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Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Parents Thought He Was Gay Due to 'Naked Men' Posters

The actor and former California governor said he had his sexuality questioned as a teenager.

Golden Globe Nominees Colman Domingo, Rachel Weisz & More on Their Acclaimed Projects

We spoke with Golden Globes nominees Rustin’s Colman Domingo, Dead Ringers’ Rachel Weisz, Ted Lasso’s Hannah Waddingham, and others about queer identity and more. Here's what they had to say.

Why should being gay be a crime?

In 75 countries being gay is still a crime. French activist Louis-Georges Tin, founder of the International Day Against Homophobia, hopes to change that by having the United Nations adopt a resolution calling for the decriminalization of homosexuality worldwide. Tin spoke to The Advocate ahead of a press conference in Paris where he announced the news.

Debate: Trump Lies, Exaggerates, Calls Himself 'Least Racist Person'

It was less chaotic than the first debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, but it had its bizarre moments.

Iowa LGBTQ Activists Leaning Toward Warren, Buttigieg

The Advocate asked some politically active LGBTQ Iowans who they'll be caucusing for Monday night.

Time and Tide

The 25 best queer films of the century so far

From But I'm a Cheerleader to Brokeback Mountain to Bottoms, the first 25 years of the 21st century have witnessed a sea change in LGBTQ+ films like trans stories starring trans people and queer movies becoming major awards contenders. Here are the best ranked.

Seat Filler The Advocates Guide to Theater

Your man on the New York theater scene looks back at gay love and self-loathing in the '40s, '50s, and '60s before shamelessly lusting after Broadway stars Liev Schreiber, Victor Garber, and High School Musical hunk Corbin Bleu.

The Menéndez Brothers ; House of Spoils; Heartstopper; Fanatic; Joker Folie a deux

43 LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming in October 2024 & where to watch them

Fall is here and spooky season is upon us. Here’s what we are watching all month long.

A moment like this

The Ghost of Kelly Clarkson Past comes to haunt the debut singles from Hicks and McPhee. He wins, of course.

The 25 best queer TV shows of the century so far ranked

From Queer as Folk to Transparent to Baby Reindeer, the first 25 years of the 21st century have witnessed a sea change in LGBTQ+ TV series including game-changing moments like Michaela Jae Rodriguez becoming the first trans actor to win a Golden Globe.

Mr. Cowell, Mr. Jackson, Ms. Abdul, and Mr. The Bee Gees

In which Dave White, tireless recapper, fact-finder, and opinion maker of all things Idol, is heard to say, "Oh, shit. American Idol is back."

The best film festival I ever ate

The recent Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival offered a tasty menu of international cinema. But those festival-sponsored dinners at South Beach restaurants were delicious too. Another festival diary by the Advocate's arts and entertainment editor.

Gay teacher who helped students, including Oscar-winner Julianne Moore, find their voice, takes final bow

Richard F. Smith gave so many students their first standing ovation.

By George Clooneys Got Us

Gearing up for the one-night-only L.A. reading of 8, Dustin Lance Black's Prop. 8 play, George Clooney reaffirms his commitment to marriage equality and opens up about persistent gay rumors, his bromance with Brad Pitt, and the prospect of playing Paul Lynde.

Pooing Fabric

Season 4 of Project Runway begins. And that means Dave White sits around with friends and eats cupcakes and passes judgment.