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Rebel song: A history of gay men's choruses

Born out of activism decades ago, gay men's choruses have continued to be a force for change in the queer community.

WATCH: 5 Great Performances by Elaine Stritch

Broadway baby, lady who lunches, and longtime gay fave Elaine Stritch is doing her farewell show in New York this week. Here are some highlights from her stellar career.

WATCH: The Lady Who Sang: Remembering Elaine Stritch

Elaine Stritch, a longtime favorite of LGBT audiences, died today at age 89. But her performances of work by Sondheim, Coward, and others make her immortal.

Gaga and Tony Bennett Perform for Obama Staffers

Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett reunite in Washington to sing the classic song "The Lady Is a Tramp."

Federal grand jury rejects DOJ indictment effort in D.C. Subway sandwich-throwing case

Sean Dunn, the gay man at the center of the case, has become a kind of folk hero.

This Puerto Rican Feminist Poet Reminds Us All of Our Own Power

Where has Denice Frohman been all our lives? Writing words, of course. 

Joy Oladokun’s Ode to Forever Love, ‘Sweet Symphony,’ Gets Soaring New Release

The Black queer Americana singer’s duet with Chris Stapleton has become a favorite at celebrations and weddings since its release last year.

WATCH: Obama Tearfully Bids Adieu to Eric Holder

'Having good men in positions of power of authority who are willing to fight for what's right -- that's a rare thing,' said the president of outgoing Attorney General Eric Holder.

Bowen Yang shuts down claims that he 'mocked' Chappell Roan on 'SNL'

It's pretty wild to assume that Bowen Yang's Moo Deng sketch on Saturday Night Live was "mocking" Chappell Roan — and here's why.

Report: Gaga Heads to White House

Lady Gaga will reportedly perform for a private post-inauguration ball at the White House.

​Florida Republicans Take Aim at Gender-Affirming Care, Drag Shows​

Florida Republican lawmakers are looking to ban gender-affirming care, stop legal changes of gender on birth certificates, and restrict drag shows.

Toyota faces backlash for backtracking on DEI, LGBTQ+ efforts

Plus, learn more about Robby Starbuck: the conservative activist targeting companies to drop their support of LGBTQ+ events and DEI efforts.

Gay-Haters Lob Venom at Shakira, Jennifer Lopez Halftime Show

Right-wingers are calling the performance sexual exploitation, although they've forgiven the admitted exploiter in the White House.

Karine Jean-Pierre on Tennessee Anti-Drag Law: Unacceptable & Unfortunate

The White House press secretary blasted Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee for signing a bill restricting drag performances.

From Mexicans to Hurricane Maria: Fight Trump's Lies Any Way You Can

The writer and performer behind the satirical play Hoaxocaust! has some thoughts on the White House's scourge of dishonesty. 

The RIAA's Joel Flatow Marries Music and Politics

As an out lobbyist for the Recording Industry Association of America, Joel Flatow wrangles the biggest musical acts of the day to use their celebrity for good.

Trump smashed the U.S. Capitol and the White House, piercing the soul of the nation as Joe Biden predicted

Opinion: This week, watching Trump raze the "People’s House," I felt the same heartbreak as I did on January 6, writes John Casey.

This gay man was fired by DOGE. Now he's struggling to get access to critical medication

“This isn’t just some abstract political decision,” Nathan Barrera-Bunch told The Advocate. “These are real jobs, real people. This is happening to your neighbors, your friends, and your family members.”

White House Pride Flag Display Enrages Right-Wingers

They falsely claimed it was a “U.S. Flag Code violation.”