The Advocates 2024: Ally and activist Willie Nelson
The country legend has always stood up for what he believes in, and his recent queer-themed cowboy duet with Orville Peck proves it.
July 1, 2024
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Meet 'The Advocates' of 2024
'The Advocates' list celebrates 10 artists, activists, and allies who are dedicated to making the world a better place for all.
July 4, 2024
Elliot Page, Allison Russell & Mae Martin among 400+ artists bashing 'destructive' anti-trans laws
Carly Rae Jepsen, Elliot Page,and Mae Martin are among over 400 celebrities that have signed a letter opposing to the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Canada.
April 1, 2024
The gayest show on earth
Think American Idol is as schmaltzy as televised singing competitions get? Check out what our neighbors across the pond are doing on Eurovision.
May 19, 2006
The New Nashville Took a Stand Against Mike Huckabee's Hate
The country music industry is turning against homophobia, writes Joey Amato.
March 5, 2018
Self-Hating Log Cabin Group Mocks Failed Pro-Gay Resolution
The gay conservative group's Tennessee chapter says a Republican state lawmaker was right to block an effort to salute T.J. Osborne.
May 13, 2021
An LGBT Earthquake Is Happening in Country Music
There’s an earthquake happening in the music genre that has long kept many of us at a lasso-length’s distance.
March 18, 2015
'LGBTQ' Didn't Feel Right to This Actor, But 'Two-Spirit' Did
Ty Defoe, proudly embracing his Native queer identity, is making a name for himself on Broadway.
December 3, 2018
Brandi Carlile Wins Grammy, Pays Moving Tribute to Musical Legend
Two years after she took the Grammys by storm, winning three awards, Carlile took home another and also honored singer-songwriter John Prine.
March 14, 2021
Watch Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman Read 'The Hill We Climb'
The youngest inaugural poet ever delivered an inspiring reading at the Biden inauguration.
January 20, 2021
Frida Kahlo's 'Diego and I' Smashes Record for Latin American Art
The queer icon's self-portrait became the most expensive piece of artwork by a Latin American artist, surpassing the record held by her husband, Diego Rivera.
November 17, 2021
Music stars on gay marriage
Forty-two artists speak out for their gay fans and against President Bush's push to write discrimination into the U.S. Constitution
April 13, 2004
The Soul of Seal
Armed with a new album of soul classics and his trademark blunt outlook on the state of the world, Seal sat down with Advocate.com to discuss the rumors that he and wife Heidi Klum would have left the country had John McCain been elected, the gay rights movement, and what makes Seal's sound so damn sexy.
November 25, 2008
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."
July 19, 2023
Carrie Underwood to Star in Sound of Music
Gay power producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron think the "Before He Cheats" singer will make a perfect Maria.
December 2, 2012
Trump Gives Haters a Prominent Spot at the United Nations
Our flailing president has given a huge platform to rabid homophobe and misogynist Austin Ruse.
March 21, 2017