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Denzel Washington says bisexual 'Gladiator II' character would do 'whatever it took'

The Oscar-winning acting legend spoke to sister publication Out about putting Macrinus' dress and rings on to play a villainous role we can't keep our eyes off of.

Photos From the Scene: Inauguration Day

The entertainment industry moves east to D.C. for Barack Obama's inauguration. Advocate.com catches stars including Oprah, Denzel Washington, and Beyonce.

An 'Iceman Cometh' for Our Times

Director George C. Wolfe talks about the new production of the O'Neill classic, starring Denzel Washington, and why the play remains relevant.

Viola Davis To Play Queer Blues Legend Ma Rainey on the Big Screen

Davis won a Tony and an Oscar for her role in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom playwright August Wilson's Fences. 

Viola Davis To Play Queer Blues Legend Ma Rainey for the Big Screen

Davis won a Tony and an Oscar for her role in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom playwright August Wilson's Fences. 

Brie Larson's Protest of Casey Affleck's Win Was an Act of Solidarity with Survivors

Despite a pair of nasty sexual harassment suits that should have brought Casey Affleck down, he picked up an Oscar -- but Brie Larson stood in silent protest.

Hollywood Hunks Laid Bare: 1980s-1990s

Prime-time soap hunks and nascent superstars delivered the beefcake, while Stallone and Schwarzenegger changed the ideal male body to impossible standards that gay men still struggle to achieve.

'A League of Their Own' Director Penny Marshall Dies at 75

The beloved star of Laverne & Shirley and director of massive hits of the '80s and '90s died in her Hollywood home on Monday. 

NYT List of 21st Century's 'Greatest Actors' Omits Out LGBTQ+ People

However, many on the list are renowned for gay roles.

 

Peek Inside NPH's 'Hedwig' Dressing Room

New York magazine catches Neil Patrick Harris in his Calvins backstage at Broadway's Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

Jaden Smith Had the Gay Kiss His Father Never Could

The Get Down actor's same-sex smooch shows how far the needle has moved since Will Smith starred in the 1993 film Six Degrees of Separation.

Megan Rapinoe Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom, Honors Griner

Megan Rapinoe offered support for detained basketball star Brittney Griner while receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House.

Jennifer Beals Gives Moving GLSEN Award Speech About LGBTQ+ Inclusion

The star of The L Word: Generation Q was honored with GLSEN's Champion award for her activism and support of LGBTQ+ youth. 

Twitter Revolts Over Timothée Chalamet's SAG Loss to Gary Oldman

Fans of the Call Me by Your Name star are upset by his dimming Oscar prospects.

'Downton Abbey' Actor Says Gay Role Hurt His Career — But Is He Right?

Robert James-Collier, who played the scheming underbutler Thomas Barrow, claimed his character's homosexuality closed doors to mainstream success in Hollywood.

Op-ed: Not a Straight White Man? Good Luck in Hollywood

Chris Rock keenly addressed many of the racial hangups the entertainment history has held on to for years. Comedian and actor Jason Stuart says the same issues apply to LGBT roles and actors.