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Jason Mraz on why he waited to come out: 'Being gay was like the punch line of a joke'

Despite first rising to fame in 2002, the Grammy Award-winning musician and Dancing With the Stars contestant would wait until 2018 to come out as bisexual.

Love Stories John Manelski and Jordan Brusso

Brusso and Manelski's relationship involved a child from the start--their 6-year-old daughter, Camille. Manelski, her biological dad, shares custody with Camille's mother. "I always knew it would have to be somebody very special before I'd make the commitment to bring that person into her life," Manelski says.

The Long, Difficult Journey of Being Both Trans and Gay

Cole Hayes shares his three -- yes, three -- coming-out experiences.

A to Zooey

In her first major gay press interview, the actress and frontwoman of folk band She & Him explains why, when it comes to lustful admiration, she prefers hers over his.

Brandi Carlile: What the World Can Learn from Joni Mitchell

Ahead of performing at Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration, the out singer-songwriter spoke with The Advocate about the power of music. 

Gay Men Should Be Ashamed of Slut-Shaming

The creator of EastSiders speaks out about the backlash to his show's depiction of a gay open relationship.

Dylan Mulvaney opens up about ‘Beergate,’ tripping on ayahuasca, and her new book

Dylan Mulvaney tells The Advocate that she's ready to be "mother" to her fans.

Op-ed: I'm the Guy With the Double Mastectomy

It's not easy having B cups when you're a man.

Op-ed: Are We More Successful Because We're Gay?

Business and life partners Jim Burba and Bob Hayes see the very practical advantages in being gay.

LGBTQ+ Film Festival NewFest Announces Queering Rom-Coms Event

The event will be held in-person and online from April 28 to May 2.

How Grammy-Nominated Brandy Clark Became Nashville's Finest Songwriter

The out musician's latest release, Your Life Is a Record, is nominated for Best Country Album.

How I Conquered My Fear of God and Got an HIV Test

Comedian Sampson McCormick recounts how a sex-positive guardian angel helped him get through a crisis of faith about sexual encounters with other men.

The A-List Interview: David Walton

From his gay role in Burlesque to his fluctuating spot on the Kinsey scale, here's what you should know about the guy in NBC's About a Boy.

Behind the scenes at Dylan Mulvaney's Advocate cover shoot

The latest issue of The Advocate celebrates trans joy and resilience.

Classic Rock Icon Andy Fraser Dies

The cowriter of the rock anthem 'All Right Now,' who came out to The Advocate in 2005, has passed away.

Finding queer hope in the face of adversity this Mentorship Month

One mentor finds energy and hope in the LGBTQ youth of today.

Black Beauty

Black Swan's Mila Kunis talks about drinking with Family Guy boss Seth MacFarlane, stripping with Justin Timberlake in Friends with Benefits, and sharing the role of lesbian supermodel Gia Carangi with Angelina Jolie.

Happy campers

Queer and straight kids bond in Camp, the all-singing, all-dancing gay feel-good movie of the summer

Do You Think You Really Know Tyler Blackburn?

The Hollywood heartthrob is sick of caring about what people think, and now he's choosing to own his space.

Op-ed: The Curious Case of Ronan Farrow

Ronan Farrow, the soon-to-be MSNBC host, plays it close to the vest with his love life, but isn't afraid to publicly blast his famous father. Is this a conflict or simply a choice?