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Arts & Entertainment

In the Arts & Entertainment section, The Advocate brings readers all the latest news on Hollywood, Broadway, and beyond. From New York to Los Angeles, The Advocate shines a spotlight on the stars of the screen who are lending their voices to support the LGBT community, as well as gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals who are moving the cultural needle. Discover A-list interviews, the best gay movies and reviews of theater, music, books and television. Learn how Arts & Entertainment can shape national dialogue and can work to advance equality.

How this queer writer held space for Wicked, Challengers, Love Lies Bleeding, and more in 2024

The viral holding space moment with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande was just one of dozens of interviews in which queer journalist Tracy E. Gilchrist held space with actors, artists, and activists in 2024.

Bruce Vilanch dishes on staples of the 1970s, Paul Lynde, the Brady Bunch, Charo, and more

His new book, It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time, talks about his work on TV’s worst shows ever that are now cult classics.

19 LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming in January 2025 & where to watch them

With The Traitors, XO, Kitty, Severance, and more gay faves returning, one thing’s for sure, this year is starting out with a bang!

The 25 best queer films of the century so far

From But I'm a Cheerleader to Brokeback Mountain to Bottoms, the first 25 years of the 21st century have witnessed a sea change in LGBTQ+ films like trans stories starring trans people and queer movies becoming major awards contenders. Here are the best ranked.

The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh's Sahana Srinivasan and Nicholas Hamilton on their TV romance and representation

Queer actors Sahana Srinivasan and Nicholas Hamilton share insights into their on-screen romance and real-life connection in Prime Video's The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh.

Johnny Sibilly pulls back the sheets on dating OnlyFans star Phillip Davis

Ricky Cornish goes deep with the Sip or Spill host on what it's like to dating his handsome boyfriend.

The Village People are now teaming up with Donald Trump—and here's why

A former member of the Village People is speaking up about the "Y.M.C.A." band.

Here are the top 20 adult entertainers searched by the gays in 2024

Find out which one of these hunky boys came on top.

Karla Sofía Gascón gives emotional speech as 'Emilia Pérez' wins Golden Globe

"The light always wins over darkness," she said while accepting the award for Best Picture - Musical or Comedy.

The 25 best queer TV shows of the century so far ranked

From Queer as Folk to Transparent to Baby Reindeer, the first 25 years of the 21st century have witnessed a sea change in LGBTQ+ TV series including game-changing moments like Michaela Jae Rodriguez becoming the first trans actor to win a Golden Globe.

Babygirl's Nicole Kidman, Halina Reijn on women, sex, and power

Babygirl stars Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson and writer-director Halina Reijn (who directed the queer Bodies Bodies Bodies) speak with The Advocate about intergenerational sex and power.

Why Laverne Cox says she won't debate transgender rights

The Orange is the New Black actor recently spoke at event for Planned Parenthood where she highlighted the connection between bans on gender-affirming care and bans on abortion.

Chanel Stewart reacts to Disney cutting trans storyline from 'Win or Lose'

The trans actress spoke up after Disney+'s rumored cuts to the new Pixar series about a co-ed middle school softball team.

Panic at the disco: A new novel examines the queer mid-life crisis in a uniquely beautiful way

I Make Envy on Your Disco follows a gay man navigating an existential crisis against the lush, electric backdrop of Berlin.

EDM revolution: Anyma's residency at Sphere in Vegas

Here's what you need to know about Anyma's residency at Sphere.

Elton John: Brandi Carlile is 'probably the best vocalist in America'

John also said Carlile, who collaborated with him on the song "Never Too Late" for the new documentary about him is "a fantastic writer as well as a fantastic vocalist."

Elton John gives humorous update on his health at the Golden Globes

The iconic musician recently shared that he has lost his eyesight in his right eye.

20 LGBTQ+ shows to watch while Apple TV+ is free this weekend

The streaming service is not only free for the weekend it's packed with must-see queer content you probably have missed.

'A Complete Unknown's Timothée Chalamet, Monica Barbaro on music, gender & protest

“I was just so fascinated with the way Bob [Dylan] carried himself and how," Timothée Chalamet tells The Advocate. "He was, in a sense, but very subtly, so subtle that the journalists couldn’t even really tell at times if he was being confrontational.”

What about Amber Heard? This Blake Lively 'smear campaign' sure feels familiar

Heard recently weighed in on Lively's allegations and its easy to see why.