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Joel Kim Booster opens up about 'imposter syndrome' and feeling like a 'fraud'

"I wish I had half the confidence I had at 26 that I do at 36, because the impostor syndrome is real," the comedian recently told Out Magazine.

Ellen DeGeneres laments getting 'kicked out of show business' in new stand-up routine

The Ellen DeGeneres Show faced rampant accusations of being a toxic work environment in 2020.

Comedians We're Proud of: Cameron Esposito

In honor of Pride, we're celebrating these LGBT comedians on the rise.

Matteo Lane on mastering the comedic journey with authenticity and laughter as a gay entertainer (exclusive)

Tracing his path from opera singer to celebrated comic, the Chicago native reflects on fifteen years of connecting with audiences as a queer person, his marriage, and “not politics” in an interview with The Advocate.

Minneapolis Venue Cancels Dave Chappelle Comedy Show

The cancelation seems to be related to Dave Chappelle's anti-trans material. 

The LGBT Comedians of Twitter React to the iPhone 7

A roundup of the best LGBT tweets about this fall's most anticipated piece of technology.

The 5 Hottest Transgender Comedians

From a goth lesbian to a socialite with man-hands to an FTM who passes for gay, here are the funniest trans comedians today.

See Why Bi Comedian Franqi French Won NBC's StandUp Competition

She's the proud winner of a talent holding deal with NBCUniversal.

LGBT Faves Dominate Emmy Nominations

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jim Parsons, Denis O'Hare, Margaret Cho, Dan Savage, and Ryan Murphy are among the LGBT notables who were awakened with good news as the 2012 Emmy nominations were announced this morning.

Nonbinary Star Sara Ramirez Joins ‘Sex and the City’ Reboot

They'll be playing a nonbinary standup comic and podcaster.

Jill Soloway and Hannah Gadsby Are Reportedly Dating

The Transparent creator and breakout comedian bonded over rage and toppling the patriarchy.

Eddie Izzard in 'Girl Mode,' Says Pronouns Are She/Hers

"I'm gender-fluid," the actor and comedian said on a U.K. reality show. "I just want to be based in girl mode from now on."

12 LGBTQ+ Films and TV Shows to Watch in March

Sit back, relax, and enjoy these queer movies and tv shows premiering this month.

16 LGBTQ+ TV Shows and Movies to Watch in May

It's gonna, gonna, gonna...It's gonna be/is May.

Dave Chappelle Mocks Kevin Spacey Accuser: 'He Grew Up Gay Anyway'

The comedian caused controversy with remarks about Anthony Rapp and the trans community in his new Netflix special.

Fortune Feimster Is Hanging Up Her Sarah Sanders Costume

With the midterms fast approaching, the out comedian gets political -- but that doesn't include portraying the press secretary any longer. 

Cameron Esposito on Releasing a Comedic Memoir During a Pandemic

The out performer's new book, Save Yourself, is a quarantine must-read. 

Sampson McCormick, Black Gay Comedian, Punched at Live Show

"Don't mistake my being gay as weak because I grew up in southeast D.C. and I will kick some ass," the comedian tells The Advocate of the attack.

Hannah Gadsby Knows Why 'Nanette' Is a Sensation

The comedian talks to The Advocate about the overwhelming response to her Netflix special.