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Trans Latina woman fighting to shut down ICE facilities honored with human rights award

Arely Westley, this year's recipient of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award, tells The Advocate about this "crucial moment" in time for queer and immigrant communities.

How The Prom's Breakout Star Jo Ellen Pellman Is Helping Queer Kids

The breakout star of The Prom discusses the Unruly Hearts initiative, being queer and playing queer, and falling in love with Ariana DeBose on screen.

Olivia Colman & John Lithgow star in queer family film 'Jimpa' with breakout nonbinary lead

"The stories we tell help us work out who we want to be, and this one is filled with warmth, humor, love, and joy," said director Sophie Hyde, whose nonbinary child Aud stars in the film.

Report: Rachel Maddow May Exit MSNBC

The network's breakout star is expressing burnout, much to the consternation of her bosses.

How Nik Dodani Queered 'Dear Evan Hansen'

The breakout actor discusses the impact of bringing gay representation to a beloved musical's film adaptation.

Maggie Griffin, Kathy's Mom, Dies at 99

The mother of the famous comedian was the breakout star of the reality show My Life on the D-List.

Ester Dean Plays a Lesbian in Pitch Perfect Harmony

Among the breakouts in gay director Jason Moore's Pitch Perfect is this musician turned actress.

Why Gaming's 'Breakout' Gay Character Matters

Gamers and critics welcomed Dragon Age: Inquisition with its revolutionary LGBT content, but online conversation still lags behind.

The Bold Type's Frank Oral Sex Talk Is Breakout TV for Queer Women

Actors Aisha Dee and Nikohl Boosheri discuss how their queer female characters made TV history in speaking openly about going down. 

Welcome Back Gay Star of Shahs of Sunset Tonight

Bravo's breakout hit is back and gayer than ever.

Emmys Snub Transgender Stars of 'Pose,' 'Euphoria'

A breakout year for transgender actors went unrecognized by the Television Academy.

Jill Soloway and Hannah Gadsby Are Reportedly Dating

The Transparent creator and breakout comedian bonded over rage and toppling the patriarchy.

Vida's Ser Anzoategui: 'It's a Beautiful Thing' to Play a Butch

Nonbinary actor Ser Anzoategui beautifully brings to life an old-school butch lesbian in the breakout series.

PHOTOS: Frankie J. Grande in 'Rock of Ages'

The Big Brother breakout rocks pastels and acid-wash jeans in the '80s-set Broadway musical.

Big Brother's Frankie J. Grande Will Rock Broadway

Ariana Grande's gay brother is returning to his musical theater roots in Rock of Ages.

Genderqueer Travis Coles Is a Breakout Star of Oprah's David Makes Man

The actor discusses their evolving view on gender, sobriety, and working with Oprah.

Karla Sofía Gascón makes trans history with Golden Globe nomination

Karla Sofía Gascón is the breakout star of the musical Emilia Perez.

Nonbinary ‘Hacks’ Star Carl Clemons-Hopkins on Being an Emmys First

The star of the breakout HBO Max series is making history and changing Hollywood.

flowerkid Sings About His Envy and Hatred of Men in 'miss andry'

The 19-year-old singer/songwriter is one of the trans community's breakout singers.

What Happens When the Gay Best Friend is A Lesbian?

The Sundance breakout Juliet, Naked turns the GBF trope on its head.