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Tiny Chef is a queer icon—and he needs our help

The award-winning show about a sassy stop-motion chef has been canceled — but there's a movement to save him.

Juan Gabriel, Queer Mexican Icon

El Divo de Juarez died Sunday, but his legacy as an LGBT Latino icon must not be forgotten. 

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Sigourney Weaver Is 'Thrilled' to be a Queer Geek Icon

A recent art gallery exhibition celebrating Weaver as an LGBT icon within the geek community received a warm personal message from the actress.

Janelle Monáe: The Queer Icon Has a Warning For the Future

The singer talks about her journey to becoming a queer icon, new music, and her debut book, The Memory Librarian.

Two Queer Icons Headline Biden-Harris Inauguration

Even with last week's assault on the U.S. Capitol, a big celebration is planned for January 20.

'You Don't Nomi' Centers Showgirls' Hero as a Queer Icon

The director of the documentary about the cult classic, Jeffrey McHale, told The Advocate that queer people saved Showgirls. 

New Doc Chronicles Queer — or Not — Rock Icon Little Richard

The influential early rocker was conflicted about sexuality and religion but made great music, as detailed in Little Richard: I Am Everything.

How Lee Daniels Became the Star Maker and Black Queer Icon

The award-winning director continues to tackle racism in Hollywood, as he mentors young queer artists and expands his media empire. 

Nikki Giovanni, acclaimed poet and queer Black icon, has died at 81

Giovanni was known for poems about civil rights, love, and Black joy, and for her stirring public readings.

Amazon's New Sylvester Mini-Doc Shows the Making of a Black Queer Icon

Billy Porter, Martha Wash, and more recall the legacy of the genderfluid "Queen of Disco."

Meet Bailey Spinn, the queer social media icon and singer with 17+ million followers

If you haven’t heard about her, you’re soon going to be in the minority.

Justin Vivian Bond Celebrates a 'Happy Tranniversary!'

The queer icon commemorates 20 years in NYC with an 'extreme' and 'shocking' performance.

Time 100's LGBTQ Honorees Include Lady Gaga, Ryan Murphy, Indya Moore

The world's "most influential people" had a number of queer icons.

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

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

Gaga Goes All-American for Super Bowl Halftime Show (Video)

The queer icon opts for patriotism and high-energy choreography over big political pronouncements.

Jodie Foster Returns to the Big Screen

After a five year break, the actress and queer icon stars in Hotel Artemis.