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Here are all the wins for LGBTQ+ artists and allies at the 2025 Grammys

The 67th Grammy Awards was one of the gayest award shows of all time — and we're celebrating.

Bright Light Bright Light's new music is pure queer joy

How a cat helped the Welsh dance-pop star's mental health — and return with his most joyful album yet.

How Kehlani Carved a Path As a Queer Musician and Mom

In The Advocate's cover story, Kehlani discusses privilege, gender, motherhood, and the amazing Black trans women in their life. 

VIDEO: Kick off the Holidays With a Beautiful Song by a Queer Musician

Out violinist and singer Edmund Bagnell's "Wrapped Up in Your Love" has us feeling all warm and cozy.

Indigo Girls on the History of Queer Women Musicians Who Shaped Them

Amy Ray and Emily Saliers discuss their musical history and the very lesbian and queer roots of what's been called "women's music."

Nonbinary Musician G Flip Celebrates Queer Sex in 'Scream' Video

'There's no hiding the fact that this song is about sex,' the Australian rising star says of the tune that features UPSAHL. 

Gay Singers Highlight Holiday Sorrow and Joy at Point Fundraiser

The Gift of Song, a benefit for LGBT scholars, provided a festive showcase for queer musicians.

Rapper Baby Tate's pansexual Sexploration

The musician's ambitious EP explores queer heartbreak and the joys of physical pleasure.

Pussy Riot Leader Maria V. Alyokhina Has Escaped Russia

Using a disguise and with the help of friends, the queer musician and activist made her way to Lithuania.

Lil Nas X Sports Vintage Elton John for Their Uber Eats Collaboration

The pioneering queer musicians playfully banter with one another for a series of Uber Eats ads. 

How This Musician’s Kids Made Her Follow the Dream

Queer musician Nikole Potulsky says her kids inspired her new album.

San Cha is Breaking Ground For Queer Latinx Artists

The Los Angeles-based Mexican-American queer musician is one of The Advocate's Women of the Year. 

Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody Are No Wins for LGBTQ Representation

Many on social media criticized the Golden Globes Best Picture winners -- both about queer musicians -- as problematic.

Mary Lambert Debuts Breathtaking Holiday Song 'Seasonal Depression'

The Grammy-nominated queer musician premieres the video for her new song off of her first-ever holiday album with The Advocate. 

How Stefan Alexander Survived Chronic Pain to Return to Music

The queer musician, who just released his EP Cry Again, recounted how his experience fighting an illness ended up being a "gift."

Out100: Reneé Rapp praises Cynthia Erivo

"Cynthia is wowing audiences in Wicked, breathing a new life into the 20-year-old character with her nuanced interpretation," Reneé Rapp said.

Queer Pop Star Betty Who On Inspirations, Coming Out, and New Music

"You have to do what's best for you in the time that it's best for you and be gentle with yourself along the way," Betty Who says to those thinking of coming out.

She Writes the Songs: Trans Composer Anessa Marie

Anessa Marie went from sleeping in Central Park to composing musical theater in the city that doesn't sleep.

How to Send a Queer Creators Panel to SXSW

The panel will discuss the importance of supporting queer creators year-round, and you can vote to send the group to the iconic arts conference.