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'Oppenheimer's Nick Dumont embraces transmasc nonbinary identity

The actor, who played Jackie Oppenheimer in the Christopher Nolan film, has also updated their pronouns.

7 Things List: May 22, 2015

Our entertainment and events highlights this week include the first gay comic con in New York City, the 25th anniversary of DC Black Pride, and the age of Aquarius.

'RuPaul's Drag Race' star Trinity K Bonet comes out as trans

The Drag Race season 6 and All Stars 6 icon has shared a statement with Out, The Advocate's sibling publication.

Adam Shankman to Helm 'Hair' at Hollywood Bowl

The out filmmaker and So You Think You Can Dance judge will direct and choreograph the rock musical this summer in Los Angeles.

Houston, Have You Seen This Missing Trans Person?

Houston police are looking for Darius Gatlin, 28, last seen on September 11.

Open Relationships and the 'NSA' Myth

Couples who swing may be cool with their setup, but many of the singles they encounter are not, writes Samuel Spitale.

The Gay Wonder Years

A re-reading of Armistead Maupin's classic reminds us of a time before the post-modern pandemic.

Rebellion, Strength, Strong, and Purple

That title makes no sense. But then neither does the article of clothing to which it's referring. Would it help if you knew that astrology is involved? No? Thought not.

A Hairy Mess

The poignancy of the iconic musical Hair is lost after decades of removal from the turbulent 1960s.

Kenny Ortega, Cheyenne Jackson on Julie and the Phantoms' Gay Romance

The cast chats about highlighting LGBTQ+ stories and people of color, while Ortega shares how he came out in The Advocate nearly 50 years ago. 

Here's Where I'm Coming From

Cyndi Lauper wanted to fight prejudice as a kid. But she had no power until she could vote. In this election, you have the power to vote. Will you use it?

Hot Sheet: Week of July 12

Harry Potter is officially all grown up, gay actor Dan Butler falls in love with Karl Rove, and the Gay Men's Chorus of San Francisco pays tribute to Joan Baez.

The Man Behind the 'Hair'

In his most candid interview to date, James Rado the cocreator and original star of Hair discusses the making of the musical and his intimate relationship with collaborator Gerome Ragni--a relationship that inspired the characters of Claude and Berger and consequently changed America forever.

Slouching Toward Paula Abdul

This week's anti-interesting American Idol auditions will make you question your commitment to watching strangers humiliate themselves on TV.

Writer Darnell L. Moore on Questioning Spirituality in 2020

The author of No Ashes in the Fire talks about the many questions this moment poses for queer people of faith. 

'I want to start out famous'

The sixth season of American Idol begins with weeping and gnashing of teeth. And that's just the singing.

On the Bookshelf: Gay Catholics, Madonna's Toes

With a fat gay Catholic kid, a suicidal, closeted mom, and essays on the perceived perversions of everything from Trekkies to Madonna, this week's books have plenty to offer readers who think truth is stranger than fiction.

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15 LGBT Egyptian Gods

Hieroglyphics recount numeous queer deities who were worshipped in ancient Egypt.