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WATCH: Sydney's Elaborate Homage to Madonna

Over 200 volunteers, including cherub-faced children, nailed the Queen of Pop's choreography.

Visit Tenn., 'Laugh at an Effeminate Child,' Says FoD

Enjoy time off in Tennessee, where you get to “sing a sad country song about your gay friends being refused counseling services,” promises Funny or Die's latest satirical video. 

Sarah McBride opens up about her darkest day in Congress (exclusive)

“The high of orientation was met with probably the deepest low of my life outside of losing my husband to cancer," the first trans member of Congress told The Advocate in an exclusive interview.

Athletes and Stunt Performers Honor Pulse Victims in Touching Tribute Video

"The Light" brings together volunteer performers from around the world to honor victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting.

Hank Hightower, Gay Adult Film Star, Dead at 57

Hank Hightower starred in dozens of adult films in the 1990s and 2000s.

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.

17-Year-Old Suspect Arrested in Killing of O'Shae Sibley, Voguing Gay Man

O'Shae Sibley was stabbed to death last weekend while dancing with friends at a gas station.

Remembering the Pulse Tragedy: Ceremony to Livestream Tonight

The service commemorating victims of the mass shooting will go virtual this year.

Nikki Araguz Loyd, Trans Rights Activist, Dead at 44

Among other things, Loyd fought for recognition of her marriage to a Texas firefighter who died on the job.

NBC Criticized for Editing of Olympics Speech

The network removed part of International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach's comments against discrimination.

Karine Jean-Pierre Makes History as First Lesbian WH Press Secretary

In her first briefing in the post, Jean-Pierre honored the victims of the Buffalo shooting and noted the historic nature of her position as a Black and queer immigrant.

Steven Pieters, Longtime HIV Activist Interviewed by Tammy Faye Bakker, Dies at 71

Pieters was a minister in the Metropolitan Community Church and a volunteer with many AIDS nonprofits.

Clela Rorex, First to Issue Marriage License to Gay Couple, Dies at 78

As clerk of Boulder County, Colo., in 1975, Rorex was the first to knowingly issue one to a same-sex couple.

Let the (Out) Games Begin

With 2,500 fewer participants than organizers had originally hoped for, the second annual Outgames forges ahead in Copenhagen despite the world economic crisis -- one sporting event at a time.

Come Out and Play

Missed another coming out day opportunity? Don't worry! Our friends at The Out Traveler tell us how to celebrate this cherished annual ritual year round!