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'Drag Race's Arrietty to Irene: Sorry for 'racist' and 'prepubescent' accusations

All Stars 10 queen Irene The Alien has been feuding with her former drag daughter, Arrietty. Here's what you need to know.

How to build a career in drag without 'Drag Race:' The story of Shontelle Sparkles

Shontelle Sparkles tells The Advocate how her new EP came to be with the help of her drag family.

I Have 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Fatigue

The drag competition needs to give viewers a break as well as more variety in its contestants.

‘Drag Race’ Queens Have Some Things to Say About Anti-Drag and Anti-Trans Laws

Florida passed anti-drag and anti-trans legislation on Wednesday, and many other states have either already passed laws or are attempting to.

'Drag Race' Alumni Slam New Season for 'Erasing' Trans Queens & Women

Detox, Carmen Carrera, Aja, and more spoke out about the absence of trans contestants in season 12.

The Meaning of RuPaul's Apology: What Changed From 2014 to 2018?

Trans contestants from RuPaul's Drag Race reflect on how far we've come since the t word controversy -- and how much further we need to go.

Can the Trans and Drag Communities Work Together?

After a RuPaul's Drag Race season that caused strife between the transgender and drag communities, drag performer Courtney Act advocates for advancing the conversation.

Even America's Next Drag Superstar Is Endorsing PrEP

Bob the Drag Queen has released a PSA supporting the HIV prevention tool, which was a taboo subject among many public figures not so long ago.

Emmy Nominations 2022 Are Here - But Are They Queer?

Some queer-inclusive series rounded out the top-nominated shows this year. 

Drag Queen Ada Vox Will Win Hearts, if Not 'American Idol'

The singer discussed the power of drag, defeating haters with love, and her potential to make history on the ABC reality competition.

Why the Outrage Over Tamron Hall's Sherry Pie Interview Matters

The mainstream media has a responsibility to respect all victims of sexual assault -- including LGBTQ+ survivors.

Colman Domingo: Big Gay Showstopper

The Big Gay Sketch Show's breakout star talks about spoofing RuPaul, beating Next Fall's Geoffrey Nauffts, and drinking with Tara Reid.

Why Drag Race's Producers Made a Doc About Depression

Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey discuss how LGBT viewers will relate to their HBO documentary, Every Brilliant Thing, as well as drag's new relevance in Trumpland.

12 LGBTQ+ Hollywood power players

In our latest print issue, we celebrate just some of the amazing LGBTQ+ talents who are taking over the entertainment industry.

'Will & Grace' Is Bringing Gay Love and Marriage to America This Fall

Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes, Debra Messing, and Eric McCormack reflect on the new season of the NBC sitcom.

How TS Madison Turned Hard Knocks Into Comedic Gold

Black trans online reality TV star Madison Hinton shares the difficult, controversial truths behind her rising success.

Seat Filler December 2010

The Advocate's man on the New York theater scene turns off the dark of Broadway's gay-friendly closings with festive queer holiday shows from Justin Bond, Mimi Imfurst, Moisty the Snowman, and many more.

Op-ed: They're Trans, Hispanic, and Changed This World

Sylvia Rivera. Diego Sanchez. Pat Cordova-Goff. Carmen Carrera. The list goes on and on...