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.
August 29, 2025
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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.
May 23, 2025
Missouri Football Star, NFL Hopeful Michael Sam, Comes Out
Michael Sam, a defensive lineman for University of Missouri, and a hopeful for the NFL draft this spring, came out in an interview with the New York Times.
February 9, 2014
Good Sam's Davi Santos Talks Joining the Cast and His Career So Far
In his first interview as an out actor, the Good Sam star discusses why his Good Sam character has captivated him.
January 26, 2022
Gay Australian adult film star Koby Falks dies at 42
Otherwise known as Anthony Cox, the gay adult film star lived in Australia with his partner, fellow content creator and performer Sam Brownell.
June 2, 2025
One Direction-er Stands With Sam
Michael Sam's high-selling jersey made its way to a One Direction concert this week.
August 29, 2014
WATCH: Michael Sam Meets Press, Exudes Poise
Several sports commentators are offering kudos to Sam for the grace with which he responded to questions about the implications of being openly gay in pro football.
February 22, 2014
Finally, A First For The NFL
The SEC Defensive Player of the Year becomes the first openly gay man to be drafted into any of the four major American sports.
May 10, 2014
15 Worst Tweets About NFL Hopeful Mike Sam Coming Out
Antigay bigots flocked to Twitter to spew hate after NFL hopeful Michael Sam revealed he is gay.
February 10, 2014
Jake Borelli to Star in the First Gay-Themed Valentine's Day Movie
Good Trouble and The Fosters creator Peter Paige directs The Thing About Harry, which recontextualizes the romantic holiday flick for queer people.Â
November 11, 2019
Michael Sam Thanks His Mizzou Community
As Michael Sam puts out one last effort in front of NFL scouts, he thanks members of his campus community for providing support and love during his coming out.
March 20, 2014
Jake Borelli & Niko Terho Make Sparks Fly in 1st Clip from Gay Rom-Com
Freeform's Valentine's Day-themed film is a full-on romantic comedy with a queer male central love story.Â
January 19, 2020
WATCH: Michael Sam Shares Story for #IAmUnbroken Campaign
Sam tells a story of resilience in the face of disappointment as part of a video campaign launched in conjunction with the new film Unbroken.
December 15, 2014
NFL, Coaches, Teammates Encourage Sam in Coming Out
Michael Sam, an NFL prospect who publicly announced over the weekend that he is gay, has received words of encouragement from former teammates, his coach, the NFL, and a team owner.
February 10, 2014
Michael Sam Will Play for Canada's Montreal Alouettes
The 25-year-old defensive end will suit up for a two-year contract with the Montreal Alouettes starting next month.
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May 22, 2015
Michael Sam Passed Over By Every NFL Team
Michael Sam had hoped to become the NFL's first out player but was cut from the Rams on Saturday and not picked up by any other team by the deadline.
August 31, 2014
Michael Sam: Missouri Bill Undermines Our Dignity
The first openly gay man drafted by the NFL is sounding off on a proposed anti-LGBT amendment in the state that helped him make history.
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April 4, 2016
6 Times Michael Sam Proved His Courage
Michael Sam accepted an award in an emotional moment at the ESPYs Wednesday night. Here's six moments it was clear he was the right guy for the award.
July 17, 2014
Lobbyist Proposes Gay Ban for NFL
In response to the coming-out of NFL hopeful Michael Sam, lobbyist Jack Burkman is proposing legislation to bar gay players from the football league.
February 25, 2014
Op-ed: Michael Sam, Our Great Gay Hope
The world is in a tizzy now that Michael Sam has come out.
February 13, 2014
NFL Greats Say Michael Sam Will Be Accepted
Several football Hall of Famers, gathered at an event in Cleveland this weekend, say Sam will be judged only for how he plays the game, not for being gay.
May 3, 2014