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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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Samuel and his partner Alex walking together
film
Kenya Banned This Gay Documentary — It Will Now Stream Across Africa

The documentary, which follows a man over five years, was banned due to its positive representation of LGBTQ+ lives and same-sex marriage. 

October 05 2021 2:03 PM
Taryn Manning and Anne Cline
People
Taryn Manning and Anne Cline End Their Engagement After 3 Months

The two had gotten engaged in a public event at one of Cline's performances.

October 05 2021 12:13 PM
Amanda Bearse on GettyImages
film
Amanda Bearse Joins Cast of Billy Eichner's Historic Rom-Com 'Bros'

“I’m delighted to be a part of this project. I had no idea how deeply the LGBTQ roots were going to be on this project [until recently]," Bearse said.

October 05 2021 9:39 AM
Antonio Pulgarín
Photography
Antonio Pulgarín Honors His Colombian Heritage With Archival Imagery 
The exhibition aims to democratize the history of beefcake imagery by including the lens and experience of the artist’s queer Latinx identity.
October 04 2021 2:22 PM
Portrait of an Artist
Photography
Conversations and Intimate Photos with Creative Trailblazing Women
From Annie Lennox to FKA Twigs, women have consistently redefined art, film, fashion, music, and photography around the globe for generations. But how do they really feel about power, success, fame, and legacy? 
October 04 2021 11:57 AM
Bretman Rock in Playboy bunny suit
News
Bretman Rock Makes History as First Gay 'Playboy' Cover Star

“For Playboy to have a male on the cover is a huge deal for the LGBT community, for my brown people community and it’s all so surreal,” said Rock, a social media influencer.

October 04 2021 10:25 AM
Matthew López, 'Red White & Royal Blue'
Arts & Entertainment
'Red, White & Royal Blue' is Finally Getting a Film Adaptation

Tony Award winner Matthew López will direct the queer rom-com for Amazon Studios.

October 01 2021 3:48 PM
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