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Taylor Dayne Talks Cancer Diagnosis & Love for the LGBTQ+ Community

A Gay 'Real World' Star's Unexpected Journey to Fatherhood

Karamo Brown found out that life actually starts getting real when the cameras stop rolling -- and you discover you're a father.

Christopher Meloni on Raising an Equality-Minded Family

Actor Christopher Meloni speaks with The Advocate about raising an equality-focused family, the impact of Oz, and his latest series, Surviving Jack.

Alan Cumming Is Bisexual — And You Might Be Too

The award-winning actor of The Good Wife and Cabaret is always candid about his life, including in a new memoir.

Weatherman Erick Adame Opens Up About Exposing Himself Online, His Firing, and His Future

In an exclusive interview with The Advocate, the out former meteorologist is revealing unheard details the night he went live on a webcam.

Out Hollywood Producer Neal Baer Is Just Getting Started (Video)

The veteran writer and producer reflects on coming out in his 50s, the need for more HIV-positive representation on television, and his renewed focus on developing meaningful LGBT storylines.

This Gay Stuntman Smashes Hollywood Stereotypes

Shawn Balentine faces challenges as Hollywood's first out stuntman but is getting support from some well-known actors and industry peers.

Adam Goldman on Why You Should Be Watching The Outs

The writer and director of the popular web series on Vimeo discusses the importance for creating shows centering on gay characters and their romantic lives.

TV Stars: The First Time I Was Targeted By a Slur

Words hurt, as recalled in the stories of Peter Paige, Daniel Franzese, Jenny Boylan, GLAAD's Sarah Kate Ellis, Alexandra Billings, and more.

Carmen Carrera: 'Guys Are Curious' About Trans Women

The RuPaul's Drag Race alumna talks to The Advocate in an exclusive interview about love, marriage, and stigmas she's encountered while dating.

What Hollywood Can Learn From TV's Gayest Show

American Horror Story is both a ratings success and one of the most LGBT-inclusive shows on television. Here's why that matters.

EXCLUSIVE: Why AHS: Hotel Is Booked With LGBT Characters

The Advocate checked in with Matt Bomer, Cheyenne Jackson, and Denis O'Hare about LGBT representation on American Horror Story: Hotel (and their favorite Lady Gaga songs).

Alex Newell Performs 'Basically Over You (B.O.Y.)'

The Glee star and powerhouse vocalist, currently on tour with Adam Lambert, staged a special performance of the dance floor anthem 'Basically Over You (B.O.Y.)' to celebrate the release of his new EP.

Alex Newell on the 'Power' of Breaking Gender Norms and Touring With Adam Lambert

The Advocate caught up with Glee and Geography Club star Alex Newell to talk about his debut dance EP Power, the thrill of touring with Adam Lambert, and some advice for aspiring LGBT youth who love to perform.

The Day Love Won: Westboro vs. LGBT Children's Book Event

How homophobic tweets and threats to picket a live reading of a popular LGBT-themed children's book rallied an entire community to drown out the hate.

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Karamo Brown found out that life actually starts getting real when the cameras stop rolling -- and you discover you're a father.

Actor Christopher Meloni speaks with The Advocate about raising an equality-focused family, the impact of Oz, and his latest series, Surviving Jack.

The award-winning actor of The Good Wife and Cabaret is always candid about his life, including in a new memoir.

In an exclusive interview with The Advocate, the out former meteorologist is revealing unheard details the night he went live on a webcam.

The veteran writer and producer reflects on coming out in his 50s, the need for more HIV-positive representation on television, and his renewed focus on developing meaningful LGBT storylines.

Shawn Balentine faces challenges as Hollywood's first out stuntman but is getting support from some well-known actors and industry peers.

The writer and director of the popular web series on Vimeo discusses the importance for creating shows centering on gay characters and their romantic lives.

Words hurt, as recalled in the stories of Peter Paige, Daniel Franzese, Jenny Boylan, GLAAD's Sarah Kate Ellis, Alexandra Billings, and more.

The RuPaul's Drag Race alumna talks to The Advocate in an exclusive interview about love, marriage, and stigmas she's encountered while dating.

American Horror Story is both a ratings success and one of the most LGBT-inclusive shows on television. Here's why that matters.

The Advocate checked in with Matt Bomer, Cheyenne Jackson, and Denis O'Hare about LGBT representation on American Horror Story: Hotel (and their favorite Lady Gaga songs).

The Glee star and powerhouse vocalist, currently on tour with Adam Lambert, staged a special performance of the dance floor anthem 'Basically Over You (B.O.Y.)' to celebrate the release of his new EP.

The Advocate caught up with Glee and Geography Club star Alex Newell to talk about his debut dance EP Power, the thrill of touring with Adam Lambert, and some advice for aspiring LGBT youth who love to perform.

How homophobic tweets and threats to picket a live reading of a popular LGBT-themed children's book rallied an entire community to drown out the hate.