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As the holiday season nears, we asked a series of influencers what about their deepest, darkest year-end secrets–in addition to what they hope to see under the tree December 25.
Corey and Cristian, AKA The Yoberts, are a recently married couple who believe life’s too short to do one thing at a time. The duo met at Carnegie Mellon University a decade ago and haven’t looked back.
Corey is a professional singer when he isn’t managing operations at Sunset Studios. Cristian oversees knowledge management for BCG Digital Ventures and runs the Los Angeles chapter of Out in Tech. They moved to Los Angeles four years ago from New York and dream of winning the lottery and being bi-coastal before 30. They’re 0-1 so far.
Queerty talked to the cute couple about their holiday plans…
What are you working on right now?
Corey: I was recently asked back into the studio to do some demo work for a new musical. Think sequel to Jesus Chris Superstar. Very excited to start on that in 2020 and hopefully I’ll have something to share from it soon.
Cristian: I lead the LA chapter of a nonprofit called Out in Tech that creates spaces for LGBT+ people in the tech industry to connect. We’re really taking a focus on community development in the new year and it should be lots of fun.
C & C: We were recently in a music video though, no update on when or if that will appear
This is a divided time in America: How will you use the holiday season to bring loved ones together?
Corey: The current state of our country makes just about everything we do/say/think political. That said, I really like that certain issues have become mainstream enough to engulf the family within a group discussion. The most important thing is to keep your ears open and let people finish their thoughts before you jump in to correct them.
Cristian: While it is such a politically divisive time, it’s amazing how much we all have in common. You’ll find at the end of the day, most people share good intentions, they just have different ways of going about it. This holiday season, we’ll be extra focused on connecting with people and celebrating love. It’s amazing how well we can all get along when we’re unified by something as universal as love.
What’s your favorite childhood holiday memory?
Corey: When my siblings and I were all really little, Christmas Eve was a big family to-do. There would always be a house full of music, laughter, and rounds of gift opening. To be honest, it was better than Christmas Day itself..haha! My wish is that we will be able to recreate something similar for our kids someday.
Cristian: I grew up in a bi-cultural household so my fondest memories revolve around getting to celebrate Christmas twice. Noche Buena was always a huge family affair with Cuban music blasting, little kids squealing, and more lechón than you could ever imagine. That was Christmas Eve, so the next morning, my sister and I would sneak back to our Dad’s house where we would do Christmas all over again with stuffed stockings, lots of eggnog, and another round of presents.
What are you guys hoping for underneath the tree this year?
Corey: We haven’t really talked about it publically, but we’re about to close on our first house! So, under the tree I want the signed closing papers with a lil washer/dryer somewhere closeby.
Trump/Jesus, Kumail Nanjiani, Susan Collins, Endangered Species, Adam Driver, Pet Shop Boys, Jussie Smollett: HOT LINKS
TRUMP TO JESUS. Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) compares Trump to Jesus: “When Jesus was falsely accused of treason, Pontius Pilate gave Jesus the opportunity to face his accusers. During that sham trial, Pontius Pilate afforded more rights to Jesus than the Democrats have afforded this president in this process.”
.@RepLoudermilk: “When Jesus was falsely accused of treason, Pontius Pilate gave Jesus the opportunity to face his accusers. During that sham trial, Pontius Pilate afforded more rights to Jesus than the Democrats have afforded this president in this process.” pic.twitter.com/t5z6ExlHDb
SUSAN COLLINS. GOP Maine senator vows “impartial justice” in resurfaced clip from Clinton impeachment. “Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine is seen as one of the potential swing votes in the upcoming Senate trial of President Donald Trump. This means that not only does she have the power to deny Trump the complete support in of his own party, but she could have significant power to shape the course of the Senate trial itself.” ALSO. Collins launches reelection bid….
“…in order to fulfill our duty to do impartial justice.” — Susan Collins (1999) during the Clinton impeachment.
SUMMER ZERVOS. Phone records provide “irrefutable evidence” of sexual assault allegations against Trump: ‘Trump’s company had tried to shield the cellphone records from the case by designating them confidential because they showed a phone number once used by the president. Mariann Wang, who represents Zervos, called the argument “absurd,” and the Trump Organization agreed to remove the designation.’
KENTUCKY. Killer pardoned after Republican mega-donor ‘s urging: “Terry Forcht, founder of Corbin-based Forcht Bank, has given more than $1 million to Republican candidates, committees and super PACs over the past decade, state and federal campaign records show.”
SPOKANE. Parks supervisor accused of harassing gay employee gets $100,000 settlement: “Adriano Eva, who will return to work with the city in January, was demoted and then laid off in December 2018 after city officials found he had violated harassment policies by questioning his assistant about his sexuality. Eva, 48, filed a claim for $2.8 million in damages against the city in June after the city’s Civil Service Commission unanimously found he did not violate city policy and ordered he be reinstated. He requested 18 months in back pay and additional costs he incurred, such as professional counseling and legal fees.”
PENNSYLVANIA. Lehigh Valley postal worker says co-workers called him “Glinda” and “sick faggot” before he was fired. “According to the lawsuit, the mailman was fired for allegedly kicking a coworker, Lisa Williams. The lawsuit says Williams lied about the incident.The man who filed the lawsuit was charged with harassment in the kicking incident but the charge was dismissed, according to the lawsuit. Williams was happy to see the mailman fired, saying ‘I’m so glad they finally got rid of that fruitcake,’ according to a coworker who overheard her, the lawsuit says.”
JUSSIE SMOLLETT. Returning for Empire finale? “It would be weird in my mind to end this family show and this family drama of which he was such a significant part of without seeing him,” offers Mahoney, before adding, “It’s fair to say it’s being discussed, but there’s no plan as of yet to bring him back. There’s been no decision made.”
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