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Colman Domingo
film

'Rustin' star Colman Domingo to play Nat King Cole and Michael Jackson's father in upcoming films

2024 is going to be a busy year for the man who's been dubbed the first Black gay movie star.

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Voices

He wrote the songs

Prolific gay composer Billy Strayhorn--who penned music for Nat King Cole and Duke Ellington--finally gets his due in a new documentary and CD.

Sia
Music

VIDEO: Sia Does Nat on Ellen

Not everyone's cheering the out pop star's take on "Unforgettable," though.

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Voices

Here's Where I'm Coming From

Cyndi Lauper wanted to fight prejudice as a kid. But she had no power until she could vote. In this election, you have the power to vote. Will you use it?

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Music

Karen Carpenter Unlikely Gay Icon

Today is the 30th anniversary of the star's untimely passing.

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Camp
Voices

Happy campers

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

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World

Peggy Sue got buried

Week 5 of Advocate contributor Dave White's American Idol recap: This week's installment was more fun than watching the Fonz jump over a big tank of sharks. Just not much more...

Johnny Mathis in his earlier years and Johnny Mathis today
Arts & Entertainment

Johnny Mathis and Stories from His 65 Years in Show Business

The legendary singer reflects on his eternal youth, fabled career, sexuality, and relationships, and his lifelong love affair with golf.

Rad Women
Women

These Are the Rad Women You Need to Know Now

The new book Rad Women Worldwide: Artists and Athletes, Pirates and Punks, and Other Revolutionaries Who Shaped History spells out who the heroines are.

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Reasons for Pride

A Surprising Reason to Have Pride: Teen TV

We came out, we saw ourselves in media, and we conquered hearts and minds in the last year. From major wins to small victories, here is the third of four parts of 181 reasons to feel proud of not being straight and narrow.