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Lala Ri takes a new path, 'leaving the drag behind'

Yet another RuPaul's Drag Race alum (who won Miss Congeniality her season) is stepping away from part of the art form.

Rafiki's Modern Lesbian Love Story Is Also a Love Letter to Kenya

The director of the acclaimed film, which was banned in Kenya, explains why her home country isreadyfor more LGBTQ films. 

With Documentary and Film Series, TCM Celebrates Women Directors

The Women Make Film doc and series, featuring many out directors, will offer a film school in which all the teachers are women.

Woman on Top

The former supermodel shares some drag-worthy beauty secrets and reveals who's still in the running towards becoming her next gay best friend.

Amanda Lepore Remixes Her Greatest Hits

The transgender singer says the remixes in I... Amanda Lepore: Make Over Sessions bring 'new life' to classics like 'My Hair Looks Fierce.'

VH1 Green-lights Trans Docuseries TransAmerica

Executive produced by Tyra Banks and Gay Rosenthal, and starring Carmen Carrera, the Chicago-based docuseries is expected to premiere in late 2014 or early 2015.

Philadelphia's First LGBT Liaison, Gloria Casarez, Dead at 42

Gloria Casarez was the first appointed LGBT liaison for the city of Philadelphia by Mayor Michael Nutter.

Pornhub Introduces Trans Model Natassia Dreams as Brand Ambassador

"I view this role as extremely inspirational, giving trans models and sex workers a voice when society has taught us to be silent."

Last Words With Drag Race's Jaidynn Diore Fierce

The Advocate spoke with RuPaul's Drag Race's Jaidynn Diore Fierce after she sashayed away.

Faces of Angels: Justin Kirk

Conversations with the stars of HBO's Angels in America

You Better Work!

Drag queens go to battle, preparing to be read by RuPaul, strut their stuff on the catwalk, and do anything they can to avoid hearing the words "Sashay...away" on RuPaul's Drag Race.

Born in an iPod

Rufus Wainwright's not the only one channeling Judy Garland: 24-year-old Billyboy summons her for The Entertainment Beat With Frances Gumm, a hilarious podcast.

Ali Larter Wants You

Whether she's wearing whipped cream or alternating personalities, you can't take your eyes off Heroes star Ali Larter. Now, she's joining the ranks of legendary femme fatales, kicking ass opposite Beyonce in Obsessed .

Christina Aguilera: LGBT Fans Helped Me Stand Strong

Christina Aguilera talks to The Advocate about her music, her "body," and just how important LGBT people have been to her life.

New kids’ book ‘Hooray for She, He, Ze, and They!’ explores gender euphoria amid LGBTQ+ book bans

Nonbinary author Lindz Amer’s new children’s picture book champions diverse representation and free expression. The Advocate spoke to them about their motivation for writing it.

Two Black Trans Boys, Two N.Y. Families, and Boundless Love

Penel Ghartey, 7, and Q Daily, 9, were both featured in magazines this week, supported by their trans-affirming parents and schools.

Last Words With Trinity K. Bonet

The Advocate spoke with RuPaul's Drag Race's Trinity K. Bonet after he sashayed away.