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Lux Pascal is 'incredibly proud' of her big brother Pedro Pascal for defending trans people

“I’m incredibly proud, but the thing is that I’ve always known that he is a superstar," the out trans model and actor said.

Kings of B'more: Your New YA Book Obsessions Is Here

"A lot of us learn about love is by loving our friends," R. Eric Thomas says. 

The Terrifying Early Days of AIDS Chronicled in YA Book, 'VIRAL'

Ann Bausum's VIRAL is the first ever history of the AIDS pandemic written specifically for teen readers. Read an exclusive excerpt below.

Lady Gaga Says 'Fooled Ya' to Rumors of an Affair With Bradley Cooper

"People saw love" in her steamy peformance of "Shallow" with Cooper at the Oscars because that's what they were supposed to see, Gaga said. 

Has Tim Federle Written the Best Gay YA Novel Ever?

Young adult novelist Tim Federle returns with The Great American Whatever.

Molly Knox Ostertag Talks Queer YA Visibility in The Girl From the Sea

The graphic novel revels in a sweet queer girl relationship with a kiss early on. Catch a preview of it here. 

First Look at DC's New YA Graphic Novel 'Poison Ivy: Thorns'

Author Kody Keplinger calls it "an angsty gothic romance complete with creepy plants, a big spooky house, and two girls kissing."

Southern states ban transgender books from YA and children's sections in libraries

Children's and young adult sections in libraries are being scrubbed of transgender content in these states.

Watch Florida Moms for Liberty Members Try to Report Librarians to the Police Over a YA Novel

Moms for Liberty members report school librarians to police, alleging distribution of “pornography” to minors amidst contentious debate over educational materials. In reality, it's the young adult novel Storm and Fury.

Same-Sex Buddhist Couple Marries in Taiwan

Fish Huang and You Ya-ting married Saturday at a Buddhist monastery in northern Taiwan.

The Most Important Lesbian Writer Never Heard Of

This author of pulp fiction, mystery, and YA literature forever changed perceptions of same-sex love and desire.

'Ex-Gay Therapy' at the Movies: 'The Miseducation of Cameron Post'

Chloe Grace Moretz stars as a fully realized lesbian in the film adaptation of the beloved YA "conversion therapy" novel.

Hayley Kiyoko Creates a Lesbian Romance for Teens

Based on her iconic music video of the same name, Kiyoko’s debut novel knocks a queer YA romance out of the park.

Jeffery Self's A Very, Very Bad Thing Explores Head-Reeling First Love

Read an excerpt from the Search Party actor's YA novel about exciting, first, and forbidden love. 

 

The Wilds Cast on Queer and Diverse Teen Girls Surviving on an Island

The creator, producer, and cast of the Amazon Studios YA series that stars Rachel Griffiths spoke with The Advocate about teen girls surviving under pressure. 

Here are all the wins for LGBTQ+ artists and allies at the 2025 Grammys

The 67th Grammy Awards was one of the gayest award shows of all time — and we're celebrating.

Tamar Braxton Apologizes for Antigay Rant Over Closeted Men

The singer labeled men who go "3, 4, 10 days" without having sex with a female partner as gay.

Read This Year's Best Debut LGBT Fiction

According to Lambda Literary, Nik Nicholson's book Descendants of Hagar is the best LGBT debut novel produced this year. Read an exclusive excerpt from the book below.

Jason Aldean 'Modern Lynching' Video Pulled After Backlash

Jason Aldean's most recent music video features some alarming productions choices that viewers are calling "pro-lynching."