Opera Star David Daniels, Husband Plead Guilty to Sexual Assaulting Young Man
The two reached a plea deal in a case involving an assault on a graduate student in Houston in 2010.
August 4, 2023
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The Met Under Pressure to Dedicate Gala to Russian LGBTs
Composer Andrew Rudin has started a petition asking the Metropolitan Opera to dedicate its Russian-themed opening night to the LGBT community.
August 20, 2013
Superstar Tenor Russell Thomas on Being a Black Queer Man in Opera
Thomas, who's currently artist in residence at the Los Angeles Opera, also discusses what he calls the best decision of his life: becoming a father.
December 9, 2022
Met Opera Suspends Conductor After Three Men Accuse Him of Sexual Abuse
The prestigious opera house has canceled James Levine's upcoming engagements in light of the allegations.
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December 3, 2017
It Ain't Over
Deborah Voigt, who is starring in Wagner's Tristan und Isolde at the Met, proves opera to be full of drama, excitement, and relevance.
March 17, 2008
Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo on Akhnaten's Authentic Queerness
The renowned vocalist chats with The Advocate about bringing his authentic self to the ancient queer ruler he portrays in the Met's latest production.Â
May 29, 2022
Music Stars Married by RBG Accused of Drugging, Raping Singer
A young man says classical music stars David Daniels and Scott Walters, who were married by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, committed a heinous crime against him.
August 22, 2018
In 'Eurydice,' a Black Gay Man's Voice Moves the Gods and Opera World
John Holiday discusses breaking new ground in the classical world at the L.A. Opera.
February 17, 2020
Opera and beyond
Advocate.com's itinerant opera critic recounts recent encounters with diva Susan Graham, legend Kitty Carlisle Hart, and Los Angeles Opera productions of Strauss and Verdi.
July 22, 2005
All the Queen's Men
New York's current governor is blind, and its previous governor resigned amid a call-girl scandal. But did you know that one of its earliest, Lord Cornbury, is rumored to have been a cross-dresser and was more than likely gay?
January 30, 2009
How Fire 'Shut Up in My Bones' Made a Black Queer Opera Fan Feel Seen
Does the Met's recent production of the opera based on Charles M. Blow's memoir portend a more inclusive era for opera?
April 20, 2022
Tough guys do dance
When American Ballet Theatre's powerful Brazilian star, Marcelo Gomes, takes on the role of Romeo, audiences learn why it's hot to be out
January 21, 2003
How Mister Rogers Saved François Clemmons's Life
Francois Clemmons opens up about his abusive childhood, Stonewall, and staying in the closet for Fred Rogers.Â
May 5, 2020
Hot Sheet: May 2, 2014
Our top 10 entertainment and events highlights this week include Robin Roberts, the New Jersey Symphony, Cam Gigandet, the Swedish siren Robyn, and that 'amazing' superhero who does whatever a spider can.
May 2, 2014
Hot Sheet: November 22, 2013
The top 10 entertainment and events highlights on our gaydar this week, from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire to penis enlargement.
November 21, 2013
Meet the Inspiring 2014 Point Foundation Scholars
Get to know the 2014 class of Point Scholars -- you'll be seeing a lot of them as they start changing the world for the better.
June 20, 2014
All 71 Men Accused of Sexual Harassment After Weinstein
Since Harvey Weinstein was exposed as a serial predator, there have been allegations of terrifying behavior by dozens of men.
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December 14, 2017
A Day in Gay America: November 9, 2012
An amazing assortment of images came in from our readers as part of "A Day in Gay America." From silly and creative, to meaningful and heartfelt, this is what you were doing on November 9, 2012.
December 14, 2012
Why Every City Needs an LGBT Job Fair
Finding and keeping work remains perilous for many LGBT people. But an event in one of the nation's biggest cities is helping queer folks find employment and climb the ladder.
September 14, 2016