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Remembering the LGBTQ+ history of a queer haven in Pennsylvania’s countryside

Uncover the history of New Hope, Pennsylvania, the subject of five short documentaries premiering this fall.

Prominent documentary mentors coach the next class of LGBTQ+ filmmakers

The town of New Hope, PA takes the spotlight for the inaugural year of the Creative Hope Initiative where five filmmakers uncover local LGBTQ+ history with their documentaries.

11 Straight Actors Who Won Oscars for LGBT Roles

Playing a queer character can be a short cut to Oscar glory.

Oscars Snub LGBTQ+ Actors and Films Amid Other Wins in Representation

No out actors were nominated -- and several acclaimed queer productions did not make the cut.

Daniella Pineda Confirms Her 'Jurassic World' Character Was De-Gayed

Jurassic World is the latest in a string of blockbusters to cut out references to queer characters "for time." 

Tim Gunn & Heidi Klum: Why Fashion Remains a Leader in LGBTQ Inclusion

As seen in Making the Cut, the industry abounds with queer talent. Its executive producers explain why.

What will 2024 bring? Some predictions about an unpredictable year and future

John Casey writes about union power, streaming content cuts, Trump's health, queer hate, and an unbearable noise.

A Scene Cut From Thor: Ragnorak Bi-Erased Tessa Thompson's Valkyrie

The actress convinced Thor's director to shoot a scene that would have shown Valkyrie's queerness, but it was cut from the film. 

My Gay Rap Duo Might Save America

Conor Fetting-Smith's new web series, Butch & Nellie Take the Rap Game, is inspired by his career creating "dope-ass beats" with cutting queer commentary.

Queer TV Festival Will Celebrate Shows From Noah's Arc to Veneno

The OutFronts will present panels on the state of LGBTQ+ TV, with some of the biggest queer names in television taking part.

'Hollywood Pride' tells you all you want to know about LGBTQ+ films and artists

Film historian and critic Alonso Duralde's new book offers a comprehensive view.

'Tales of the City' Reboot's Teaser Trailer Is a Tearjerker

Tales of the City is queerer than ever and returns to Netflix in June with Laura Linney, Olympia Dukakis, Charlie Barnett, Ellen Page, Jen Richards, and more.  

Launched With Lottery Winnings, This App Is a Friendly, Female Grindr

Her is satisfying a niche for queer women who feel ignored and disrespected in the digital dating space.

Star Wars' Gay Kiss Slips Through China's Censors

Some hailed the kiss as a victory; others called it "baffling."

Black LGBTQ+ youth need spaces that embrace them fully, researchers say

Two recent reports detail the challenges they face and provide a roadmap for services that acknowledge their intersecting identities.

Chinese Ad Featuring Gay Couple Challenges Country's Taboos

A commercial from an e-commerce subsidiary of Alibaba is showing a progressive vision of the Chinese New Year.

George Michael's Unspeakable Life

The out icon was a sexual rebel, but he also had demons. It's OK to talk about them.

Why Halston's Fascinating Queer Life Story Took 20 Years to Make

Executive producers of the Netflix series Halston chat with The Advocate about New York City in the 1970s, Ewan McGregor, and imperfect queer characters.

Russia Cuts Gay Sex Scene From Stanley Tucci & Colin Firth's Supernova

A distributor feared the country's "gay propaganda" law, so much so that it asked critics not to mention "gay" in reviews.