Treat Williams, LGBTQ+ Ally in Gay-Themed Films, Dead at 71
Williams's roles included an undercover detective in a gay bathhouse in The Ritz and the supportive father of a gay man in The Christmas House.
June 13, 2023
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Hallmark Casts Mean Girls' Jonathan Bennett in 1st Gay Christmas Movie
The Christmas House is one of several LGBTQ+ holiday movies this season.
September 24, 2020
39 Festive Holiday White House Images That Show 'Magic, Wonder, and Joy'
The Advocate was invited to experience the White House holiday decorations and they did not disappoint.
December 24, 2023
Hallmark's 'Good Witch' Seals Series Finale With a Same-Sex Kiss
The kiss between Kat Barrell's Joy and Kyana Teresa's Zoey is a first for the network.
July 26, 2021
Church Accuses Choir Director of Holding ‘Coming-Out Party,’ Fires Him
The story of a Georgia choir director is a timely reminder of what's at stake at the United Methodist Church's General Conference, happening now.
May 17, 2016
Randy Rainbow Is the Gay Jewish Crooner of the Christmas Season
Known for his political and musical satires, the singer discusses why he is now taking on holiday hits in his first album.
December 13, 2019
Dolly Parton Christmas Movie Costars Christine Baranski, Jenifer Lewis
Chock-full of LGBTQ+ allies, Christmas on the Square is directed by Debbie Allen.
September 29, 2020
White House Christmas
A gay couple -- and blue state Democrats, no less -- invited to the Bush White House for a Christmas party? Advocate managing editor John Jameson recounts his and his partner's evening with George and Laura and a few hundred of their family and friends.
January 16, 2008
A Queer Female Couple Prominently Featured in OWN's 'First Christmas'
In a major year for queer-themed Christmas fare, OWN has gotten in the game.
December 17, 2020
'Dashing in December' Is the Gay Cowboy Christmas Romance We Need
The movie from MTV Studios stars Juan Pablo Di Pace and Peter Porte.
November 13, 2020
Michigan Resident Accused of Murdering Man He Met on Grindr
Kevin Bacon left to meet a Grindr acquaintance Christmas Eve and was found dead four days later. Mark Latunski is accused of killing him.
January 3, 2020
Jonathan Bennett and the Holiday Queerness of 'Christmas House 2'
The out Mean Girls star discusses the chemistry with his Hallmark film family, queer expectations, and his engagement to Jaymes Vaughan.
December 17, 2021
‘Mean Girls,' 'Christmas House' Star Jonathan Bennett Is Engaged
TV Host Jaymes Vaughan proposed to Bennett with an original song.
November 30, 2020
11 LGBTQ+ Hallmark stars you should know
Hallmark is at the forefront of promoting queer talent.
June 28, 2023
Netflix's Queer 'A New York Christmas Wedding' Is About Second Chances
The latest LGBTQ+ Christmas movie features a bisexual lead character.
November 16, 2020
Merry Christmas From the LGBT Comedians of Twitter
The 23 funniest queer Christmas messages in 140 characters or less.
December 25, 2016
Why Queer Visibility of ‘Happiest Season’ Matters
The queering of holiday fare is a step in the right direction.
December 19, 2020