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TikTok officially made its awards-show debut in the U.S. this week, and it arrived with the kind of spectacle only the platform could pull off. From a razz-colored carpet buzzing with creators to a Hollywood Palladium crowd roaring for Ciara, the inaugural TikTok Awards felt less like a ceremony and more like a live-action For You Page.That energy carried straight onto the carpet, where RuPauls Drag Race icon Mont X Change stopped to chat with Gayety about reality TV mayhem, queer representation, wedding stress, and the comedy special that made her laugh the hardest this year.Unsurprisingly, Mont did not arrive in reflection mode, she arrived in confidence.No Regrets, Just Reality TVWith the trailer now out for Peacocks upcoming season of The Traitors, Mont made it clear shes fully at peace with whatever viewers are about to see.I said what I said, I did what I did, she said, laughing. And what I said was some bullshit.For Mont, who won RuPauls Drag Race All Stars 4 and later competed on All Stars: All Winners, reality television is familiar territory. Rather than bracing for backlash, she sounded energized by the messiness that comes with competition shows, especially ones designed to reward deception.Im excited, she added. Fear, it seems, is not part of the rollout.Taking the Win Where It CountsWhen the conversation shifted to Heated Rivalry, a series drawing attention for its romantic storytelling, Mont focused less on labels and more on impact.Even though theyre allegedly not queer, she said, weve got to take our wins.For her, the value lies in visibility. Seeing queer love broadcast across both Canada and the U.S., she explained, still matters, even when representation isnt perfect. The takeaway was pragmatic rather than precious: progress shows up in different forms, and sometimes its worth claiming what moves the needle.Wedding Planning Is the Real CompetitionAway from the screen, Mont is deep in wedding planning, a process she described with the same dramatic honesty fans expect from her.Its stressful, she said. There are so many decisions I didnt know I needed opinions on.Place settings, lighting, logistics, the details pile up quickly, and so does the cost. Her advice for anyone heading down the aisle? Keep expectations realistic.Marry Jeff Bezos, she joked. Then youll be fine.A Night Built for CreatorsMonts red carpet moment unfolded during a night packed with highlights. The show opened with a live, variety-style performance led by Mikey Angelo, featuring creator cameos and viral callbacks. Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa reignited their Dancing with the Stars chemistry mid-performance, sending the room into a frenzy.Ciara delivered the evenings defining musical set, blending new tracks like Ecstasy from CiCi with era-defining hits including Goodies and 1, 2 Step. Elsewhere, surprises kept rolling: plush toys launched into the crowd, creators were paired for spontaneous collabs, and themed cam moments kept the energy moving.In a philanthropic nod tied to its Creator of the Year honor, TikTok also announced a $50,000 donation to Feeding America, supporting meal programs nationwide.The Comedy Moment That Took ItBefore heading inside, Mont named her favorite gay moment of the year: Robbie Hoffmans Netflix comedy special.Its so funny, she said, praising Hoffmans unapologetic delivery and sharp humor. It was a fitting pick from someone who has built a career on timing, wit, and knowing exactly when to push the line.As the TikTok Awards closed out its first U.S. chapter, Mont X Change remained exactly what fans expect, candid and completely unbothered. In a room designed to celebrate trends, she proved that personality still outlasts the algorithm.Source

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When it comes to pop culture opinions, Trixie Mattel has never been one to over-explain, and that was especially clear when the conversation turned to the growing trend of reality TV stars stepping behind the DJ booth.During a recent chat with Gayety at the TikTok Awards, Mattel was asked about the wave of Real Housewives personalities expanding their brands into DJing, a side hustle that has become increasingly visible at clubs, festivals and Pride events. Her response was characteristically blunt.I dont know, Mattel said, repeating the phrase several times when pressed. Theres a lot of drag queen DJs now, too.The hesitation wasnt hostile, but it was unmistakably skeptical. As more celebrities, from Bravo stars to RuPauls Drag Race alumni, try their hand at DJing, Mattels reaction felt less like judgment and more like bemusement at the oversaturation of the scene.When prompted again, Mattel doubled down with dry humor. I hope all of them and their Spotify accounts are very happy together, she said.The comment landed as classic Trixie: funny, pointed and slightly detached. In a nightlife culture where DJing has become a go-to rebrand for reality stars, Mattels remarks reflected a larger conversation within queer spaces about authenticity, craft and celebrity access.Before wrapping up, the conversation turned to one of Mattels most personal and successful ventures: the Trixie Motel in Palm Springs. Fans have followed the motels transformation through television and social media, and many are eager to know whats next.Mattel shared that she had just visited the property the week before, hosting a happy hour with guests. While the outside world may feel increasingly chaotic, she offered a reassuring update.The world gets worse, she said, but let me tell you, the Trixie Motel only gets prettier.Source

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President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth salute as carry teams move the transfer cases with the remains of Iowa National Guard soldiers Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, 29, of Marshalltown, Iowa, and Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, 25, of Des Moines, Iowa, and civilian interpreter Ayad Mansoor Sakat, who were killed in an attack in Syria, during a casualty return, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 at Dover Air Force Base, Del. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)2025-12-19T22:31:47Z WASHINGTONThe (AP) The Trump administration launched military strikes Friday in Syria to eliminate Islamic State group fighters and weapons sites in retaliation for an ambush attack that killed two U.S. troops and an American civilian interpreter almost a week ago. A U.S. official described it as a large-scale strike that hit 70 targets in areas across central Syria that had IS infrastructure and weapons. Another U.S. official, who also spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive operations, said more strikes should be expected.This is not the beginning of a war it is a declaration of vengeance. The United States of America, under President Trumps leadership, will never hesitate and never relent to defend our people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on social media.The new military operation in Syria comes even as the Trump administration has said its looking to focus closer to home in the Western Hemisphere, building up an armada in the Caribbean Sea as it targets alleged drug-smuggling boats and vowing to keep seizing sanctioned oil tankers as part of a pressure campaign on Venezuelas leader. The U.S. has shifted significant resources away from the Middle East to further those goals: Its most advanced aircraft carrier arrived in South American waters last month from the Mediterranean Sea. Trump vowed retaliationPresident Donald Trump pledged very serious retaliation after the shooting in the Syrian desert, for which he blamed IS. Those killed were among hundreds of U.S. troops deployed in eastern Syria as part of a coalition fighting the militant group. Trump in a social media post said the strikes were targeting IS strongholds. He reiterated his backing for Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, who Trump said was fully in support of the U.S. effort.Trump also offered an all-caps threat, warning IS against attacking American personnel again.All terrorists who are evil enough to attack Americans are hereby warned YOU WILL BE HIT HARDER THAN YOU HAVE EVER BEEN HIT BEFORE IF YOU, IN ANY WAY, ATTACK OR THREATEN THE U.S.A., the president added.The attack was conducted using F-15 Eagle jets, A-10 Thunderbolt ground attack aircraft and AH-64 Apache helicopters, the U.S. officials said. F-16 fighter jets from Jordan and HIMARS rocket artillery also were used, one official added.U.S. Central Command, which oversees the region, said in a social media post that American jets, helicopters and artillery employed more than 100 precision munitions on Syrian targets.How Syria has respondedThe attack was a major test for the warming ties between the United States and Syria since the ouster of autocratic leader Bashar Assad a year ago. Trump has stressed that Syria was fighting alongside U.S. troops and said al-Sharaa was extremely angry and disturbed by this attack, which came as the U.S. military is expanding its cooperation with Syrian security forces.Syrias foreign ministry in a statement on X following the launch of U.S. strikes said that last weeks attack underscores the urgent necessity of strengthening international cooperation to combat terrorism in all its forms and that Syria is committed to fighting ISIS and ensuring that it has no safe havens on Syrian territory and will continue to intensify military operations against it wherever it poses a threat. Syrian state television reported that the U.S. strikes hit targets in rural areas of Deir ez-Zor and Raqqa provinces and in the Jabal al-Amour area near the historic city of Palmyra. It said they targeted weapons storage sites and headquarters used by ISIS as launching points for its operations in the region.IS has not said it carried out the attack on the U.S. service members, but the group has claimed responsibility for two attacks on Syrian security forces since, one of which killed four Syrian soldiers in Idlib province. The group in its statements described al-Sharaas government and army as apostates. While al-Sharaa once led a group affiliated with al-Qaida, he has had a long-running enmity with IS. The Americans who were killedTrump this week met privately with the families of the slain Americans at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware before he joined top military officials and other dignitaries on the tarmac for the dignified transfer, a solemn and largely silent ritual honoring U.S. service members killed in action.The guardsmen killed in Syria last Saturday were Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, 25, of Des Moines, and Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, 29, of Marshalltown. Ayad Mansoor Sakat, of Macomb, Michigan, a U.S. civilian working as an interpreter, also was killed.The shooting near Palmyra also wounded three other U.S. troops as well as members of Syrias security forces, and the gunman was killed. The assailant had joined Syrias internal security forces as a base security guard two months ago and recently was reassigned because of suspicions that he might be affiliated with IS, Interior Ministry spokesperson Nour al-Din al-Baba has said.The man stormed a meeting between U.S. and Syrian security officials who were having lunch together and opened fire after clashing with Syrian guards.___Associated Press writer Abby Sewell in Beirut, Lebanon, contributed. AAMER MADHANI Madhani covers the White House for The Associated Press. He is based in Washington. twitter mailto

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