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Sherry Cola on Why Raunchy Comedy 'Joy Ride’ Will Change the Game

The queer comic shares why her hilariously raunchy new summer flick could also change hearts and minds.

The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh's Sahana Srinivasan and Nicholas Hamilton on their TV romance and representation

Queer actors Sahana Srinivasan and Nicholas Hamilton share insights into their on-screen romance and real-life connection in Prime Video's The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh.

Crazy Rich Asians' Nico Santos Isn't Afraid to Play Femme Characters

Nico Santos is way more than just the scene-stealing gay guy on Crazy Rich Asians.

The Importance of Being a Crazy Rich Gay Asian

Actor Nico Santos discusses the queer representation he brings to the already-historic cast of Crazy Rich Asians.

BD Wong, Activist Amazin LeThi on Being Asian and LGBTQ+ in 2020

On AAPI Day Against Bullying and Hate, athlete Amazin LeThi and actor BD Wong discuss racism, representation, and relying on your community.

Malek, Ali, Criss, and Oh Win Major SAG Awards in Queer Roles

Malek won for playing Freddie Mercury following a week of controversy around Bohemian Rhapsody and director Bryan Singer.  

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.

Here's Why You Should Watch This LGBTQ+ TV on the CW Tonight

A trans episode of Two Sentence Horror Stories is among the best we've seen, but the queer folks behind the show have made every episode worthy of our attention.

LGBTQ+ Stories Dominate the 2023 Oscars

Everything Everywhere All At Once proved victorious with wins for first-time Oscar nominees Ke Huy Quan, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Michelle Yeoh.

Why Can't Prince Charming's True Love Be Asian?

Lamenting another lost opportunity to showcase queer Asian men.

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The 2019 Golden Globes Were the Queerest Yet

Making history, the awards ceremony honored queer biopics, Bohemian Rhapsody and Green Book, in both Best Picture categories.

Gay Series 'I'm Fine' Perfectly Captures Millennial Dating Experience

This sexy, talented POC ensemble is in its third season of evoking laughter and tears.

Watch Joel Kim Booster, Bowen Yang Discuss Fire Island as a Gay Haven

The cast of the breakout rom-com of the summer discusses what the sexually free queer enclave The Pines means to them in an exclusive featurette. 

Trans Actor Leo Sheng on J.K. Rowling, Racism & 'The L Word' Season 2

The L Word star talked to activist Amazin LeThi about the intersections of race and gender in our latest Instagram Live discussion.

Jameela Jamil Comes Out as 'Queer' Amid Ballroom Backlash

Amid anger over her casting in a series about the ballroom scene, The Good Place star wrote that she is part of the LGBTQ community. 

Good Trouble's Diversity Includes Groundbreaking Bisexual Character

The Fosters's spin-off expands the notion of family -- and increases visibility for queers of color and bisexuals.

D’Lo’s Hilarious, Important Show About Trans ID Hits L.A. for Pride

A stand-up comedy show, To T or Not to T is the artist's hilarious and touching reflection on their life-affirming identity. 

Queer Muslims Centered in Holiday Flick 'Syed Family Xmas Game Night'

The short film directed by Signature Move's Fawzia Mirza adds much-needed representation to the growing list of queer holiday fare. 

'Bohemian Rhapsody' Will Screen in China — With Some Gay Cuts

Chinese censors strike again.

Why Spider-Man Is the Most Inclusive Superhero Ever

Let's hear it for the thoroughly-modern webslinger, writes Jessie Earl.

LGBTQ+ Asian Artists Share Stories of Pride And Strength in Lockdown

Hosted by activist Amazin LeThi, The Advocate's Instagram Live series celebrated Asian artists and entertainers.