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Utah City Must Let Drag Show Go On, Judge Rules

Attempts to keep a drag troupe from holding a show in a public park most likely violated the First Amendment, says a federal judge.

Drag-phobia on Got Talent?

The Diva League, a drag queen troupe, pulled out a sexy vampire number on Tuesday night's episode of America's Got Talent. Judge Piers Morgan said the group is "not what America needs right now."

Photos: Jewish drag artists raise money for Brooklyn and Gaza refugees

"The show is among many things a call for Jewish people to create home, security, and safety with other marginalized people around us grounded in the places we live: a vision for what we could be,” performer Zev said.

Kinsey Sicks Make Music From GOP's Platform

America's Favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet jump on board the Romney-Ryan train.

Sylvester Musical Will Feel 'Mighty Real' in San Francisco Before NYC Return

Mighty Real: A Fabulous Sylvester Musical, which just closed off-Broadway, lives on like the androgynous diva's disco hits.

Gender studies

Just in time for back-to-school, Sundance Channel presents a new documentary series that follows the everyday lives of four transgender college students

The Time I Sang to Allah in Drag in Front of Muslim Women

Amrou Al-Kadhi, a nonbinary author and drag performer, shares an unforgettable performance and audience reaction.

L.A. Dodgers 'Remove' Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence From Pride Event

It's a major foul for the iconic baseball team.

The Rich Queer History of American Drag Queens

The art form will likely outlast attempts to restrict it.

Ron DeSantis Tweets Lie About L.A. Dodgers Pride Night

But the game went on and was well-attended.

Lyft Adopts New Policies After Drag Queens Refused Rides

The rideshare company has changed its ways.

Lena Waithe on Her Must-See Installation at Refinery29's 29Rooms

The lesbian producer created a stirring video installation on what it means to be black in America.

Seat Filler The Advocates Guide to Theater March 2010

For better or worse, The Advocate's man on the New York theater scene takes on Valerie Harper as Tallulah Bankhead in Looped, Lucy Liu's Broadway debut and the gayest Glass Menagerie ever!

My Pride Flight With 250 Singing, Dancing, Drinking Gay Guys

A dozen lesbians, several drag queens, and at least one out trans woman joined the boys on a special flight from London to WorldPride.

Seat Filler April

The Advocate's man on the New York theater scene wraps up another season with visits to 20 shows, including The Normal Heart, Sister Act, Anything Goes, Catch Me If You Can, Wonderland, War Horse, High, and more.

Hot Sheet for February 1, 2013

The top 10 entertainment highlights on our gaydar this week: Super Bowl halftime is a must-watch (and we'll be live-tweeting), but don't miss a documentary premiere and a new album.

#TBT: When Cross-Dressing Was a Crime

Over 40 American cities passed antidrag laws in the late 1800s. How did that shape the definition of gender normality?  Arresting Dress: Cross-Dressing, Law, and Fascination in 19th Century San Francisco explains.