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Trans icon Candy Darling's story is coming to the big screen

Fifty years after her death, the legendary actress and Andy Warhol muse is having a moment — and we’re so here for it.

Rhyhm and muse

Tom and Mike of hot dance duo Dangerous Muse talk about loving the '80s, being "supersexual," and the power of eyeliner

Mickalene Thomas's Muse

The superstar lesbian artist's new book of large-format photo portraits blends classical and '70s inspirations.

A Photographer and His Muse

Joe Schmelzer's personal works find beauty in the everyday moment.

My Muse My Love

The two sides of artist-photographer Meghan Quinn.

Andy's muses

An open relationship provides juicy fodder for Light at the End of the World, Erasure's latest release.

Warhol Muse Holly Woodlawn Endows Fund for Trans Youth

After her death in December, the legendary Warhol muse and transgender entertainer has now become a noted philanthropist for trans youth.

She Walked on the Wild Side: R.I.P. Holly Woodlawn

Lou Reed sang about her, Andy Warhol filmed her, and most recently she appeared in Jill Soloway's Transparent. 

Kandy Muse assaulted & groped at a club — shares details of what happened

The RuPaul’s Drag Race star shared about the incident involving a man who groped and assaulted her at a club.

How Brandi Carlile's New Album Channels Her Muses — and Queer Fans

The Grammy winner chats with The Advocate about how Elton John, Joni Mitchell, the Indigo Girls, and her chosen family figure into her art. 

'From the Hood' to Drag Race's Top 4, Kandy Muse Is Here to Fight

The RuPaul's Drag Race star discusses the season 13 finale, the future of drag, and bullying from the fandom.

David Hockney Paints His Male Muse in Landmark Queer Nonfiction Movie

The restored 1974 narrative non-fiction movie A Bigger Splash that follows Hockney, his art, and friend circle over the course of three years is being rereleased. 

13 Women Who Inspire the LGBT Community

The stars at the Los Angeles LGBT Center's An Evening With Women revealed their female muses.

Trump loves Betty Buckley, but the LGBTQ+ ally doesn't love him

He mused about the Broadway star at his first Kennedy Center board meeting.

Drag Race's Tamisha Iman Is No 'Microwave' Drag Queen

The seasoned entertainer shares lessons from her career -- and spills the tea on that fight with Kandy Muse.

Watch an Exclusive Clip of the Psychological Drama 'Pin-Up'

A famous photographer believes she’s found the perfect muse - the mysterious woman who saved her life. 

Democratic Town Hall: Economics, Race, Faith -- and Beyonce

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton tout their economic plans, while Clinton gets a question on Beyonce and Sanders muses about psychoanalyzing Donald Trump.

Boy, Interrupted

Advocate contributor Seamus Kirst shares a powerful excerpt from his recently released memoir, Shitfaced: Musings of a Former Drunk.

Gaga for the Lady

Lady Gaga cavorts in couture. She only dons platinum wigs that suggest the presence of radioactivity. And she yells for you to dance, all in tribute to her favorite muse -- fame.

A 'Drag Race' queen is leaving the country amid Trump's immigration crackdown

The beloved queen discussed her DACA status during RuPaul's Drag Race season 16.