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Peter Thiel Linked to Model Who Recently Fell to His Death in Miami: Report

Jeff Thomas spoke with a news publication before his recent death and admitted to being the beneficiary of a financial relationship with the gay Republican billionaire.

Coachella in pictures

The art and community of our nation's preeminent cultural festival is captured in a photo essay by The Advocate's Meghan Quinn

A Queer Guide to Coachella 2019

The performances, events, and information that all LGBTQ festival-goers need to know.

Is It Still Okay to Go to Coachella?

A donation from the festival's owner to Elton John's AIDS charity follows years of funding for anti-LGBT groups.

Two days in the Coachella Valley

What's it all about? The adventures of a gay Coachella virgin in search of meaning, misters, and Madonna in the scorching heat of the desert music festival

Is Coachella a Queer Oasis or an Anti-LGBTQ Racket?

Alexander Modiano describes the queer conundrum of visiting the desert music festival.

Finally, a Coachella Alternative for LGBT Music Lovers

The founders of social justice-oriented Lighting in a Bottle emphasize inclusivity for all.

Lady Gaga to Replace Beyonce at This Year's Coachella

"Let's party in the desert," Gaga tweeted, following news that Beyoncé would have to cancel her performance due to her pregancy with twins.

The Importance of Beyonce's Coachella Act to Queer Women of Color

Actor, writer, and producer Dalila Ali Rajah joins The Advocates podcast cohosts to discuss how Beyoncé "made Coachella her b*tch."

5 Amazing Shots of Tegan and Sara Rocking Out at Coachella
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Coachella Fest, Owned by GOP Donor, Accused of Anti-Trans Bias

Trans siblings say they were denied use of restrooms corresponding with their gender identity.

Lesbian & Bi Women Are Losing It Over This Viral Faux Coachella Meme

Coachella has gotten pretty queer over the years, but it's nothing compared to the lineup one Twitter user has lesbian and bi women fantasizing about. 

Coachella Owner Denies Homophobia, Performer Vows LGBT Donation

The head of AEG -- which runs the world's most famous music festival -- hits back at accusations of antigay animus, while a scheduled performer for the April event makes it clear he won't abide discrimination.

Sasha Marie Is Remastering Electronic Music as a Queer DJ of Color

The Coachella performer discusses her coming-out journey and the inclusivity of music festivals.

Coming Out Led Jeka Jane to the Pinnacle of the Dance World

Before dancing with Ariana Grande at Coachella, Jeka Jane had to discover who he truly was.

Hot Sheet: April 11, 2014

Our top 10 entertainment and events highlights this week include the armed, dangerous, and Divine. Oh, also Beyonce remixes, Coachella, and the MTV Movie Awards.

7 Things List: April 10, 2015

Our pop culture highlights list this week includes the sexy sounds of Coachella, Marvel's hottest horned hero Daredevil, and a gathering of male models who melted the runway.

Rolling Stone Known As Mould

Rock star Bob Mould is the anti-Morrissey; the former member of seminal bands like Husker Du and Sugar is polite, muscular, and openly gay -- and he brought down the house at Coachella.

Dangerous Doll

Amanda Palmer, best known as one half of Boston's cabaret sensation the Dresden Dolls, crowd-surfed off the stage at this year's Coachella festival to talk with Advocate.com about her new art project.