Dem Candidates for Illinois Gov. Spar Over Who’s Most LGBT-Friendly

Illinois — a state with no shortage of problems, from violence to budget impasses — has five LGBT-friendly Democrats vying to lead it.

www.advocate.com/politics/2017/12/07/dem-candidates-illinois-gov-spar-over-whos-most-lgbt-friendly

Bryan Singer sued for alleged rape of underage boy on yacht
These are far from the first allegations against him.

www.queerty.com/bryan-singer-sued-alleged-rape-underage-boy-yacht-20171207?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+queerty2+%28Queerty%29

‘Emmerdale’ Christmas Spoilers 2017: Robron Special Plan Revealed
‘Emmerdale’ fans have been given an early Christmas present, in the form of details about what to expect from this year’s festive special.

The episode was previously teased by soap boss Iain MacLeod back in September, but the full plans have now been unveiled – and Robron fans won’t be dissapointed.

In a move away from traditional storytelling, the Christmas Day episode will be a standalone one, with a storyline that Iain describes teases as ”‘Groundhog Day’ meets ‘A Christmas Carol’ with a little nod to the film ‘Don’t Look Now’ thrown in”.

The show will see Robert Sugden wake up multiple times on Christmas morning, facing a different reality each time.

“Why can’t he escape from this perpetual nightmare?” bosses have teased. “And how will his estrangement from the real love of his life, Aaron, played by Danny Miller, manifest itself?”

Explaining the reasoning behind the plans, Iain said: “It’s been amazing to produce as we’re constantly thinking of ways to push the boundaries of storytelling and keep ‘Emmerdale’ fresh and our loyal viewers on their toes.

“Apart from the scary aspect to Robert’s situation, the episode is also heartfelt and hilarious in parts,” Iain continued. “Christmas wouldn’t be the same without a healthy dose of the Dingles and a comedy cameo which we hope will please our viewers.

“Watch out for the ghost of Christmas Future as you might recognise them!”

Elsewhere in Soapland, ‘EastEnders’ have big plans for the festive season with Max Branning taking centre stage as his world comes crashing down around him.

In ‘Coronation Street’, the residents of Weatherfield will welcome back a much-loved familiar face.

Catch up on all the latest soap news and spoilers here.

www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/emmerdale-christmas-2017-spoilers-robron-episode_uk_5a296ee7e4b0b185e539fd93

Interns’ Questions on LGBT Rights and More Throw Jeff Sessions Off Balance

Irritation and condescension were among Sessions’s reactions to the interns’ pointed questions.

www.advocate.com/politicians/2017/12/07/interns-questions-lgbt-rights-and-more-throw-jeff-sessions-balance

This ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ LEGO set is less than 200 votes away from becoming reality
“Minifigs, start your engines and may the best woman win!”

www.queerty.com/rupauls-drag-race-lego-set-less-200-votes-away-becoming-reality-20171207?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+queerty2+%28Queerty%29

Michael Flynn, August Ames, Jeffrey Tambor, Moogfest, Russell Tovey, Richard Hatch, Trevor Moran: HOT LINKS

VOTE TO IMPEACH. Fails. “House Democrats overwhelmingly joined Republicans on Wednesday to defeat an attempt to impeach President Donald Trump. But 58 Democrats supported the bid to consider impeachment over the objections of House Democratic leaders, who viewed the measure as a distraction in a Republican-controlled Congress. The motion to sideline the measure — killing the effort — was approved 364-58, with four Democrats voting present.”

RIPPED UP. Michael Flynn told a former business associate that economic sanctions against Russia would be “ripped up”: “The account is detailed in a letter written by Representative Elijah Cummings of Maryland, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. In the letter, Mr. Cummings said that the whistle-blower contacted his office in June and has authorized him to go public with the details. He did not name the whistle-blower.”

TRANSPARENT. Jeffrey Tambor hasn’t left the show quite yet.

OMAR DELGADO. Pulse Nightclub hero cop being dismissed from the force: “Delgado told ABC affiliate WFTV in Orlando that he has been on light duty since the massacre because he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder. He said the Eatonville Police Department has deemed him unfit for duty and he was told Monday that his last day on the job will be Dec. 31, six months before he qualifies for a pension from the town.”

WORLDWIDE CAUTION. State Department issues warning for U.S. travelers abroad.

AUGUST AMES. Porn star dead after cyberbullying prompted by warning her replacement that scene partner had done gay porn.

AUSTRALIA. State of Victoria to send Milo Yiannopoulos $50,000 bill. “His talk at the Melbourne Pavilion on Monday night saw around 500 protestors and 50 right-wing supporters clash. Riot police intervened, charging the crowd when violence broke out and using capsicum spray. Five police officers were injured when rocks and bottles were thrown at them. Two people were arrested.”

ALSO: New Orleans is About to Break the Next Drag Superstar and It’s One of These 7 Fierce Queens

MOOGFEST. The music festival this year decided to focus on all-female and non-gender-binary artists, and that pissed off Caroline Polachek (formerly of Chairlift) so much she pulled out.

Furious to be (without approval) on an all-female & non-gender-binary announcement list for @Moogfest. Gender is not a genre. I don’t need a sympathy pedestal, esp from a male curator. Take my name off this list and put me in the pit with the boys. pic.twitter.com/6XWcWgldZC

— Caroline Polachek (@carolineplz) December 6, 2017

DIVORCED. Original Survivor champ and tax evader Richard Hatch is splitting with his husband.

DUMB STUNT OF THE DAY. Cementing your head into a microwave oven. “Five firefighters spent an hour working to release a YouTube prankster who had cemented his head inside a microwave oven. The 22-year-old and a group of friends mixed seven bags of Polyfilla before pouring it around his head, which was protected by a plastic bag inside the appliance.”

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY. And the new director of the Freddie Mercury/Queen biopic is…Dexter Fletcher.

RUSSELL TOVEY. On playing gay superhero The Ray, opposite Wentworth Miller: “It made me very happy. Wentworth is just one of the nicest guys I’ve worked with. He’s so supremely Zen and open. We had the best time and we hung out outside of filming and he’s become a friend. I said, “People are liking us; the Ray and Cold together.” He was thrilled. It’s kind of crazy that in 2017 that’s still seen as the unseen. Someone tweeted me or Instagrammed me a message. They are gay parents. Their son was watching the show and ran in to them and said, “There are two superheroes who do what you do,” when they kissed each other. He was so happy about it. So many people have been so supportive of seeing two superheroes who are gay played by two actors who are out. It seems like it became a bit of a moment. I couldn’t be prouder to be one half of that moment.”

TREVOR MORAN. On identity.

NEW TUNE OF THE DAY. Sufjan Stevens “Tonya Harding”.

POLISH CHRISTMAS SONG OF THE DAY. This one.

THIRSTY THURSDAY. Jordan Yeoh.

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