Nikki Giovanni, acclaimed poet and queer Black icon, has died at 81
Giovanni was known for poems about civil rights, love, and Black joy, and for her stirring public readings.
December 11, 2024
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Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin Dead at 76
The music legend was not only a role model, but an ally.
August 16, 2018
Kaplan Is 'Aretha Franklin' of Marriage Arguments in Miss.
The lawyer who brought down DOMA delivered a strong attack Wednesday on one of the country's last remaining marriage bans.
November 13, 2014
Barbra Liza Aretha Pay Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch
The career of the late Marvin Hamlisch was celebrated by Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli, Aretha Franklin at a tribute event last night in New York.
September 19, 2012
Hot Sheet: October 31, 2014
Our top 10 entertainment and events highlights this week include the dark side of Angelina Jolie, Aretha Franklin, a real American hero, and a horny Daniel Radcliffe.
October 31, 2014
Tribeca's Clive Davis Celebration Had Notes of Resistance
Aretha Franklin, Barry Manilow, Jennifer Hudson, and more stars sang to the bisexual music mogul at Tribeca's opening night, which was also a call to arms for the arts.
April 20, 2017
The Last Baron of New York
Artist Baron takes his act from Jersey to New York -- paying homage to everyone from Grace Jones to Aretha Franklin -- with his new album Celebrity .
April 15, 2009
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."
July 25, 2024
LGBTQ Community Mourns Passing of Ally Aretha
She lifted us all up with her voice and friendship.
August 16, 2018
Respect's Jennifer Hudson on Aretha as an Activist and an LGBTQ+ Icon
The Oscar winner steps into the big screen role she was born to play.
August 11, 2021
Cynthia Erivo on Aretha and Giving Space to Black and Queer Stories
The Tony winner chats with The Advocate about playing the Queen of Soul and why her role as Black queer character Celie is so meaningful.
March 25, 2021
Cynthia Erivo Reveals Why She Waited to Come Out as Bisexual
The multi-talented, Oscar-nominated Cynthia Erivo said that LGBTQ+ people need to be given the space to be their authentic selves.Â
July 2, 2022
Often Imitated, Never Duplicated
The only white artist who has been thoroughly embraced by the black audience, long before Christina Aguilera and the slew of girls to follow, Teena Marie has dominated blue-eyed soul.
May 21, 2009
Quincy Jones and all the ways he made waves in queer music
The legendary music producer has died at 91.
November 5, 2024
WeHo Inauguration Day Central: The Abbey
WeHo hot spot the Abbey drew the crowds beginning at 7 a.m., drawing cheers for Barack Obama and boos for conservative pastor Rick Warren.
January 20, 2009
Frank Ocean Beats Chris Brown ... at the Grammys
Ocean wins and Brown looks like a sore loser.
February 11, 2013
Bristol Palin Lambastes Elton John and Other 'Sissies' Who Won't Perform for Trump
John and others think it's "not cool" to be associated with conservatives, Palin writes on her blog.
December 29, 2016