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Waitress's Sara Bareilles on Women's Friendships, Food, and Music as Healing

The star, composer, and lyricist of Waitress: The Musical, Sara Bareilles, chats with Advocate Channel about how the show elevates women's friendships as one of the great loves stories, and how the show leans into food and music for the soul.

Sara Bareilles Celebrates Her LGBTQ+ Anthem 'Brave' a Decade After Its Release

“‘Brave’ has had a really unique journey through the world,” says Bareilles.

Little Voice's Heartwarming Gay Storyline Emerges in Exclusive Clip

An arranged date for the character Prisha on the Apple TV+ series doesn't quite go as planned. 

Frank Ocean Defends Himself From Allegedly Antigay Father

The out singer wrote a Tumblr post about his dad's homophobia and transphobia. His father responded by suing him.

How Empathy Helped Sara Bareilles Relate to LGBT Fans

The singer-songwriter and ally talks to The Advocate about writing songs for Broadway and how she loves the support from her big, queer fanbase.

21 must-see Brandi Carlile collabs that will change your life

Brandi Carlile is a musician's musician, and these collaborations prove just how much she's admired across the industry. Check them out here and be changed for the better.

Yellowjackets Hooks Up With The Wilds in Jasmin Savoy Brown’s Video

Savoy Brown wrote and sings the song for the her very queer video in which she's caught off guard by a sweet lover played by The Wilds' Sophia Ali. 

Waitress Fired for Refusing to Serve Transphobic Customers

Brittany Spencer stood up for her beliefs. Now she's unemployed.

Here's our honest cast comparison of the 'Wicked' movie and Broadway musical

How do your favorite actors from the original Broadway cast compare to the new faces bringing these beloved characters to life?

Frank Ocean’s Poem About His Boyfriend

Frank Ocean wrote a poem titled "Boyfriend" for his newly released zine, Boys Don't Cry.

Sia’s Quiet Side

Chatty and chirpy when she's talking about her career as an uber-indie musician, Sia downplays her sexuality.

Could Orlando Make Frank Ocean an Activist?

"Many hate us and wish we didn't exist," wrote Ocean in a lucid Tumblr post, about the Orlando shootings. 

Aloha From Hawaii

Advocate.com correspondent Job Brother takes a look at Starwood Hotels' newest property on Kauai and some of the resort group's recently remodeled gems on Oahu.