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Bowen Yang shuts down claims that he 'mocked' Chappell Roan on 'SNL'

It's pretty wild to assume that Bowen Yang's Moo Deng sketch on Saturday Night Live was "mocking" Chappell Roan — and here's why.

Meet 'The Advocates' of 2024

'The Advocates' list celebrates 10 artists, activists, and allies who are dedicated to making the world a better place for all.

Cher admits being obsessed with gay men since she was 9

The iconic entertainer reflected on her relationship with the LGBTQ+ community during a surprise appearance at the Abbey in West Hollywood.

The Advocates 2024: LGBTQ+ ally Jean Smart

In her life and work, the Emmy-winning Hacks star has always used her platform to push the needle forward for LGBTQ+ people.

Margot Robbie, Jean Smart, Cast on Queerness, Gender, Race in Babylon

Babylon's Robbie, Smart, Diego Calva, Li Jun Li, and Jovan Adepo chat with The Advocate about how the film addresses old Hollywood's treatment of race and queer people.

First Lady goes to bat for LGBTQ+ rights: 'They want to take our victories away, but we won’t let them'

Amidst a backdrop of protest and advocacy, Dr. Jill Biden highlights the ongoing battle for LGBTQ+ rights and remembers LGBTQ+ teen Nex Benedict.

How 'Hacks' Has Advanced Bisexual Representation on TV

The treatment of lead character Ava's bisexuality and other characters' queerness meshes seamlessly into the show while also pushing the boundaries of representation.

Andy Cohen Is Getting a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Bravo host has been named as one of the 35 entertainers to receive the honor this year.

Bill Maher Has Gone Too Far With Anti-LGBTQ+ Comments

David Kilmnick of the LGBT Network says Maher's HBO show, Real Time With Bill Maher, should be canceled after the remarks. 

Queer Stories and Actors Win Big at the Critics' Choice Awards

In the second major award show of 2023, the critics celebrated LGBTQ+ films and television.

LGBTQ+ Stories Win Big at SAG Awards

Everything Everywhere All at Once swept the SAG Awards with wins for Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Ke Huy Quan.

What's Gay About the 2016 Grammy Nominations?

The 2016 Grammy Award nomininations were released Monday. Are LGBT artists well represented?

'Schitt's Creek' (Nearly) Sweeps LGBTQ+ Dorian TV Awards

The Pop TV comedy about a rainbow family was a big winner among LGBTQ+ critics.

‘Hacks’ Star Megan Stalter on Serving Up Queer Midwestern Camp

The scene-stealing star of the HBO Max series is also a social media darling.

'Schitt's Creek,' 'Hollywood' Lead Nods for LGBTQ+ Dorian TV Awards

See the full list of nominations from GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.

Hannah Einbinder on Bringing Her Authentic Bi Self to 'Hacks,' Comedy

The star of the HBO Max smash chats with The Advocate about the privilege of bringing bisexual visibility to a lead character. 

21 LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming in May 2024 & where to watch them

New seasons of Pretty Little Liars: Summer School, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9, Doctor Who, and Interview with the Vampire are just the beginning!

How Nonbinary 'Hacks' Star Poppy Liu’s Star Rose in 2021

One of The Advocate's People of the Year, this breakout star is using their visibility to make the kind of art they never saw growing up.