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Read the latest news about gay people. The Advocate profiles the actors, politicians, public figures, athletes, musicians, filmmakers, activists, drag performers, celebrities, and more who are making contributions to the LGBT community. Since its inception, The Advocate has headlined gay, lesbian, transgender, bisexual, and ally luminaries who are moving the cultural needle and starting conversations that push for equality. Hear the stories of gay people from local, national, and international stages. Be inspired by interviews and news of people like Tim Cook, Elton John, Ellen DeGeneres, Laverne Cox, Sam Smith, Barney Frank, and other public figures.

Project 2025 co-author Mike Howell accused of hypocrisy after photo emerges with friend in drag (exclusive)

Howell has condemned drag before. He confirmed to The Advocate that the photo is authentic.

Vivian Wilson calls Elon Musk an 'uncaring and narcissistic' father, citing 'cruel' homophobia

Vivian Wilson said that before her transition, her father would often berate her as a young child for acting femininely.

Elon Musk's trans daughter Vivian Wilson slams his anti-LGBTQ+ comments as 'ketamine-fueled haze'

"I look pretty good for a dead bitch," Wilson, a transgender woman, said of her biological father's claims that gender-affirming care "killed" her.

Kim Burrell apologizes to LGBTQ+ community for 'negative and hurtful' comments

GLAAD has called the Gospel musician's apology "a first step toward full accountability."

Megan Rapinoe shuts down period stigma, Republicans, and homophobic soccer players (exclusive)

Megan Rapinoe tells The Advocate about her campaign with Knix to end period stigma, and the state of LGBTQ+ acceptance in women's soccer.

This out women's soccer player is celebrating Pride without labels: 'You're good just where you are'

Washington Spirit defender Anna Heilferty tells the Advocate about growing LGBTQ+ representation in women's soccer.

U.S. hurdles star Trey Cunningham comes out as gay: 'I had to take my time'

Cunningham did not qualify for the upcoming Paris Olympics but is ranked 11th in the world in the men's 110-meter hurdle race.

Utah drag queen Tara Lipsyncki was forced to sell her childhood home & go into hiding after far-right attacks

Tara Lipsyncki was harassed and doxxed to the point that she had to sell the home her mom left her after she died.

Lauren Boebert mercilessly mocked for calling White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre a 'DEI hire'

The conservative representative recently took to social media to insult Karine Jean-Pierre, the first out gay Black woman to serve as White House press secretary.

Jason Mraz on why he waited to come out: 'Being gay was like the punch line of a joke'

Despite first rising to fame in 2002, the Grammy Award-winning musician and Dancing With the Stars contestant would wait until 2018 to come out as bisexual.

Cameroon president's daughter comes out, reveals relationship with Brazilian model

LGBTQ+ relationships are criminalized in Cameroon, carrying a sentence of up to five years in prison.

Devery Jacobs didn't have the 'option to be in the closet' — and she didn't want it

The Reservation Dogs and American Gods actor has a message for queer Indigenous youth.

Meet George Washington University’s pioneering lesbian president Ellen Granberg

She’s going into her second year as the leader and public face of the prestigious private institution in the heart of Washington, D.C.

Trans nonbinary runner Nikki Hiltz dedicates record-breaking Olympic qualifier to 'all the LGBTQ folks'

Hiltz was in fourth place with 300 meters left before they suddenly accelerated past their competition, breaking the U.S. Olympic Track and Field trials record.

Adult film star Austin Wolf arrested on child pornography charges

The popular adult film star is accused of sending and receiving "hundreds of video of child pornography."

Photographer Mike Ruiz's newest project showcases LGBTQ+ success through portraits

Photographer Mike Ruiz is celebrating the success stories of the nation's largest LGBTQ+ homeless shelter, the Ali Forney Center.

Katy O'Brian realized her sexuality thanks to seafood: ‘More into this shellfish than I am into this guy'

The out Star Wars and Marvel actor recently opened up about a date she went on where she found her mussels more appealing than the man she was with.

This gay couple is encouraging other LGBTQ+ people to become foster parents

“All the kids who come into our house have left an impact on us," say Travis and Michael VanZant, who have fostered 20 children thanks to an agency in Tennessee.

Talking ‘Does This Murder Make Me Look Gay?!’ podcast with Ted Malawer and Frankie Grande

The pair is involved in a new podcast that tells the queer story of a murder mystery.