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Memoir by Portlandia's Carrie Brownstein to Get TV Treatment

Carrie Brownstein's 2015 memoir, Hunger Makes Me A Modern Girl, is being adapted into a television show. 

Carrie Brownstein's Queerness Doesn't Define Her

The musician, actress, and writer talks to The Advocate about career, identity, and her new memoir, Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl. 

7 Things That Are Everything This Halloween Week

Our entertainment and events highlights this week run the gauntlet from terrifying to terrific, from Sharon Needles to Carrie Brownstein. 

I Wouldn't Have Survived My All-Boys School Without Sleater-Kinney

A gay fan thanks Corin Tucker, Carrie Brownstein, and Janet Weiss on the 20th anniversary of their Dig Me Out album.

Keeping Portlandia Weird

Get ready for more angry lesbians and cooler-than-you hipsters: Portlandia is back. Fred and Carrie tell us what cities they'd love to give the Portlandia treatment to.

WATCH: Gayish Straight Weddings Banned in Portlandia

Hetero weddings that are too gay get broken up by authorities, at least in the Portlandia universe.

Outfest Announces Virtual and Drive-In Screenings of Over 160 Films

The Los Angeles LGBTQ+ film festival reveals its lineup and new format.

Whitney Houston and the Ethics of Posthumous Outing

Is it ever OK to out someone after they die?

Molding the Next Joan Jett

The new documentary Girls Rock traces a group of mini-rockers honing their craft at camp and serves as an entertaining reminder that empowerment doesn't always mean shedding clothes

The Emmys Sent a Big, Queer, Feminist Message to Trump

While the Trump administration attacks marginalized communities, the Television Academy is uplifting their stories.

The Outfest 2015 Lineup You've Been Waiting For

There are 166 films screening at the Los Angeles film festival, as well as a host of star-studded special events.

For Lesbian Artist Shura, Pulse Changed Everything

Tegan and Sara's mentorship challenged Shura to think consciously about her role as a queer artist.

The 10 Best LGBT Documentaries of 2015

Here are some of the best true stories of the year.

EXCLUSIVE: What's New in Season Two of Transparent

As Amazon releases its bingeworthy second season of the hit show, The Advocate has the inside story from the award-winning ensemble and its lone transgender writer. 

Gayest Cities in America 2012

It's no secret that megalopolises New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles have robust LGBT life -- and we've even heard tell of little queer hoods like the Castro and P-Town. This isn't that list.

Success Hasn't Spoiled Beth Ditto

The former Gossip frontwoman has an album, a movie, and a tour with Sam Smith. But Ditto is as angry and confused by Trump as any other queer.

Queer Ear: All About That Kelly

A weekly compendium of music news for the discerning LGBT listener.