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.
MARCH 23, 2018
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Is Coachella a Queer Oasis or an Anti-LGBTQ Racket?
Alexander Modiano describes the queer conundrum of visiting the desert music festival.
APRIL 30, 2019
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.
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
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.
JANUARY 5, 2017
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.
APRIL 10, 2014
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.
APRIL 24, 2009
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.
MARCH 24, 2023
Finally, a Coachella Alternative for LGBT Music Lovers
The founders of social justice-oriented Lighting in a Bottle emphasize inclusivity for all.
JUNE 6, 2018
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."
APRIL 18, 2018
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.
MAY 10, 2019
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.
APRIL 10, 2015
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
MAY 2, 2007
A Queer Guide to Coachella 2019
The performances, events, and information that all LGBTQ festival-goers need to know.
APRIL 10, 2019
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
MAY 5, 2006
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.
MARCH 1, 2017
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.
JANUARY 3, 2019
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.
MAY 7, 2019
Fans thirsting over Chris Colfer's sexy new muscles for Coachella
The Glee actor is flaunting his gym progress ahead of the festival, causing a frenzy among fans.