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Advocate Spotlight takes an in-depth look at entertainment through an LGBT lens with celebrity interviews, commentary, and pop culture analysis on movies, TV shows, music, books, comics, video games, trends, and more. Advocate Spotlight has the latest news about people and topics that matter to gay, lesbian, transgender, and bisexual readers. Hear the latest from stars and public figures in entertainment that support the LGBT community.
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.
The stars of Teen Wolf, Faking It, and more discuss MTV's LGBT programing history and their place in 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.
"I'm really proud of him," Roden told The Advocate.
The cast of How To Be Single talk about the roles they’d most like to play in a gay romantic comedy and more in the latest episode of Advocate Spotlight.
"Formation" celebrates identities that once sparked shame but now inspire pride.
Actor Cody Saintgnue talks about his hopes for the future of Teen Wolf's first out bi guy in the latest episode of Advocate Spotlight.
When stars respond to questions about their sexuality with statements like 'It shouldn't matter,' they are doing more harm than good.
Advocate entertainment editor Jase Peeples reveals how Star Wars boosted his self-esteem as a gay kid and why The Force Awakens will do the same for a new generation.
The former Who's the Boss star shares his struggles with meth and HIV in the latest episode of Advocate Spotlight.
The YouTube personality opens up about making his new film, Snervous, and schools presidential candidates on their use of social media in the latest episode of Advocate Spotlight.
