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Andy Cohen was burnt out from doing “Watch What Happens Live” and shares what brought him back

Watch what happens when two NBC icons link up for a drive through the West Village. On this episode of Joy Rides, Hoda Kotb and Andy Cohen talk raising children as single parents, Hoda’s run-in with Beyonce at The Today Show, and Andy’s favorite person to share a New Year’s Eve toast with (besides Anderson Cooper, obviously). 

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Weekend Round-Up: Patti LuPone; Jodie Foster; Ayo Edebiri; Dolly Parton; Madonna & more!

Patti LuPone Says She’s ‘Furious’ After Learning Gay Cruise She’s Set to Perform On is Banned from Traveling Through Turkey Just Jared

Jodie Foster Throws Shade at Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ Movie, Questions If It Was Made with AI Just Jared

Millie Bobby Brown praises her gay bestie Noah Schnapp, says ‘everybody deserves love’ Out.com

Madonna, daughter Lourdes Leon address ‘coattail’ criticism and scrutiny on new, emotionally raw song EW.com

Ayo Edebiri Says TV Detective Adrian Monk Was Her Childhood Crush People

Sister Roma helped build the San Francisco Giants’ Pride legacy. Now she says they don’t deserve it Outsports

Dolly Parton Asks Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce If She Can Have Their First Baby in Silly Thank-You for $2M Charity Donation People

Photos: Backstage with the Stars of LIZA! AT 80 at Carnegie Hall Broadway World

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Laverne Cox chats with Monica Lewinsky about healing and the complicated cost of visibility

Emmy-winning actress, producer, author, and transgender rights trailblazer Laverne Cox s Monica Lewinsky this week on Reclaiming for a live taping at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival in Seattle.

With her new memoir, Transcendent, out in the world, Laverne opens up to Monica about what it means to finally tell her story in her own words—from childhood trauma and self-worth to fame, healing, and the complicated cost of visibility. She retraces her path from growing up in Mobile, Alabama, where homophobia taught her early lessons about shame, to finding freedom, community, and creative purpose in New York City.

Laverne also reflects on how, after nearly 20 years spent struggling as a working actress, Orange Is the New Black changed everything, making her the first openly transgender person nominated for an Emmy in an acting category. Together, she and Monica explore vulnerability, the difference between being seen and being safe, and how Laverne continues to reclaim dignity for trans people everywhere.

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Thursday Round-Up: Billy Nesnidal; Madonna; Pedro Pascal; Catherine McCafferty; Meryl Streep & more!

After being harassed for kissing his boyfriend, gay White Sox fan Billy Nesnidal explains why Pride Nights matter Outsports

Madonna’s 15 studio albums, lovingly and unapologetically ranked Out.com

Catherine McCafferty talks Pretty Gay, astro-dating tips & red flags, and the British guy who turned her queer Queerty

Pedro Pascal Hits the Gym for Morning Workout in L.A. Just Jared

Put 5 gays in a cabin, mention Meryl Streep & what do you get">Queerty

Royal Family limit Instagram comments as JK Rowling pic flooded with trans flags Pink News

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Pro hockey player Luke Prokop on hearing from a ive Elton John after coming out as gay

Professional hockey player Luke Prokop s Canadian talk show The Social for an interesting and candid interview. Prokop is the subject of a new documentary, The Hockey Player, which explores his personal journey as the first player under contract with an NHL team to come out as gay. He talks about why he chose to come out, the outpouring of he received from figures like Justin Trudeau and Elton John, and how coming out has impacted his career.

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Dave Karger celebrates 10 years since TCM debut and release of new book “50 Movie Nights”

I’ve been a Dave Karger fan long before he became one of the main faces of TCM. Dave spent many years as a staff writer for Entertainment Weekly when it was a can’t-miss magazine I would get in my mailbox every week. I’d get home after a long day at the Los Angeles Times covering a double homicide or something else deadly serious and just get lost in the EW articles written by Dave and others. In 2000, I decided to leave The Times and The Hollywood Reporter then later became entertainment columnist for the LA Daily News.

But enough about me!

Here is what Dave had to say on social media today about his TCM milestone: “It’s mind-boggling to me that exactly 10 years ago today was my first night as a guest host on @TCM. The last decade has been the most exciting and rewarding of my career and I’m so grateful to everyone at TCM past and present (particularly Robert Osborne who gave the blessing for me to fill in for him in the first place) as well as all the viewers for giving a new guy a chance. The last photo is from my first-ever shoot back in 2016.”
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Wednesday Round-Up: Billy Eichner; Karamo Brown; Jussie Smollett; Likas Gage; Rock Hudson & more!

Billy Eichner recalls watching queer classic My Beautiful Laundrette with his parents as a kid Queerty

Karamo Brown Seemingly Speaks to Jussie Smollett Relationship Speculation, Believes They Will Get Married Just Jared

Lukas Gage Shares How Embracing His Sexuality Helped Him Stop Seeking Approval EOnline

Morgan Fairchild opens up about seeing Rock Hudson get ill: “I knew immediately what it was” Queerty

Madonna is giving fans an early listen to Confessions II on TikTok Attitude

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Margaret Cho opens up to David Begnaud about the pain she buried to make it in Hollywood

Before Margaret Cho became a legendary comedian, Emmy-nominated actor, and one of the most influential voices in stand-up comedy, she was a 15-year-old kid who had just been expelled from one of San Francisco’s most prestigious high schools for truancy and bad grades, with parents who had essentially given up on her.

Then James Jackson, an English teacher with a Southern drawl, a speech impediment, and a vintage motorcycle, started writing notes in the margins of her essays that changed everything: A+, so great, brilliant, funny.

In this deeply personal and unguarded conversation, the trailblazing comedian sits down with David Begnaud to share the story of the man who believed in her when she was just trying to blend into the walls. Margaret opens up about meeting Mr. Jackson at the School of the Arts in San Francisco, a teacher who rode a motorcycle, wore a leather jacket with cigarettes in the sleeve, and spoke like a Southern Barbara Walters. She talks about the composition book he gave her at the beginning of the year, how his handwritten encouragement in the margins reignited the excellent student she had forgotten she was, and why his gentle belief felt so tender it was almost poetic.

She shares what it was like to watch him get bullied by jocks in the classroom for being gay, how that made her feel as a closeted teenager herself, and the day she and her best friend Jerry walked out of school forever after those same jocks mocked Mr. Jackson’s murder.

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Tuesday Round-Up: Colman Domingo; Elliot Page; Benito Skinner; Jussie Smollett; Johnny Knoxville & more!

Colman Domingo reacts to Michael becoming highest-grossing biopic of all time: “I celebrate this with pride” Queerty

Elliot Page shows off insane abs in shirtless boxing photos and video EW.com

Benito Skinner Reveals Two ‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Turned Down ‘Overcompensating’ Season 2 Guest Roles Just Jared

Johnny Knoxville says Jackass was always “really gay” & he’s “thrilled by it” Queerty

Jussie Smollett hits back after 50 Cent criticizes Pride performance: ‘Hope he had a happy Pride’ EW.com

Queen Camilla Sparks Controversy by Posting Photo with J.K. Rowling at Palace During Pride Month
People

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See Billy Eichner’s Closet Picks

Billy Eichner sings (literally) the praises of the TOOTSIE score, talks about Barbra Streisand as a “North Star for anyone unconventional trying to make it in show business,” and shares the moving experience of watching MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE with his family at a young age.

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Monday Round-Up: Anderson Cooper; Kevin Spacey; Zane Phillips; “Red, White & Royal Blue” sequel & more!

Red, White & Royal Blue author says sequel will be ‘spicier’ than first film Attitude

Report: CNN Mainstay Anderson Cooper Bristles Over Possible Bari Weiss Takeover at CNN Mediaite

Kevin Spacey Says He’s ‘Less in Jail’ Than Before as He Reflects on Hollywood Comeback Just Jared

Zane Phillips used to tutor—though he jokes he may ‘look dumb as hell’ Out.com

50 Cent once again mocks Jussie Smollett, slams star’s return to stage at Pride event EW.com

Meet the hot cast of Romeo Beckham’s new gay Tennis drama, Forty Love Attitude

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Was Claybourne Elder the hottest man at Liza Minnelli’s 80th birthday concert? Let the pics tell the story!

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Matteo Lane flashes 40-year-old abs on b-day!

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Showtune Sunday: Enjoy some highlights from the all-star “Liza at 80!” concert honoring Liza Minnelli!

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Weekend Round-Up: Pete Buttigieg; Kristen Stewart; Frankie Grande; Billy Porter; Madonna & more!

Pete Buttigieg shares “darkest hours” of his life after false allegations forced him apart from kids LGBTQ Nation

Kristen Stewart Closes Out Biarritz Film Festival While Honoring ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’ Director With Grand Prix Win Just Jared

Frankie Grande has some worries about Zach and Bryce’s Love Island bromance Out.com

Frankie Grande’s Supergay! Is a Triumph of Honesty, Heart, and Hope Instinct

Billy Porter Has a New Lease on Life and a Few Wild Stories to Match Instinct

Madonna makes rare reveal of 1 major pop diva she was ‘jealous’ of EW.com

Weekend Tennis Round-Up featuring dreamy Lorenzo Musetti and more! Kenneth in the 212

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On “The View,” Adam Lambert talks about embracing self-acceptance with his new album, “Adam”

Singer Adam Lambert opens up about how a new chapter in his life shaped his album and reflects on embracing his sexuality throughout his career.

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Friday Round-Up: Martina & Chris: Elliot Page; Jodie Foster; Andy Cohen; Rosie O’Donnell; Kristen Stewart & more!

Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova Were Tennis Rivals and Friends for 50 Years. Then They Had to Fight Cancer Together People

Elliot Page shares an important message to ‘struggling’ trans youth: ‘There’s nothing wrong with you’ Out.com

Rosie O’Donnell Show Producer Judy Gold Re Quietly ‘Redecorating’ Set at Barbra Streisand’s Request People

Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat are The Wrong Girls in first look at new stoner comedy EW.com

Jodie Foster explains how she landed a blockbuster role intended for Sean Penn EW.com

“The Karen-ness of it all”: Jodie Foster explains why Karens are sometimes misunderstood Queerty

Andy Cohen Breaks Down in Tears as He Mourns ‘WWHL’ Producer Kyra Samson Who Died of Brain Cancer at Age 28 Just Jared

Derek Chadwick hopes his wholesome “non-hookup focused” gay dating app can do away with D pics Queerty

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Karamo Brown talks fathyerhood and details last straw that led to ‘Queer Eye’ cast fallout

Emmy-winning television host Karamo Brown s TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to discuss the challenges he faced behind the scenes of “Queer Eye,” his rift with the other cast , how his sons saved his life and what his next chapter looks like. He also shares his new wellness app Kē inspired by his own journey of unlocking his best self.

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Inside Andy Cohen’s Hamptons Beach Home

Andy Cohen welcomes  Architectural Digest to tour his colorful beach home in the Hamptons. Designed with architect Gordon Kahn and interiors by Jackie Greenberg, the Bravo legend’s colorful oceanfront retreat blends indoor-outdoor living, panoramic Atlantic views, and playful family spaces for the perfect summer escape.

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Wednesday Round-Up: Clay Aiken; Carl Nassib; Lukas Gage; Brittney Griner; Lady Gaga & more!

Clay Aiken Breaks Silence on ‘Catastrophic’ Fallout from His Famously Tense on-Air Moment with Kelly Ripa 20 Years Later People

Carl Nassib came out 5 years ago. No NFL player has followed him since. Outsports

Lukas Gage reflects on coming out: “At first, having a secret can be fun… then it starts to eat away at you” Queerty

Brittney Griner just set a WNBA record, adding to her Hall of Fame resume Outsports

Katie Couric recalls getting pushed out of Lady Gaga 60 Minutes interview that she pitched: ‘It made me crazy’ EW.com

Chris Appleton Bares Ripped Body in a Speedo, Days After ing UK’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Show Just Jared

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