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Ariana DeBose in House of Spoils
Broadway

Ariana DeBose on Broadway hazing: lessons learned

The Oscar-winning actress also discusses identity, joy, Broadway hazing, and the healing power of food in her latest role as a chef in House of Spoils.

​Ariana DeBose as Chef in House of Spoils
Arts & Entertainment

Ariana DeBose on how horror flick House of Spoils relates to identity, empowerment, and book bans

Out Oscar winner Ariana DeBose tells The Advocate, "I think there's something [about horror] that allows people to process, and maybe it is the sensation of being scared into it."

Ariana DeBose performs onstage 75th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall New York City
Arts & Entertainment

8 Ariana DeBose must-see musical theater Performances ahead of the Tony Awards

The multi-talented Ariana DeBose (the first out queer woman of color to win an Oscar) is hosting the Tony Awards for a third time. Here are seven performances that spotlight her outsized gifts.

Sarah Paulson; Jonathan Groff; Jim Parsons
Arts & Entertainment

This year's Tony nominations are filled with so many LGBTQ+ standouts

These are the nominees for the 2024 Tony Awards! And, yes — queer theater kids are shaking.

I.S.S.’s Ariana DeBose and Gabriela Cowperthwaite on nationalism and normalizing queer ID
film

I.S.S.’s Ariana DeBose and Gabriela Cowperthwaite on nationalism and normalizing queer ID

Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose and director Gabriela Cowperthwaite chat with the Advocate Channel about their new sci-fi thriller I.S.S. about a conflict that unfolds aboard the International Space Station.

63 Photos of Kamala Harris's 2023 Pride Month Celebration
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63 Photos of Kamala Harris's 2023 Pride Month Celebration

The night included a call for leaders in the community to unite in the fight for LGBTQ+ acceptance and equality.

Vice President Kamala Harris
Pride

Kamala Harris Celebrates Pride Month with Star-Studded Event

There was joy upon queer joy on display and a party atmosphere at the Naval Observatory.

Alex Newell, Ariana DeBose, Sean Hayes
Theater

Gay and Nonbinary Performers Sweep the Tony Awards

The historic ceremony was hosted by out actress Ariana DeBose.

Alex Newell and J. Harrison Ghee
Theater

Nonbinary, Gender-Nonconforming Actors Make Tony Awards History

J. Harrison Ghee and Alex Newell are the first out nonbinary or gender-nonconforming actors to receive Tony nominations.

Tituss Burgess, Dove Cameron, and Ariana DeBose
television

'Schmicago' Teaser Has Queer Stars Kicking Up Their Heels

The first teaser for Schmigadoon season 2, or Schmicago, is out now and features queer stars Tituss Burgess, Dove Cameron, and Ariana DeBose sporting fishnets and corsets.