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'Platinum star gay' Matt Matthews wants your deepest & darkest secrets

The comedian is rocking his robe and getting all of the tea.

GLBT History Month: 31 Days, 31 Heroes

October is GLBT History Month, a national celebration of queer culture through the ages. To remind people of our achievements, the Equality Forum has honored a hero for every day of the month. Who made the list?

Brandy Grown Up

Despite a rough couple of years, onetime R&B princess Brandy is holding her head high on her new album Human. Though gay fans would probably line the block for a sequel of "The Boy Is Mine" with former duet buddy Monica, don't hold your breath -- Brandy, now 29, says, "We're too old for that."

Give Him More

Chris Crocker, one of Web 2.0's most captivating personalities, gives a little glimpse into the world as he knows it.

WATCH: Country Singer Billy Gilman Comes Out as Gay

'I felt it was time for me to be honest and to be truthful,' Gilman says.

Desmond Tutu Is a Rock Star for Equal Rights

The archbishop tells The Advocate that the world has a hard time understanding a God who says, "I created you because I loved you."

The Kid Stays in the Picture

Lana Turner's lesbian daughter, Cheryl Crane, has penned her second memoir about her late, great movie star mother -- Lana: The Memories, the Myths, the Movies. Crane sits down with The Advocate to relive that fateful night she killed her mother's mobster lover, share some untold stories, and give us a sneak peek at the new photographs of their life together.

Where Have You Been, k.d.?

After seven years off center stage, the lesbian crooner returns with a new philosophy on life and music.

Justin Timberlake

He's barely old enough to vote. But he's wise enough to ignore gay rumors and welcome gay fans. No lawsuits; no put-downs. That's why Justin Timberlake is one of The Advocate's 10 Coolest Straight People of 2002

Predator and Prey

Ashton and Demi, parodies on SNL, even a string of popular dating websites. The public is fascinated with older women who seek the company of younger men. But what about their sapphic counterparts? Tricia Romano tracks the growing phenomenon of the lesbian cougar.

Outfest Announces Its Must-See Lineup of LGBTQ+ Cinema For 2021

The nation's biggest LGBTQ+ film festival celebrates its 39th anniversary.

The art of loving Switzerland

The Swiss adage "es stimmt" means, roughly, "it fits." When an Advocate editor goes in search of artistic and architectural delights--and maybe a gay Swiss miss or two--she indeed finds "es stimmt." What better recommendation for a travel destination?

Remembering David Rakoff

A personal remembrance on the impact of the gifted humorist.

This Queer Biracial Singer Is a Modern-Day Morrissey

Saro's music will chill you to the bones, while encouraging you to ask deeper questions.