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Cyndi Lauper hailed as a pioneering activist for queer people in a new documentary

The documentary Let the Canary Sing outlines Cyndi Lauper's rise to fame in the 1980s along with her early activism for LGBTQ+ people, reproductive freedom, and more.

Girls5eva's Paula Pell on season 3's lesbian 'Trampage' and finding her people

Girls5eva's lesbian star chats with Advocate Channel about how the new, very queer season gets its specific lesbian references so right. .

'Dickinson' Liberates the Queerness of Emily — and Its Audience

Dickinson creator Alena Smith and star Hailee Steinfeld on the addicting series's queer DNA. 

Dominque Jackson Is Ready to Educate Audiences on 'The Book Of Queer'

The actor, model, and activist opens up about why this docu-series is so personal for her.

Why 'The Bionic Woman' Resonates With Queer, Feminist Audiences

A new book explores the show and its title character as queer icons.

Does 'The L Word' Appeal to Queer Audiences Today?

The iconic show is back. But does a new generation of queer youth need it like those in the past? Well, the answer is complicated. 

'A League of Their Own' Gets the Queer Retelling '90s Audiences Craved

Good Trouble's Emma Hunton speaks with The Advocate about queering the beloved story in the Unauthorized Musical Parody of A League of Their Own. 

Police Raid Uganda's Only Gay Film Festival With AK-47

Ugandan police stormed theaters screening queer films, forcing the audience to flee for their lives. 

Let's Burn the Bury Your Gays Trope Once and for All

Queer audiences don't deserve just any representation, especially representation rooted in constant violence.

How Drag Queen Ms. Demure's Love of Community Has Helped Queer Dayton

This Ohio-based drag artist has made a name for herself -- and space for queer audiences -- with her 20-plus year variety show.

Matteo Lane on mastering the comedic journey with authenticity and laughter as a gay entertainer (exclusive)

Tracing his path from opera singer to celebrated comic, the Chicago native reflects on fifteen years of connecting with audiences as a queer person, his marriage, and “not politics” in an interview with The Advocate.

Wonderfully Queer 'Dickinson' Teases Third and Final Season

The Apple TV+ series that stars Hailee Steinfeld as Emily Dickinson and Ella Hunt as her one true love will end its run. 

'These Thems' Is the Must-See Comedy That Centers Nonbinary People

The web series from Gretchen Wylder tells stories about nonbinary and trans-masculine people who rarely get airtime. And it does with humor and heart. 

David Archuleta Gave a Master Class in the Mormon Coming-Out

There's a reason many members of the Church of Latter-Day Saints add caveats, pleas, and apologies to their announcements of queerdom.

If Hollywood Won't Tell Our Stories, We Must

An exciting new way to access LGBT content is on its way, writes Allie Esslinger, and not a moment too soon.

Racquel Chevremont is the LGBTQ+ representation that 'The Real Housewives' needs

The model is latest queer star to join RHONY, next to Jenna Lyons.

Frameline Directors Talk the World's Longest-Running LGBTQ Film Festival

The San Francisco-based festival is a staple of Pride month and a hub for queer cinema.

The (Many) Grammy Nominees Who Love the LGBTQ Community

Kacey Musgraves, Bad Bunny, and Ariana Grande show how an inclusive heart is part of success in the music industry.

IT's Gay Bashing Scene Is Porn for Homophobes

The gratuitous opening scene unnecessarily traumatizes queer viewers already familiar with a constant threat of violence.

Queer Series Pilot 'Delivery Girl' Unpacks Sex, Drugs, and Catholicism

A queer woman explores her identity in Delivery Girl.