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In the Arts & Entertainment section, The Advocate brings readers all the latest news on Hollywood, Broadway, and beyond. From New York to Los Angeles, The Advocate shines a spotlight on the stars of the screen who are lending their voices to support the LGBT community, as well as gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals who are moving the cultural needle. Discover A-list interviews, the best gay movies and reviews of theater, music, books and television. Learn how Arts & Entertainment can shape national dialogue and can work to advance equality.

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Melissa Etheridge's Chappell Roan mash-up is the lesbian anthem we didn't know we needed

Rock legend Melissa Etheridge mashed up one of her classic songs with Chappell Roan's hit "Red Wine Supernova" in a magical coalescence of lesbian icons' music.

Watch: Queer filmmakers search for typing teacher Mavis Beacon in new doc

In a clip from Seeking Mavis Beacon, director Jazmin Renée Jones and Olivia McKayla Ross interview a documentary subject about what the Haitian model who inspired the titular AI character in early tech's "Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing" meant to them as a Black woman.

Here's the first look at Jonathan Bailey in 'Jurassic World Rebirth'

Bailey is getting ready to face off against dinosaurs in this upcoming blockbuster.

'My Best Friend's Wedding' star Rupert Everett secretly married his long-time partner

The star of My Policeman, The Happy Prince, and The Serpent Queen has officially tied the knot.

Ben Platt reveals why he & Noah Galvin broke up early in their relationship

"I sent him a dissertation," Ben Platt explained.

Watch Randy Rainbow take down 'shady' JD Vance in latest video

Rainbow lampoons Donald Trump's deeply unpopular running mate to the tune of a song from Funny Girl.

'Fellow Travelers' writer Ron Nyswaner on how the series reflects his own story

"There’s so much of my life that is in and woven through the story of Fellow Travelers," Nyswaner says.

'Lover of Men' explores the gay side of Abraham Lincoln

While historians have argued over the nature of the revered president's relationships with men, a new documentary concludes that they were indeed romantic and sexual.

Melissa Etheridge on being a 'proud mother' to queer artists and the healing power of music

“I know that my art has healed me just year after year after year. It keeps healing me," Etheridge says. "I’m just so grateful and always hope that my music can do that for people."

How a cross-country road trip brought Will Ferrell closer to his trans bestie Harper Steele

Netflix's Will & Harper documents the journey that the longtime friends and collaborators embarked on after Steele's later-in-life transition.

Phil Donahue, an unsung LGBTQ+ ally, who talked about being gay — and AIDS — when no one else would

During a time when so many of us felt desperately alone and unaccepted, Donahue made us feel like we were normal and we had a friend in him, writes John Casey.

Chasten Buttigieg’s new children’s book celebrates LGBTQ+ families like his

The author, former educator, and father of two unveiled the cover of Papa’s Coming Home.

The director of the Faye Dunaway HBO doc explains her complex legacy, including 'Mommie Dearest'

Often pegged as difficult, the iconic actress reveals a softer side and her thoughts about her role in a gay cult classic.

Luke Evans is 'shocked' that he's 'still working' after coming out

“I was the only one doing these big action movies and being gay. I was on my own for a long time," the actor recently told Out.

Holland Taylor on 'generational difference' and future with girlfriend Sarah Paulson

The actor recently told Andy Cohen that she "worries" about the 32-year age-gap between her and Paulson.

Yes, the 'business partners' from 'Supermarket Sweep' were a gay couple — and they're still together

Tim Leach and Mark Dammann married in 2008, "the first day you could get married," and now both work as flight attendants.

Elliot Page is 'angry and frightened' by anti-trans 'misinformation'

“I really want to encourage people to educate yourselves, to listen to trans people, to listen to trans youth, to listen to the parents of trans youth," Page said.

Lady Gaga appears to be engaged, introduces her 'fiancé' to France's gay prime minister

The pop icon also shared some of new music from LG7 while in Paris for the Olympics.

Land of Women's Eva Longoria, Victoria Bazúa on portraying a trans teen's loving family

Eva Longoria, the star and executive producer of Apple TV+'s Land of Women, and newcomer Victoria Bazúa chat with The Advocate about the importance of authentic trans storytelling.