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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during the House Committee on Homeland Security on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)2025-12-11T18:32:19Z Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday linked the seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela to the Trump administrations counterdrug efforts in Latin America as tensions escalate with the government of President Nicols Maduro.Noems assertion, which came during her testimony to the House Homeland Security Committee, provided the Republican administrations most thorough assessment so far of why it took control of the vessel on Wednesday. Incredibly unusual, the use of U.S. forces to seize a merchant ship was the latest step in the administrations pressure campaign on Maduro, who has been charged with narcoterrorism in the United States. Asked to delineate the U.S. Coast Guards role in the effort, Noem called the tanker seizure a successful operation directed by the president to ensure that were pushing back on a regime that is systematically covering and flooding our country with deadly drugs and killing our next generation of Americans. Noem went on lay out the lethal doses of cocaine she said had been kept from entering the U.S. as a result.On Wednesday at the White House, Trump told reporters that the tanker was seized for a very good reason. Asked what would happen to the oil aboard the tanker, Trump said, Well, we keep it, I guess. The U.S. has built up the largest military presence in the region in decades and launched a series of deadly strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean Sea and the eastern Pacific Ocean, a campaign that is facing growing scrutiny from Congress. Trump, who has said land attacks are coming soon but has not offered more details, has broadly justified the moves as necessary to stem the flow of fentanyl and other illegal drugs into the U.S. Venezuelas government said in a statement that the tanker seizure constitutes a blatant theft and an act of international piracy. Maduro has insisted the real purpose of the U.S. military operations is to force him from office.___Meg Kinnard can be reached at http://x.com/MegKinnardAP. MEG KINNARD Kinnard covers national politics for The Associated Press. She lives in South Carolina. twitter instagram mailto

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)2025-12-11T18:21:46Z Get the AP Top 25 college football poll delivered straight to your inbox every week with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Fernando Mendoza was named Associated Press player of the year on Thursday after leading unbeaten and top-ranked Indiana to its first Big Ten championship since 1967 and the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff.The redshirt junior quarterback was the overwhelming choice over fellow Heisman Trophy finalists Diego Pavia of Vanderbilt, Jeremiah Love of Notre Dame and Julian Sayin of Ohio State. Mendoza received 32 of 51 first-place votes from a nationwide panel of media members who cover college football. Pavia got nine to lead the rest of the group, which also included Jacob Rodriguez of Texas Tech.Im shining now but only because there are so many stars around me, Mendoza said, describing his rise from lightly recruited high school prospect in 2021 to a candidate for the sports most prestigious awards. Theres an analogy that the only reason were able to see stars in the sky is because the light reflects from all different types of stars. I have so many stars around myself whether its my teammates, my coaches, my family, support staff that Im able to shine now in this light, and Im so happy for everyone to be a part of this. Mendoza, the Hoosiers first-year starter after transferring from California, is the triggerman for an offense that has surpassed program records for touchdowns and points set during last seasons surprise run to the CFP. Mendoza has thrown for a Bowl Subdivision-leading 33 touchdowns and run for six, giving him a school-record 39 TDs accounted for. Think you know who belongs in the Top 25? Now its your turn to vote with the AP Top 25 fan poll. He was the first Big Ten quarterback since 2000 with three straight games with at least four TD passes and no interceptions. His 21-of-23, 267-yard, five-touchdown passing day in a 63-10 win at Illinois in the conference opener established him as a serious contender for national honors. Mendoza is among 10 FBS quarterbacks who have completed better than 70% of their passes. He ranks among the most accurate passers on attempts of at least 20 yards, hitting on 23 of 43 (53.5%), and when under pressure (52.1%), according to Pro Football Focus. Ranked the No. 72 quarterback prospect by ESPN when he was a senior at Christopher Columbus High School in Miami, Mendoza was pledged to Yale for almost six months before he decommitted and signed with California.He sat out as a redshirt in 2022 and won the starting job for the final eight games in 2023. He was 10th in the nation in passing in 2024 and ranked among the top transfer prospects after the season. He landed at Indiana, where his brother Alberto Mendoza was the No. 3 quarterback last year. This year Alberto is the top backup to his big brother.___Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here and here (AP News mobile app). AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football ERIC OLSON Olson is an Associated Press college football writer based in Omaha, Nebraska. He also covers the Big Ten, the NCAA, the College Football Playoff alongside local teams Nebraska and Creighton. twitter mailto

Michael Jordan, left, shakes hands with NASCAR attorney Lawrence Buterman as NASCAR chairman Jim France, center, looks away, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, outside the federal courthouse in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)2025-12-11T11:00:07Z CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Michael Jordan and NASCAR chairman Jim France stood side-by-side on the steps of a federal courthouse as if they were old friends following a stunning settlement Thursday of a bruising antitrust case in which the Basketball Hall of Famer was the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit accusing the top racing series in the United States of being a monopolistic bully. The duo was flanked by three-time Daytona 500 Denny Hamlin and Curtis Polk, who co-own 23XI Racing with Jordan, Front Row Motorsports owner Bob Jenkins and over a dozen lawyers as they celebrated the end to an eight-day trial that ultimately led NASCAR to cave and grant all its teams the permanent charters they wanted. Like two competitors, obviously we tried to get as much done in each others favor, Jordan said, towering over the 81-year-old France. Ive said this from Day 1: the only way this sport is going to grow is we have to find some synergy between the two entities. I think weve gotten to that point, unfortunately it took 16 months to get here, but I think level heads have gotten us to this point where we can actually work together and grow this sport. I am very proud about that and I think Jim feels the same. France concurred. I do feel the same and we can get back to focusing on what we really love, and thats racing, and we spent a lot of time not really focused on that so much as we needed to be, France said. I feel like we made a very good decision here together and we have a big opportunity to continue growing the sport. A charter is the equivalent of the franchise model used in other sports and in NASCAR it guarantees 36 teams a spot in every top-level Cup Series race and a fixed portion of the revenue stream. The system was implemented in 2016 and teams have argued for over two years that the charters needed to be made permanent they had been revokable by NASCAR and the revenue sharing had to change. NASCAR, founded and privately owned by the Florida-based France family, never considered making the charters permanent. Instead, after two-plus years of bitter negotiations, NASCAR in September 2024 presented a take-it-or leave-it final offer that gave teams until end of that day to sign the 112-page document. 23XI and Front Row refused and sued, while 13 other organizations signed but testimony in court revealed many did so with a gun to our head because the threat of losing the charters would have put them out of business.Jordan testified early in the trial that as a new team owner to NASCAR 23XI launched in 2021 he felt he had the strength to challenge NASCAR. Eight days of testimony went badly for NASCAR, which when it began to present its case seemed focused more on mitigating damages than it did on proving it did not violate antitrust laws. Although terms of the settlement were not released NASCAR was in the process of scheduling a Thursday afternoon call with all teams to discuss the revenue-sharing model moving forward both Jordan and NASCAR said that charters will now be permanent for all teams. 23XI and Front Row will receive their combined six charters back for 2026. An economist has previously testified that NASCAR owes 23XI and Front Row $364.7 million in damages, and that NASCAR shorted 36 chartered teams $1.06 billion from 2021-24.Todays a good day, Jordan said from the front-row seat hes occupied since the trial began Dec. 1 as he waited for the settlement announcement. U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell, who had presided over two days of failed settlement talks before the trial began, echoed the sentiment. Bell told the jury that sometimes parties at trial have to see how the evidence unfolds to come to the wisdom of a settlement.I wish we couldve done this a few months ago, Bell said in court. I believe this is great for NASCAR. Great for the future of NASCAR. Great for the entity of NASCAR. Great for the teams and ultimately great for the fans.The settlement came after two days of France testimony and the Wednesday night public release of a letter from Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris calling for NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps to be removed. The discovery process revealed internal NASCAR communications in which Phelps called Hall of Fame team owner Richard Childress a redneck and other derogatory names; Bass Pro sponsors Childress teams, as well as some others, and Morris is an ardent NASCAR supporter.Childress gave fiery testimony earlier this week over his reluctance to sign the charter agreement because it was so unfair to the teams, which have been bleeding money and begged NASCAR for concessions. Letters from Hall of Fame team owners Joe Gibbs, Rick Hendrick, Jack Roush and Roger Penske were introduced in which they pleaded with France for charters to become permanent; France testified he was not moved by the men he considers good friends. The settlement came abruptly on the ninth day of the trial. Bell opened expecting to hear motions but both sides asked for a private conference in chambers. When they emerged, Bell ordered an hour-long break for the two sides to confer. That turned into two hours, all parties returned to the courtroom and Kessler announced an agreement had been reached.What all parties have always agreed on is a deep love for the sport and a desire to see it fulfill its full potential, NASCAR and the plaintiffs said in a joint statement. This is a landmark moment, one that ensures NASCARs foundation is stronger, its future is brighter and its possibilities are greater.___AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing JENNA FRYER Fryer primarily covers motorsports for The AP with an emphasis on NASCAR, F1, IMSA and IndyCar. She is a New Jersey native based in Charlotte, North Carolina. twitter mailto RSShttps://feedx.net https://feedx.site

The Disney logo is seen on their store along the Champs Elysees Avenue in Paris on Sept. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)2025-12-11T14:58:52Z Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and will bring characters such as Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and Luke Skywalker to the AI companys Sora video generation tool, in a licensing deal that the two companies announced on Thursday. At the same time, Disney went after Google, demanding the tech company stop exploiting its copyrighted characters to train its AI systems. The OpenAI agreement makes the Walt Disney Co. the first major content licensing partner for Sora, which uses generative artificial intelligence to create short videos. Under the three-year licensing deal, fans will be able to use Sora to generate and share videos based on more than 200 Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars characters. AI video generators like Sora have wowed with their ability to quickly create realistic clips based merely on text prompts. But a flood of such videos on social media, including clips depicting celebrities and deceased public figures, has raised worries about AI slop crowding out human-created work alongside concerns about misinformation, deepfakes and copyright. Disney and OpenAI said they are committed to responsible use of AI that protects the safety of users and the rights of creators. This agreement shows how AI companies and creative leaders can work together responsibly to promote innovation that benefits society, respect the importance of creativity, and help works reach vast new audiences, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said. Disney CEO Robert Iger said the deal will extend the reach of our storytelling through generative AI, while respecting and protecting creators and their works. As part of the deal, some user-generated Sora videos will be made available on the Disney+ streaming service.Disney will also become a major customer of OpenAI and use its technology to build new products, tools, and services. It will also roll out ChatGPT for employees. Also Thursday, Disney sent Google a cease and desist letter, demanding that the tech company stop using Disney content without permission to feed and train its AI models, including its Veo video generator and Imagen and Nano Banana image generators.It has previously issued similar cease and desist letters to Meta and Character.AI and has filed litigation with NBCUniversal and Warner Bros. Discovery against AI image generator Midjourney and AI company Minimax.Well, we have been aggressive at protecting our IP, and we have gone after other companies that have not honored our IP, not respected our IP, not valued it. And this is another example of us doing just that, Iger said in an interview on CNBCs Squawk on the Street. We have been in conversation with Google, basically expressing our concerns about this. And, ultimately, because we didnt really make any progress, the conversations didnt bear fruit, we felt we had no choice but to send them a cease-and-desist.Disney accused Google of infringing Disneys copyrights on a massive scale, according to a copy of the letter dated Dec. 10 seen by The Associated Press. The letter included examples that it says Googles AI systems easily generated, such as characters from Star Wars, The Simpsons, Deadpool and The Lion King. Google has also been intentionally amplifying the problem by making the infringing content available across its many channels including YouTube, Disney said.Disney said Google hasnt taken any measures to mitigate the problem even though it has been raising the concerns for months. Googles mass infringement of Disneys copyrighted works must stop, the letter said. Google did not respond immediately to a request for comment. KELVIN CHAN Chan covers technology and innovation in Europe and beyond for The Associated Press. twitter mailto

Meta the parent company of Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and WhatsApp has reportedly disabled or shadow-banned the accounts of more than 50 abortion providers, queer organizations, and reproductive healthcare organizations around the world over the past few months. What an advocate described as one of the biggest waves of censorship on the companys platforms began in October and appears to be an escalation of Metas Trump-era approach to abortion and LGBTQ+ related content, The Guardian reports. Related Mark Zuckerberg taps anti-LGBTQ+ activist to advise Meta on AI bias While many of the organizations whose accounts were removed or restricted are based in the U.K. and Europe, groups serving women in Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East have also been affected.Metas alleged actions come nearly a year after The Guardian reported on the companys shadow-banning (severely limiting the number of users who can see certain accounts content) of accounts of organizations that help Americans access abortion pills. Insights for the LGBTQ+ community Subscribe to our briefing for insights into how politics impacts the LGBTQ+ community and more. Subscribe to our Newsletter today This past October, Paige Collings with Electronic Freedom Foundation told The Bay Area Reporter that censorship of LGBTQ+ content on Instagram has noticeably increased since November 2024. She described the company as engaging in algorithmic silencing of LGBTQ+ content on Instagram.Within this last year, especially since the new US presidency, we have seen a definite increase in accounts being taken down not only in the US, but also worldwide as a ripple effect, Martha Dimitratou, executive director of nonprofit Repro Uncensored, told The Guardian. The organization has tracked over 200 instances of accounts related to reproductive health being removed or restricted in all of 2025 compared to the 81 it tracked in 2024.This has been, to my knowledge, at least one of the biggest waves of censorship we are seeing, Dimitratou said. In a statement, Meta pushed back on accusations that it is targeting specific content on its platforms. Every organization and individual on our platforms is subject to the same set of rules, and any claims of enforcement based on group affiliation or advocacy are baseless, the statement read. Our policies and enforcement regarding abortion medication-related content have not changed: we allow posts and ads promoting healthcare services like abortion, as well as discussion and debate around them, as long as they follow our policies. But as Kinga Jelinska, executive director of Netherlands-based nonprofit Women Help Women, noted, Meta rarely specifies which policies have been violated or how. Women Help Women received a message from the company in November stating that its Facebook page had been shut down because it does not follow our Community Standards on prescription drugs.They just removed it. Thats it. We dont even know which post it was about, Jelinska said.Meta claimed that over half of the accounts tracked by Repro Uncensored have been reinstated. Carolina Are, a fellow at Northumbria Universitys Centre for Digital Citizens, told The Guardian that the claim fits Metas pattern of reinstating accounts following public pressure. However, Are criticized the companys appeals process for banned accounts, which Meta itself admitted has become frustratingly slow.For example, a Meta employee sent a personal message to one affected organization saying bans would likely continue and advising them to start a mailing list rather than rely on the companys platforms.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is facing a revolt from his own party if he doesnt fulfill a list of promises he made to get votes for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which the lower chamber passed yesterday.So we made a deal, said far-right Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL). And actually we talked to the secretary of state directly. Related Mike Johnson bizarrely praises Trump feces video as among most effective satire ever Johnson promised Luna that the State Department would stop non-government organizations from funding the Taliban, a claim with uncertainty as to its actual occurrence. Johnson even brought in Secretary of State Marco Rubio to back that promise.Johnson also promised to go to war to pass a ban on a central bank digital currency, Axios reports. The Federal Reserve has said it may consider creating a digital currency as a supplement to paper money, given that so many transactions are digital nowadays.Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) also said that she was promised a floor vote on her ban on transgender health care in exchange for her vote for the NDAA.But if Johnson cant make good on his promises, Republican House members vowed to bring down the next big spending bill.It either happens, or a CR [continuing resolution] goes down, Luna told Axios. Hes promised to be with us on that.

The overwhelming popularity of Heated Rivalry has meant that the stars of the show have been catapulted to fame, and now theyre opening up about their butts, their freak status, and oral fixations. Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams star as Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander, respectively, rival hockey players who give into their intense attraction to one another and start a years-long secret affair. The shows runaway success has led to an overwhelming obsession with Storries impressive butt and the intense sexual chemistry and gay yearning at the heart of the rivals-to-lovers romance, something that Storrie and Williams are aware of. In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, Storrie admitted to knowing that his butt has been a big topic of conversation among fans before Williams told him, Its a great butt. (@) Despite how odd it must be to go from being a relatively unknown actor to having fans on social media discussing your body parts, Storrie doesnt seem to mind.I think I saw someone say that I am America's ass, which I was not expecting that at all, he said. But, yeah, I love it. I'll take it. Feels good.When it comes to those intensely erotic sex scenes the show has become known for, Storrie and Williams say that when they watch them, they are seeing the mechanics that went into making them.The fans get spontaneity, but we see mechanics. We see technique, rehearsal, Williams said. "We see Chala [Hunter, intimacy coordinator] going, Knee little higher! Knee little lower! Hide your, like, little ballet slipper.Storrie admitted that those moments dont feel overtly sexual or raunchy to him because hes the one in the scene, but Williams explained that things are different for fans who are witnessing two people find a sexual language."The two actors have grown increasingly close over the course of filming the show and the press tour, and fans have remarked on how comfortable they are with each other, including in a new viral video of Storrie and Williams doing an interpretive dance where they manage to combine their bodies into an impressive pretzel.Very plainly spoken, me and Hudson are freaks, Storrie said when asked about the video. We're clowns. We just love to riff and have fun and go crazy, and those were two situations where we were caught off guard doing our thing. The wrap party, that was all improvised. I think we were just putting on a show.See on InstagramHeated Rivalry will end after six episodes, but there is the potential for a second season, considering Ilya and Shanes love story continues in Rachel Reids series of gay hockey romance novels that the show is based on. While we havent gotten confirmation yet that there will definitely be a second season although it seems likely based on the show's success Williams teased that Shanes oral fixation will continue if they get picked up for another season."So when there was not a straw in my drink, I would ask them to give me one, he said of Shane always chewing on things like his hoodies drawstring. If I'm texting, I'm putting the thing in my mouth. I'm always putting things in my mouth! And I'll continue to do that for season...if we get another season. There'll just be more things in my mouth.

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A national flag hangs over the site where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed, at Utah Valley University, Sept. 17, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Jesse Bedayn, File)2025-12-11T05:06:11Z PROVO, Utah (AP) The 22-year-old Utah man charged with killing Charlie Kirk made his first in-person court appearance Thursday as his attorneys push to further limit media access in the high-profile criminal case.A Utah judge is weighing the publics right to know details in the prosecution of Tyler Robinson against his attorneys concerns that the swarm of media attention could interfere with his right to a fair trial. Robinsons legal team and the Utah County Sheriffs Office have asked Judge Tony Graf to ban cameras in the courtroom.Prosecutors have charged Robinson with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of the conservative activist on the Utah Valley University campus in Orem, just a few miles north of the Provo courthouse. They plan to seek the death penalty. Robinson arrived in court with restraints on his wrists and ankles and wearing a dress shirt, tie and slacks. He smiled at the people sitting in a row reserved for family, where a woman teared up and wiped her eyes with a tissue. The defendant had previously appeared in court via video or audio feed from jail.A coalition of national and local news organizations, including The Associated Press, is fighting to preserve media access in the case. Graf has already made allowances to protect Robinsons presumption of innocence before a trial, agreeing that the case has drawn extraordinary public attention. Stay up to date with the news and the best of AP by following our WhatsApp channel. Follow on Graf held a closed hearing on Oct. 24 in which attorneys discussed Robinsons courtroom attire and security protocols. Under a subsequent ruling by the judge, Robinson is allowed to wear street clothes in court during his pretrial hearings but must be physically restrained due to security concerns. Graf also prohibited media from filming or photographing Robinsons restraints after his attorneys argued widespread images of him shackled and in jail clothing could prejudice future jurors. Michael Judd, an attorney for the media coalition, has urged Graf to let the news organizations weigh in on any future requests for closed hearings or other limitations. The media presence at Utah hearings is already limited, with judges often designating one photographer and one videographer to document a hearing and share their images with other news organizations. Additional journalists can typically attend to listen and take notes, as can members of the public. Judd wrote in recent filings that an open court safeguards the integrity of the fact-finding process while fostering public confidence in judicial proceedings. Criminal cases in the U.S. have long been open to the public, which he argued is proof that trials can be conducted fairly without restricting reporters as they work to keep the public informed.Kirks widow, Erika Kirk, has called for full transparency, saying, We deserve to have cameras in there. Her husband was an ally of President Donald Trump who worked to steer young voters toward conservatism.Robinsons legal team says his pretrial publicity reaches as far as the White House, with Trump announcing soon after Robinsons arrest, With a high degree of certainty, we have him, and I hope he gets the death penalty. Attorney Kathy Nester has raised concern that digitally altered versions of Robinsons initial court photo have spread widely, creating misinformation about the case. Some altered images show Robinson crying or having an outburst in court, which did not happen. HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Schoenbaum is a government and politics reporter based in Salt Lake City, Utah. She also covers general news in the Rockies and LGBTQ+ rights policies in U.S. statehouses. twitter mailto RSShttps://feedx.net https://feedx.site

As Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) partied hard on Tuesday night at disgraced former New York Congressman George Santos Christmas bash, drama unfolded outside as Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) begged a bouncer to let her and her entourage in.Greene, longtime besties with convicted felon and fellow Congressional outcast Santos, joined a collection of D-list celebrities, MAGA loyalists, and publicity-seeking hangers-on at the expelled reps Santos Claus soire, which the host described later as the best Christmas party DC has ever seen! Related Republicans are upset that Trump got con man George Santos released from prison No doubt he and Greene were loving the fireworks at the door.Boebert and Greene have been archenemies for years, at least as far back as the day on the House floor that Greene accused her rival of plagiarizing articles of impeachment shed filed against President Joe Biden. Insights for the LGBTQ+ community Subscribe to our briefing for insights into how politics impacts the LGBTQ+ community and more. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Youre a little bi**h, Greene told Boebert from the well.Boebert and her entourage pulled up while the party was in full swing, with plumped and lacquered guests sailing past her as she argued with the bouncer, former Santos staffer Vish Burra. Aides can be seen hovering awkwardly as the gun-toting congresswoman pleads her case to the gatekeeper, who blocked the groups entrance.The embarrassing episode started out amicably enough, with Boebert recognizing the burly former staffer on sight. Great to see you! Boebert gushes. Oh my gosh!But moments later, things got tense.Vish! Boebert blurts when she tries to enter with her crowd, in video captured by TMZ.Lauren! Burra replies.First of all, were on the list. So go ahead and look at the list, the Colorado congresswoman pleads.I know whos on the list, Burra said firmly. Colorado congresswoman Lauren Boebert was looking to have a fun night out with her staff at George Santos' holiday party in D.C. but the vibe shifted quickly when her aides got bounced at the door. https://t.co/ssm5LYk5eD pic.twitter.com/4AKkCZ4v3R TMZ (@TMZ) December 10, 2025Turns out Boeberts name was there but those of her posse were not. The notorious party girl would have to navigate Santos Christmas shindig without staff to chaperone.Boebert was finally admitted to the crowd of no fair-weather friends gathered at a downtown D.C. restaurant for Santos much-promoted holiday affair, which included Greene, Real Housewife Leah McSweeney, fat best friend Meghan McCain, and hedge fund topper Martin Shkreli.The president commuted Santos seven-year prison sentence in October.The ex-con was promoting his party hard right up to the last minute, with an appearance on Rob Finnertys NewsMax show, and he told Gateway Pundit earlier, I am really excited to be celebrating with close friends, supporters, and people who really stuck by me.He confidently boasted that Santos Claus will become an annual tradition moving forward. The Cameo content-creator test-drove his Santos Claus character last week with a surprise appearance at Tennessee Rep.Tim Burchett (R) annual 15-Minute Christmas party on Capitol Hill, where he posed with Democrat Debbie Dingell in bipartisan holiday spirit.Burchett returned the favor with a cameo at Santos party Tuesday, observing, They had some white trash in there. It was kick-ass. Great time @timburchett has the best holiday party in town! https://t.co/a24xhw50YY George Santos (@Georgesantos) December 5, 2024Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

As you gaze up at the night sky and see a flicker of magical light streaking by, whats your wish? World peace? Sensible slacks? Jonathan Baileys phone number? Those are all great options, but the latest queen to exit Canadas Drag Race is striving for something even more meaningful: acceptance. I was really representing my []The post When You Wish Upon a Star Doll appeared first on GEDmagazine.

Heated Rivalry has captured everyones attention with the intense yearning, palpable chemistry, hot gay sex scenes, and, of course, the stars amazing hockey butts.The show follows hockey stars Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) and Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams), who are fierce rivals on the ice, but behind closed doors, they engage in a years-long secret affair. Between a particular shower scene that shows off Ilyas impressive glutes and a shot of Shane crawling across the bed to Ilya and arching his back to the heavens, fans have had two things on their minds: 1. This may be the hottest show on TV, and 2. How can I get a butt like that?Storries peach and Williams back arch have repeatedly broken the internet since the show premiered last month, and now everyone wants mouth-watering glutes like their fave gay hockey players. Fans have even taken to social media to share the workout routines theyve started doing to get their own hockey butts. But if you really want to get as caked up as the stars of the show, youre going to need expert help. Thats where gay Nike Trainer Cole Francum, who is also a coach at Session Training in New York City, comes in. So if you want a round ass that will, well, rival the stars of Heated Rivalry, follow this guide and thank us later!NutritionFrancum tells PRIDE that your first step to getting a delicious peach is focusing on nutrition. Without eating enough protein, youre going to have a hard time seeing any improvement in muscle growth and forget about getting that shelf butt you're dreaming of. To get size in those muscles, people need to make sure theyre eating enough to recover and give the body adequate nutrition to grow and repair the muscle tissue when working out (leading to larger glutes), he says.Francum recommends eating 0.7-1.0g of protein per pound of bodyweight, along with your carbs, fats, and fiber, to help you build and maintain muscle mass.Results (@) Ok, so you want that hockey butt, but how long will it actually take if you work out consistently? Everyone wants instant results these days, but Francum says that following his workout routine and nutrition advice should lead to results in about two months. Newcomers or beginners will usually see results in the first 6-8 weeks of working out 3+ times per week, probably all the way through the first year of strength training, he says. After that, more advanced people will see smaller incremental changes over time which is where measuring performance and other data come into play.RepsIn general, every exercise should be 6-12 reps with heavy loads (added weight), which pushes you close to muscular failure (where you only have 1-2 reps left in the tank). When training, youll want to follow a hypertrophy-focused program, which concentrates on increasing muscle size, he explains.The workout routine:1. Hip ThrustsProbably the best move at isolating and really building the glutes, youll want to find a bench or box to lean your mid-back and shoulders on along with some sort of weight for your hips, he says. Start with the feet tight side by side and the hips just off the ground. Tuck your hips underneath and press into the mid-sole + heel of your foot to drive the hips up to the ceiling. At the top, your knees should stack right over your ankles, and your eyes stay facing forward. Slowly lower back to the floor and repeat 6-12 reps. For an added challenge, hold at the top for 10 seconds after those reps.2. Back SquatThe ultimate leg builder. From under a barbell, feet open up shoulder-width and toes turn out slightly, Francum describes. The upper back and core tighten as the hips descend below the knees. Then, press the feet hard through the floor to stand up. The knees track over the second and third toes while you load up the glutes and quads. This is a key compound lift that will get you the most bang for your buck if you're crunched on time.3. Romanian DeadliftTargeting the hamstrings and the glutes in the back of the leg, you can use a barbell, dumbbells or kettlebells for this exercise, he recommends. Start with the feet tight under the hips and the weight set up in front of the thighs. Take a micro-bend to your knees and push your hips back while keeping your chest puffed out to elongate your spine. You should feel a deep stretch in the high hamstrings + the meat of your glutes at the bottom of your hinge, and then press the feet through the floor to stand tall. The biggest focus is maintaining a longer leg with that small bend and an extended spine with core tension, so you load up the glutes and not just the lower back.4. Hamstring CurlsBuilding in that bottom shelf/lift of the glutes off the back thigh, hamstring curls can either be taken off a seated/lying machine, or they can be done off gliders, a med ball, TRX, or Rower, he says. For those non-machine options, start on your back and place your heels on top of your equipment really close to your hips. Press into your heels to extend the hips up and then slowly (3-5 seconds) extend your legs long. Try to keep the hips up and pull the heels back into your glutes. You should feel the back of your leg engage more and more the further your heels move away and be on fire as you pull in.5. Step-UpsGrab a box that puts your knee above your hips. Drive through the heel with a fully extended leg at top to stand and then lower back to the floor, Francum says. If uncomfortable for the knee, substitute Bulgarian Split Squats with an elevated front foot. The higher leg adds more demand on the glutes, since theyre in a more lengthened position.6. Curtsy/Crossback LungeThis will target the upper and outer glutes (glute medius) in addition to your quads, he advise. Start with the feet together and two dumbbells down by the legs. Step one foot diagonally back behind the front foot with the back knee kissing the floor behind the front foots ankle. Keep the weight in the front leg and the front knee in line with the center of your foot, and then drive through that front leg to stand up. Repeat on that one side before matching the reps on the second leg. For a bigger challenge, add a deficit by standing on a platform or large plate before stepping back and off.7. Glute/Back Extensions"Now building that upper shelf of the glutes, set the back extension machine so the hips are about 3 inches above the top edge, Francum says. Fold over toward the ground and then push your hips forward while squeezing the glutes underneath to contract, bringing the torso more upright. Descend slowly back toward the floor and repeat. Add weight in hands for more of a challenge.

Charli XCX is taking center stage in her new A24 mockumentary The Moment, and the first full trailer just dropped. Following last months teaser, the clip dives deeper into the films playful lampooning of the so-called Brat era, showing Charli navigating fame, erratic advice, and the eccentric personalities that orbit her career.Directed by Aidan Zamiri, The Moment features Charli as a fictionalized version of herself preparing for her arena tour debut. The trailer opens with her character already fed up with the cringe aspects of Brat-era fame, while her label and a high-energy director, played by Alexander Skarsgrd, push to capitalize on every flashy trend.Star-Studded ChaosThe trailer is packed with cameos and supporting performances that add layers of satire and bite. Rosanna Arquette plays a label executive whose children adore Charlis album, embodying the tension between corporate interests and pop culture trends. Rachel Sennott drops sharp, possibly accidental digs at Brat-brand deals, while Hailey Benton Gates, Kate Berlant, and Jamie Demetriou appear as part of Charlis eccentric entourage. Even Kylie Jenner weighs in, offering tongue-in-cheek guidance: when the public starts to tire of you, thats when you must stay visible.The trailer portrays a world where every friend, executive, and influencer is a potential obstacle, or comic relief, for Charli as she balances her ambitions with the absurdity of fame. Its part mockumentary, part pop-culture satire, and full of irreverent energy.Sundance and Theatrical ReleaseThe Moment will premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in Park City from Jan. 22 to Feb. 1, joining two other Charli XCX-featured films: Olivia Wildes The Gallerist and Gregg Arakis I Want Your Sex. A24 confirmed the movie will hit theaters nationwide on Jan. 30, giving fans a full look at Charlis playful take on the highs and lows of pop stardom.For fans of pop satire and mockumentary antics, The Moment promises a mix of sharp humor, wild visual gags, and a behind-the-scenes peek at the machinery of fame, Brat-era style.Source

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New York Attorney General, Letitia James, speaks after pleading not guilty outside the United States District Court Oct. 24, 2025, in Norfolk, Va. (AP Photo/John Clark, File)2025-12-11T20:29:25Z ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) A grand jury declined for a second time to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday, refusing to resurrect a mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the matter.Its another major blow to the Justice Department after the dismissal of earlier charges against James and another longtime Trump foe, former FBI Director James Comey, in a stunning rebuke of the Trump administrations efforts to prosecute the presidents political opponents. From APs Standards and Stylebook teams: The AP is using anonymous sourcing to provide information for this story. Click here to hear Washington Bureau Chief Anna Johnson explain APs policy on the use of anonymous sources. A judge threw out the original indictments against James and Comey in November, ruling that the prosecutor who presented to the grand jury, Lindsey Halligan, was illegally appointed U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. The Justice Department asked a grand jury in Alexandria, Virginia, to return an indictment Thursday after a different grand jury in Norfolk last week refused to do so. The person who confirmed the failure to secure an indictment was not authorized to publicly discuss the matter and spoke on the condition of anonymity. The allegations related to James purchase of modest house in Norfolk, where she has family. James says the case is politically motivated and has denied any wrongdoing. James, a Democrat who infuriated Trump after his first term with a lawsuit alleging that he built his business empire on lies about his wealth, was initially charged with bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution in connection with a home purchase in 2020. During the sale, she signed a standard document called a second home rider in which she agreed to keep the property primarily for her personal use and enjoyment for at least one year, unless the lender agreed otherwise. Rather than using the home as a second residence, prosecutors say James rented it out to a family of three, allowing her to obtain favorable loan terms not available for investment properties. The cases against James and a separate prosecution of Comey have heightened concerns that the Trump administration is using its law enforcement powers to pursue the presidents enemies. Both cases were brought shortly after the administration installed Halligan, a former Trump lawyer with no prior prosecutorial experience, as U.S. attorney amid public calls from the president to take action against his political opponents. But U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie threw out the cases last month over the unconventional mechanism that the Trump administration employed to appoint Halligan. The judge dismissed them without prejudice, allowing the Justice Department to try to file the charges again.Halligan had been named as a replacement for Erik Siebert, a veteran prosecutor in the office and interim U.S. attorney who resigned in September amid Trump administration pressure to file charges against both Comey and James. He stepped aside after Trump told reporters he wanted Siebert out.James lawyers separately argued the case was a vindictive prosecution brought to punish the Trump critic who spent years investigating and suing the Republican president and won a staggering judgment in a lawsuit alleging he defrauded banks by overstating the value of his real estate holdings on financial statements. The fine was later tossed out by a higher court, but both sides are appealing. After the Norfolk grand jury rejected a new indictment last week, James lawyer said, This should be the end of the case. If they continue, undeterred by a court ruling and a grand jurys rejection of the charges, it will be a shocking assault on the rule of law and a devastating blow to the integrity of our justice system, defense attorney Abbe Lowell said at the time. Comey was separately charged with lying to Congress in 2020. Another federal judge has complicated the Justice Departments efforts to seek a new indictment against Comey, temporarily barring prosecutors from accessing computer files belonging to Daniel Richman, a close Comey friend and Columbia University law professor whom prosecutors see as a central player in any potential case against the former FBI director. Prosecutors moved Tuesday to quash that order, calling Richmans request for the return of his files a strategic tool to obstruct the investigation and potential prosecution. They said the judge had overstepped her bounds by ordering Richmans property returned to him and said the ruling had impeded their ability to proceed with a case against Comey._____Richer reported from Washington. ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Richer covers the Justice Department and federal courts. She joined The AP in 2013 and is based in Washington. twitter

From accosting a constituent in a makeup store to berating TSA workers as they were denied pay during the federal government shutdown, Nancy Mace seems to be making profane public outbursts a habit. The U.S. representative from South Carolina was recently found to be at fault for an October incident at the Charleston International Airport in which she turned a "minor miscommunication into a profanity-laden "spectacle" that left staff "visibly upset," according to an airport police investigation report first obtained by The Washington Post. The report concluded that Mace berated airport officers and TSA staff after her security vehicle was a different color than she was originally told, calling them f*cking idiots" and f*cking incompetent." Mace said at one point that she was "sick of your sh*t" and complained she was not receiving special treatment despite being a f*cking representative."Now, Mace is not only claiming that airport police "did file a fictitious police incident report," but that her reaction was also somehow justified due to her fear of retaliation for her anti-transgender views. When pressed by Fox News host Maria Bartiromo about what happened, Mace deflected that "when there is a security breach, one mistake can have devastating consequences." (@) "Here's the thing, Maria. We have to take our security very seriously. If you're conservative, if you're well known, if you've fought the transgender community like I have exponentially, in the wake of Charlie Kirk's public assassination, the death threats, the amount of political violence, the celebration of the killing of conservatives is deeply disturbing," Mace said. "It sounds like you're explaining some kind of behavior," Bartiromo responded. "What I'm asking you is, what happened?"Mace again alleged that there was a "security breach," though she did not elaborate. When asked if she will be suing the airport and American Airlines as she's threatened to, Mace said that she has "drafted that suit." Mace claimed that "security wasn't there," but two officers interviewed for the report said that Mace often arrives to security escorts in different locations or vehicles than originally stated. They added that she is rarely on time and that this is often exacerbated by the fact that their communication is often relayed through multiple staffers, as the Congresswoman appears to have high personnel turnover.The incident isn't the first time Mace has publicly berated private citizens. When asked by a voter in April if she would be hosting more town halls this year, Mace screamed at him f*ck you and people on the left are absolutely f*cking crazy.

Queer artists have been defining music for years, and 2026 was no different. With legends like Lady Gaga, Cardi B, and Tyler, the Creator releasing new albums, and rising artists like Lambrini Girls, Rebecca Black, and Lola Young combining, there's great queer music this year for lovers of just about every genre.These are the 13 albums by LGBTQ+ artists that the Out.com editors loved most in 2025.Related: Ranking the top 10 albums released by LGBTQ+ artists in 2024'Who Let the Dogs Out' - Lambrini GirlsThe one-hit-wonder-referencing title to Lambrini Girls's debut album hints at the Brighton-based punk band's anarchic sense of humor and also the animalistic energy the artists bring to the less-than-30-minute record. Songs like "Big Dick Energy," "No Homo," and, especially, the album's explosive closer, "Cuntology 101," scream and rage with the power of every queer kid who was ever told to tone themselves down. The album trashes gentrification, homophobia, transphobia, imperialism, male posturing, and ablism, and never takes its foot off the pedal.- Mey Rude'Mayhem' - Lady GagaThe world missed dark dance pop Gaga, and in 2025, the artist gave her fans the life-saving medicine they needed with Mayhem. Blazing singles "Disease" and "Abracadabra" quickly became gay club classics, and the album reminded fans across the world why they initially fell in love with Lady Gaga. In a world with a million pop stars, Mother Monster still knows how to stand out.- MR'LUX' - RosalaLUX is Rosalas highly anticipated follow-up to her critically acclaimed album, MOTOMAMI. The pressure was on to deliver a project that stood tall next to the craftsmanship of her last LP, but the auteur delivers all that and then some on this impeccably constructed work of art that traverses through genres and languages with soaring orchestral arrangements to simple acoustic instrumentals.- Moises Mendez'Don't Tap the Glass' - Tyler, the CreatorIt may not be as flashy or catchy as last year's epic Chromakopia, but Tyler, the Creator's follow-up album, Don't Tap the Glass, doesn't hold any punches. This is Tyler having fun and putting out dance floor bangers. Songs like "Sugar on My Tongue" and "Ring Ring Ring" are absolute vibes that let Tyler show off his skills and impeccable taste.- MR'Wishbone' - Conan GrayIn making this album, Conan Gray said that he secretly wrote songs over the past two years with no plans to actually release an album. He said in an Instagram caption that putting pen to paper inspired something [he] never felt before, writing that he started to need the music, thus Wishbone was born. The 27-year-old singers latest album highlights the power of his pen across this achingly beautiful 12-song project, which was produced by Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roans producer of choice, Dan Nigro.- MM'Salvation' - Rebecca BlackNearly 15 years into her music career, 28-year-old singer Rebecca Black is soaring to new heights with her second album, Salvation. Tracks like "Trust!," "Sugar Water Cyanide," and the title track "Salvation" sound like a next-generation disciple of Gaga and Charli XCX, while "Twist the Knife" fits in with Kim Petras's best tracks. Don't sleep on her.- MR'Am I the Drama?' - Cardi BFans have waited seven years for Cardi Bs follow-up to her Grammy Award-winning debut album, Invasion of Privacy. Finally, the Bronx rapper who was embroiled in a televised court case, an incredibly public divorce from the father of three of her kids, and a bitter years-long beef with rapper Nicki Minaj channeled all of her emotions into an LP jam-packed with her signature humor, biting disses, and bodacious bravado. On this album, she addresses all of her critics but also wears her heart on her sleeve on songs like Whats Goin On featuring Lizzo and Man of Your Word featuring Dougie F. In short, Cardi made the seven-year wait worth it.- MM'Dreamsicle' - Maren MorrisAfter a public feud with country singer Jason Aldean and his wife over trans rights, divorcing her husband, and coming out as bisexual, Maren Morris released her first new album in three years, the poppy and dreamy Dreamsicle. Moving toward a pop-singer-songwriter sound and away from country, songs like "Lemonade," "Bed No Breakfast," and "Cut!" showcase her vocal skills and empowered attitude. "Too Good" is an irresistible "f you" to all of her haters, showing that she's still moving forward despite all of her recent troubles.- MR 'I'm Only F***ing Myself' - Lola YoungLola Youngs career trajectory hit a standstill after she collapsed on stage at the All Things Go music festival earlier this year. Since then, shes put a pause on live performances, which means fans will be missing out on the British pop singers rock-tinged music style that was on full display on her third album, Im Only F***ing Myself, which is filled to the brim with her arresting vocals on songs like SPIDERS, Post Sex Clarity, and CAN WE IGNORE IT? :(.- MM'Smoochies' - AshnikkoPansexual pop star Ashnikko revels in all aspects of her sexuality in this hilarious and high-energy album. Written after breaking up with her long-term partner, Arlo Parks, Ashnikko reclaims her slut power and hedonistic pride on Smoochies, singing about sex with people of all genders, "Itty Bitty" skirts as a source of strength, and collecting treasures like trinkets to keep sane in a crazy world.- MR'Lethal' - Rico NastyRico Nastys career was turbo-charged and seemed too big to fail from the beginning. Shed carved out an exhilarating niche in the rap-rock arena, giving her listeners the catharsis of letting out all the rage and anger theyve bottled up. After parting ways with her long-time managers and A&Rs, she was able to hone her talents on a spectacular new album called LETHAL that perfectly blends her gruff vocals with her braggadocios lyrics.- MM'hexed!' - ayaBritish artist Aya Sinclair, known as aya, released her second album in 2025, and delivered a symphony of glitches, club beats, synthetic sounds, and caustic lyrics about queer life, addiction, and mental health. It's Aphex Twin by way of Ethel Cain, dipped in acid and thrown down the stairs. It might not be the easiest album for a casual music fan to listen to, but it's worth the journey.- MR'No Hard Feelings' - The BeachesThe Canadian rock band The Beaches has been releasing music since 2013, and the artists found some success in their home country before finally achieving crossover success with their delectable 2023 single, Blame Brett. The song found a life of its own on social media, gaining them a newfound audience outside of Canada, just in time for the release of their latest album, No Hard Feelings, filled with wall-to-wall bangers showcasing their airy, bright, guitar-heavy songs about the queer experience. Standout tracks on the album are songs like Did I Say Too Much, Lesbian of the Year, Last Girls at the Party, and Dirty Laundry.- MM

Ever since it opened on Broadway in July 2024 (and in its earlier off-Broadway run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre), Cole Escola's comedy play Oh, Mary! has been setting hearts alight across America.The show, which centers around Abraham Lincoln's wife, Mary Todd, portrayed as a drunk cabaret star married to a deeply closeted president, has become one of Broadway's most popular shows and picked up plenty of awards. The show was nominated for five Tonys, winning Best Direction and Best Actor, making Escola the first nonbinary winner of the award.Escola originated the role of Mary Todd Lincoln in the show, but over its run, several other actors have stepped into her hoop skirt. Now, with a new star being cast in the role, let's take a look back at all the people who have played Mary.Cole EscolaSee on InstagramComedian Cole Escola, who wrote the play, also originated the role of Mary Todd Lincoln. They became the first nonbinary winner of the Tony for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play when they beat out George Clooney, Daniel Dae Kim, Jon Michael Hill, Harry Lennix, and Louis McCartney in their category.Hannah SolowSee on InstagramActor and singer Hannah Solow works as the understudy to Mary Todd Lincoln, and has had her chance to shine in the role multiple times.Betty GilpinSee on InstagramGLOW and Nurse Jackie star Betty Gilpin made her Broadway debut playing Mary in a limited eight-week run starting January 21.Tituss BurgessSee on InstagramUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star Tituss Burgess took over as Mary after Escola said Burgess was their dream casting for the role."In a way that would almost make me be like, 'Wait, maybe you're too good.' Like, imagine... I can picture it: how Tituss's wig would be different too... like, the stupid curls," Escola said on the Las Culturistas podcast.Jinkx MonsoonSee on InstagramRuPaul's Drag Race star Jinkx Monsoon took over as Mary beginning August 4 after starring in Chicago and Pirates! The Penzance Musical on Broadway."I feel very honored and privileged to be in this position right now because, as a trans feminine actress, I was convinced this wasn't possible, you know?" Monsoon said at the time. "I thought I had to choose to be an actor or choose to be a trans person, but I didn't think the world was gonna let me be both."Jane KrakowskiSee on InstagramIn September 2025, it was announced that 30 Rock star Jane Krakowski would be taking on the role of Mary. She took over the role on October 14 and continued until December 7.Mason Alexander ParkSee on InstagramSandman star Mason Alexander Park donned Mary's iconic wig when the show went across the pond to England in the West End. They began their role on December 3 and have an official opening on December 18.John Cameron MitchellSee on InstagramHedwig and the Angry Inch star and writer John Cameron Mitchell is the latest actor to join the ranks of Mary Todd Lincoln on Broadway. They will star in the show for a 12-week limited engagement from February 3 to April 26, 2026."Cole Escola and Sam Pinkleton are the wild horses that dragged me back to drag, and I couldn't be happier," Mitchell says in a statement. "As the most mature Mary yet, my days are filled with working the Stairmaster, mainlining Ozempic, and mastering my Brilliant Dialogue. 'Line?!' Thank you, Cole. May I do you proud mangling your classic!"

Pete Buttigieg has always balanced levity with seriousness a rhythm he brought again to Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday night, where a conversation about holiday travel, aviation safety, and rising health care premiums unfolded against the backdrop of the Trump administrations increasingly theatrical approach to transportation policy.Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter.The former transportation secretary walked onto the stage to warm applause as Kimmel teased the enduring national inability to pronounce his last name. Buttigieg took the ribbing in stride. I think when youve been mayor, that just always stays, he said when asked why people still call him Mayor Pete years after his two terms as South Bend, Indianas chief executive. Later, after Kimmel played a montage of political and media figures butchering his surname, Buttigieg offered a half-shrug, half-quip: There are times when politics is like middle school, and its just like thats my name. Dont wear it out, I guess.Related: Pete Buttigieg rips Trumps Veterans Affairs cuts & defends trans troops in Iowa town hallKimmel soon brought up a viral moment from the day before: a highly publicized stunt at Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D.C., where Buttigiegs successor, Sean Duffy, and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. competed in a pull-up contest as part of a rollout for the Trump administrations healthier airports initiative. The scene, a pair of Cabinet officials doing chin-ups in a terminal, sparked fascination, bewilderment, and not a small amount of criticism.When Kimmel asked whether Buttigieg felt jealous he hadnt thought of installing jungle gyms in the airport, he cut through the absurdity with characteristic restraint. I love exercise. I love air travel. Putting them together is not really something I would really think to do, Buttigieg said, before pivoting to the deeper issue. Of all the problems you could be trying to solve with the aviation system right now, why are you doing that while dismantling the protections we put in?Related: Rachel Maddow confronts Kamala Harris on not picking Pete Buttigieg as her running mate because hes gayIn the former secretarys telling, the pull-up stunt wasnt just a harmless curiosity it was a metaphor for a transportation apparatus drifting toward spectacle while the guardrails he built are quietly eroding. He described how the Trump administration has undone some of the most significant policies he put in place: automatic refunds for controllable delays, penalties against airlines after mass strandings, transparency rules that forced carriers to reveal on-time performance and fees, and the disability protections that treated wheelchairs as essential mobility aids rather than misplaced luggage.The stakes, as Buttigieg framed them, are not bureaucratic but human. He spoke with particular urgency about wheelchair users, explaining that when airlines break a customized chair, its as if they broke your legs.That exchange illustrated a dynamic increasingly visible in Washington: a widening gulf between the flamboyant optics favored by Trump-era officials and the quotidian, often invisible work required to keep the nations transportation infrastructure functioning.With millions of Americans preparing to fly for the holidays, Buttigieg, whose four-year-old son wants a fire truck rocket ship that goes into space for Christmas, reminded viewers of the marvel of flight. Flying remains the safest form of travel, he said, calling it an amazing civilizational achievement to be propelled through the sky with flammable liquids in a tube going almost the speed of sound.But he added that the system requires constant staffing and stewardship. We need more air traffic controllers for sure, he said, noting that he had handed his successor an air traffic control workforce that was growing and not shrinking for the first time in decades. Now, he admitted, I dont know if thats still true.When asked whether he feels a lingering sense of responsibility during travel disruptions, Buttigieg smiled. That muscle memory takes a while to fade away, he said. Realizing that Im just a passenger If the flight is delayed, I can just get another cup of coffee or a beer, depending on what time it is.Watch Pete Buttigiegs interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live! below. - YouTube www.youtube.com

Fans of Heated Rivalry are counting down the minutes until Fridays new episode, and for good reason. Stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams set social media ablaze this week after new promotional photos teased an upcoming shower scene that appears to be the most intimate, and steamiest, moment yet between their characters.The images, released by Bell Media, show Storrie and Williams in a tightly framed, dripping-wet embrace, instantly sending the internet into a frenzy.The Canadian hockey drama, adapted from Rachel Reids beloved Game Changers novels, has quickly become a breakout hit thanks to its unapologetically queer storytelling, high-stakes romance and undeniable chemistry between its leads. Storrie stars as Ilya Rozanov, the fiery Russian winger with a soft side, while Williams plays Shane Hollander, the clean-cut golden boy who becomes both Ilyas rival and reluctant love interest.While the show delivers plenty of on-ice action, its the simmering tension off the rink that viewers cant get enough of, and this newest tease of a shower encounter may be the moment fans have been waiting for.Fans have been dying thanks to episode three. Robbie G.K. plays Kip Grady, an out-and-proud smoothie barista who finds himself drawn to Scott Hunter, the closeted captain of the New York Admirals. Scott is played by bisexual Canadian actor Franois Arnaud, but even Arnaud admits Robbie steals scenes. Speaking toDeadline, Arnaud praised their on-screen intimacy, saying their dynamic shows another side of sexuality tentative, repressed two people who are finally giving in.Robbie G.K. from Heated RivalryThat chemistry didnt happen by accident. The actors met for the first time with the shows intimacy coordinator, and Arnaud later described G.K. as open, simple, and beautifully grounded, praising how effortlessly he navigates rom-com beats while keeping the performance authentic. Fans have noticed, and so have critics.Franois Arnaud as Scott Hunter and Robbie G.K. as Kip Grady on Heated Rivalry. Photo: HBO Max/Crave CanadaRobbie G.K.s rise might feel sudden, but his career has been years in the making. The Port Credit, Ontario, native began performing professionally at just 13, landing the role of Kurt Von Trapp in the Mirvish Theatre production ofThe Sound of Music.He later attended Torontos Etobicoke School of the Arts, a powerhouse institution known for training some of Canadas most recognizable talent. While there, he honed not only his acting but also his dance and musical skills, a versatility that would later lead to his earliest on-screen jobs.Franois Arnaud as Scott Hunter on Heated Rivalry. Photo: HBO Max/Crave CanadaFranois Arnaud as Scott Hunter on Heated Rivalry. Photo: HBO Max/Crave CanadaHeated Rivalry is the breakout sensation, series viewers have been saying online, especially as each episode ups the ante in both emotional weight and physical heat. Clips from the show regularly trend on TikTok, and fan accounts dedicated to the series sex scenes have already gained tens of thousands of followers.In a recent interview withOut Magazine, actorsHudson WilliamsandConnor Storrieopened up about the moment they realized their dynamic as rival athletes-turned-lovers felt electric enough to anchor the series. Hudson was the third actor that I read with, Storrie said. The first two I was like, OK, this is cool, and then Hudson came on. Jacob [Tierney] actually texted me directly and was like, What do you think? And I was like, Yeah, Hudson, for sure. Instantly.Williams had a similar reaction. He recalled reading with one other potential Ilya before meeting Storrie, but said something about Storrie stood out in a way he couldnt ignore.There was an inexplicable X-factor that just felt realer than what I thought it could possibly be, Williams said. And that was something.Heated RivalryStorrie and Williams have embraced the fan attention with humor and gratitude, even joking during a recent public appearance that viewers have been tweeting about our butts non-stop. Off-screen, the duo has become known for their supportive friendship and lighthearted behind-the-scenes content, which has only fueled fan enthusiasm.Heated Rivalry. Photo: Bell MediaWith the next episode promising an intimate moment that many readers of the novels know well, and newer fans have been loudly begging for, anticipation is at an all-time high.Heated Rivalry. Photo: Bell MediaIf the reaction to a handful of promotional photos is any indication, Fridays episode of Heated Rivalry is poised to send the fandom into another collective meltdown.Scroll below to see more photos from the series so far. Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander, Sophie Nlisse as Rose Landry, Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova as Svetlana, and Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov in Episode 104 of Heated Rivalry. Photo: Sabrina Lantos 2025Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov and Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander in Episode 104 of Heated Rivalry. Photo: Sabrina Lantos 2025Franois Arnaud as Scott Hunter and Robbie G.K. as Kip Grady on Heated Rivalry. Photo: HBO Max/Crave CanadaFranois Arnaud as Scott Hunter and Robbie G.K. as Kip Grady on Heated Rivalry. Photo: HBO Max/Crave CanadaSource

Mavis Beaumont is entering her final era and shes doing it surrounded by icons. Netflix just confirmed that Survival of the Thickest Season 3 has officially started production in New York City, and the guest list is stacked. Wanda Sykes (The Upshaws, Please & Thank You tour), D.L. Hughley (The D.L. Hughley Show), Ashley Graham (Chicago on Broadway), Ronny Chieng (The Daily Show), Jenna Lyons (designer and creative entrepreneur), Wyatt Cenac (Problem Areas, Medicine for Melancholy), Ice-T (Law & Order: SVU), and several buzzy fashion names will all appear in the series last chapter. If the goal was to end with a bang, the mission is already accomplished.Michelle Buteau In the Directors ChairThis season marks a major milestone for the creators: Michelle Buteau and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel will both make their directorial debuts. Buteau will take on episode 5, while Sanchez-Witzel leads episode 3. Theyll be joined by directors Kim Nguyen and Amy Aniobi, with Aniobi returning as showrunner for the final installment.In true Buteau fashion, shes celebrating every step of the journey. Her energy around Season 3 has been pure joy, and shes made it clear the shows finale will be bold, heartfelt, and loud in all the right ways.Whos Back and Whos Leveling UpReturning favorites include Tone Bell, Liza Treyger, Peppermint, Alecsys Proctor-Turner, Garcelle Beauvais, Anthony Michael Lopez, and RonReaco Lee. Marouane Zotti, whos been a fan obsession since his first appearance, is officially promoted to series regular. And yes, New York City is once again showing up as a full character.A Quick Look Back Before the FinaleAcross its first two seasons, the show followed Mavis as she rebuilt her life after heartbreak, tested her limits as a stylist, and found her voice as a champion for size-inclusive fashion. Season 2 ended with her most public stand yet calling out a designers lack of inclusivity, then collaborating with him on a groundbreaking runway moment that pushed her career and confidence into a new stratosphere.The theme we kept coming back to was leveling up: getting these characters to reach new heights romantically, take chances with their careers, Sanchez-Witzel said of season 2. Her chosen family also stepped into major growth arcs: Khalil began confronting his own patterns, Marley found herself in a flirt-heavy political romance, and Luca re-entered Mavis orbit in a way that left fans screaming into group chats. Will they rekindle things for real, or just repeat old habits? Season 3 is the decider.Survival of the Thickest has always led with inclusivity, offering a vibrant world where queer joy, body positivity, trans representation, and Black womanhood all take up well-deserved space. The series centers a plus-size Black heroine whose confidence, humor, and vulnerability drive the heart of the story, while surrounding her with a chosen family that reflects a wide range of identities and lived experiences. With characters like Peppermint and storylines that uplift size-inclusive fashion and self-acceptance, the show prioritizes people and perspectives often pushed to the margins.Season 2 felt like a beautiful place full of love, hope, and growth, Buteau chimed in. Theres truly nothing better thanhaving the opportunityto live your truth and share your stories onscreen.As for whats next? Honestly, I want to know whats good for Mavis! Mavis has really put herself out there, and if she continues to do so, the skys the limit.What Season 3 PromisesWhile plot details are still under wraps, the heart of the series remains the same: Mavis, is determined to thrive, not just survive. Her work, her relationships, and her self-love journey continue to anchor the show always with humor, fashion, and runway-ready looks. The final season is executive produced by A24, Anne Hong, Buteau, Sanchez-Witzel, and Aniobi.When Will It Premiere?Theres no release date yet, but production is officially underway. Until then, fans can return to Seasons 1 and 2 on Netflix and keep refreshing Tudum for updates. For now, see more of the cast lineup below! Source

Christmas is about to sound a whole lot more festive. Netflix announced that Grammy and Emmy-winning superstar Kelly Clarkson will headline the Show Open for this years NFL Christmas Gameday, delivering a powerhouse performance to kick off one of the most-watched holiday traditions in the country.Clarkson, known for her soaring vocals and beloved holiday catalog, will perform her modern Christmas classic Underneath the Tree as part of the opening festivities. The performance will mark the beginning of the streamers annual Christmas Day broadcast, which has quickly become a global event for both football fans and lovers of spectacle.Netflix Continues Its Holiday Football LegacyNFL Christmas Gameday returns to Netflix on Dec. 25, 2025, with two major NFC rivalry matchups streaming live. The Dallas Cowboys will face the Washington Commanders at 1 p.m. ET from Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. Later in the afternoon, the Detroit Lions will take on the Minnesota Vikings at 4:30 p.m. ET at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.Pregame coverage begins at 11 a.m. ET, giving viewers a full day of festive football anchored by Clarksons holiday performance.The Christmas Day broadcast has proven to be a massive success for Netflix. According to Nielsen, the 2024 NFL Christmas Gameday reached nearly 65 million unique U.S. viewers. The event also produced the two most-streamed NFL games in U.S. history, bolstered by Beyoncs widely celebrated halftime show.A Holiday Tradition, On and Off the FieldAs part of the NFLs growing Christmas Day traditions, teams will once again wear limited-edition holiday patches on their uniforms during Week 16 and on Christmas Day. This years design features the NFL shield framed by crossed candy canes a festive nod that brings holiday spirit to the field.While Netflix streams the games globally, U.S. viewers in competing team markets can also tune in on CBS affiliates. The broadcast will additionally be available on mobile devices through NFL+. CBS Sports will produce the game coverage, while NFL Media handles pregame, halftime, and postgame programming. EverWonder Studio will executive produce the overall Christmas Gameday experience.Clarksons Reign as a Holiday Powerhouse ContinuesFor Clarkson, the performance aligns perfectly with her decade-long run as a holiday music staple. With more than 25 million albums and 50 million singles sold worldwide, the Texas-born singer has become one of the most influential pop vocalists of her generation. Her daytime series, The Kelly Clarkson Show, now in its seventh season, has earned multiple Emmy Awards, including wins for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host.Her 2025 single Where Have You Been, released through her independent label High Road Records, became an instant hit, blending influences from R&B, rock, and pop. Clarkson has also maintained a high-profile presence on stage through her Las Vegas residency, Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions, scheduled to run into 2026.Her holiday catalog continues to grow as well. In 2024, she teamed up with Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt for the romantic single You For Christmas, featured on her deluxe holiday re-release When Christmas Comes Around Again.A Perfect Blend of Football and FestivityAs Netflix prepares for another blockbuster Christmas Day showcase, Clarksons involvement promises to bring both nostalgia and vocal fireworks to millions of viewers tuning in worldwide.With eagerly awaited matchups, holiday-themed player uniforms, and Clarksons iconic seasonal sound, Netflixs 2025 NFL Christmas Gameday is shaping up to be one of the most festive, and most watched, holiday events of the year.Source

Boxers NYC is back with its 2026 Bartender Calendar, and its raising the bar, literally. The latest edition fuses bold, intimate photography with the charisma of the bars bartenders, creating a calendar thats both art and fundraising powerhouse. All proceeds benefit Out My Closet, a nonprofit providing essentials to unhoused and under-resourced LGBTQ+ youth and adults.From Bar to ArtThis year, we wanted to make something that feels like an art piece, not just a calendar, says Bob Fluet, co-founder of Boxers NYC. We focused on the natural energy of our bartenders and highlighted the diversity that defines our bars. Our team comes from all corners of the globe, which gives a uniquely New York feel.Returning behind the camera is photographer Bryant Betancourt (@btscenesbody), whose signature style blends intimacy with editorial flair. Fluet notes the creative shift from last year: Last edition emphasized athletic physiques. This year, we leaned into candid, expressive shots, more personality, more story.The 2026 calendar features a mix of fan favorites and new bartenders. Some of our top bartenders even stepped aside so newer team members could shine, Fluet says. Being part of Boxers means celebrating everyones moment.Behind the ScenesThe shoot spanned two days across locker rooms, patios, and rooftops, capturing moments of heat, humor, and camaraderie. Getting everyone together is always a juggling act, Fluet admits. But on set, the energy is infectious. Its fun, chaotic, and full of team spirit. Every year, we push ourselves to make the calendar bigger and better.The bartenders involvement goes beyond posing. Many are professional models who donated their time to help create a calendar designed to be displayed year-round. Fluet describes the result as a visual experience you can enjoy 365 days a year.Giving BackProceeds from the calendar support Out My Closet, which has distributed over 65,000 items, including clothing, hygiene products, and cosmetics, to LGBTQ+ youth and adults, including refugees and survivors of domestic violence. Supporting our community is central to what we do, Fluet says. Buying this calendar helps uplift those who need it most. You get our bartenders on your wall and help LGBTQ+ people in real need.The 2026 Boxers NYC Bartender Calendar is available now at both NYC locations and online at boxersnyc.com.About Boxers NYCWith locations in Chelsea and Hells Kitchen, Boxers NYC is a go-to destination for LGBTQ+ nightlife in Manhattan. Known for sports-themed fun, welcoming staff, and community engagement, the bar draws a diverse crowd of patrons and allies. Follow @boxersnyc on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.About Out My ClosetOut My Closet provides clothing, counseling, and educational support to unhoused and under-resourced LGBTQIA+ youth and adults. The nonprofit aims to empower individuals to rebuild their lives with dignity. Visit outmycloset.org.Source

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