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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.

Billy Porter posing on a red carpet
People

Billy Porter is set to make a 'full recovery' from sepsis

The actor stepped away from the public and a Broadway role earlier this year after his diagnosis in September.

Rafaelle Souza and Halie Mace
People

Soccer stars Rafaelle Souza and Halie Mace are engaged & the video is so adorable

The Orlando Pride players will be teammates on the field and in marriage!
Jason Collins
Health

Jason Collins, first out gay NBA player, reveals he has 'deadliest form of brain cancer'

Jason Collins, the first out gay player in the NBA, recently revealed he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 glioblastoma.

George Santos
News

George Santos’s exclusive D.C. Christmas party featured famous grifters & MAGA influence peddlers

In a Washington holiday tableau where politics blurred seamlessly into spectacle, the former congressman once again proved he understands the value of infamy.

Tatyanna Dumas, Dwayne Johnson and Simone Johnson
People

Dwayne Johnson’s daughter hard launches her new wrestler girlfriend

The Rock's oldest daughter just made her queer relationship Instagram official.

Rev. Dr. Phillippa Phaneuf
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Trans pastor says she’s ‘surrounded by loving kindness’ after coming out to New York congregation

“The affirmations have been amazing,” Methodist Rev. Dr. Phillippa Phaneuf told The Advocate in an interview.

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News

Upstate New York Methodist minister comes out as transgender to congregation during Sunday service

"I’m affirming and saying to all of you that I am transgender, and so the best way to put this is that I’m not becoming a woman, I’m giving up pretending to be a man," Rev. Dr. Phillippa Phaneuf told her congregation in a powerful speech.

Katy Nishimoto and Cameron Esposito attend Los Angeles Premiere of National Geographic Documentary Films' SALLY at NeueHouse Hollywood on June 02, 2025
People

Queer comedian Cameron Esposito has first baby with wife Katy Nishimoto

The couple has been married since 2021.

Devery Jacobs attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards; Kali Reis attends AARP The Magazine's 23rd Annual Movies For Grownups Awards;Lily Gladstone attends the "Alien: Earth" European Premiere
People

19 Queer and Two-Spirit Indigenous people you need to follow

These are the queer and two-spirit actors, artists, musicians, activists, and storytellers you need to know!

Susan Powter
Arts & Entertainment

Susan Powter says she's a 'huge lesbian,' gives her biggest bit of dating advice

1990s fitness icon Susan Powter is now a "total lesbian" having "great love affairs, many girlfriends, big fun."

Colman Domingo and Raúl Domingo RuPaul and Georges LeBar Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi
People

18 of the longest-running LGBTQ+ celebrity couples

Their queer love has stood the test of time!

Kathy Griffin
Arts & Entertainment

Uncanceling Kathy Griffin: The Advocate of the Year on sexiness, censorship, and her love of the gays

"If it wasn't for the gay community, I wouldn't have been able to come back," Griffin tells The Advocate.
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News

12 far-right influencers targeting the LGBTQ+ community

These right-wing extremists have targeted Pride events, DEI programs, and drag queens.

Brigitte Bandit
Politics

This Texas drag queen has an important reminder as state's drag ban goes back into effect

Brigitte Bandit wants you to "support your local drag" after Texas' drag ban was allowed to go into effect.

Jonathan Bailey in Jurassic World: Rebirth; Jonathan Bailey at Time100 event; Jonathan Bailey on Bridgerton
People

45 pics that prove Jonathan Bailey is 2025's perfect Sexiest Man Alive

The Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers, Wicked, and Jurassic World: Rebirth actor was named People's "Sexiest Man Alive," and we couldn't agree more.

Jonathan Bailey People's Sexiest Man Alive
People

Jonathan Bailey makes gay history as People's Sexiest Man Alive

The Wicked: For Good star is the first out gay actor to hold the coveted mainstream title.

Colby King
People

Meet the activist teaching LGBTQ+ youth of color the value of their art

Colby King seeks to teach young queer POC about the financial possibilities of their culture and art.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom
News

Gavin Newsom accidentally crashes wedding of 'The Ultimatum: Queer Love' stars

Haley Drexler and Pilar Dizon were posing for wedding photos outside San Francisco City Hall when Gavin Newsom happened to walk by.

Josh Sorbe running in marathon and Josh Sorbe at the gym
News

Gay Senate staffer easily completes ICE fitness test that Trump-Noem recruits are failing

"Democrats are fit, Democrats are hot, and we’re tired of Republicans trying to lay claim to [health and fitness] when it’s so demonstrably false,” Josh Sorbe told The Advocate.

Will Ganss Good Morning America
Politics

GMA's Will Ganss slams his Texas hometown for vote to revoke LGBTQ+ protections

Good Morning America's Will Ganss has a message for his hometown as it considers voiding LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination policies.