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This week, we’re diving into everything from iconic Golden Globes moments to love stories straight out of a rom-com (move over, Netflix originals). Michelle Yeoh dropped some gay Twitter slang at an awards show (this is why she’s mother), Gaga hit another history-making milestone, and Cooper Koch’s red carpet debut has us believing in love again.

Meanwhile, we’re spilling skincare tea with Molly Sims’ exfoliating pads and celebrating queer excellence, while also calling out the industry’s award-season snubs. Grab your iced coffee and settle in—this roundup is going to exfoliate your soul.

• Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to step back from fact-checkers is like taking the brakes off a car speeding toward a cliff. With misinformation already spreading like wildfire, especially on LGBTQ+ topics, it feels like we’re just waiting for the next digital disaster. Accountability isn’t a luxury—it’s the bare minimum.

• Imagine making hauntingly beautiful music just for someone to mispronounce your name and write a bad review because they “didn’t get it.” Rising trans singer-songwriter Ethel Cain isn’t here for the mediocrity of lazy critiques, and honestly, neither are we. Art isn’t meant to fit into everyone’s aesthetic; some people just aren’t deep enough for the vibe.

• Another year, another parade of queer excellence ignored. Like, did they even watch these performances? The Globes were out here throwing nominations around like glitter at Pride, but when it came time to actually hand out awards, it was straight people in beige suits all the way. Do better, Hollywood.

• Watching Demi Moore own the stage felt like witnessing a masterclass in grace and grit. She didn’t just accept her award; she served a full-on manifesto about perseverance and owning your narrative at 62. Hollywood might want to frame that speech and hang it in every casting director’s office

• Zoe Saldana casually dropping that her first kisses were with women? It’s giving plot twist energy we didn’t see coming but are absolutely here for. Honestly, the way she shared it so effortlessly just solidifies her as the chill, unbothered icon we’ve always suspected she is. Officially manifesting a bisexual plotline in season 3 of Lioness.

• The crowd going wild as Prince Charming pops the question to his Prince in the middle of a parade is peak fairytale vibes. Disney might’ve created the magic, but these two took it to the next level. Love wins, and apparently, so does impeccable costume design. I guess we’re becoming adult Disney people?

• Trump hasn’t even taken office and Idaho Republicans are already considering passing a resolution to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the case that legalized marriage equality, and bring back “the natural definition of marriage”. You know, marriage, the Latin word that humans made up a definition for that predates the Bible. While we’re at it, let’s bring back the natural definition of f*ggot, because I frequently need to talk about stick bundles.

• Jean-Marie Le Pen’s death feels like the closing chapter on a very problematic book. While the far-right figurehead might be gone, his legacy is a reminder that intolerance can linger like bad perfume. Let’s hope this signals the end of an era, not just for him but for his divisive politics too.

• The Vivienne’s passing is a heartbreak the drag world didn’t see coming. From winning Drag Race UK to redefining camp with her razor-sharp wit, she wasn’t just a queen—she was a phenomenon. The sequins may fade, but her legacy will sparkle forever. Rest in power, legend.

• The Oscars just got a whole lot more exciting with Karla Sofía Gascón in the mix. She’s not just breaking barriers; she’s sashaying right through them with grace and power. If this is the new era of awards season, we’re fully here for it.

• Cooper Koch and Stuart McClave hitting the red carpet together is the soft launch we’ve all been waiting for—except it’s not soft, it’s full-blown neon-sign energy. Coordinated outfits? Check. Swoon-worthy smiles? Double check. Honestly, they’re serving more than just looks—they’re serving hope for the rest of us.

• Gaga hitting a history-making number one and thanking her fans with such love is peak icon energy. Like, how does she manage to be so powerful and so relatable at the same time? She’s giving us stats, she’s giving us heart, and honestly, she’s giving us life.

• The way Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum casually dropped “slay the boots house down” into the Golden Globes is the crossover of gay Twitter and Hollywood we didn’t know we needed. Michelle claiming she’d “never slay anyone’s house down” while absolutely servinghad the entire audience losing it. Iconic behavior.

• This gay couple’s meet-cute is straight out of a rom-com, but like, the A24 kind—quirky, heartfelt, and just chaotic enough to keep us hooked. TikTok stans are spiraling, and honestly, who can blame them? Love might be dead IRL, but this video is giving us CPR.

• It’s the subtle wink, the clever phrasing, and the undeniable charisma for me. This Jeopardy! moment wasn’t just a flex—it was a cultural reset. Gay Twitter is already planning the merch line, and I will be preordering.

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Okay, bye.

That’s a wrap for this week! As always, share The Watering Hole with your friends in any way you can. We want to gather alllll the queers around the watering hole. 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼