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Jenifer Lewis says the gays 'made her career' & 'paid her mortgage'

The iconic actress is thanking the LGBTQ+ community for playing a huge part of her success.

Dolly Parton Christmas Movie Costars Christine Baranski, Jenifer Lewis

Chock-full of LGBTQ+ allies, Christmas on the Square is directed by Debbie Allen. 

Hairspray's Star-Studded Virtual You Can't Stop the Beat Is Infectious

Ricki Lake, Harvey Fierstein, Sean Hayes, Alex Newell, Randy Rainbow, Jenifer Lewis, Kristin Chenoweth, and dozens more deliver the virtual performance of the year. 

Racial Slur-Spewing Gay Bar Owner Apologizes to Patrons (Video)

RuPaul's Drag Race star Shangela introduces Darryl DePiano, the owner of Philadelphia bar ICandy, saying, "Opportunities come for change and tonight we're standing on an opportunity of change."

Black Out

Writer and activist Jasmyne Cannick has some things to say about the black gay film Dirty Laundry being pulled from a Chelsea theater.

Kathy Griffin Retires List of 'Bad' LGBTQ Words Like 'Andy' & 'Cohen'

The comedian delivered a biting performance at the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Hearts of Gold concert.

Shangela's Success Shows the Power of Queer Resilience

The drag performer discussed her remarkable rise at the grand opening of the Los Angeles LGBT Center's new campus.

Drag Race's Chi Chi DeVayne on the Secret to Her Positivity

The Advocate spoke with the RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars contestant after she sashayed away.

How Lily Tomlin Became a Lifelong Advocate for the L.A. LGBT Center

Lorri L. Jean, CEO of the center, discusses the impact of the lesbian actress and her role in the organization's 50th-anniversary celebration, Hearts of Gold.

Shangela: The Picture of Optimism

A proud Texan, she's serving as a touch point for drag queens and breaking new ground on Dancing With the Stars and is wanting everyone to win part of the Mirror Ball.

Who Influences Our Influential 40 Under 40?

We look to many honorees for their opinions on news and culture as they happen, but whose opinions do they seek out?