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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.

Chappell Roan attends the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Peacock Theater | Publicity portrait of French actress Brigitte Bardot, 1963
Arts & Entertainment

Chappell Roan apologizes for praising late Brigitte Bardot: 'very disappointing'

Roan said the late French actress and sex symbol inspired her song "Red Wine Supernova."

A man playing guitar and a woman laughing with her hand on her chest; a couple holding a baby; and a woman in a masquerade mask
Arts & Entertainment

Here are the best shows on and off-Broadway of 2025

There were a lot of new shows that cycled in and out of the theater circuit this year, but here are my picks for the best shows of the year.
Frankie Grande's "Boys" music video and Jim Verraros' "Good Boy" music video.
Arts & Entertainment

10 of the sexiest music videos that gagged everyone in 2025

These celebrities brought the sex appeal in their steamy videos this year.

​Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov; Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander in the final scene of Heated Rivalry episode 5
Arts & Entertainment

Heated Rivalry season 2: Everything we know so far

What happens to Shane and Ilya after "The Cottage" finale? Here's everything we know about Heated Rivalry season 2.

Bowen Yang
Arts & Entertainment

Bowen Yang to leave SNL after Ariana Grande and Cher episode

The comedian returned for his eighth season on Saturday Night Live, but decided to depart NBC's sketch comedy series after this weekend's episode.

Lesbian thrillers and mysteries: The Better Sister; I Know What You Did Last Summer; Dead Ringers
Arts & Entertainment

12 lesbian thrillers and mysteries to binge & where to watch them

Sapphics crack the case, commit crimes, and do some girl-kissing in these must-see shows.

​Miles Heizer as Cameron Cope on Boots
Arts & Entertainment

Netflix's 'Boots' season 2 plot revealed by producer amid cancelation

The producer said they had "always intended" for Boots season 2 to get picked up by Netflix.

Rock Hudson
Arts & Entertainment

Rock Hudson had a 'legendarily large penis,' Armistead Maupin says

The gay author uploaded a video to YouTube where he went into more detail about his relationship with the Giant actor, who died of complications from AIDS in 1985.

Jean Stapleton, Carroll O'Connor, Sally Struthers, and Rob Reiner in a scene from the TV series 'All in the Family.'
Voices

Rob Reiner deserves a place in queer TV history for Mike 'Meathead' Stivic in 'All in the Family'

Opinion: Reiner played the liberal conscience of All in the Family, and the character remains a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy and fighting for what’s right.
Noe in Jaripeo by Efrain Mojica and Rebecca Zweig / a still from Mysterious Skin / Billie Jean King in Give Me the Ball! by Liz Garbus and Elizabeth Wolff
Arts & Entertainment

How Sundance 2026 celebrates its queer legacy

The festival's programmers discuss how the 2026 event's films, reissues, and documentaries honor Robert Redford's inclusive spirit.

Two men posing together for a photo
Arts & Entertainment

'Heated Rivalry' stars thank WeHo gay bar for 'tweeting about our butts'

Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams stopped by Hi Tops, a gay sports bar in West Hollywood, to surprise patrons during trivia.

Heated Rivalry and Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby.
Arts & Entertainment

Is 'Heated Rivalry' based on a true story? Yes...sort of

The popular gay hockey romance series has a surprising origin story.

Cynthia Erivo
Arts & Entertainment

Cynthia Erivo makes Golden Globes history with second nomination

The out actress is breaking records once again with Wicked: For Good

Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson in The Abandons
Arts & Entertainment

'The Abandons' stars Gillian Anderson & Lena Headey want to make lesbian fans proud

The mothers have arrived!

Tig Notaro Zack Snyder
Arts & Entertainment

Tig Notaro is working on a 'hot lesbian action' movie with Zack Snyder

The comedian talked about the project during a recent episode of Kara Swisher's podcast.

Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor
Arts & Entertainment

Sarah Paulson & Holland Taylor's cutest moments on the Walk of Fame

This couple will make your heart melt!

LGBTQ+ Movies and TV coming in Dec: 10Dance, Merrily We Roll Along, The Christmas Baby, The Abandons
Arts & Entertainment

19 LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming in December 2025 & where to watch them

Looks like Christmas is coming early! Here’s what we are watching all month long!

Pillion
Arts & Entertainment

8 LGBTQ+ films coming in 2026 that we can't wait to see

From steamy romances to zombie apocalypses and true stories inspired by personal triumphs and tragedies, LGBTQ+ stories are taking over the silver screen in 2026.
Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov and Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander on Heated Rivalry
Arts & Entertainment

A guide to the 'Heated Rivalry' actors, characters, and gay storylines

Check out where to follow the Heated Rivalry actors on Instagram and learn more about the books by Rachel Reid that inspired the new Crave and HBO Max show.

Udo Kier
Arts & Entertainment

Gay Hollywood and art house star Udo Kier dies at 81

The German actor starred in hundreds of movies, including the Andy Warhol-produced films "Flesh for Frankenstein" and "Blood for Dracula."