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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.

George Santos
Politics

HBO Acquires Rights to Book on Disgraced Lawmaker George Santos for Upcoming Film

George Santos' story is getting the HBO-treatment.

Dissecting the Diabolical Documentary 'Mister Organ' with Filmmaker David Farrier
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Dissecting the Diabolical Documentary 'Mister Organ' with Filmmaker David Farrier

The Advocate speaks with the out documentary filmmaker on his latest film, one in which he found himself also part of the story, and just how Mister Organ affected him.

Nuovo Olimpo; Rustin, Murder at the end of the World, Saltburn
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25 LGBTQ+ Movies & TV Shows You Might Have Missed in November

Saltburn, Rustin, Nyad, Rap Sh!t , and new Selling Sunset all premiered this month. Here's the queer entertainment you need to get caught up on.

Playbill Honors World AIDS Day With Remember the Ribbon
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Playbill Honors World AIDS Day With Remember the Ribbon

Watch Broadway come together for the fourth annual event that benefits Broadway Cares.

Karamo Brown and his kids as well as Cheyenne Jackson and his partner and their children.
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32 Famous Queer Dads Living Their Dream

10 Great LGBTQ+ and Inclusive Films to Close Out Your Holiday Weekend
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10 Great LGBTQ+ and Inclusive Films to Close Out Your Holiday Weekend

These are very personal LGBTQ+ picks but offer something for everyone. As you recover from the turkey or tofurkey, relax to these classic queer films!

SNL Saturday Night Live George Santos
Arts & Entertainment

Watch ‘Saturday Night Live’ Skewer George Santos's OnlyFans Expenses and Possible Expulsion from Congress

“Of course I’m gay, Colin. I invented being gay,” Bowen Yang as George Santos said. “I was the one at Stonewall who said, ‘Here’s an idea you guys should kiss.’”

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Exclusives

'Rustin' Writer Julian Breece On Bringing a Black Gay Hero to the Screen

The biopic of unsung civil rights leader Bayard Rustin starts streaming on Netflix today.

GLAAD Stands Against One Million Moms
News

Outrage Over LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Macy's Parade 'Desperate Plea For Attention,' GLAAD Says

“Brands have long learned that these are not concerned moms, but dedicated anti-LGBTQ activists," GLAAD President Sarah Kate Ellis said of the petition and its backers.

Rachel Maddow Stephen Colbert
News

Rachel Maddow on Speaker Mike Johnson, Donald Trump, and Democracy on ‘Colbert’

The celebrated MSNBC host discussed Trump’s “vermin” comment, American fascism, and Republicans’ inability to govern amid Speaker Mike Johnson’s new role.

GLAAD Governors Award Emmys Ceremony
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GLAAD to Receive Governors Award at Emmys Ceremony

GLAAD "has had a culture-changing impact," says Television Academy President Frank Scherma.

Max Hightower Reinstated Oklahoma Musical
Arts & Entertainment

Transgender Boy Can Be the Lead in Texas High School's ‘Oklahoma!’ After All

The school board’s decision to allow Max Hightower to resume his role in the musical follows intense community backlash and national debate over transgender rights in schools.

Barry Manilow Coming Out Broadway
People

Barry Manilow Opens Up About Coming Out and His Journey to Broadway

In a candid interview the legendary musician discusses his personal life, career, and the debut of his Broadway musical, Harmony.

Pink Teams With PEN America
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Pink to Hand Out Thousands of Banned Books at Florida Concerts in Partnership with PEN America

The music superstar takes on book bans in the state that has the most of them.

Bobby Berk Queer Eye Departure
television

Bobby Berk to Exit ‘Queer Eye’ After Eighth Season

The design guru Bobby Berk expressed heartfelt gratitude to fans as he prepares for his final season.

Uplifting Trans Films: Anything's Possible; The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert; So Vam
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7 Uplifting Transgender Films That You Should Watch and Enjoy

From love stories to vampy teens, these films celebrate everything that is trans joy.

Dixon Dallas Country Singer
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Country Star Dixon Dallas Gets Rough With Steamy Queer Track ‘Something to Feel’

Following his viral sensation “Good Lookin’,” Dixon Dallas releases a new anthem of unapologetic queer, raunchy desire.

TJ Osborne Abi Ventura CMA Red Carpet
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Brothers Osborne Triumph with Sixth CMA ‘Best Vocal Duo’ Win Amid Show of LGBTQ+ Solidarity

T.J. Osborne and boyfriend Abi Ventura shined on the CMA red carpet just before the Brothers Osborne secured another historic win.

SAG-AFTRA strike
Arts & Entertainment

SAG-AFTRA Approves Deal to End Historic 118-Day Hollywood Strike

Actors can go back to work as the strike ends at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday.

5 Gloriously Gay Podcasts You Need to Listen To
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5 Gloriously Gay Podcasts You Need to Listen To

Discover new and timeless queer podcasts that feed your soul, pique your curiosity, and tickle your funny bone.