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The Menendez saga took place in an era of the closet, fantasy, and sexual abuse as innuendo

Is Eric gay? Is Lyle gay? Do Lyle and Eric sleep together? Does Eric wear a hairpiece? And, why are they lying about their father? These are all questions and accusations found in conversations about the Menendez brothers as the trial went on, writes John Casey.

Reading the Far Right: Blasting Obama, Excusing Sessions, and Hate Aplenty

Here are some of the things we found while reading these sites so you don't have to.

Why Did The Advocate Redact Kevin Spacey’s Name in 2001?

The LGBT magazine's former editor in chief and a writer discuss how a scoop turned into a secret.

John Lennon pal recalls outing Brian Epstein

A friend of John Lennon's reportedly outed Brian Epstein in 1962, and Epstein threatened to sue over the remark.

'Never Seen a Vagina': Lindsey Graham’s Sexuality Is a Joke

MSNBC panelists had a lot of laughs insinuating the senator is gay, but that pales in comparison to the serious damage he's doing to this country.

In Defense of 'Outing'

In a world with marriage equality, why is mainstream media still afraid of reporting that public figures are in same-sex relationships?

The second coming of Robbie Williams

Riding a wave of gossip, the British hunk and former boy band idol surfs back into America

Ohio Republicans Still Targeting Gays in Critical State Legislative Races

Ohio has passed both a law and a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage, but that hasn't stopped the GOP from trying to stir up antigay sentiment in order to keep its four-seat advantage in the state house of representatives.

Marcia Cross: Desperate rumors

It's the little rumor that could: "Marcia Cross is coming out in The Advocate!" Here's how mainstream media gossips took an anonymous Internet posting and had many people believing it--until the Desperate Housewives star herself was forced to deny it

How Taking a 'Walk on the Wild Side' Advanced LGBT Visibility in Hollywood

When a major star played an unapologetically lesbian role with a glamorous young actress as the object of her affection, it was a boon to representation, writes Spencer Jones. 

Aaron Schock, Former GOP Pol, Comes Out as Gay

The politician, dogged by rumors around his sexuality for years, expressed "regret" for not coming out sooner.

Gurl Crush

As she prepares to release her second mainstream album, Teenage Dream, and marry British comedian Russell Brand this fall, Katy Perry promises she's not changing her tune.

From Liberace to Sam Smith, The Evolution of Gay Music

Gay music has come a long way.

The Insider Is Out

In 2006, a blog announced to the world that Thomas Roberts is gay, and the then CNN anchor instantly became the poster boy for a very rare breed: the out news anchor. But as Sean Kennedy reports, the success of Roberts and other out anchors and on-air talent may finally shatter their industry's glass ceiling for gays -- and usher in the future of broadcast news

The Insider Is Out

In 2006 a blog announced to the world that Thomas Roberts is gay, and the then CNN anchor instantly became the poster boy for a very rare breed: the out news anchor. But as Sean Kennedy reports, the success of Roberts and other out anchors and on-air talent may finally shatter their industry's glass ceiling for gays -- and usher in the future of broadcast news.

Robert Englund and the Gay Side of Freddy Krueger

The man who inspired a generation of bad dreams, Robert Englund, gets candid about Elm Street's LGBT fan base, the greatest gift director Wes Craven gave him, and the most terrifying time in his career.