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Breaking Down the Fusion

Advocate film critic Kyle Buchanan checks in on Outfest's Fusion Film Festival, one of the only outlets to see queer people of color on the big screen.

Match Point

Ten years ago, Amelie Mauresmo came out of the closet after her breakout run to the finals at the Australian Open. Two Grand Slam titles and several dives in the rankings later, is she putting her formidable backhand to bed forever?

'British Baking Show' Winner on Coming Out as Gay Sweets-Lover

David Atherton grew up in a homophobic family with a mother who loved health foods.

Hey Mr DJ

Op-ed: My Son Changed My Life, in More Ways Than One

One mother went from worrying about her son being out to traveling around the world to teach about LGBT rights.

Dairy Queen

The Official Word on Bruce Jenner's Pronouns

The Advocate has learned Bruce Jenner is preparing to announce a change in pronouns after coming out as transgender.

‘Drag Race All Stars 7’ Is Coming With the Ultimate Cash Prize

This season is a clash of the titans with former Drag Race champs returning to compete for hundreds of thousands of dollars and the title of "Queen of All Queens."

Eeek, It's a Lesbian Band

A longtime fan fave in the U.K., the women of Eeek hope to make it big across the pond someday too.

Obama Says Adviser 'Confused' on Marriage Equality 'Evolution'

Just one day after reports that former Obama aide David Axelrod indicated that Obama's supposed 'evolution' to support marriage equality was 'bullshit,' the president fired back.

How LGBTQ Couples Can Set Up a Valentine's Day Threesome

Sexpert Angel Rios offers advice to queer couples interested in a third.

Tony Perkins: Boycott Betty Crocker's Gay Wedding Cakes

The leader of the hate group Family Research Council is steamed over the Minnesota-based baking goods company's support for marriage equality.

A club for all Poles

"Right-wing organizations loathed me and my club. Le Madame was so popular that people stayed until the last possible moment. We waited until the police came with a warrant, and they had to drag us out."

Grabbing for Gold

Out and proud, Lora Hirschberg is nominated for her first Oscar for sound mixing on The Dark Knight. Her gig at Skywalker Sound allows her to work on projects big ( The Prestige ) and small ( Shortbus ).

The New Forbidden Word

It's almost frightening how powerful words can be, especially to children. With gay parents becoming more common, a particular one needs to be permanently removed from everyone's vocabulary.

Liz Carmouche Takes a Swipe at History

Lesbian MMA fighter Liz Carmouche will make history twice this Saturday night when she takes on Ronda Rousey in UFC's first female match.