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Venus Xtravaganza Was Murdered on Christmas Day in 1988. Her Case Is Still Cold.

An aspiring model and drag queen, Xtravaganza was found dead before filming for “Paris is Burning” concluded.

How America's most famous heiress got away with killing her gay confidant

Eduardo Tirella's career as a film set designer was cut short after he was run over by Doris Duke in 1966. But was it an accident?

How GMHC's Latex Ball Has Been Promoting LGBTQ+ Health for 30 Years

GMHC's Luna Luis Ortiz writes about the importance of ballrooms and balls for National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week.

32 LGBTQ+ Documentaries to Watch for LGBTQ+ History Month

We've assembled 32 films to recommend, from 1977's Word Is Out to 2021's Pieces of Us.

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Carmen Xtravaganza, Paris Is Burning Star and Ballroom Icon, Dies at 62

Her House announced Carmen Xtravaganza's passing on Friday.

Hot Sheet for September 20, 2013

The top 10 entertainment and events highlights on our gaydar this week: Cher, serial killers, ballroom dancing, and Matt Damon's Speedo.

Drag's New Superstar: 22, Genderqueer, Trans Activist

Violet Chachki, the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race, told The Advocate she couldn’t be happier that a trans woman, Caitlyn Jenner, stole Monday’s spotlight.

21 Historic Photos of Queer Nightlife and Activism

Recalling the "Liberate the Bar!" exhibition, which explored the intricate relationship between nightlife, activism, and creative expression across space and time.