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'The Color Purple' actor Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor slams film for 'sanitizing' lesbian romance

The Color Purple musical movie took "sisters before misters" a little too seriously when cutting elements of a lesbian romance in favor of sisterhood themes, out actor Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor says.

Alice Walker: Antigay Actress as Color Purple's Celie Is 'Betrayal'

An actress who'd made homophobic comments was fired from the role in a production of the story's musical version earlier this year.

GOP Congress Hopeful: Religion Should Decide Gay Marriage, Polygamy

Republican congressional hopeful Pedro Celis says allowing same-sex couples to marry should be left up to religious doctrine.

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.

28 Gorgeous Purple Carpet Photos From The Color Purple Premieres

Oprah, Ariana DeBose, Fantasia Borino, Colman Domingo and more look stunning on the purple carpets celebrating the upcoming release of The Color Purple.

Lesbian-inclusive 'Color Purple' doesn't need Oscars' approval

Largely snubbed by the Academy, 2023's The Color Purple is a miracle, regardless of awards.

‘Color Purple’ Actress Fired for Homophobia Had Rule Against Gay Roles

Seyi Omooba is suing the theater and former agents after being fired from the lead role in The Color Purple, but the theater's lawyer argues that she wouldn't have played the role anyway.

Samira Wiley's Reading of 'The Color Purple' For Audible Is Personal

The Handmaid's Tale star says that as a queer Black woman, her reading of Alice Walker's beloved Pulitzer Prize winning novel was a cathartic experience. 

TS Madison slams Boosie BadAzz for walking out of 'The Color Purple' over queer romance

Boosie, whose oldest daughter is a lesbian, continues to denigrate LGBTQ+ women's relationships.

Cynthia Erivo and Janelle Monáe Are Powerful in 'Harriet' Trailer

Tony winner Erivo plays Tubman, who escaped slavery only to risk her life multiple times to save others. 

17 Essential Black Queer Films

Celebrate Black history and culture with these tales of the Black LGBTQ+ experience.

15 groundbreaking queer films every Gen Z gay NEEDS to see

From Glen or Glenda to Hedwig and the Angry Inch, these are the iconic, seminal films every young LGBTQ+ person needs to see!

Cynthia Erivo on 'Normalizing' Black Queer Love in Video for New Song

The Tony winner has released her celebratory song along with a video featuring a love story between Black women. 

Ryan O'Connell, Lucy McBath, Cynthia Erivo to Be Honored by HRC

The LGBTQ organization's Atlanta gala will feature actors, writers, and politicians.

The 11 sultriest sapphic femmes and lesbians in film and TV history

These femme characters will have you swooning!

Explore LGBTQ+ history with these must-read banned books

From intimate memoirs to gripping novels, these reads offer a roadmap through LGBTQ+ history and self-acceptance.

42 LGBTQ Valentine's Day Movies for Every Mood

Committed? Single? Cynical? Randy? We got you covered.