Jonathan Groff thought coming out would make fame 'impossible.' Here's why he did anyway
The Broadway veteran thinks that "everyone that was closeted at some point" can relate to his latest role in Merrily We Roll Along.
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Arts & Entertainment
In the Arts & Entertainment section, The Advocate brings readers all the latest news on Hollywood, Broadway, and beyond. From New York to Los Angeles, The Advocate shines a spotlight on the stars of the screen who are lending their voices to support the LGBT community, as well as gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals who are moving the cultural needle. Discover A-list interviews, the best gay movies and reviews of theater, music, books and television. Learn how Arts & Entertainment can shape national dialogue and can work to advance equality.
Brooke Shields and Wilson Cruz on Mother of the Bride's Happy, Loving Gay Couple
Icon Brooke Shields and actor and LGBTQ+ activist Wilson Cruz chat with The Advocate about authentically portraying queer people in movies.
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Here's when 'Heartstopper' season 3 is coming out
Yes, you read that right! New music from the Grammy-winning queer pop star is going to be featured in the beloved Netflix series.
May 13 2024 6:25 PM
Eurovision crowns first nonbinary winner after politically charged song contest
Nemo, a favorite throughout the process, won over crowds with a stunning rendition of “The Code,” a genre-bending anthem about their journey towards accepting their nonbinary identity.
May 12 2024 9:12 PM
More Than 50 of Our Favorite LGBTQ+ Moms
Our community's out moms could use some more visibility — and a big thank you too.
May 12 2024 11:44 AM
Cyndi Lauper hailed as a pioneering activist for queer people in a new documentary
The documentary Let the Canary Sing outlines Cyndi Lauper's rise to fame in the 1980s along with her early activism for LGBTQ+ people, reproductive freedom, and more.
May 11 2024 11:04 AM
'Red, White & Royal Blue' sequel is really happening & we're SCREAMING
Both Nicholas Galitzine & Taylor Zakhar-Perez are returning for Red, White & Royal Blue 2.
May 11 2024 10:19 AM
Lily Gladstone shares new update clarifying they're nonbinary
We love Lily Gladstone so much!
May 09 2024 9:09 PM
‘The Mummy’ has been turning fans bi for 25 years — here are our other bisexual awakening movies
These films walked so Challengers could run.
May 08 2024 9:50 PM
Watch Doctor Who's David Tennant tell anti-trans bigot to “f—k off" in powerful speech
Our fave Time Lord is a trans ally!
May 08 2024 12:55 PM
Joe Fryer, NBC News' jack-of-all-trades, is his social studies class's newest celebrity
Fryer keeps busy throughout the week as the newest anchor on Saturday Today, as well as NBC News NOW, and a correspondent reporting across the network.
May 08 2024 8:20 AM
Karine Jean-Pierre hangs with ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ queens at iconic gay bar
The eight all-star cast members had a busy day at the monuments, the White House and with Karine Jean-Pierre at D.C.’s Little Gay Pub ahead of a screening of the season nine premiere of Drag Race All Stars.
May 07 2024 4:39 PM
'Tiger King' Joe Exotic, still in prison, quietly ends presidential campaign
Joe Exotic has seemingly withdrawn himself from the race for president without a word.
May 07 2024 3:48 PM
Olivia Colman & John Lithgow star in queer family film 'Jimpa' with breakout nonbinary lead
"The stories we tell help us work out who we want to be, and this one is filled with warmth, humor, love, and joy," said director Sophie Hyde, whose nonbinary child Aud stars in the film.
May 07 2024 1:30 PM
Here are the LGBTQ+ celebs who walked the 2024 Met Gala red carpet
It's time for fashion's biggest night!
May 07 2024 11:27 AM
What's the Met Gala? Here's what to know about fashion's biggest night
Breaking down the history, evolution, and significance of the Met Gala over the years.
May 06 2024 8:09 PM
'Challengers' director Luca Guadagnino breaks down the now iconic churro scene
The director of the popular tennis-themed drama opens up about how he crafted one of the movie's most delicious scenes.
May 05 2024 8:02 PM
21 LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming in May 2024 & where to watch them
New seasons of Pretty Little Liars: Summer School, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9, Doctor Who, and Interview with the Vampire are just the beginning!
May 05 2024 6:02 PM
Dua Lipa thanks her devoted gay fans by dropping 'mature' new album 'Radical Optimism'
The Grammy winner has skyrocketed to success over the last few years and has no signs of slowing down.
May 03 2024 4:08 PM
Gay lawmaker Robert Garcia hosted Free Comic Book Day on Capitol Hill
California Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia shared his love of comic books with anyone who wanted to stop by his office.
May 03 2024 11:30 AM