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On 'Gaydar Show,' Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proves she's a fierce ally

The governor excels at naming LGBTQ+ celebrities, standing up for trans people, and more.

Hot Sheet for October 26 2012

The top 10 entertainment highlights on our gaydar this week: where to show off your costume for the gayest holiday, an LGBT reality show, and two don't-miss art exhibits.

That Time Stephen Colbert Met the Inventor of Gaydar

Before there was Grindr, gay men had find each other with Gaydar.

Conservatives and Liberals: Who Has Better Gaydar?

A new study aims to show whether conservatives or liberals have better gaydar.

Hot Sheet for September 27, 2013

The top 10 entertainment and events highlights on our gaydar this week: from Palestinians in love to a big butch fashion show.

Hot Sheet for July 27 2012

The top 10 entertainment highlights on our gaydar this week: Chris Colfer spins fairy tales, Sylvester is remembered in a stage show, Whitney's final recordings are released, and more.

Hot Sheet for January 4, 2013

The top 10 entertainment highlights on our gaydar this week: An out folk star returns, Kathy Griffin's talk show goes live, and Downton Abbey turns up the restrained drama.

Keeping It 'Real'

MTV's The Real World has been a reality television staple for almost 20 years. For its new Brooklyn season, the show is upping the LGBT ante -- a gay man, a trans woman, a girl who's dated girls but is now seeing a guy, and an allegedly straight virgin who pings the gaydar more than Ryan Seacrest at a Jonas Brothers concert.

American Idol's big gay closet

With its sappy songs, flamboyant contestants, and metrosexual host, American Idol is the campiest thing on TV. But could an openly gay singer win?

Sarah Shahi

Sarah Shahi won our hearts playing the ooh-la-la lesbian Carmen, Shane's left-at-the-altar DJ girlfriend on The L Word. Now she's winning our admiration for her post-L Word acting range: She made us laugh in her cameo as a vapid morning-show host in For Your Consideration, made Tony Soprano nearly see God in The Sopranos, and now makes criminals (and viewers) sweat as no-nonsense cop Dani Reese in the new NBC TV drama Life. The 27-year-old Iranian-Spanish-Texan -- a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader! -- checked in with The Advocate during a recent shooting break.

'Agatha All Along' just gave us the MCU's first lesbian kiss

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has finally delivered a lesbian kiss between two superpowered characters.

WATCH Gay Adjacent TV You Should Check Out

From a controversial PBS doc to CBS's lowbrow comedy, there are gay links to three great shows this week.

Ahead of the Curves

If you're still not watching the Emmy-winning AMC drama Mad Men, get ready to meet your new girl-crush.