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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.

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Images of Secret Gay Love Lost to Time

Queer relationships from decades ago get new life in the documentary 100 Years of Men in Love: The Accidental Collection.

Hilary Duff and Neil Patrick Harris
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Neil Patrick Harris Brings Barney to 'How I Met Your Father'

The gay actor will appear as the straight ladies' man again on the show's mid-season finale next week.

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LGBTQ+ Characters Down Slightly, Racial Diversity Up: GLAAD TV Report

Transgender and bisexual representation decreased, according to the "Where We Are on TV" report.

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Kate McKinnon Set to Star in Sci-Fi Film 'In the Blink of an Eye'

The lesbian comedian has come aboard for a new film project.

Dylan Mulvaney pictured with GameCube.
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Dylan Mulvaney Celebrates 365 Days of Girlhood with Show in New York

The trans star commemorated the one-year anniversary of her viral TikTok series.

Randy Rainbow and Rep. George Santos
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Randy Rainbow Skewers George Santos in Incredible Mary Poppins Parody

” ’Cause everything’s a fantasy with Santos,” Rainbow sings.

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11 Times 'The Last of Us' Stars Publicly Supported LGBTQ+ Rights

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Diplo Discusses Having Oral Sex with Men, Says He’s ‘Not Not Gay’

The DJ spoke about his experiences with men with out actor Emily Ratajkowski in a recent interview.

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Voices

Should We Be Happy for Brendan Fraser?

Many thought the gay character Charlie in The Whale should have been played by a gay actor, but in the end it’s just a job, so does it really matter?

Anne Heche and Leslie Jordan
film

Queer Actors Leslie Jordan & Anne Heche Left Out of Oscars In Memoriam

The beloved actors were only a couple of surprising exclusions.

Ke Huy Quan, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brendan Fraser and Michelle Yeoh with their Oscars
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LGBTQ+ Stories Dominate the 2023 Oscars

Everything Everywhere All At Once proved victorious with wins for first-time Oscar nominees Ke Huy Quan, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Michelle Yeoh.

Why the Phenomenon of the 'Breakup Song' Is Absolutely Gay Rights
Music

Why the Phenomenon of the 'Breakup Song' Is Absolutely Gay Rights

Brendan Fraser in The Whale
film

Brendan Fraser Becomes Sixth Straight Man to Win Best Actor Oscar for Playing Gay

The actor was lauded by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for his role as a gay father in The Whale.

Everything Everywhere All at Once, Women Talking, and Tár
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These Are the LGBTQ+ Film Nominees at the 2023 Oscars

Queer cinema is primed to make headlines at the 95th Academy Awards this Sunday.

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Music

Miley Cyrus's New Single 'River' Was Inspired by Gay Dance Party

Summer comes early with the debut of Cyrus’ eighth studio album.

The Last of Us Star Bella Ramsey
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The Last of Us Star Bella Ramsey Praises Gay ‘Army’ of Supporters

“It’s nice to have that army behind me,” the 19-year-old actor shared.

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‘Queer Eye’ Star Tom Jackson Dead at 63

The Queer Eye team has shared a moving Instagram post confirming Jackson’s death.

Gabrielle Union, Jamie Lee Curtis, Pedro Pascal, Melissa McCarthy and Jon Stewart.
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11 Celebrities Who Are Standing Against Anti-Drag, Anti-Trans Bills

In recent weeks, as GOP-led legislatures turn to write trans people out of American life through new bill proposals, some high-profile stars have voiced their support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Director Annette Haywood Carter filming 'Savannah' with Sam Shepard
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The Comeback of a Queer Female Director Who Put Angelina Jolie on the Map

Annette Haywood Carter, currently enjoying a return to filmmaking, discusses the growing influence of women directors and LGBTQ+ representation in Hollywood.

Heather Dubrow next to Kelly Dodd and Rick Leventhal
Media

'Housewives' Star Heather Dubrow Shares Touching Message to Trans Son

An ex-cast member responds by saying that supporting a transgender child is bad parenting.