Meet the celebs and honorees walking the Out100 2024 red carpet
The Out100 honors those making a difference in our community and beyond.
DECEMBER 12, 2024
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Trans Makeup Artist Pooh Johnson Murdered in Louisiana
Johnson was at least the 35th trans, nonbinary, or gender-nonconforming person to die by violence in the U.S. this year.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Ask a Pansexual, With Nick Metos
This makeup artist explains what pansexuality means.
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
Mathu Andersen: 'I Am the Wig Whisperer'
RuPaul's longtime creative collaborator and makeup artist discusses wigs, fame, and the art of Instagram in anticipation of his upcoming Los Angeles exhibition.
NOVEMBER 11, 2014
Gorgeous Combo: Kat Graham, Raja, and Josephine Baker
A new collaboration between photographer Lee Cherry, makeup artist Sutan Amrull (aka Raja, the season three winner of RuPaul's Drag Race), and Vampire Diaries' star Kat Graham produced an homage to Josephine Baker and an exciting new project.
MARCH 5, 2013
Pamela Anderson reflects on The Last Showgirl and finding glamour that’s free of pain
“I needed a project like this, something raw and authentic, something that wasn’t about trickery but about truth,” Anderson told The Advocate.
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
10 lesbian content creators to boost your daily dose of dyke
We've got the lesbians you need and desire.
OCTOBER 9, 2024
David Velasquez on Being a Gay Latinx Makeup Artist
The celebrity makeup artist known for working with Saweetie and Doja Cat recently hosted an IG takeover for The Advocate with special guest Kimora Blac.
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
Trans Latina Meraxes Medina killed in Los Angeles
Medina, a makeup artist and friend to many, was shot to death last month.
APRIL 9, 2024
This Burger-Inspired Makeup Tutorial Is Absolutely Delicious
Iconoclastic gay makeup artist Skelotim finds unusual uses for burgers, fries, and burritos.
JUNE 1, 2016
At This Hospital, Trans Women Get Makeup Lessons With Their Surgeries
A program at L.A.'s Cedars-Sinai Medical Center helps patients confidently transition with makeup workshops.
OCTOBER 4, 2018
Ring in 2021 With Bi Opera Singer Jamie Barton, Other Stars on PBS
Barton is part of a starry New Year's Eve lineup, including Patti LaBelle, Audra McDonald, Josh Groban, Juanes, Yo-Yo Ma, and more, in United in Song.
DECEMBER 31, 2020
Because I'm an Activist Makeup Artist
This queer woman of color isn't letting an invisible disability slow her down, even on days it does.
MAY 28, 2018
Learn How to Create Sickening Trans-Inspired Makeup Looks
Makeup artist Deja Smith shows us how to create a prideful face.
AUGUST 11, 2018
Billy B: The Aberdeen Queen
Name a diva, and A-list celebrity makeup artist Billy B has made her gorgeous.
MAY 19, 2011
Remembering the Flawed Beauty of Makeup God Kevyn Aucoin
He was the most famous makeup artist ever, creating the iconic looks of Cindy, Christy, and Naomi; Whitney, Janet, Tina, and Cher. But a new film shows Kevyn Aucoin could never quite cover up a painful past.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
Transgender Models Prove That #TransIsBeautiful
The newest advertisement from H&M-owned & Other Stories proves trans people are beautiful, too.
AUGUST 17, 2015