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Lady Gaga to make 'Born This Way' announcement New Year's Eve

Lady Gaga is kicking 2011 off with a bang. The singer shared with her little monsters that come New Year's Eve, she will have a special announcement for her loyal fans about her upcoming album, "Born This Way."

She tweeted over the weekend: "Merry Christmas little monsters! I love you with all my heart. My gift to you is a BORN THIS WAY announcement Midnight on NEW YEARS EVE. -MM."

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VIDEO: Last chance to get your wings, and meet Karolyn Grimes

SAN DIEGO -- There are only a few days left to catch the show that the San Diego Gay & Lesbian News theater critic Jean Lowerison called absolutely terrific and Union-Tribune's Jim Hebert awarded "Clarence-like angel's wings."

The show must end on December 31.

Join George, Mary, Clarence, and even Mr. Potter as the heartwarming story is brought to life as a 1940’s live radio play, filled with music, live sound effects. Tickets are going fast for the final performances!

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Hi-Def Dish: Hair and confidence drive star of "Tabatha’s Salon Takeover"

A good friend says it’s all about hair and shoes, and if we put our intellectual correctness aside for a moment one must acknowledge the point. Tabatha Coffey, star of "Tabatha’s Salon Takeover," certainly does.

Coffey is a confident player in an industry that sells confidence, and whether we like it or not and despite our greatest expectations for humanity, at the end of the day people are in large part, judged by their appearance.

What to watch? Get your big gay guide to holiday movies

If you need a break from holiday parties, shopping, tree trimming and family, several gay-friendly films that are currently playing, and some that are now on DVD, may be just what you’re looking for.

VIDEO: LeAnn Rimes tearfully dedicates "The Rose" to the LGBT youth lost to suicide

The very talented LeAnn Rimes took the stage with the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles on Sunday, Dec. 19. As she walked onto the stage with a red rose in hand, she had a tearful dedication prior to singing "The Rose."

Rimes acknowledged it had been a very incredible year, but also a "tragic year for a lot of young gay men and women who have taken their lives because they cannot be themselves."

In front of the sold-out crowd she fought back tears and then with the along Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles performed "The Rose,"

VIDEO: GLAAD's What to Watch for the holidays, tonight through Jan. 2

(This post was originally published at GLAAD Blog)

Much like the networks, the daily TV column will be taking a break until after the new year, but here are some highlights to keep an eye out for till then.

Tuesday, Dec. 21

Hi-Def Dish: “A-List” star Reichen Lehmkuhl dishes on Austin, Rodiney and gay relationships

Editor’s note: In the first of a two-part interview with reality-TV star Reichen Lehmkuhl, Kurt Niece found out that Reichen did not know whether “A-List: New York” would be renewed for a second season on Logo. Read the first part of the interview HERE.

Reichen Lehmkuhl took a lot of heat in the first season of “A-List: New York” for his flirtations with cast mate Austin and his on-again, off-again relationship with Rodiney.

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The legendary Carol Channing talks LGBT, career and causes

For decades, Carol Channing has entertained audiences with her outrageous personality and one-of-a-kind voice. With her 90th birthday around the corner, the famed actress sat down with dot429 to discuss her secrets to success, views on LGBT affairs, and how celebrity has changed over the years.

With one of the longest and most successful careers in show business, what are your keys to success?

Carol Channing: Always remember that the next job is going to be your best.

VIDEO: Lady Gaga and Kanye West are 2010's most fashionable celebs

What four ladies and one dude had everyone buzzing about their fashion choices in 2010? Well, this year, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West kept us guessing about what they would wear on a daily basis.

From red carpets to high-profile Hollywood events, these five had us trying to copy some of their hottest looks. Here are some of their fashion highlights from the past 12 months:

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MOVIE REVIEW: “Black Swan” is one of the year’s best films

I don’t know how many young ballerinas are fragile hopefuls on the verge of both a break and a nervous breakdown, but Natalie Portman gives us a doozy in Darren Aronofsky’s “Black Swan.”

Portman’s Nina Sayers, who has toiled for years in the corps de ballet, gets her break when company director Thomas Leroy (Vincent Cassel) announces “Swan Lake” and asks Nina to audition for the swan queen role. Nina is elated, though she quickly learns that other dancers, notably Lily (Mila Kunis) are not.

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