Alexander Modiano
The Advocate
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Queer Artists Energize San Diego's CRSSD Fest
Kaytranada, Yaeji, and Amo Amo delivered electrifying sets that brought queer energy to the Southern California EDM festival. → Read More
Sasha Marie Is Remastering Electronic Music as a Queer DJ of Color
The Coachella performer discusses her coming-out journey and the inclusivity of music festivals. → Read More
A Queer Guide to Coachella 2019
The performances, events, and information that all LGBTQ festival-goers need to know. → Read More
Ben Whishaw Said Therapy Helped Overcome How He 'Hated' Being Gay
The A Very English Scandal star discussed how he conquered his self-hatred. → Read More
A Gay Love Letter to Barbie on Her 60th Birthday
Alexander Modiano pays tribute to the doll that sparked his queer awakening. → Read More
Gay Church Custodian Wows 'American Idol' Judges With Original Song
The song, "Almost Heaven," addressed Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon's sexuality and spirituality. → Read More
Arquette Sisters Remember Luke Perry as an LGBTQ Ally
In the wake of actor Luke Perry’s sudden death on Monday at the age of 52, actresses Rosanna and Patricia Arquette both shared touching tributes to the actor, who shared a deep friendship with their late sister — transgender activist Alexis Arquette. “One of the memories that I have that is beautiful is when my mother was dying, Luke came and brought his new baby daughter and put her in bed with… → Read More
Michael Jackson Still on the Airwaves Despite 'Leaving Neverland'
Even though the documentary details serious allegations of sexual abuse by the late musician, his work continues to have an audience. → Read More
Popular Soccer Chant with Anti-Gay Slur Is Now Be Banned
A new policy has been announced by the Los Angeles Football Club with GLAAD's help that bars fans who participate in a chant that includes an anti-gay slur. → Read More
Ricky Rebel Wears MAGA Gear at Grammys for Closeted Trump Voters
The bisexual singer sparked outrage for his politically charged red carpet attire. → Read More
Kacey Musgraves's 'Rainbow' Music Video Is an Ode to Queer Youth
The country star followed up her Grammys triumph with a moving tribute for LGBTQ fans. → Read More
Kacey Musgraves, 'Drag Race' Judge, Wins Album of the Year at Grammys
The country star is a vocal ally of the LGBTQ community. → Read More
LGBTQ History Lessons Coming to New Jersey Classrooms
New Jersey will be only the second state in the nation to teach children the contributions made by LGBTQ individuals. → Read More
Rare Half-Male, Half-Female Cardinal Appears to Have a Male Companion
A mixed-gender cardinal in Pennsylvania has intrigued bird-watchers and scientists. → Read More
Dr. Ruth Cites AIDS Crisis in Condemnation of One-Night Stands
While the 90-year-old sex therapist condones dating apps, she is taking a stand against one-night stands. → Read More
James McAvoy's Mr. Tumnus Comes Out of the Wardrobe as Gay on 'SNL'
The Saturday Night Live host put a queer spin on his character from The Chronicles of Narnia. → Read More
Can Troye Sivan 'Infiltrate the General Public' With His New Single?
The gay pop singer hopes the upcoming single "I'm So Tired" will go mainstream. But there are systemic hurdles that stand in his way. → Read More
Billy Eichner Wants to Be the First Gay Bachelor
The gay comedian says it's time for queer diversity on The Bachelor, ABC's long-running reality dating series. → Read More
#MeToo-Inspired Gillette Ad Takes on Toxic Masculinity
Men must hold other men accountable "to say the right thing" and "to act the right way," says the razor company. → Read More
LGBTQ Folks Use #2009vs2019 Meme to Celebrate Queer Self-Acceptance
It's not just about age. The #10yearchallenge allows some to show how they've grown in embracing queer and trans identities. → Read More