Jill Sobule, 'I Kissed a Girl' singer-songwriter, dies in house fire
Sobule, who was bisexual, became famous with the sapphic anthem, but her career also included a total of 12 albums and an autobiographical musical.
May 2, 2025
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The Best New Film About Lesbians Isn't a Lesbian Film
There's a message in Life Partners, a movie about young women's relationships. But not hearing the message loud and clear may be the whole point.
November 22, 2014
Booksmart's Opening Highlights How It's the Movie of Its Generation
The directorial debut from Olivia Wilde stars Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever (whose character is a lesbian) as studious besties who live it up before graduation.
May 17, 2019
Emma's Mia Goth and Callum Turner on Jane Austen's Enduring Appeal
Goth and Turner spoke with The Advocate about how director Autumn de Wilde leaned into the comedy of Jane Austen to tease out social issues.Â
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Amy Heckerling Vamps It Up
Clueless and Fast Times at Ridgemont High director Amy Heckerling is back with Vamps, a fun new take on vampires.
November 13, 2012
Maya Hawke, Camila Mendes Queer Hitchcock in 'Do Revenge' Trailer
The Stranger Things and Riverdale stars swap exacting revenge on those who've wronged them in the glossy and very queer film.Â
August 9, 2022
'Absolutely Fabulous' Star June Whitfield Has Died
The actress (pictured, center) had a long career in British TV before landing the role of Edina Monsoon's mother.
December 30, 2018
50 Years Later, the Film 'Gay Deceivers' Is Still Very Gay, Very Bad
The Gay Deceivers was homophobic, juvenile, and, somehow, ahead of its time.
July 30, 2019
The Catharsis of 'Love, Simon'
The movie's profundity takes some time to absorb, Daniel Wells writes.
April 2, 2018
House Candidate Who Chased Trans Woman From Restroom Is Primary Loser
After filming herself harassing a trans woman, Jazmina Saavedra comes in third place in California's 44th House District.
June 6, 2018
What Happens When the Gay Best Friend is A Lesbian?
The Sundance breakout Juliet, Naked turns the GBF trope on its head.
January 30, 2018
The New 'Emma.' Leans Into Queer Love and Modern Ideas of Marriage
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February 20, 2020
Big Gay Following: Paul Rudd
He's been the object of our affection since his breakthrough role in Clueless. Now, as the Friend in-law and 40-Year-Old Virgin veteran takes the lead in two high-profile romantic comedies, Paul Rudd proves he's still a total Baldwin.
January 29, 2007
Fred Willard, of 'Modern Family,' 'Roseanne' Fame, Dead at 86
The comic actor appeared in many LGBTQ+-inclusive projects, including Christopher Guest's films, and played Martin Mull's husband on Roseanne.
May 16, 2020
Bruno's Over-The-Top Deleted Scene
Sacha Baron Cohen's Bruno is intended to raise eyebrows. But the most shocking scene of all was axed in test screenings. Out director Richard Bay saw the film with that scene in place -- and he was not amused.
July 8, 2009
13 LGBT Roles That Didn't Kill These A-List Actors' Careers
Will playing gay ruin your acting career? Don't tell that old trope to these big Hollywood names.
August 27, 2014
Director Alice Wu: Bring Back the Days of the Coming Out Letter
To celebrate this weekend's National Coming Out Day, the woman behind Saving Face and The Half of It recalls her own memorable story.
October 9, 2020
The Toronto trip continues
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Protesters: Caitlyn Jenner Doesn't Represent Trans People
Protesters in Chicago saw a speech by Jenner as an insult to trans people who aren't white or wealthy.
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