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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.
11 lesbian & sapphic reality dating shows & where to watch them
Craving more lesbian love and chaos on your TV? We got you covered.
July 11 2025 12:49 PM
Yes, Superman is an immigrant. He's also a gay icon.
Conservatives are calling the new Superman film 'Superwoke.' Wait until they find out just how queer the Man of Steel's story really is.
July 11 2025 12:31 PM
Jesse Tyler Ferguson says 'Modern Family' criticism was 'loudest' from the gay community
Ferguson starred as Mitchell Pritchett for 11 years on the hit sitcom Modern Family.
July 10 2025 11:53 AM
Ethel Cain apologizes for resurfaced 'racist statements,' alleges 'smear campaign'
The Preacher's Daughter singer claimed there was a "cooperative effort" to target her and also revealed she is a victim of sexual assault.
July 10 2025 11:51 AM
Jeff Hiller’s new memoir is a love letter to late bloomers and those who were bullied
July 10 2025 12:40 AM
'Queer Eye,' Netflix's longest-running reality show, to end after Season 10
The Fab Five will no longer continue giving makeovers after this last season.
July 09 2025 1:42 PM
GALECA announces 2025 Dorian TV Award winners—here's the full list
Hacks, The Pitt, and Pee-wee as Himself are the big winners this year!
July 09 2025 12:13 PM
Tiny Chef is a queer icon—and he needs our help
The award-winning show about a sassy stop-motion chef has been canceled — but there's a movement to save him.
July 09 2025 12:09 PM
'The Ultimatum: Queer Love's AJ Bloum stole hearts & caught heat — but did she get her dream girl?
“Without this process, I really would not be here in a vibrant relationship with the love of my life today,” Bloum tells sister brand PRIDE.com.
July 03 2025 1:20 PM
Queer subtext in Disney's 'Elio' was reportedly cut by Pixar
After out director Adrian Molina left the film, reports claims that the lead character became "more masculine."
July 03 2025 12:30 PM
Sarah Jessica Parker and the 'And Just Like That...' cast share their love of queer community for Pride Month
The And Just Like That... star says attacks on LGBTQ+ people are "a great disservice" and a "cruel swipe."
June 30 2025 6:41 PM
How Cyndi Lauper’s invitation to join her farewell tour saved DJ Tracy Young’s life
The Grammy-winning DJ and producer opens up about how Cyndi Lauper’s farewell tour became her resurrection from crippling grief and depression.
June 30 2025 4:24 PM
Inside ‘Humans of Pride,’ a documentary showing why Pride still matters
The film captures the spirit of WorldPride 2019, commemorating 50 years since the Stonewall Riots in 1969 by threading together archival footage, intimate interviews, protest footage, and cameos from over 50 LGBTQ+ leaders and trailblazers.
June 27 2025 5:15 PM
Electric Forest is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for everyone in the LGBTQ+ community
This staple Michigan festival also serves as a magical Pride event that'll blow you away.
June 27 2025 4:40 PM
San Francisco bookstore drops ‘Harry Potter’ over J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans donations
The Booksmith recently posted a notice letting customers know that they would not be selling the Harry Potter series
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June 26 2025 12:56 PM
Why HBO's 'Enigma' is a must-see doc for trans young people
Zackary Drucker's new documentary examines the lives of two trans women who took very different paths to survival, and offers a path forward for all of us.
June 26 2025 8:30 AM
Rekindle gay love & longing with these 6 Richard Everett Fox paintings
A new Richard Everett Fox exhibition at Oli Gallery, in Guerneville, California, honors the 10th anniversary of marriage equality.
June 25 2025 1:54 PM
This Nashville country singer is opening up about his sexuality and HIV status in new song 'Sin'
"I don't expect terrestrial country radio to pick me or play this song. It's not meant for them," says David Michael Hawkins. "The song is meant for queer people who hear themselves in the lyrics. It's meant for people, like me, who were raised on country music, who can finally relate to a song."
June 20 2025 5:14 PM
'Days of Our Lives' couple Paul and Andrew wed at the 10th anniversary of marriage equality ruling
In a genre often dismissed for melodrama, Days of Our Lives has again found a way to make something beautiful and urgent out of love.
June 20 2025 10:23 AM