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EDM revolution: Anyma's residency at Sphere in Vegas

Here's what you need to know about Anyma's residency at Sphere.

GRiZ Is Bringing LGBTQ Visibility to Electronic Dance Music

The celebrated DJ has worked with rappers, hip-hop legends, and all the like. He also happens to be queer. 

Hairspray's Cast Rehearses Music, Dance, and Racial Healing

The producers and cast members of NBC's Hairspray Live! reflect on how the period musical's message of acceptance is needed now more than ever.

WATCH Gays Guys Dance in NYC Music Video

Miasha recorded over 50 random New Yorkers dancing with her smartphone.

Elton John's Billy Elliot Will Dance Into Movie Theaters

A special filmed version of London's West End production about a little boy with big dancing dreams will screen across the U.S. later this month.

Gay Artist Declares Guys on the Down Low a 'Damn Shame'

Listen to the catchy track here.

Can Dance Music Honor Its Queer, Trans Roots?

The androgynous deep house musician sounds off on his experiences with defying the gender binary, the rising tides of 'bro' culture, and his nonprofit lipstick line that aims to directly benefit trans folks.

10 Musical Numbers That Made Me Gay: Dancing Boys Edition

Dancing men cutting loose in a movie musical can make a gay fan's heart soar.

Anderson Cooper Asks Marco Rubio: Ever Been to a Rave?

The political world wants to know if the antigay politician would ever get down to dance music.

Get Ready for Dolly Parton's Pro-Gay Dance Anthem

The country music legend says she has a dance track called 'Just a Wee Bit Gay.'

Pop Icon Jimmy Somerville: A Career Overview

The former Bronski Beat and Communards singer is a pioneer in socially conscious dance music. We look back at his important and influential career.

Here's the queer history behind the TikTok Gen X Parents '80s dance challenge blowing up your timeline

TikTok has Gen X parents dancing carefree like it's the 1980s, but the synth-pop song "Smalltown Boy" from gay trio Bronski Beat, which plays over all the videos, was a lifeline for queer people of the era.

Frankie Knuckles, 'Godfather of House Music,' Dead at 59

Knuckles, a member of the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame, played a key role in developing post-disco dance music and worked with many big-name artists.

'F*ck Trump, Just Dance:' Protest Outside Trump Tower

There's more than one way to demonstrate against President Trump and his rollback of transgender protections for students, and in this case, it involved loud dance music and rainbow flags.

Party Summer

Legendary rock musician Bob Mould and dance music veteran Richard Morel created an innovative new nightlife with their Blowoff parties in Washington, D.C., and then New York. Now they're taking the action on the road

Icona Pop Ladies Don't Care If You Think They're Lesbians (And We Love It)

Caroline Hjelt of Icona Pop talks with The Advocate about her dreams of becoming a gay icon, the Swedish dance music invasion, and why she doesn't care if people think she's a lesbian.

Miley Cyrus's New Single 'River' Was Inspired by Gay Dance Party

Summer comes early with the debut of Cyrus’ eighth studio album.

8 Ariana DeBose must-see musical theater Performances ahead of the Tony Awards

The multi-talented Ariana DeBose (the first out queer woman of color to win an Oscar) is hosting the Tony Awards for a third time. Here are seven performances that spotlight her outsized gifts.

A Colorado man threatened to 'shoot up' a drag show. Artists are responding with a bigger show

Drag artists in a Colorado city are hosting their biggest show yet after a man allegedly threatened to carry out a mass shooting during one of their performances