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A photographic history of the gay mustache

Take a walk across the hairy upper lip of mustache memories with these iconic mustachioed studs of the 1970s and '80s.

14 Famous drag queens who changed history

From Stonewall's Marsha P. Johnson to RuPaul, discover the fearless drag performers who defied societal norms and changed the world.

Melissa McCarthy on Channeling Her Inner Drag Queen for 'The Little Mermaid'

The star has a long history of loving and participating in drag culture.

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!

Queer Musical Parody of 'The Little Mermaid' Is Making a Splash Across the Pond

Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch first made waves on UK stages in 2022 – and it's returning this year.

Lambda Literary to Host Rare West Coast Extravaganza

The 25th anniversary events bring together Tony-nominated cabaret star Mx. Justin Vivian Bond, 12 Lambda award finalists (T Cooper, Richard Kramer, Ryka Aoki, and more), and Los Angeles literary pioneers Malcolm Boyd, Lillian Faderman, Katherine V. Forrest, John Rechy, and Patricia Nell Warren.

Tab Hunter Tells All

The great screen heartthrob of the 1950s sets the record straight by coming out as gay in Tab Hunter Confidential.

Hot Sheet: October 25, 2013

The top 10 entertainment and events highlights on our gaydar this week: From the swords and sandals of Spartacus, to the wigs and spandex of Divine.

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.

On Grease's 40th Anniversary, Don't Forget the Gay Man Who Made It

Allan Carr, a producer of the camp classic, made a lasting mark on Tinseltown, as chronicled in the documentary The Fabulous Allan Carr.

Our 18 Favorite Films at Outfest

This year's Outfest features more than 150 films. The Advocate has chosen 18 of our favorites.

These 24 violent extremist & anti-LGBTQ+ advocacy groups pose a danger to LGBTQ+ people

Looking at the groups that threaten drag queens, transgender people and the broader LGBTQ+ community.

Drag Queen Story Hour Results in Death Threats Against Animal Shelter

The right-wing hate account Libs of TikTok targeted a nonprofit animal shelter because it hosted a drag queen story hour.

21 photos of drag performers raising money — and the roof — for sober charities

Drag queens live it up in this queer, sober backyard drag pageant that raises tens of thousands for charity.

Last Words With Drag Race's Miss Fame

The Advocate spoke with RuPaul's Drag Race's Miss Fame after she sashayed away.

QUIZ: Which Famous Drag Queen Are You?

Unleash your inner diva.

Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ Texans find joy and hope at Drag University

Drag U provides a much-needed outlet when their community is being attacked by their state and the federal government.

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25 hunky eye candy celebs to heat up your day

These boys are making us thirsty AF.

Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka on Their Special Relationship With Drag Queens

Their latest project is further proof of their love for drag, and both offer words of support and encouragement during a difficult time for the community.