After years of refusing to directly answer questions about his sexuality, Sean Hayes finally sits down with a major GLBT publication to reveals that he is indeed gay. Some quotes from his interview in the April edition of the Advocate: “I am who I am. I was never in, as they say. Never.”“Why would you go down that path with somebody who’s done so much to contribute to the gay community?” he asks. “That was my beef about it. What more do you want me to do? Do you want me to stand on a float? And then what? It’s never enough."“I ...

After jumping ship from the Advocate and Popnography, I am now on AOL's Queersighted blog doing the Runway recap for them:http://www.queersighted.com/2010/03/05/project-runway-episode-seven/ ...

Apparently I'm not the only one to notice that for an inside-the-Beltway organization, the Human Rights Campaign appears out of the loop when it comes to pushing for repeal this year of Don't Ask Don't Tell. The Advocate's Kerry Eleveld... ...

*VIDEO available at end of the post*: It's unclear to me why the Advocate posted a grainy CBS Reports featuring Mike Wallace on the then-taboo subject of homosexuality, but the video itself makes for fascinating viewing. I'm only halfway through... ...

From Gaga to Fergie, Real World's Mike Manning to Michael Urie, The Advocate looks at celebs who like it both ways. Being gay or lesbian can still be considered taboo, but being bi -- or queer, pansexual or any other number of offshoots from the LGBT acronym -- is suddenly "in fashion." The Advocate takes a look at some of the most vocal celebs to open up about their lust for the same-sex. Read:"Not Gay, Not Lesbian, But..." ...

video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1z3_TlYfbQUnder 25 seconds there, but 25 seconds that are important, nonetheless. Obama's progress, or lack-thereof, on LGBT rights issues has been a talking point for quite some time now. Our "fierce advocate" pl... ...

Comment Added by Clark: I don't think its too much to ask from our "fierce advocate" to provide a timetable for repeal of DA... ...

My latest Advocate.com TV column is up and ready to be digested. It's the second part of my year-end wrap-up thingie. Last time it was "Best of" and this new one is the "Worst of" list for 09. Please read, forward to everyone you know, leave a nice comment and click that new "Recommend" button they have:http://tinyurl.com/yamcgbzNo, this isn't one of the worst TV shows of 09. But its cancellation made the list... ...

Photographer Christopher Dibble is caught in Advocate's Artist Spotlight, describing his evolving work as "honest and minimal with simple light." The Los Angeles-based artist stops time to capture change as it happens with his lens. The magazine was caught by the beauty of his images. Two more on the NEXT PAGE. Advocate's Artist Spotlight: Christopher Dibble (16 images) ...

Go read it, forward it, click "Recommend" at the top of the page and leave a comment about me being awesome. I think that's a fair exchange.http://www.advocate.com/Arts_and_Entertainment/Television/The_Best_TV_2009/ ...

And not only are the gay Palinites out in force to comment negatively but so are the people who just think her appearance is not even worth covering. Your job is to forward it to friends and leave pro-ME comments...http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2009/11/17/Softball_with_Oprah_and_Palin/ ...

This week, Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass) revealed that a repeal of the military's ban on openly gay service personnel, known as 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell', is likely to be included in the 2011 defense authorization bill. Speaking to the Advocate, Frank said... ...

In preparation for the release of his first movie, “A Single Man” Tom Ford gives a lengthy and somewhat irritating interview to the Advocate. I found it irritating because Ford says things like: “I don’t think of myself as gay. That doesn’t mean that I’m not gay. I just don’t define myself by my sexuality,” says Tom Ford with no sense of irony in his voice. “If you said name 10 things that define me, being gay wouldn’t make the list.” “I think I am in favor of terming what I’m talking about as a civil partnership. We all get so ...

And people are already complaining about me...http://www.advocate.com/Arts_and_Entertainment/Commentary/The_Lady_Gaga_Channel/ ...

Hey, I don't know that onstage at a Mariah Carey show is where I would choose to make my marriage proposal, but maybe that's why I don't have a husband. Over at the Advocate, the newly-betrothed Maurie Sherman and Matthew Almeida talk about their wedding plans (Mariah themed!), what it was like to meet Mariah (surprising!), and other people they would like to propose in front of (Mariska Hargitay!). ...

If you've ever wondered what it's like inside a HustlaBall, wonder no more. These photos are just a taste. CLICK HERE for more...but be warned! These are unedited photos and definitely NSFW! [Photos by Wilson Models] Related: Advocate.com: Inside the HustlaBall ...

Advocate.com goes under the red light, and inside Hustlaball (now in it's 12th year), getting up close and personal with escorts, strippers, streetwalkers and more for an honest chat about sex work, the economy and what certain acts will set you back. Diago, 26 (pictured above left): "...What we do is very emotionally generous, because you feel things when you’re with clients. You give a lot. It’s risky to be so open, so willing to be hurt, to put yourself out there for sale. It’s very generous on the sex worker’s part. That’s why it’s so fucking expensive." Read the full article ...

Mark Kleinschmidt, Chapel Hill Mayor For eight years, Mark Kleinschmidt has served on the Chapel Hill Town Council. An attorney by day, Kleinschmidt has stepped up as an advocate for local citizens and constituents across the state. Running for mayor wasn’t on the top of Kleinschmidt’s agenda until longtime Chapel Hill Mayor Kevin Foy decided to step [...] ...

The Advocate announced today that it will begin production on a televised newsmagazine similar to “60 Minutes.” The program will air its first episode in 2010 and be broadcast exclusively by here! Networks. Full press release beneath the fold… The Advocate Launches Television Newsmagazine Iconic gay news brand expands its reach with a monthly televised newsmagazine exclusively for [...] ...