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Tan France's new TV role shows the 'fight' from his 'life before Queer Eye' (exclusive)

Tan France tells The Advocate about his first-ever scripted role as a straight gang leader in Deli Boys, a version of him "that the world has never seen."

WATCH: Trans-Reality Blooms in Eden's Garden

Trans writer and producer Seven King discusses his groundbreaking show Eden's Garden, poised to be the first scripted web series about trans men of color.

Casting Trans Actors in Trans Roles for Pose Was Imperative

Ryan Murphy's latest series reveals the colorful and heartbreaking lives in ballroom culture in '80s New York.

Jeffrey Tambor Must Step Down From 'Transparent'

Transgender activists Ashlee Marie Preston and Dawn Ennis react to the news that the actor accused of sexual misconduct may stay.

Patrick's Day

Angels in America's Patrick Wilson comes down to earth to discuss his two new films, Morning Glory and Barry Munday, and Hollywood's attempt to get him naked as often as possible.

Actor Gerald McCullouch Explains Why Everyone Belongs in BearCity

At first, the star of BearCity wasn't so sure he fit the picture of what it means to be a bear (and not just any bear, the one everyone lusts after). But he's since embraced the real meaning.

I'm on My Way

Selma's scenes of struggle and violence in the 1960s conjure contemporary comparisons for out actor Colman Domingo.

Jared Leto Accused of Transmisogyny at Award Ceremony

The Oscar-nominated actor took time to engage with a heckler who believed Leto's role in Dallas Buyers Club should have gone to a transgender woman.

‘Color Purple’ Actress Fired for Homophobia Had Rule Against Gay Roles

Seyi Omooba is suing the theater and former agents after being fired from the lead role in The Color Purple, but the theater's lawyer argues that she wouldn't have played the role anyway.

NewFest to Feature All-Trans Reading of 'Brokeback Mountain'

The event will be livestreamed free October 18, with donations suggested to benefit NewFest and the New York City Anti-Violence Project.

Drive-Away Dolls’ stars on their 'very gay' love letter to ’90s lesbians and bars

The stars of Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke’s Drive-Away Dolls, Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan, spoke with The Advocate about researching queer history, lesbian bars, and nostalgia for the 1990s.

My time on Brokeback Mountain

One of the two co-screenwriters of the critically acclaimed "gay cowboy" movie responds to the Advocate.com commentary by Karel about the film

Its very brave of them

Everyone who's tired of the media--and Madonna--calling Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger "brave" for acting in Brokeback Mountain, please raise your hands. Then say it with me: "poppycock"

185 German Actors Come Out at Once to Demand LGBTQ+ Diversity

The group called for changes in the entertainment industry through a manifesto in a national newspaper.

Catholic 'Docudrama' 'Full of Grace' Brings LGBT Issues to the Stage

Full of Grace, an interview-based staged reading, took the stories of more than 30 LGBT Catholics to the stage at Fordham University.

Why TV Needs More 'Difficult' Lesbians of Color

Writers of New Girl, Difficult People, Fresh Off the Boat, and Being Mary Jane discuss what kinds of characters they'd like to see on television.