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Sir Lady Java, drag artist and activist who performed alongside the famous, has died

She appeared with celebrities such as Redd Foxx, Sammy Davis Jr., Richard Pryor, and Don Rickles, and challenged a law against drag performances.

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film

New Doc Chronicles Queer — or Not — Rock Icon Little Richard

The influential early rocker was conflicted about sexuality and religion but made great music, as detailed in Little Richard: I Am Everything.

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Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: April 11, 2014

Our top 10 entertainment and events highlights this week include the armed, dangerous, and Divine. Oh, also Beyonce remixes, Coachella, and the MTV Movie Awards.

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Exclusives

This Woman Performed With Richard Pryor When Being Trans Was Illegal

A Black trans woman bucking the law, the legendary Sir Lady Java performed alongside men like Redd Foxx, Sammy Davis Jr., and Don Rickles.

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Arts & Entertainment

'Pose' cast: Where are they now?

Catching up with the Pose cast members who turned the FX series into such a groundbreaking project.

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People

Time 100's LGBTQ Honorees Include Lady Gaga, Ryan Murphy, Indya Moore

The world's "most influential people" had a number of queer icons.

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Exclusives

Trans Journalist Monica Roberts Enters ‘The Advocate’s Hall of Fame

The creator of the blog TransGriot was writing about and celebrating Black trans lives before any other media outlet.

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Transgender

PHOTOS: Your 99 Transgender History Lessons

We got 99 problems, but finding our trans roots isn't one -- thanks to a new exhibit from the Museum of Transgender Hirstory & Art and the ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives.