Trans contestant wins popular Portrait Artist of the Year competition

Let’s unwrap this week’s edition of “Bop After Bop”…Subscribe to our newsletter for your front-row seat to all things entertainment with a sprinkle of everything else queer.It’s hard to reimagine a classic like WHAM!’s “Last Christmas,” and though Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and ROSÉ have all recently tried, nothing quite comes close to George Michael’s original delivery of this iconic Christmas track. Luckily, to commemorate 40 years of “Last Christmas,” WHAM! has released a special Last Christmas 40th Anniversary EP, including a previously unreleased live rendition at Wembley Arena, that feels like unwrapping a nostalgic gift that’s been waiting under the tree.

Lady Like, a fascinating, intimate, and joyful new documentary from filmmaker Luke Willis about RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 14 runner-up Lady Camden, a.k.a. artist & dancer Rex Wheeler.The Camden Town, London-born performer (hence the drag name), has been subverting people’s expectations of him pretty much his entire life:Subscribe to our newsletter for your front-row seat to all things entertainment with a sprinkle of everything else queer.“I remember you guys telling me that you thought I was going to be really kind of butch and sexy because my name is Rex,” he jokes to some people he’s working with early in the film.

Hi Jake,A bunch of my gay friends are planning to get “HoleTox” (a.k.a. Botox for the, um, backside) together and asked me if I wanted to join. At first I thought it was a joke but then I learned, actually, it’s a real thing that gay men are doing, especially in places like NYC and L.A. Apparently it can help bottoms who have a difficult time relaxing, especially if their partners are on the larger side. I need to know… Is this a real legit thing, or just some crazy fad being peddled by plastic surgeons and the Botox industry? Also, am I totally insane to want to try it? Hole’ Lot of UncertaintySubscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.Dear Hole’ Lot of Uncertainty,Believe it or not, “HoleTox” is a real thing (they even did an exposé about it on the Howard Stern Show last week).

Nick Adams discusses his role as Alexis Gillmore in Drag: The Musical, the show’s inclusive celebration of drag and its powerful themes of “reconciliation, chosen family, and acceptance”.

This Christmas, spread love, joy, and fabulousness by supporting LGBTQ+ creators in Ireland. From dazzling jewellery to poignant literature, this queer gift guide is packed with unique treasures for the LGBTQ+ people in your life, all while championing local talent.

Creating Change takes place just days after the presidential inauguration, and we’ve already seen a surge in registrations. It’s clear our people are looking for a space to strategize, build community, and find joy as we gear up for the road ahead- and that’s exactly what Creating Change is all about! In this pivotal moment, we recognize the uncertainty surrounding access to vital community resources.

We at Dallas Voice join our colleagues at Los Angeles Blade and Washington Blade in mourning the untimely death of Troy Masters, publisher of the Los Angeles Blade, who died unexpectedly on Wednesday Dec. 11, according to a family member.

“Center Aging Friday Tea Time” will be at 2 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ+ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. For more details, email adam@thedccenter.org.  Women in their Twenties and Thirti

Awards season arrived earlier this week with the announcement of the 2025 Golden Globes, which takes place on Jan. 5, airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount +. Several LGBTQ actors are over the moon to be nominated.