Advocate.com Exclusives

Br�no's Over-the-Top Deleted Scene

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Some scenes in Sacha Baron Cohen's Br�no are intended to raise eyebrows and provoke a strong response. But the most shocking scene of all was axed before the film hit theaters.

Putrid Perez

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

COMMENTARY: The latest scandal involving Perez Hilton presents an opportunity to ask the million dollar question: How has this half-literate typist become one of the most prominent gay people in the country?

Murphy Moves on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Rep. Patrick Murphy of Pennsylvania officially became the lead sponsor on the "don't ask, don't tell" repeal bill on Tuesday night, but he’s been stepping up efforts to get the bill moving for months.

Ten Films You Must See at Outfest

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

From a docu-dramedy on the webcam porn biz to a Thelma & Louise–like lesbian road trip flick, the 2009 Outfest film festival kicks off this week in Los Angeles and is chock-full of hidden gems.

M.J. Honored in Star-Studded Tribute

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Michael Jackson's memorial preempts cable news coverage of the sham Iranian presidential election, closes freeways, and brings out a ton of stars to pay tribute.

Tweeting the Jackson Funeral

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Of the millions who tried to get tickets to Michael Jackson's gigantic funeral, Advocate News Editor Andrew Harmon was one of the few to actually win a pair. He kept us posted through the day with Tweets from the Staples Center.

Seat Filler

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

For the Pride edition, the Queen on the New York theater scene cruises Central Park with Anne Hathaway, crashes a Tupperware party, and even finds love in a public bathroom.

Uganda's Most Wanted

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Victor Mukasa crossed a line in his home country. He came out -- once as a lesbian, once as trans -- and decided not to stay silent about it. Now he fears the worst.

View From the Hill: The End of DADT?

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Defense Secretary Robert Gates revealed that lawyers are exploring ways to ease enforcement of the military's gay ban, but cautioned that the law doesn't leave much wiggle room.

Hot Sheet: Week of July 5

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

When you get back from that big 4th of July barbecue, unwind with Sacha Baron Cohen's Bruno and your favorite B-movie-mocking, basic cable robots.

Hungry Like the Wolf

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

A master of viola, ukulele, piano, and harp, Patrick Wolf is a music prodigy -- one who, the night before this interview, spit on a cop and got himself arrested.

Dyke on a Bike

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Author Ali Liebegott renews her love affair with San Francisco through her first love -- motorcycles.

Soapside: Advocate's Guide to Daytime

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Forbes March talks about playing gay, Otalia fans outraged, update on One Life to Live’s Patricia Maurceri’s firing over gay plot point, Phillip Chancellor III big reveal, and Erica Kane goes to Africa.

The Faces of Federal Prop. 8

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

With the federal challenge to Prop. 8 moving full speed ahead, Advocate.com sits down with the two couples named as plaintiffs in the suit.

Mommy, the Gays Are Coming

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

After a year of advancements and celebration for gay and lesbian Colombians, the community takes to the streets of Bogota for the country's biggest pride ever.

The Pride of Antwerp

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Advocate.com hits the gay-friendly streets of Antwerp with openly gay police commissioner Serge Muyters.

Excerpt: Mean Little Deaf Queer

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

In an excerpt from her humorous and harrowing new memoir, Mean Little Deaf Queer, Terry Galloway recalls her early childhood, describing feelings of ugliness, confusion about gender, and being one of the boys.

Top Political Blogs

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

From Joe.My.God to The Daily Beast, Advocate.com spotlights a few of the best blogs that cover politics, inside and way outside the Beltway.

The Diva of French Television

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

A hot young screenwriter who has made gay OK for millions of French viewers, Nicolas Mercier sips champagne, dons a feathered hat, and says he wants to see Colin Farrell and Jude Law go at it.

Gallery: New York City Pride 2009

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Check out images from 2009's New York Pride, a celebration of the 40th anniversary of Stonewall.

He Asked for It

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Gay playwright Erik Patterson tackles HIV in a funny way -- no hospital beds here.

Gallery: San Francisco Pride 2009

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Check out images from 2009's San Francisco Pride, timed to the 40th anniversary of Stonewall.

And the Crown Goes To...

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Voted “best couple” by their senior class at a South Bronx high school, out new graduates Victoria Cruz and Deoine Scott made history and helped to change attitudes.

View From the Hill – A Presidential Invitation

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

President Barack Obama will have the chance to commit America to the work of providing equality to its LGBT citizens when he addresses activists at a White House reception Monday. Let's hope it doesn't become a missed opportunity.

Life Is Hot for Kerry Washington

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

She's gone gay on film twice, stumped for Obama, and held her own with Bill Maher. Now Kerry Washington tackles her toughest role to date: as a transsexual, heroin-addicted prostitute in Life Is Hot in Cracktown.

Stonewall Remembered

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

The Advocate takes a look at just how far the gay and lesbian movement has come in the four decades since Stonewall with a collection of 40 of our favorite covers.

Hot Sheet: Week of June 28

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Next week: Sensitive technoist Moby sticks to what he knows -- and it works! -- while The Gossip turns up the heat with Music for Men.

The Operatic "Phan-Boy"

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

In the often stodgy opera world, a fresh face gives a powerful breath of fresh air.

10 TV-Based Reasons I Love America

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

The Fourth of July is right around the corner. Dave White feels most patriotic sprawled on the couch watching NYC Prep ... though lesbian disco gangs and wrestling porn stars aren't bad either.

Signs of Faith, "God Hates Hate"

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Many have argued people should ignore the members of Westboro Baptist Church because "they are fringe." But Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum says the hate that fuels those "fringe" people can lead to murder.

Apple's Gay Poster Boy

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

San Francisco’s Steve Demeter has gone from Wells Fargo employee to independently wealthy game designer in less than a year thanks to a $5 iPhone game called Trism.

Gay? Get a Sex Change

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

A new documentary turns the camera on another source of controversy in Iran: transsexuality.

Polis: I Will Attend the DNC Fund-raiser

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Rep. Jared Polis skipped the president's Oval Office signing ceremony last week of an order extending some benefits to gay federal employees' same-sex partners, but he will attend the DNC fund-raiser Thursday. Polis discusses his rationale and the prospects for overturning "don't ask, don't tell" and DOMA.

Coming Out Fighting

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

New York Times perfume critic Chandler Burr’s debut novel is a poignant, semiautobiographical treatise on Hollywood and the hypocrisies of Judaism.

Having a Field Day

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

What’s stopping Confessions of a Shopaholic costume designer Patricia Field from sewing up the Sex and the City sequel? Not Vivienne Westwood.

Finding Depth

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Finding Me is not your average "boy meets boy" love story -- few films actually are -- but the new flick sizzles, thanks in part to its emotional depth.

Gay Watch: Croatia

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

A onetime Yugoslav republic embraces equality via one of Europe’s most sweeping sets of LGBT rights laws. It's a shame too few of its gay citizens are out enough to put them to use much.

Fish Out of Water

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

One Life to Live’s Scott Evans talks about playing a gay cop’s coming-out story and being the openly gay brother of A-List hunk Chris Evans.

The Great Undoing?

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Could a seemingly obscure Supreme Court ruling from 37 years ago prove the undoing of the effort to overturn California’s Prop. 8 and establish a federal right to same-sex marriage?

Frameline Kicks Off

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Last night at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco, the 33rd annual Frameline LGBT film festival kicked off to a packed house. The opening-night film -- An Englishman in New York, a sequel of sorts to The Naked Civil Servant -- this time follows Quentin Crisp in the later years of his life, after he had jumped the pond to Manhattan and become an American treasure, only later to become the scourge of the gay community for a time, following a remark he made about AIDS being a fad in the ‘80s.

View From the Hill: The Dems

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Despite a last-minute effort from President Obama, for the moment, the LGBT movement -- from big-dollar establishment donors to the grassroots troops -- seems to have turned its proverbial back on the administration.

Crystal Chappell Says Goodbye to Otalia

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Crystal Chappell heads back to Days of our Lives, leaving gay soap fans saddened that it’s Lights out for daytime's same-sex super couple Otalia.

The Hot Sheet

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Michelle Pfeiffer gets her cougar on with Rupert Friend (pictured), the return of Regina Spektor and Felicity Huffman's trip down the rabbit hole round out what's hot in entertainment for the week.

Keeping It Real

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Before everyone arrived... before names had even been exchanged, members of The Real World: Canc�n cast asked the gay question. They knew there was one among them -- and his name is Derek Chavez.

Lady of the Night

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

After coming out as a lesbian in 2006, Batwoman finally gets her own comic book series -- and this time, she's out, proud, and here to stay.

Soapside: Advocate's Guide to Daytime

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Crystal Chappell returns to Days, signals the end of Otalia; One Life to Live launches gay storyline with Chris Evans's gay brother Scott; All My Children goes cougar with Susan Lucci and Cameron Mathison.

So Long, Saffire; Hello, Gaye

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

After a few decades in the jazz business, Gaye Adegbalola of Saffire sheds her group for a solo gig. She tells Advocate.com: "I've known I was a lesbian longer than I knew that I was black."

Rev. V. Gene Robinson Does Times Talk

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

On Monday, June 15, at about 6:30 p.m., the Reverend V. Gene Robinson, the openly gay bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire, took the stage at the LGBT Community Center in New York City in his bishop’s purple shirt, gold cross, and -- perhaps not surprisingly -- polka-dot socks.

And GLAAD's New President Is…

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

He has two and a half months before he officially takes over the reins at GLAAD, but former Massachusetts state senator Jarrett Barrios is hitting the ground running.

AIDS LifeCycle Hits the Road

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Advocate.com’s Derrick Shore hits the road for the AIDS LifeCycle, a weeklong bike marathon down the coast of California to raise money for AIDS research.

New York Public Library Goes Gay

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

If a picture is really worth a thousand words, the New York Public Library’s powerful exhibit, "1969: The Year of Gay Liberation," is the essence of our history as LGBT Americans, condensed into indelible words and images.

Knot Legal: Top Five Gay Honeymoon Hotspots

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

With the growing number of options for marriage-equality-affirming gay honeymoon getaways, you’ll need our guide to find the ideal locale to celebrate your “I dos.”

Jackie’s Strength

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Showtime's new series Nurse Jackie premiered to record-breaking numbers, and part of its ongoing success will no doubt lie with a dynamic gay character named Mo-Mo, played by Haaz Sleiman.

Advocate's Queen on the NYC Theater Scene

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

For his inaugural monthly column, Seat Filler, Brandon Voss battles dirty drag and shirtless stunts to find gay gems off the beaten Broadway path -- but will Michael Urie ever return his tweets?

Berry: Hate Crimes May Pass Next Week

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

The highest ranking LGBT official in the Obama administration told The Advocate Sunday that Hate Crimes might pass next week and that President Obama was soon to announce an initiative regarding equalizing protections and benefits for LGBT employees.

When Sex Meets Murder

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Out.com has published a collection of photos titled Mementi Mori, a body of work that features locations where biological men, sometimes boys, were murdered because they were gay or transgender.

Something to Be

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

First he called Pat Robertson the devil. Then he used Huffington Post to call for an end to same-sex marriage bans. Rob Thomas is an ally -- one who didn't sleep with Tom Cruise, but loves that you think he might have.

The Real Queen: Vanessa Williams

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Vanessa Williams was for gay rights before beauty queens were allowed to have opinions. As she promotes her new album The Real Thing, it's no surprise that Williams couldn't care less what Carrie Prejean thinks.

Hot Sheet: Week of June 14

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Out top picks this week for what's hot in arts and entertainment include a feel-bad-about-what-you-eat documentary, and a rapper's comeback...even though he hadn't really gone anywhere.

Berry Delivers Stirring Pride Speech

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

John Berry, the highest-ranking openly LGBT official in the Obama administration, delivered a stirring and poignant appeal to Justice Department employees at their Pride celebration.

A Wondrous Debut

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

More than 30 years after Lynda Carter first twirled into our hearts on TV's Wonder Woman, she’s putting her focus on a long-standing passion -- music.

Speidi Makes Stephen Baldwin Sound Rational

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Heidi’s voice makes Spencer throw up. Satan makes Heidi throw up. Both of them make Stephen Baldwin seem rational. And now you're all caught up on I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here.

Cinevegas's Gay Fare

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

The eleven-year-old film festival has more LGBT films to look out for this year than ever before.

Pixelated Pride

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

One of the world's biggest gaming communities toasts its LGBT members for a Pride celebration.

Change in a Crowded Field

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Anthony Woods is a gay African-American Iraq veteran running for a California congressional seat against eight other candidates, but adversity has never stopped him before.

Coming Out of the Coma

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Lesbian members Phanie Diaz and Jenn Alva of the all-woman punk group Girl in a Coma discuss their newfound fame and their sophomore album, Trio B.C.

Other Mother's Day

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

In off-Broadway’s Coraline playwright-performer David Greenspan pokes gender conventions in the black-button eye.

"DADT" Linked to Poor Performance

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Concealing your life from your coworkers may be stressful, but in the military, it can be life-threatening.

The Top 15 Gay(ish) Blogs

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Gays are everywhere. Want proof? Politics (Signorile.com), pop culture (PerezHilton.com), and something for everyone (TowleRoad.com), The Advocate tracks down the 15 best gay(ish) blogs online.

The Ties That Bind

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

As the World Turns’s Van Hansis (Luke) and Paolo Seganti (Damian) play daytime’s estranged father and gay son. Now they are learning to trust and accept each other. But will it last?

Robert Verdi Knows the Look

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Robert Verdi has styled stars from Eva Longoria to Hugh Jackman -- and now, he's helping women over 35 realize their dreams of becoming fashion models with She's Got the Look.

Me vs. Ken Starr

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

COMMENTARY: The dean of Pepperdine University's law school, Ken Starr argued for President Clinton's impeachment and for upholding Prop 8. So, what happened when gay Pepperdine alumni confronted Starr on his Prop 8 win?

View From the Hill: "DADT" Momentum

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

COMMENTARY: The issue of repealing "don't ask, don't tell" has been at a virtual standstill for months, but this week the dam started to give way to movement from both the White House and HRC.

Open Bar

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Raising the Bar’s Jonathan Scarfe dishes about what’s next for his newly out character -- and why he seems destined to play gay opposite former Saved by the Bell stars.

God, Gays, and Grits

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

James Hannaham's debut novel is a comic coming-of-age story set in the conservative South.

Hot Sheet: Week of June 7

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

This week's installment of what's hot in books, music, DVDs, film, and theater includes Maya Rudolph, a controversial film from Singapore, and a smart look at barebacking.

Soapside: Advocate's Guide to Daytime

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Lauralee Bell on Thom Bierdz, Chris Engen makes a statement, Forbes March heads back to daytime, and Eden Riegel gets bitchy.

Silencing Singapore

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

For Singaporean filmmaker Zihan Loo, the love that dare not speak its name doesn't require words.

Advocate Casting Call

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Participate in our "Healthy Bodies At Any Age" project.

"We've Got a Vision, We've Got a Plan"

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

COMMENTARY: History repeats itself as LGBT leaders hand responsibilities to the Democrats -- who continuously fail at being true allies.

Harvard Graduates to Gay Milestone

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

In 1920, 14 Harvard leaders and students were found "guilty" of homosexuality and dismissed. Now Harvard boasts the first endowed, named chair in LGBT studies at an American institution of higher learning.

Senate Talks LGBT Immigration

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

The Senate Judiciary Committee held the first congressional hearing on the Uniting American Families Act Wednesday. The act would allow gay citizens to sponsor their partners for residency in the United States.

When You’re Good to Chandra

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Grey’s Anatomy scene-stealer Chandra Wilson brings her “va-jay-jay” back to Broadway as Chicago’s Mama Morton -- and dishes about those rumored Grey's departures too.

McGillis Takes on Little Foxes

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Newly out actress Kelly McGillis heads a strong cast in the Pasadena Playhouse’s excellent production of the Lillian Hellman classic The Little Foxes.

The Upside of Prop. 8

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

COMMENTARY: Emotion ruled triumphant when the California supreme court ruled to uphold Prop. 8. But at this point, the focus should be on convincing the majority that marriage equality is a just cause.

Proclamations or Progress?

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

After more than five months of no action on his agenda for the LGBT community, expectations are high for Obama in the month of June -- Pride month. But will he deliver?

Make Him a Supermodel

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Make Me a Supermodel's construction worker-turned-model Jonathan Waud is vying for the grand prize on Bravo's hit model face-off -- and with any luck, he has it in the bag.

The Right Man for the Job

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Yani Gellman leads Y&R into its first wave of gay storylines in the show’s 36-year history -- and controversy ensues.

NYT's Big Gay Celebration

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

More than 300 same-sex wedding or commitment announcements have appeared in The New York Times in the past seven years -- now many of the featured couples are coming together to commemorate Stonewall.

It's All Greek

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Dante's Cove star Gregory Michael goes gay (again) on ABC Family's Greek, proving the range of gay characters portrayed on TV is bigger than ever.

Rachel Getting Merry

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

With two new comedies and a sharpened gaydar, things are looking up for Debbie Downer herself, Rachel Dratch.

Shopping

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

The most famed shopping spot in all Latin America, Buenos Aires offers everything from shining malls to off-the-beaten-track emporiums. Invest in leather goods and deals on every kind of fashion.

Entertainment

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

It can seem like Buenos Aires is a city that never sleeps. Vibrant and vivacious, the city offers a sultry slew of entertaining options every day and night of the week.

Arts and Culture

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Buenos Aires teems with museums and sights jostling for your attention. Some are vital for any B.A. visit, but prospect further and there are plenty less obvious attractions waiting to be discovered.

Nightlife

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

The evening starts late in Buenos Aires…and ends early (in the morning). Don’t think of hitting the clubs before 2 A.M. and don’t expect to get to bed before 6 A.M. You’ll need to plan your social life carefully if you’ve got big meetings early in the day.

Restaurants

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

The socially minded locals love to eat out, and as a result, enticing eateries abound. You’ll soon find that succulent pampas-fed beef stars on menus, from executive lunch options to the coziest neighborhood parilla (grill) and that the most fashionable dining addresses beckon from the Palermo neighborhood.

Accommodations

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Whether you’re in the market for designer-chic addresses to historic palaces with a past, the Paris of South America has accommodations to suit every style of stay.

Shopping

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Berlin offers a wealth of shopping that may surprise; from a gargantuan temple of temptation to tiny specialist stores that have peddled their trades for centuries.

Entertainment

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Vibrant, varied, and cosmopolitan, Berlin’s endless entertainment scene could easily fill your every evening’s itineraries. Whether you hanker for highbrow diversions or want to dress down and go low-key, you’ll be sure to see something to suit on the schedule.

Arts and Culture

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Berlin offers over 100 museums, including institutions devoted to dogs, sugar, and hairdressing. Many are part of the vast Museum Island complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Nightlife

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

When even the mayor is openly gay, it should come as no surprise that Berlin’s nightlife is jumping every night of the week. Bars are clustered round Sch�neberg’s Nollendorf Plaza, Kreuzberg, Tiergarten, and Prenzlauer Berg. Loosen your tie and leave your briefcase at the hotel; whatever your fetish or fancy, you can be sure to find it in Berlin.

Restaurants

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

There is great food in Berlin, even if travelers have to wade past the potatoes-and-cream-laden local cuisine to get there. Those who do will find a wonderland of multiethnic delights.

Accommodations

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Unlike many other big convention cities, Germany’s capital is relatively inexpensive, with rates at four-star hotels a fraction of what other Euro capitals charge. So extending your stay won’t break the bank.

Shopping

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Take into account that you’re going to have to schedule some serious shopping time in this town of temptation. Parisian boutiques offer unparalleled opportunities to shop, whether you seek haute couture, discount duds, gourmet delights, art, or antiques.

Buenos Aires

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Argentina's capital continues to be a destination of choice among LGBT travelers. With close to 25 gay bars and clubs, countless street caf�s, and legalized same-sex civil unions, Buenos Aires feels as much like a European conurbation as it does a Latin American one. Whether you only have time for a brief flirtation with this sexy city or can add several days to your schedule, Buenos Aires gives an incredible return on time you invest in it.

Berlin

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

The booming capital of Germany embraces the new millennium with an energetic zeal unmatched by any other city in Europe. New development, new nightlife, new neighborhoods, new everything almost overwhelms the past -- and the unsuspecting visitor -- in this dynamic metropolis. But Berlin also respects her beautiful Baroque history; the city is dotted with graceful palaces, soaring cathedrals and elegant bridges. Gay travelers will find themselves enthralled by a rich variety of clubs and restaurants, as well as a refreshing celebration for alternate lifestyles.

Entertainment

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Paris offers diversions all day and all night. With some strategic planning to make sure you secure tickets in advance, you can really make the most of this magical city.

Arts and Culture

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

If you set your sights on thoroughly exploring Paris’s arts and culture scenes, you would have to schedule a year away. There is not enough time on any itinerary to do justice to the astounding abundance of galleries, museums, and architecture that confetti this stunning city.

Nightlife

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

To negotiate gay nightlife in the City of Love, you really need to know the schedule. Things really get going after midnight, but bars are packed from around 11 P.M. Clubs fill from around 1 A.M. and finish up just in time for you to make your morning meeting.

Restaurants

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

There is a time in life to diet, and your trip to Paris is not it. In the Marais, there is not a single restaurant that isn't gay-friendly. The gay-marketed restaurants don't always have the greatest food, but those here in Paris fare much better than those in less gastronomically inclined capitals.

Accommodations

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

There are great hotels all over Paris, and, as in most of Europe, desk clerks won't bat an eye when two women or two men show up to share a bed. Business travelers will find that the Marais is convenient enough and not an inappropriate address, although most of the big business hotels are on the other side of the river.

Paris

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

There is something about Paris that trumps other great world capitals. Even the staunchest New Yorkers harbor a touch of Paris envy. For gay travelers, Paris keeps pace with the times as new restaurants, bars, and clubs continue to open alongside old favorites. The heart of gay Paris is one of its oldest areas, Le Marais. But as with Greenwich Village or West Hollywood, it is gay life that defines Le Marais. While gay life is particularly visible and concentrated in the Marais, you'll find it all over the city.

Shopping

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

With catchy aliases like Shopping Paradise and Paris of the East, you know you’re in for quite a spree in Shanghai. Opt for opulent, Western-style malls or for the rambunctious markets where you can stock up on an astounding array of items, from precious gems to crickets.

Entertainment

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Whether you want to catch an avant-garde underground theatre production or one of the world’s big names, you can be sure they’ll be on offer pretty much any night you’re in Shanghai. The scintillating city offers an amazing smorgasbord of entertainment.

Arts and Culture

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

A gorgeous mix of turn of the century architecture and glittering high-rises, Shanghai has architecture to delight everyone. It also boasts a number of the country’s finest cultural institutions, cutting-edge galleries, and fascinating smaller collections.

Nightlife

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Beijing, Shanghai, and provincial capitals nationwide have growing queer scenes where you'll find gay clubs, gay saunas, and even gay yoga classes. Shanghai even has its own bear bar (Chinese bears are affectionately known as "pandas"). What helps China's gay men and lesbians -- known as tongzhi, or comrades -- is that there is little antigay religious sentiment; gay bashing is almost unheard of. Even China's home-fostered religions, Taoism and Buddhism, are tolerant of same-sex love.

Restaurants

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Shanghai surprises with a staggering range of dining options in countless cuisines. Choose between local eateries and those targeted at expats and visitors. The local options range from back alley hole-in-the-wall dumpling dives to opulent seafood palaces with exorbitant prices to match the decor. Make sure to try local specialties like “hairy crab” and “drunken crab” dishes. You’ll find the best food where the Shanghainese dine. In the past few years, an ethnically diverse dining scene has burst into life, with every major cuisine -- and plenty of minor ones -- represented.

Accommodations

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

New hotels sprout almost daily in this fast-paced city and, with most targeted at the business traveler, there’s an almost bewildering array of higher star properties to choose from. Most are situated in Pudong, a perfect location if you’ve got appointments in the glittering skyscrapers of the financial district around Lujiazui or plan on exploring the Bund, the Old City, or the French Concession, with its abundance of eateries and places to play.

Shanghai

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

More than most Chinese cities, Shanghai is outward looking -- assimilating international influences and quickly absorbing global trends. The restaurant, bar, and gay scenes are also far more developed here than they are elsewhere in China. The city boasts a huge expatriate community lured by the possibility of making heaps of cash, fueling the rise of here-today, gone-tomorrow hotspots. Everyone's so busy making money, no one even seems to notice the burgeoning gay scene.

Shopping

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

London can rightly claim to be one of the planet’s most tempting shopping cities. Whether it’s for a serious spree or you seek a specific, almost impossible to find souvenir of the British capital, London has an amazing array of options even for the most hard-to-please shopper.

Entertainment

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

As one of the world’s most dynamic entertainment capitals, London thrills with its array of distractions and diversions. Every form of the arts is represented in this frenetic, fun, fast paced city.

Arts and Culture

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

London offers an almost bewildering range of museums and galleries. While several of Britain’s most esteemed museums are clustered round South Kensington, delve further and you’ll find fascinating and obscure collections hidden in all corners, nooks, and neighbourhoods of the city.

Nightlife

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Gay and lesbian nightlife in London is renowned for its diversity. From rubber “gummy bear” nights to preppie “high-tea dances,” London sports a club, pub, disco, or temporary basement venue for every taste.

Restaurants

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

London’s dynamic restaurant scene is equaled only by New York’s in its diversity. Modern British cuisine takes its influences from the world -- from California to Thailand by way of the Mediterranean -- but the emphasis in the best restaurants is increasingly on the seasonality and quality of the produce, meat, and fish on offer.

Accommodations

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

One of the most important choices to make is what style of hotel you’re comfortable with. As ever, though, if your pocketbook is bulging or it’s on the expense account, London belongs to you.

London

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

London literally speaks your language, but with an irresistible accent. If you find yourself in the British capital for work, prepare to take some time off. A staggering wealth of art, culture, history, and fun awaits. All the reserve, politeness, stiff-upper-lip-looking-the-other-way, and queuing up that seems to be a national imperative goes out the door once the British set foot in a bar or club. So put down the BlackBerry, break with convention, and profit from London’s many, many charms.

View From the Hill: Obama's Silence

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Next month the Obama administration is expected to present a package of pro-LGBT announcements. But on the heels of his silence surrounding Prop. 8, will it be enough to satisfy the masses?

Gay Marriage Debates vs. Wipeout!

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Summer TV is here. So where’s the brainless fun? Coverage of the California supreme court's Prop 8 ruling or Wipeout!? Decisions.

Designing Women Made You Gay

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

The shoulder-pad sisterhood of ladies from Atlanta that paved the way for Sex and the City is now on DVD -- and Dave White is all over it.

Going Mental for Marisa

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

In Fox's new drama Mental, Marisa Ramirez plays a lesbian doctor trying to keep the peace and navigate a long-distance relationship in a hospital full of patients gone mad.

Too Much, Too Soon

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Matt Coles, director of the ACLU's LGBT Project, says a federal suit to overturn Proposition 8 puts too much in jeopardy.

San Francisco Scene

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

When the California Supreme Court handed down its decision to uphold Prop 8, San Francisco's LGBT community instantly took to the streets, determined to be heard -- whatever the cost.

Gloria Allred on Losing Prop. 8

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

She's spent the last five years trying to bring marriage equality to California, and now after winning once, attorney Gloria Allred finds herself on the losing end of the state's marriage battle.

Legal Experts Concerned by Fed Prop. 8 Case

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Attorneys responsible for a new federal challenge to Prop. 8 rebuffed apprehension from LGBT legal organizations, which contend that such a case before the U.S. Supreme Court could have disastrous consequences.

Yes, We Cannes

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

The annual Cannes Film Festival never fails to combine a sampling of the best in cinema with the not-as-great.

D-Day, San Francisco

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Galvanized by the Prop. 8 loss, writer Chloe Harris takes to the streets of San Francisco to usher in a bold new day in the fight for marriage equality.

Prop. 8 Protest in East LA

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Activists take to the streets of East Los Angeles, and Advocate.com captured moving images of the afternoon rally.

Blue Traveler

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Newcomer actor Alejandro Romero brings a queer edge to the stark urban drama Powder Blue.

An Open Letter to Barack Obama

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center CEO Lorri L. Jean has a few words for President Barack Obama, who visits California one day after the California Supreme Court ruled to uphold Prop 8.

Moore to Love

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Mandy Moore returns with a crafty new album that proves some “Candy” can mature into more substance than sugar. On topics from her gay brother’s pre-Prop. 8 marriage to those Britney comparisons, Mandy doesn't hold back.

Prop. 8 Upheld

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Nearly three months after hearing the case, California's supreme court justices issued a ruling Tuesday upholding Proposition 8, the state’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage.

Moon Rising

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Laker Girl, check! Back up dancer for Prince, check! Ass-kicking female in a post-Judgment Day world? After this weekend, star-on-the-rise Moon Bloodgood can cross that one off her list too.

Hot Sheet: Week of May 24-31

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

This week's round of what's hot in arts and entertainment include a balloon ride with Ed Asner and shows with two of our favorite Brits.

The New Adventures of Old Coward

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Best known for The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, out filmmaker Stephan Elliott returns with a revamp of No�l Coward’s Easy Virtue.

Gay Events: June & July

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Hot gay events from around the world to spice up your calendar.

Dolly Punches In to Broadway

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

9 to 5: The Musical isn't a bastion of social commentary, but it sure is a fun show.

Gay Tourists Abandon The Strip?

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

MGM and Harrahs have spent years marketing to gay consumers -- and both companies fear gay tourism to Vegas will plummet if Gov. Jim Gibbons makes good on his promise to veto the state's domestic-partner benefits bill.

Soapside: Advocate's Guide to Daytime

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Y&R’s Chris Engen walks off the set after refusing to kiss his male costar; Daytime Emmy Nods for Braun and Hansis but not Crystal Chappell; Soap Hunks court your vote; and more.

Like Mother, Like Son

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Is Susan Sontag's son keeping the real Susan Sontag hidden from the public with his edit of his late mother's journals? Sontag biographer Carl Rollyson sure seems to think so.

Often Imitated, Never Duplicated

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

The only white artist who has been thoroughly embraced by the black audience, long before Christina Aguilera and the slew of girls to follow, Teena Marie has dominated blue-eyed soul.

Live From American Idol

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

A report from inside the Nokia Theatre on the last showdown between the small-town guy and the big (possibly) gay hope.

Amazing Luke

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Reichen Lemhkuhl and then-partner Chip Arndt won season 4 of The Amazing Race, and now a second gay man has finished in the top three. But Luke Adams was known to viewers not for being gay ... but for being deaf.

Thom Bierdz Coming Home

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Out actor Thom Bierdz returns to The Young and the Restless in a hush-hush story line 20 years after he last appeared on the top-rated soap. Is he playing gay? That's the million-dollar question.

One Foot in the Closet

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

COMMENTARY: Being born in Egypt to a Muslim father and a Christian mother wasn't ideal -- but writer Omar Hassan says his experiences are nothing compared to the torture most LGBT Muslims must endure on a daily basis.

Proper Manners: Outing Closeted Legislators?

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Proper manners say outing is a violation of a person's privacy and not to do it. But when it comes to antigay politicians who lead double lives, Emily Post might make an exception.

View From the Hill

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

As stress continues to take its toll on a military stretched to its limits, dismissals of gay soldiers press forward with no sign that the White House has a plan to lift the armed forces' ban.

The Real Vincente Minnelli

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Film biographers have long ignored the real Vincente Minnelli. But with his new book, Emanuel Levy delves into the complex personal life of the flamboyant Oscar-winning director ... also known as Liza's dad.

Hot Sheet: Week of May 18-24

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Next week's round of what to do, see, and listen to include some indie bears, some Wayans brothers, and southern vampires.

Bill O'Reilly Really Likes You

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

The conservative, argumentative host of Fox News’s The O’Reilly Factor favors gay rights laws and gay adoption but does wish that gays would shut up already. [Reposted form the September 17, 2002 issue of The Advocate.]

The 25 Most Googled Gays

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Nearly every week, pop train wreck Britney Spears appears at the top of every "Most Googled" celebrity list. But what about the most Googled LGBT celebs? Wanda, Ellen, Lindsay, and Rufus -- see where your faves wound up.

NPR's Terry Gross Speaks Out

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Gay bloggers were up in arms when NPR's Terry Gross declined to air the names of alleged closeted politicians in an interview with Outrage director Kirby Dick. Now, Gross is speaking out.

Mirah and Lovers Feel Free in Portland

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Solo artist Mirah and all-woman rock group Lovers find solace in the liberal, art-appreciative, friendly city of Portland, Ore.

Talkin' All Dumb With Carrie Prejean

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Dave White recaps Miss Calif. USA Carrie Prejean's new daytime comedy show with her talk of Photoshopped boobs, closeted bloggers with hidden agendas, the Good Lord, diversity, and the Second World War.

Crown Jewel

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Genre-bending Jewel’s concerts bring together gays, bikers, and conservatives, but her something-for-everyone persona doesn’t keep her from having opinions on gay marriage, Sarah Palin, and Lady GaGa.

Extend the Outrage

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

The recent documentary Outrage exposes the hypocrisy of politicians who live in the closet while voting antigay -- but it also shines a light on the devastation it causes unsuspecting spouses and children.

Carol Leifer on the LAM

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Carol Leifer came out at 40, got Bat Mitzvahed at 45, and adopted a son at 50. Now she has a new book that explains why the hard-to-pigeonhole comic is just along for the ride.

Arthur Laurents Extended

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Charles Kaiser and Arthur Laurents continue their conversation.

Activists Question Lack of Action on DADT

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

National security adviser Gen. James Jones has suggested the future of "don't ask, don't tell" is unclear, prompting activists to wonder why the White House isn't focused on repealing the ban on gays in the military.

Jill Sobule "Kissed a Girl" First

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

More than a decade before Katy Perry "Kissed a Girl," Jill Sobule made waves with her song of the same name. Now she's back with a new studio album paid for by her fans.

Outrageous! – The Tribeca Film Festival Wrap-up 2009

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Lower Manhattan's famed film festival welcomed campy, innovative, and thoughtful films alike.

View From the Hill

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Mainstream media aimed a blitzkrieg of coverage at the Obama administration's avoidance of LGBT issues, but the real test of where the administration stands on "don't ask, don't tell" will come next Wednesday.

Media Still Wrong on Hate Crimes

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Faulty reporting and sensationalist talking heads dishonor the legacy of the fallen while making it harder for fair legislation to pass.

Fight to the Finish

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Is Prop. 8 unconstitutional, or should the voters have a chance to overturn it in 2010? Depends on whom you ask -- just know that some of the big names in marriage equality aren't quite seeing eye to eye.

Hot Sheet: Week of May 11–17

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

This week’s round of what’s hot in entertainment includes Catholic conspiracies, some good old girl-punk, and a ton of theatrical events across the country.

Another Child Lost to Bullying

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Despite pleas to an apathetic school administration, 11-year-old Jaheem Herrera took his life last month when he couldn't take the homophobic bullying anymore. Now his mother is fighting to prevent this from happening yet again.

Pop's New Bj�rk?

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

There's another eccentric, electronica-influenced European pop star on the scene: 23-year-old Lykke Li.

One in a Million

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger puts her skills to the test with a different kind of lonely heart -- Kevin Grangier, a successful workaholic looking for a stable relationship ... with another guy.

Don't Ask, Don't Tell... Don't Blow It

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

COMMENTARY: With an impressive first 100 days under his belt, Obama appears to be a friend and ally. But we've been here before with "don't ask, don't tell" -- and Joan M. Garry says this time, we must win.

View From the Hill

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

President Obama's first 100 days showed great potential for LGBT advances, but both he and our LGBT leaders will ultimately be judged by what they accomplish on behalf of our movement.

Miss Calif. Should Watch Glee, Not Tyra

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Ryan Murphy tackles the high school glee club, Tyra tries to dissect the gay kingdom, Hilary Duff goes method on SVU, and Ross Matthews still squeaks soprano.

The Trouble With Harry

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Gay playwright Jon Marans tackles the Mattachine Society -- with the help of Ugly Betty star Michael Urie -- in his new play, The Temperamentals.

Hot Sheet: Week of May 4-10

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

This week Hugh Jackman slashes his way into our hearts as Wolverine and Peaches unleashes her fourth raunchy installment.

Polis Makes Progress on Iraqi LGBT Rights

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Rep. Jared Polis has received a letter from Iraqi officials regarding reports of LGBT executions in the country, and he has sent a letter calling on the new U.S. ambassador to the country to investigate the charges.

And They're Always Glad You Came

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

COMMENTARY: They say the Internet killed the gay sex club -- but as one writer finds out with just a little bit of research, for some people, those dark corridors are inviting more play than ever.

Ted Allen Dines Out for Life

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Ted Allen's love of food and wine made him a household name. Now he's putting that passion to good use and fighting HIV/AIDS as the spokesman for Dining Out for Life.

No H8 Photos Take Over Facebook

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Photographer Adam Bouska’s campaign to end H8 started with a few Facebook photos. Now, 337 people and a gallery showing later, L.A. gays and lesbians are all saying "No H8."

Larry Kramer's Case Against "Queer"

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Longtime activist and writer Larry Kramer schools the crowd as he accepted an award from Yale's Gay and Lesbian Association.

Obama's First 100 Days Prove Inclusive

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Though the president's first 100 days did not include the signing of major LGBT legislation, advocates say the Administration has set the stage for a string of LGBT wins.

Dual Current

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Current TV's dynamic duo Max and Jason take on gay issues on their next installment of one of the network's flagship shows.

Kirby Dick Is Outraged!

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

He's tackled the MPAA and showgirls, but documentary filmmaker Kirby Dick is about to unleash his most controversial film to date: Outrage, a look at closeted, conservative politicians like Larry Craig and Charlie Crist.

Iowa Gay Marriage: American as Apple Pie

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

As gay and lesbian couples prepare to walk down the aisle for the first time in Iowa, Steven Thrasher looks back on a time when Iowa was one of the few states that would marry his black dad and white mom.

Dangerous Doll

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Amanda Palmer, best known as one half of Boston's cabaret sensation the Dresden Dolls, crowd-surfed off the stage at this year's Coachella festival to talk with Advocate.com about her new art project.

Lindsay Lohan's Fight for Marriage Equality

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

She's young, she's messy, she fights with her sometime girlfriend, and she's been to rehab -- but she's leading the charge for marriage equality in the process.

View From the Hill

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Washington debates hate crimes and a slew of ads -- bad, good, and campy -- hit the airwaves on both sides of the same-sex marriage issue.

Hot Sheet: Week of April 27

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Closeted conservative Republicans, Barbra Streisand, and Hugh Jackman's chest get the royal treatment this week in arts and entertainment.

Rolling Stone Known as Mould

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Rock star Bob Mould is the anti-Morrissey; the former member of seminal bands like H�sker D� and Sugar is polite, muscular, and openly gay -- and he brought down the house at Coachella.

Time For Take Off: Top 5 Nude Beaches

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

It’s time to take off for our favorite nude beaches.

Ali Larter Wants You

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Whether she's wearing whipped cream or alternating personalities, you can't take your eyes off Heroes star Ali Larter. Now, she's joining the ranks of legendary femme fatales, kicking ass opposite Beyonc� in Obsessed.

First Lady Attends Berry Swearing In

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

John Berry was officially sworn in Thursday as director of the Office of Personnel Management at an event attended by First Lady Michelle Obama and a who's who of Washington LGBTs.

Bullied to Death

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

The executive directors of the Trevor Project and the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network team up to address harassment and suicide prevention in schools -- and pay tribute to Carl Hoover-Walker and Jaheem Herrera.

Final Judgment: Miss USA

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Perez Hilton's fellow Miss USA judge Alicia Jacobs took to her blog in response to Miss California's now-infamous marriage-equality flub -- and received a flood of hate mail and death threats. Now the gay rights advocate is speaking out.

I'm Gay and Iraqi: Please Help Me!

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

The situation for gay Iraqis has never been more dire: With reports of torture, "anal gluing," and murder coming out of the Middle East, is the U.S. surge to blame for this sudden explosion of antigay violence?

Luner Landing

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Prime-time bad girl Jamie Luner has played vixens in soaps like Savannah and Melrose Place. Now she's stirring up trouble during daytime as hell-raiser Liza Colby on All My Children.

Better Off Out

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Character actor Jonathan Slavin, Better Off Ted’s other gay vegan, admonishes Hollywood’s homo honchos and explains why he just can’t think Zac Efron is hot.

Merce Keeps It Going

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Nonagenarian Merce Cunningham still wows the crowd in Brooklyn with his latest show, Nearly Ninety.

Up Close at Coachella

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

This weekend’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in the Southern California desert had a lineup that included almost every letter in LGBT…and a healthy dose of same-sex hand-holding and gender-bending.

Jai Rodriguez's Animal Instincts

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Queer Eye culture vulture Jai Rodriguez turns his eye for flair to the animal kingdom with his reality series, Groomer Has It. Plus, Jai lifts the curtain on his long-awaited debut album.

My Silence Will Be Deafening

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

With sticky name badges reading "Silent" and "Vocal Supporter" strewn across her kitchen table, Marcel Salas learns of 11-year-old Carl Hoover-Walker's suicide -- and has a renewed passion for this year's Day of Silence.

View From the Hill

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Gay conservatives took center stage in Washington this week with the launch of GOProud, a Log Cabin convention, and marriage-equality endorsements from almost–first daughter Meghan McCain and former McCain strategist Steve Schmidt.

Hot Sheet: Week of April 20

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

This week's smattering of what's hot includes the next great nature documentary, our favorite Icelandic musician, and famous dead people.

First Look: Ang Lee's Taking Woodstock

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Advocate.com's exclusive first look at Ang Lee’s new film Taking Woodstock includes this photo of Liev Schreiber, who plays Vilma, a drag queen who serves as a body guard during the Woodstock festival.

What's a Gay to Do When There's No Gay?

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

When there's nothing "gay" on TV, Dave White turns to Patti LaBelle's life of Louis Vuitton and macaroni salad, Bill O'Reilly censoring Adam Lambert's lip-lock, and some seriously criminal new Housewives.

New(ish) Kid on the Block

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Nearly two years after a devastating fire gutted West Hollywood hot spot Micky's, the longtime Santa Monica Boulevard stronghold gets a new face... but the same old soul.

Live Long and Prosper

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

One Star Trek fanatic's proverbial dreams come true when he's asked to play the lover of the captain of the starship Osiris in a new Trek fan series -- albeit one filmed in a 400-square-foot basement.

Sister Act

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Funny lady and gay rights advocate Kathy Najimy dusts off high school memories of singing Burt Bacharach and Hal David tunes with best gay Steve in her new musical tribute Back to Bacharach and David.

The Last Baron of New York

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Artist Baron takes his act from Jersey to New York -- paying homage to everyone from Grace Jones to Aretha Franklin -- with his new album Celebrity.

Congressional Leaders Mull Partial DOMA Repeal

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Some Congressional members are considering repealing part of the Defense of Marriage Act, allowing the federal government to recognize same-sex marriages.

School Yard Bully

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

A community reacts to the death of 11-year-old Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover, who committed suicide after months of antigay taunts…and little action from his school.

Laws Can Only Go So Far

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Iowa's supreme court decision was a major victory for marriage equality. But it will take more than mere legal decisions for gays to win social approval.

Gay Events: April & May

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Hot gay events from around the world to spice up your calendar.

View From the Hill

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Some Vermont legislators who voted to legalize same-sex marriage may fear losing their seats, but Massachusetts and New York voters have reelected nearly every pol who's voted for marriage equality in those states.

Hot Sheet: Week of April 13

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

This round of the the hottest upcoming entertainment events includes live theater, films -- including movies about an aspiring cheerleader and about embodying a teen heartthrob -- and a song about "safe words."

Lambda vs. Howard K. Stern

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:44:27 EDT

Anna Nicole Smith's lawyer-turned-lover Howard K. Stern is suing an author for $60 million for claiming in a book that he's gay. Lambda Legal doesn't like that, because there's "nothing shameful about being identified as gay."