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TV's First Trans Reality Star: Katelynn On Caitlyn

The first transgender woman to have cameras follow her every move was Katelynn -- not Caitlyn -- on MTV's The Real World.

Opinion

Op-ed: The Trouble With 'Teen Wolf'

Weak references to LGBT characters and storylines on TV aren't enough for millennial viewers.

television

When It Comes to Diversity, MTV Isn't Faking It

The Advocate sat down with the producers and casts of Faking It, Awkward, Teen Wolf, Real World, and more to discuss the network's legacy of pushing social boundaries.

Drag Queens Heidi N Closet, Shasha Colby, Kerri Colby and Kylie Sonique Love

Arts & Entertainment

'Drag Race' Queens Slam Republicans' Anti-Trans, Anti-Drag Legislation

In the wake of anti-trans legislation being introduced nationwide, stars from the popular drag competition speak out about the right's bigotry.

Arts & Entertainment

Kerri Colby Spills on Sasha Colby's Legacy & Kim Petras Making History

The Drag Race alum is hoping the House of Colby can bring the crown home.

Arts & Entertainment

Olly Alexander Defends LGBTQ+ Rights in Homophobic Hungary at MTV EMAs

Other celebrities also stood up for LGBTQ+ rights at the event, which took place in Budapest, Hungary. The country's government has passed a series of anti-LGBTQ+ laws in recent years.

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MTV's 'True Life Crime' Investigates Death of Dallas Trans Woman

The latest episode of the series focuses on Muhlaysia Booker, who was shot to death just a month after being attacked by a mob at her apartment complex.

Music

Lady Gaga Makes Masks Hot in Fiery VMAs Stupid Love/Rain on Me Mash-Up

Gaga also won the VMAs' first Tricon Award for excellence in multiples areas of artistry.

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Keke Palmer Makes History as The First Black Woman to Host The VMAs

The sexually fluid actress and singer spoke to us about adapting the show to the times and why she's an activist.

Arts & Entertainment

'Love, Simon' Wins Best Kiss at MTV Movie Awards

"You can live your dreams and be yourself," said queer actor Keiynan Lonsdale in his acceptance speech.

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Meet the Trans Service Members Attending MTV's VMAs

These transgender troops will be the real stars walking the red carpet at tonight's televised awards ceremony.

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How Gay Are MTV’s Best Kiss Nominees This Year?

TV's First Trans Reality Star: Katelynn On Caitlyn

The first transgender woman to have cameras follow her every move was Katelynn -- not Caitlyn -- on MTV's The Real World.

Op-ed: The Trouble With 'Teen Wolf'

Weak references to LGBT characters and storylines on TV aren't enough for millennial viewers.

When It Comes to Diversity, MTV Isn't Faking It

The Advocate sat down with the producers and casts of Faking It, Awkward, Teen Wolf, Real World, and more to discuss the network's legacy of pushing social boundaries.

'Drag Race' Queens Slam Republicans' Anti-Trans, Anti-Drag Legislation

In the wake of anti-trans legislation being introduced nationwide, stars from the popular drag competition speak out about the right's bigotry.

Kerri Colby Spills on Sasha Colby's Legacy & Kim Petras Making History

The Drag Race alum is hoping the House of Colby can bring the crown home.

Olly Alexander Defends LGBTQ+ Rights in Homophobic Hungary at MTV EMAs

Other celebrities also stood up for LGBTQ+ rights at the event, which took place in Budapest, Hungary. The country's government has passed a series of anti-LGBTQ+ laws in recent years.

MTV's 'True Life Crime' Investigates Death of Dallas Trans Woman

The latest episode of the series focuses on Muhlaysia Booker, who was shot to death just a month after being attacked by a mob at her apartment complex.

Lady Gaga Makes Masks Hot in Fiery VMAs Stupid Love/Rain on Me Mash-Up

Gaga also won the VMAs' first Tricon Award for excellence in multiples areas of artistry.

Keke Palmer Makes History as The First Black Woman to Host The VMAs

The sexually fluid actress and singer spoke to us about adapting the show to the times and why she's an activist.

'Love, Simon' Wins Best Kiss at MTV Movie Awards

"You can live your dreams and be yourself," said queer actor Keiynan Lonsdale in his acceptance speech.

MTV Suspends 'Catfish' While Nev Schulman Investigated for Sexual Misconduct

A woman who appeared on the show claims Schulman harassed her.

Meet the Trans Service Members Attending MTV's VMAs

These transgender troops will be the real stars walking the red carpet at tonight's televised awards ceremony.

This MTV Dating Show Where Contestants Undress Each Other Features a Trans Man

Karamo Brown Breaks Down Gay Parenting and Straight Dating

The gay host of MTV's Are You the One: Second Chances has learned a lot about heterosexual courtship.

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The first transgender woman to have cameras follow her every move was Katelynn -- not Caitlyn -- on MTV's The Real World.

Weak references to LGBT characters and storylines on TV aren't enough for millennial viewers.

The Advocate sat down with the producers and casts of Faking It, Awkward, Teen Wolf, Real World, and more to discuss the network's legacy of pushing social boundaries.

In the wake of anti-trans legislation being introduced nationwide, stars from the popular drag competition speak out about the right's bigotry.

The Drag Race alum is hoping the House of Colby can bring the crown home.

Other celebrities also stood up for LGBTQ+ rights at the event, which took place in Budapest, Hungary. The country's government has passed a series of anti-LGBTQ+ laws in recent years.

The latest episode of the series focuses on Muhlaysia Booker, who was shot to death just a month after being attacked by a mob at her apartment complex.

Gaga also won the VMAs' first Tricon Award for excellence in multiples areas of artistry.

The sexually fluid actress and singer spoke to us about adapting the show to the times and why she's an activist.

"You can live your dreams and be yourself," said queer actor Keiynan Lonsdale in his acceptance speech.

A woman who appeared on the show claims Schulman harassed her.

These transgender troops will be the real stars walking the red carpet at tonight's televised awards ceremony.

The gay host of MTV's Are You the One: Second Chances has learned a lot about heterosexual courtship.