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New Music Tuesday: 1-17-2012

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Four more females to give a spin.

Shag, Marry or Dump: Golden Globe winners

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A new album from Ani DiFranco, Cate le Bon and more.

Samantha Ronson starts a vlog

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Plus the results of our Downton Abbey poll!

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"Batwoman #5" gives us a shocking revelation about our favorite caped crusader

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The out DJ/musician answers fan questions and gives out her Scramble With Friends username, in case you’d like a challenge.

Styled Out: Making all your sock dreams come true

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The baddest badass in Gotham wears — wait for it — bunny slippers!

Jane's World: Soy Chai Trauma

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From puppet socks to the classic wool version, how to stay warm and fashionable in the winter months.

Your Weekly Women to Listen to: Seeker Lover Keeper, Kali Mutsa and more!

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Jane gets hijacked by a kiss!

New Music Tuesday: 1-10-2012

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Another batch of recording artists who should be on your radar.

Getting Some Play: Welcome to 2012

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New releases from Sam Ronson, Kat Devlin and more!

Danielle Riendeau

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We take a look at some of the tastiest upcoming games of the year, including Tomb Raider, Mass Effect 3 and BioShock Infinite.

Shag, Marry or Dump: The Crawley sisters of "Downton Abbey"

Your New School Library: "Parrotfish," "Down to the Bone" and "How Beautiful the Ordinary"

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Plus the results of our International Cuties poll!

Jill Guccini

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Our new YA literature column, this month featuring books by Michael Cart, Mayra Lazara Dole and Ellen Wittlinger.

Styled Out: "Work It" doesn't work

Your Weekly Women to Listen to: Delilah, Shuteye, Rachel Sermanni and more!

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The ABC sitcom has men dressed in women's clothing and gets it all wrong.

Shag, Marry or Dump: International Cuties

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New suggestions from Mia for your sonic pleasure.

Styled Out: New Year's looks we like

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You love Crisabel and Jemma, eh? How much?

12 Things We Can Look Forward to in 2012

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Whether you're going out or staying in, it's a great holiday to get dressed up for.

An interview with Catie Curtis

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The books, movies and events we can't wait to see in the new year.

Your Weekly Women to Listen to: The Best Female-Fronted Albums of 2011

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We talk to the out musician about her latest album, Stretch Limousine on Fire, gay parenting, officiating weddings and being asked to perform at the White House for the second time during Obama's presidency.

2011 Year in Review: Books

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Adele, Austra, St. Vincent and the other ladies who had the best releases this year.

An interview with Nina Sky

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Jodi Picoult's best selling lesbian novel, Jane Lynch's memoir and more.

2011 Year in Review: Music

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The half-gay sister duo talk playing The Dinah and their new EP.

Getting Some Play: The year in gay gaming

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From Jo Calderone at the MTV Music Awards to Rainbow Noise's viral video for "Imma Homo," it's been a big year for out women in music.

Danielle Riendeau

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The best – and biggest – gaming news for queer players.

AfterEllen.com's Shag, Marry or Dump: The Human Beings of "Community"

Across the Page: Patricia Cornwell's "Red Mist," plus reviews of books by Bett Norris and Marilyn Hacker

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Plus the results of our Women of Mad Men poll!

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A look at the latest in the Scarpetta mystery series, plus What’s Best for Jane and Winter Numbers.

Jessica Lowndes explains "I Wish I Was Gay"

10 years in "Jane's World": An interview with Paige Braddock

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Because you probably didn't understand what she meant.

Jane's World: Holiday Survival Tip No. 113

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The out comic artist talks about Jane's future, working with Charles Schultz at Peanuts and how gay things will get in comics.

Patricia Cornwell's "Hornet's Nest" readies for TNT Mystery Movie Night

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Jane gives a little lesson on how NOT to work.

Styled Out: Wear your single status on your sleeve

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The out writer's 1997 crime novel is being adapted for TV.

Shag, Marry or Dump: The women of "Mad Men"

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A new T-shirt line aims to let people know you are gay and available.

TV Alert: Baylor takes on UConn this Sunday

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Plus the results of our most-voted-on Shag, Marry or Dump poll ever: Emily Fields' lady loves!

Feminist Friday: Legos get "girly," superheroes get breast exams, Chelsea Clinton gets a TV gig

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The #1 and #2 teams in the league face off this weekend. It's gonna be good.

Heather Peace sends holiday cheer and a song

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Plus Time announces its Person of the Year and comic book artist Frank Cho isn't scared of vaginas.

AfterEllen.com Staff

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The Lip Service star says "Merry Christmas" to AfterEllen.com readers and sends the gift of music.

Caithlin De Marrais talks moving on from Rainer Maria and recording "Red Coats"

Styled Out: I'll wear what she's wearing

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The former indie rock frontwoman goes it alone with her new album.

Your Weekly Women to Listen to: LP, Barb Wire Dolls and more

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The fashions of Glee, Pretty Little Liars and other characters whose style you covet.

New Music Tuesday: 1-17-2012

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Four more females to give a spin.

Your Weekly Women to Listen to: Delilah, Shuteye, Rachel Sermanni and more!

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A new album from Ani DiFranco, Cate le Bon and more.

Your Weekly Women to Listen to: The Best Female-Fronted Albums of 2011

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New suggestions from Mia for your sonic pleasure.

2011 Year in Review: Music

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Adele, Austra, St. Vincent and the other ladies who had the best releases this year.

Jessica Lowndes explains "I Wish I Was Gay"

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From Jo Calderone at the MTV Music Awards to Rainbow Noise's viral video for "Imma Homo," it's been a big year for out women in music.

Your Weekly Women to Listen to: Rebecca Ferguson, Lucy Schwartz and more

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Because you probably didn't understand what she meant.

Your Weekly Women to Listen to: Danai, Lana Del Rey and more

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Five more females to try on your iPod.

New Music Tuesday: 12-6-2011

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Four artists to give a spin.

Your Weekly Women to Listen to: Ember Swift, The 7s and more

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Tender Forever, Dia Frampton and more.

New Music Tuesday: 11-29-2011

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Music you need to get hip to.

Five things you learn about Tegan and Sara from "Get Along"

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Adele, Melissa Li & The Barely Theirs and more.

New Music Tuesday: 11-8-2011

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Unless you're already the biggest superfan ever and know everything about them.

Uh Huh Her and "The L Word" effect

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Meshell Ndegeocello, The Jezabels and more.

Your Weekly Women to Listen to: Sheryl Crow, Elisa B and more!

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Will Leisha Hailey ever escape Alice Pieszecki?

New Music Tuesday: 10-11-2011

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Five female artists you need to give a spin.

Your Weekly Women to Listen to: Dana Fuchs, Ane Brun, VersaEmerge and more!

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Bjork, Uh Huh Her, Rachael Yamagata and more.

New Music Tuesday: 10-4-2011

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Your recommended weekly allowance of female musical artists!

New Music Tuesday: 9-27-2011

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Lights, The Indigo Girls, Zola Jesus, Feist and more.

Your Weekly Women to Listen to: Camille Bloom, Deborah Bond and more

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New releases from Extra Classic, Syleena Johnson, Nikki Lane and more!

New Music Tuesday: 9-20-2011

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More music for your aural pleasure.

New Music Tuesday: 9-13-2011

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New music from Tori Amos, Dev, Correatown and more!

Your Weekly Women to Listen to: Escort, Goapele, Regina and more

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Wild Flag, Melissa Ferrick, St. Vincent and more!

New Music Tuesday: 8-30-2011

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A new batch of artists you need to know about!

Your Weekly Women to Listen to: Katy Lin and the Moonlight Riders, Kim K O and more

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Psalm One, Little Brutes, Jill Scott and more!

New Music Tuesday: 8-23-2011

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Because there's no such thing as too much good music.

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Zee Avi, CSS, Sunny Sweeney and more.

The Sia experience

Your Weekly Women to Listen to: Dessa, Chew Lips, Digitaria and more

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The out vocalist has an eccentric persona that shows fearlessness on stage and off.

Your Weekly Women to Listen to: The Ditty Bops, Natu, Electrik Red and more!

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Five more acts you should totally check out.

New Music Tuesday: 6-21-2011

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A whole new batch of musical recommendations!

New Music Tuesday: 3-29-2011

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New releases from Making Friendz, Jill Scott, Natalie Walker and more!

Review: The Sarah McLachlan and Friends show in Los Angeles

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New releases from Beth Ditto, The Sounds, Yelle and more.

Your Weekly Women to Listen To: Tina Turner, Hesta Prynn, F(x) and more!

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McLachlan, Butterfly Boucher and Melissa McClelland performed songs from their respective catalogs this week at the Nokia Theatre.

Your Weekly Women to Listen To: Yelle, Mary J. Blige, Kummbia Queers and more

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More female artists for your consideration.

Corin Tucker's "1000 Years" shows how far she's come in four

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10 more female-led bands and artists to give a spin.

New Music Tuesday: 8-31-2010

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The former Sleater-Kinney vocalist goes solo and shows us a different side.

Samantha Ronson starts a vlog

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New offerings from Heart, Shonen Knife, Sahara Smith and more.

An interview with Catie Curtis

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The out DJ/musician answers fan questions and gives out her Scramble With Friends username, in case you’d like a challenge.

An interview with Nina Sky

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Caithlin De Marrais talks moving on from Rainer Maria and recording "Red Coats"

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The half-gay sister duo talk playing The Dinah and their new EP.

Rapper T.I. says gays are OK but shouldn't "shut down" homophobics

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The former indie rock frontwoman goes it alone with her new album.

Five things you learn about Tegan and Sara from "Get Along"

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Thoughts on the rapper's supportive yet still kind of messed up comments to Vibe magazine.

Watch now! Catching up with Uh Huh Her

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Unless you're already the biggest superfan ever and know everything about them.

The Shondes send out "Searchlights"

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Camila Grey and Leisha Hailey talk about their sound, their coming out experiences and how they met at a kickball game.

Amy Ray on "Beauty Queen Sister" and staying an Indigo Girl for 25 years

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The queer Jewish band's drummer tells us about dealing with her bandmate's cancer, incorporating their religion into punk rock and celebrating the Holy Holidays.

Lesbros: William Fitzsimmons

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The out singer discusses the 14th album from her musical partnership with Emily Saliers.

Lindsey Byrnes

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The musician discusses his small-town upbringing and how it's given him a unique perspective on diversity.

Doris Day releases a new album at 87

An interview with Allison Weiss

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The legendary performer is also an avid animal rights activist, and she's got some new songs to sing.

Lindsey Byrnes

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The musician talks about her decision to come out to fans and why she does everything herself, rather than hire people to do it for her.

Patty Schemel talks about "Hit So Hard" and life after Hole

J. Halterman

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The out rocker discusses the new film about her struggle with addiction, what it was like to be an out rock star in the 90s and her happily married life in Silverlake.

An interview with Shannon Funchess of Light Asylum

Meredith Heil shows Southern pride in "Whistlin' Dixie"

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The frontwoman of the Brooklyn new wave duo talks reaching fans of all ages and how she found music by singing in her church choir.

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The filmmaker talks with us about her decision to document the queer music scene in the red states, and what she found out about the people that live there.

An interview with Lovers

Janelle Monae's secret message to you

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The Portland trio discuss their first lesbian music experiences and how small town crowds respond to their live shows.

Stevie Nicks talks Brittana, gay fans and "In Your Dreams"

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The singer says she has hidden meanings and metaphors in her music.

Kreayshawn is "not a raging lesbian," is "an occasional lesbian"

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The rock icon tells us all about working with her "Glee children," her new CD and the possibility of a memoir.

An interview with Vanessa Carlton

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The rising MC tells Complex magazine about doing her own thing, in all aspects of her life.

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The bisexual performer discusses her new album, Rabbits on the Run, and why she came out at Nashville Pride last year.

An interview with Mirah

An interview with Kate Cooper

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The out musician talks about her new album with Thao and working with Merrill Garbus of tUnE-YarDs.

Lindsey Byrnes

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The An Horse frontwoman talks about writing the band's new album, Walls, and how she deals with long distance relationships.

An interview with Tami Hart

An interview with Beverly McClellan

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The out musician talks about touring with MEN and her solo project, Making Friendz.

An interview with Vicci Martinez

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The out Voice contender talks about working with Christina Aguilera and the show's LGBT representation.

Nirvana Savoury comes out and goes solo

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One of The Voice’s out lesbian contestants tells us what she thinks about Blake Shelton’s anti-gay Tweet fiasco and why she turned down Idol.

An interview with Brandi Carlile

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The former member of girl group X-Quisite talks about embracing her sexuality, why she bowed out of the industry for a while and her new single, "Lipstick Lover."

An interview with Freckles

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The singer talks about her new live album and how she felt about Sara Ramirez singing "The Story" on Grey's Anatomy.

An interview with Maja Ivarsson

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The MC and hip-hop songwriter tells us about ghostwriting for major artists and being out in her own songs.

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The bisexual frontwoman of The Sounds talks about their fourth album, Something to Die For, and her status as a style icon.

An interview with Shorty

Sarah Ellis and Kristen Henderson share their stories in "Times Two"

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The Tel Aviv-based rapper talks about being out in Israel, getting a little raunchy in her lyrics and why she likes The Real L Word.

Getting to know The Lost Bois

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The partners got pregnant on the same day and had their babies weeks apart — and their new book has all the details.

An interview with Tiffany Dunn

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The D.C. hip-hop duo discuss their "Reading Rainbow" song, "The Race" as an anthem for gay people of color and how they met.

Great LezBritain: An interview with Horse

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The breakdancing pop star gives us the scoop on what we can expect from her at The Dinah.

Sarah and Lee

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Sarah and Lee catch up with the singer to talk about her early experiences in the industry, advice for younger musicians and details about her upcoming album.

An interview with Ménage À Twang

Courtney Gillette

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The comedic country trio talk about their obsession with Destiny's Child and the inspiration for songs like "Pantsuit."

The Sounds' bisexual frontwoman Maja Ivarsson is the new face of Sebastian Professional

New Music Tuesday: 1-17-2012

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The out Swedish singer looks gorgeous in the new promo photos for the hair care line.

New Music Tuesday: 1-10-2012

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A new album from Ani DiFranco, Cate le Bon and more.

2011 Year in Review: Music

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New releases from Sam Ronson, Kat Devlin and more!

Jessica Lowndes explains "I Wish I Was Gay"

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From Jo Calderone at the MTV Music Awards to Rainbow Noise's viral video for "Imma Homo," it's been a big year for out women in music.

Rapper T.I. says gays are OK but shouldn't "shut down" homophobics

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Because you probably didn't understand what she meant.

Five things you learn about Tegan and Sara from "Get Along"

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Thoughts on the rapper's supportive yet still kind of messed up comments to Vibe magazine.

New Music Tuesday: 11-8-2011

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Unless you're already the biggest superfan ever and know everything about them.

Syd tha Kid and the problem with Odd Future's misogynistic lesbian

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Meshell Ndegeocello, The Jezabels and more.

Courtney Gillette

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The out MC/DJ's new video highlights drug use and portrays a woman as disposable. Is it any less offensive coming from a female artist?

Wild Flag, MEN, Mitten and more at CMJ this week

Courtney Gillette

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Check out the fierce line-up that's hitting the stages of New York, starting tonight.

Your Weekly Women to Listen to: Mr. Gnome, Melissa Laveaux and more

"Spin" reports on homophobia in indie rock

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More female musicians for your consideration.

New Music Tuesday: 10-4-2011

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It exists, but are some gay artists part of the problem?

New Music Tuesday: 9-27-2011

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Lights, The Indigo Girls, Zola Jesus, Feist and more.

Amy Ray on "Beauty Queen Sister" and staying an Indigo Girl for 25 years

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New releases from Extra Classic, Syleena Johnson, Nikki Lane and more!

New Music Tuesday: 9-20-2011

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The out singer discusses the 14th album from her musical partnership with Emily Saliers.

New Music Tuesday: 9-13-2011

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New music from Tori Amos, Dev, Correatown and more!

Doris Day releases a new album at 87

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Wild Flag, Melissa Ferrick, St. Vincent and more!

New Music Tuesday: 9-6-2011

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The legendary performer is also an avid animal rights activist, and she's got some new songs to sing.

New Music Tuesday: 8-30-2011

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Asa, Suzi Quatro, Grace Jones and more.

New Music Tuesday: 8-23-2011

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Psalm One, Little Brutes, Jill Scott and more!

New Music Tuesday: 8-16-2011

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Zee Avi, CSS, Sunny Sweeney and more.

The Go-Go's get a brand new star

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Hercules and Love Affair, Natalia Kills, Maria Taylor and more.

New Music Tuesday: 8-9-2011

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The first Billboard chart--topping all-female rock band to write and play their own music was honored this week in Hollywood.

New Music Tuesday: 7-12-2011

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New tunes from Me & LP and Eyes Set to Kill.

New Music Tuesday: 6-28-2011

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Amy Stroup, Kasey Chambers, Colbie Caillat and more.

New Music Tuesday: 6-21-2011

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Beyoncé, Selena Gomez, Dolly Parton and more.

Heather Peace gives us a sneak peek at her upcoming tour documentary

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New releases from Making Friendz, Jill Scott, Natalie Walker and more!

Kathleen Hanna says we've come a long way

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The behind-the-scenes videos will be available on her website later this month.

Stevie Nicks talks Brittana, gay fans and "In Your Dreams"

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The Le Tigre frontwoman has seen much change since she started making music, and she's been a part of it all.

Great LezBritain: 10 Reasons to GoGo

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The rock icon tells us all about working with her "Glee children," her new CD and the possibility of a memoir.

Sarah and Lee

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The new UK festival happens in Kent June 17-20 and features live performances, adrenaline sports, dirty discos, markets and glamping.

Kreayshawn is "not a raging lesbian," is "an occasional lesbian"

Naya Rivera scores a solo album

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The rising MC tells Complex magazine about doing her own thing, in all aspects of her life.

Notes From The Road: Kaia Wilson and Jennifer O'Connor on tour (The Finale)

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And we think it all comes down to being gay for pay.

Jennifer O'Connor

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The musicians finish their dates together with some covers and a shared appreciation for Sinead O'Connor.

Notes From The Road: Kaia Wilson and Jennifer O'Connor on tour (Day 8)

Jennifer O'Connor

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Jennifer and Kaia sing a song about gay pride and judgement day.

Your Weekly Women to Listen to: Beth Jeans Houghton, Luisa Maita, Atari Teenage Riot and more!

New Music Tuesday: 5-17-2011

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From elegant bossa nova to filthy electronic sex.