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About 100 people turned out on Dec. 12 at D.C.’s Eaton Hotel to listen and ask questions to a panel of six LGBTQ rights advocates who discussed the impact on the LGBTQ community of the election last month of Donald Trump as U.S. president and a Republican majority in both houses of the U.S. Congress.

Donald Trump nominated this week the previously little-known Silicon Valley tech advisor to be the State Department’s top economic and trade policy official. That means Helberg will likely find himself at the center of some of the administration’s biggest fights, including a hardened stance towards China.Stay woke with our briefing while staying informed on all things LGBTQ+ entertainment, life, and more!Described as a “China hawk” by Politico, Helberg serves as a member of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. He’s pushed hard for TikTok to be banned in the U.S.

TGIF! We’ve made it to the weekend again! A lot happened this week… to put it mildly. Here are some of the happier highlights…DRENCHED: Jonathan Bailey revealed his secret obsession: “Go as deep as you can go.” [Read more]CLOSET DOOR BUSTDOWN: Brazilian pro tennis player João Lucas Reis casually confirmed he’s gay by wishing his boyfriend a happy birthday.

I think I trust myself more. Early on, I had a fair dose of impostor syndrome when it came to the celebrity thing. Coming off of ‘Idol,’ I was like, ‘Yes, this is a dream that I’ve had.

according to the AP.Typically, a losing team making a quarterback switch at the end of the season wouldn’t constitute many headlines. But there’s something a little different about Haener. Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.We just can’t quite put our manicured fingernails on it…Saints QB Jake Haener is set to get his first career start against the Commanders on Sunday, per @nick_underhill.

Time this week heralded Elton John as its Icon Of The Year. In a profile piece, the magazine highlighted his longevity, stamina and prolific output. It pointed to his recent work with younger artists, such as Dua Lipa, extending his run of hits, and his work producing music for animated movies and shows such as Tammy Faye and The Devil Wears Prada.A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn)John, 77, talked about fame, his career, his famous temper, and about sobriety.

Mark-Brian Sonna’s The Beulaville Baptist Book Club Presents: A Bur-Less-Q Nutcracker! has become a theater tradition for the holiday season. Under his MBS Productions company, he’s staged and performed in this Nutcracker for 16 seasons and nearing 400 performances with its current run. The loony show opened last weekend at the Addison Theater Center’s Studio space and while the show has evolved through the years, it’s not at all short on zany humor and its own rendition of the Christmas classic ballet. 

Robbie Williams opened up about rumors that he is gay.

British Vogue in an interview published on Thursday, Dec. 12, Bailey, who stars as Prince Fiyero in the hit film alongside Ariana Grande (Galinda) and Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba), discussed his desire to grow his family.He also shared that he started preparing for the possibility of adopting a child — and is open to co-parenting with a man or a woman.When asked if he wanted children someday, Bailey responded, “Yes, it’s such a privilege for a man,” adding, “but I can’t bring children into my lifestyle now” due to his hectic work schedule.The actor — who starred as the heartthrob Lord Anthony Bridgerton in Netflix’s “Bridgerton” for the past four seasons — said he wants “to make sure I’m going to be present” before pulling the trigger on kids.