THE CUOMO EVOLUTION
New York governor Andrew Cuomo talks about the state’s recent marriage equality win, the personal reasons behind his leadership, and his commitment to keeping the momentum going.









