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The Advocates 2024: Drag king Mark Anthony

The U.K. performer is creating visibility and inclusivity for fellow cabaret artists who don't necessarily fit the mainstream mold.

The Divine Miss M.

Since the death of performer Wayland Flowers in 1988, his over-the-top puppet creation Madame has been seen only sporadically. But with the launch of her new casino tour, Madame is back.

San Francisco Mourns Death of Legendary Drag Performer

Arturo Galster was a drag pioneer in the San Francisco Bay Area. The San Francisco Chronicle's Robert Hurwitt offers up this tribute, compiled by Gerard Koskovich and the family of Arturo Galster.

David Hyde Pierce to Direct David Burtka on Broadway

It Shoulda Been You, a new wedding-themed musical comedy cowritten by Pierce's husband, will open this spring.

Women Who Paved the Way: Cabaret Singer Claire Waldoff

Today's woman to know for Women's History Month: lesbian cabaret singer Claire Waldoff.

Alan Cumming Is Bisexual — And You Might Be Too

The award-winning actor of The Good Wife and Cabaret is always candid about his life, including in a new memoir.

A Guide to What to Watch

It's cold outside, so get back indoors and check out some of the best offerings in film, DVD, television, and theater.

Big Gay Following Julia Louis Dreyfus

Seinfeld alum Julia Louis-Dreyfus loves bad words and gay marriage.

Life Lessons from a Gay Man Who Reinvented Himself Over and Over

How many different types of gay can one man be? From musical theater to electronica, country music to bear bars, J.P. kept searching for himself from one clique to another, reinventing himself at every turn.

Meet 'The Advocates' of 2024

'The Advocates' list celebrates 10 artists, activists, and allies who are dedicated to making the world a better place for all.

Twenty Years After the Wall

Six days before his 2001 election as Berlin's mayor, Klaus Wowereit told voters, "I'm gay and that's a good thing." Eight years later and as popular as ever, the out politician takes Advocate on a tour of his Berlin.

John Stamos pops our cork

John Stamos is having a hell of a second act: The former sitcom babe has sparkled up his nipples in Cabaret and pumped life into ER. Now, in the A&E movie Wedding Wars, he goes on strike for our right to marry.

27 Awesome Gifts for Entertainment Buffs

Our selection of entertainment offers serial killers, beloved sleuths, LGBT-friendly toons, and more.

NYC Cabaret Celebrates Gay Fatherhood

Justin Daniel's officially alive follows his path to parenthood with songs by David Bowie, John Mayer, and Stephen Sondheim.

NPR reverses course after advising Ari Shapiro to skip Pride event

NPR has been under increased fire from the Trump administration and fellow Republicans, with some looking to defund the network entirely.