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Barry Keoghan reveals the naked truth about his free-swinging dancing in 'Saltburn'

The actor opened up about what he was – or wasn't – rocking in that final dance scene.

Just Another Dharma Bum

Buddhist teacher Caitriona Reed

WATCH: Thousands Quit LDS In Wake of Antigay Policy

Thousands marched, cried, and mailed letters of resignation to the Church of Latter-Day Saints in downtown Salt Lake City on Saturday.

'Red, White & Royal Blue' author Casey McQuiston’s next book is their 'spiciest' ever

Casey McQuiston is teasing their next novel, The Pairing, which "explores how queer sex can be transformational and affirming."

'Doctor Who' Kills Off Gay Character in Record 30 Seconds of His Intro

The beloved sci-fi series may have broken a "bury your gays" trope record, and it has some fans incensed.

Stormy Daniels Schools Roseanne on Consent Following Naughty 'Anal' Tweet

Unabashed Trump supporter Roseanne Barr went after the adult film actress who's his alleged former mistress in an attempt to slut-shame. It didn't work. 

Paper Trail: Great American Couple

In an exclusive excerpt from his new book, Hollywood Bohemians: Transgressive Sexuality and the Selling of the Movieland Dream, Brett L. Abrams explores the relationship between Cary Grant and Randolph Scott, who led homosexual lives right under everyone's nose.

WATCH: 36 Trans People Explain Their Identity

There so much more than just 'male' and 'female.' Go exploring with this feature-length documentary, viewable in its entirety exclusively at The Advocate.

'The Favourite's Unapologetic Queer Female Sexuality Is Oscars' First

A few lesbian-themed films have earned Oscar nods over the years, but The Favourite's depiction of female sex is revelatory. 

I Wouldn't Have Survived My All-Boys School Without Sleater-Kinney

A gay fan thanks Corin Tucker, Carrie Brownstein, and Janet Weiss on the 20th anniversary of their Dig Me Out album.

Op-ed: The (Non) Problem With Men in Dresses

When will we live in a world where men and women can wear pants or dresses and not think twice?

'Iron Lady' Dies; Was Chronicled in Lesbian Director's Film

Editor's Note: With British prime minister Margaret Thatcher passing away on Monday at 87, read The Advocate's interview from 2012 with the lesbian filmmaker who chronicled her life.

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It's Time to Take a Hard Look at How We Act in Gay-Only Spaces

Alcohol and testosterone can no longer be excuses for throwing consent and decorum out the window, writes Ernest Owens.

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Calpernia Adams

From Saturnalia to Santa, is Christmas just drag in disguise?

Uncover the hidden queer roots of Christmas, where societal norms were flipped and fluidity reigned supreme.

Author Akwaeke Emezi Gives Readers a New, Queer Look at Death

"I like to talk about death a lot," says the author of The Death of Vivek Oji. 

Itty Bitty Titty Committee

In light of the feminist revolutionary romp that is Itty Bitty Titty Committee, a female critic and a male one review the movie from the Outfest Film Festival and reveal that the gender gap is not as wide as one might think.

How one woman allegedly became the first female pope

Amidst the rich tapestry of papal history, Pope Joan's enigmatic figure and legend defy time, igniting conversations on gender, power, and the enduring quest for inclusivity within an all-male hierarchy.

15 groundbreaking queer films every Gen Z gay NEEDS to see

From Glen or Glenda to Hedwig and the Angry Inch, these are the iconic, seminal films every young LGBTQ+ person needs to see!

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