In a significant recognition of his artistic contributions, he was honored by induction into the Mississippi Musician's Hall of Fame. This achievement marked a historic moment, as he became the youngest individual ever to receive this prestigious accolade.
His presence in the media landscape expanded considerably in [year], when he joined Sirius XM and inaugurated a daily pop culture radio program titled "Dirty Pop." Alongside Lance Bass, he co-hosts this show. Furthermore, during weekends, he anchors the "Pop2k Countdown," a program where his voice continues to be a familiar presence.
Leveraging his profound interest in cinema and documentary filmmaking, Bass has cultivated a reputation as a distinguished producer.
His portfolio includes impactful works such as "Kidnapped for Christ," which garnered the Audience Award for Documentary Feature during its premiere at Slamdance in January. Another notable production is "Mississippi I Am," a film that recently secured the Best Documentary award at the Manhattan International Film Festival.
This November, his exceptional accomplishments will be further celebrated at the Mississippi Film Festival with a special encore screening of "Mississippi I Am." While his musical success is widely acknowledged, including a number one European dance single in [year] titled "Walking On Air," featuring the emerging artist Bella Blue, Bass has also left a memorable mark through numerous guest appearances in film, television, and as a voice actor in several beloved children's animated series.
As a forward-thinking entrepreneur, he established Famous Yard Sale.
This venture was inspired by cherished childhood memories of weekend yard sales in his hometown of Laurel, Mississippi. He reimagined the traditional yard sale format into a virtual auction marketplace, enabling celebrities to donate their unneeded belongings and generate funds for their preferred charitable causes.
This innovative concept directly led to the creation and executive production of the Lifetime series "Celebrity Home Raiders." Furthermore, he was instrumental in the development of Sparxx, a platform designed to foster meaningful and enduring relationships for men and women, supporting their personally defined sexuality.
In his philanthropic endeavors, Lance remains deeply involved with a variety of charitable organizations, including a notable role on the Young Hollywood Board of the Environmental Media Association.
An intriguing facet of his background, often less known, is his certification as a cosmonaut.
Following several months of rigorous training within the Russian space program, Bass successfully obtained cosmonaut certification. He subsequently continued his astronaut training at Houston's Johnson Space Center, further underscoring his diverse capabilities and interests.
In addition to his extensive career achievements, Lance is a passionate advocate for animal welfare.
He has actively served as a spokesperson for animal rescue organizations across the nation, including a direct collaborative role with Lucky Puppy, a dog rescue organization based in Los Angeles, California. Lance currently resides in Los Angeles with his husband, Michael Turchin, whom he married in [year].
Their wedding was notably featured in a special broadcast on E!.
The realm of acting boasts a variety of talents. For instance, Knight, a member of the acting company at Minneapolis' Guthrie Theater, contributed significantly to theatrical productions.
Chris Colfer, recognized as an actor, writer, and producer, is associated with the film "Struck by Lightning." Rupert Everett, a figure of royal lineage, possesses ancestry primarily of English, Scottish, and Irish descent, with some German and Dutch heritage also contributing to his background.
Everett's upbringing was characterized by privilege, yet he was a rebellious spirit from an early age, exhibiting a wry and occasionally impertinent intellectualism.
At the tender age of seven, he was placed under the tutelage of Benedictine monks at Ampleforth College, where he received classical piano training.
His academic journey took a different turn when he was expelled from the Central School of Speech and Drama in London due to disagreements with his instructors. Instead, he pursued an apprenticeship at the avant-garde Glasgow Citizen's Theatre in Scotland, participating in notable productions such as "Don Juan" and "Heartbreak House." In [year], Everett starred in a pivotal gay role in the critically acclaimed collegiate-themed film "Another Country," a role he had previously performed on stage in [year].
However, in the late [decade], the actor, known for his sharp wit and suave demeanor, seemed to temper his burgeoning stardom by engaging in public disputes with the press and even his own fanbase.
In [year], Everett openly declared his homosexuality, an act that initially posed a challenge to his standing as a romantic leading man.
On a more lighthearted note, his penchant for playful mischief was showcased through his portrayal of the cartoonish antagonist Dr. Claw, the arch-nemesis of Matthew Broderick's titular character in "Inspector Gadget." As the new millennium dawned, Rupert continued to be a dynamic presence on stage.
This included a tour of "Private Lives" in Italian in [year], a Broadway revival of "Blithe Spirit"—marking his New York debut—and his performance as Henry Higgins in Shaw's "Pygmalion" in Munich the following year. Renowned for his cool, detached handsomeness and his often self-assured, elegantly sophisticated characters, he captivated audiences as a jet-setter in the contemporary film "People." He lent his voice to the unprincely Prince Charming in the animated features "Shrek 2" and "Shrek the Third." Further demonstrating his versatility, he played a British defector opposite Sharon Stone in the romantic thriller "A Different Loyalty," a millionaire playboy involved in a hit-and-run in "Separate Lies," an eccentric tycoon in "Hysteria," and King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth, alongside Emily Watson's Queen Mum in the romantic dramedy "A Royal Night Out." His filmography also includes portraying a monsignor in "If I Had a Heart" and the tormented gay playwright Oscar Wilde during his final days in "The Happy Prince," a project for which he also wrote and directed.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson is recognized as an actor, producer, and contributor to soundtracks, including "Cocaine Bear." He has been married to Justin Mikita since July [year], and they are parents to one child.
Robert Gant, an actor, producer, and writer, has an extensive career spanning decades, with notable credits including "13 Reasons Why." Gant has established himself as a familiar face and participant in both Hollywood and international entertainment circles.
His acting roles encompass a wide range of genres, from television to film, and dramatic to comedic performances. His impressive list of credits includes recurring roles in multiple television series, appearances in television and theatrical films, and a pioneering role as television's first openly gay spy in the film "Kiss Me Deadly." His journey in the entertainment industry began with television commercials, and he became a member of the Screen Actors Guild at the age of ten in his home state of Florida.
He pursued higher education at the University of Pennsylvania for his undergraduate studies and then attended law school at Georgetown University. Throughout his academic pursuits, he remained dedicated to his artistic passions, actively participating in numerous singing ensembles and theatrical productions.
In a serendipitous turn of events, the law firm's Los Angeles office closed shortly after he completed his studies. Interpreting this as a sign, he made the decisive commitment to dedicate his full attention to the entertainment business. Robert's involvement in Hollywood extends beyond performing; he was a producing partner in the production company Mythgarden.
Additionally, Robert co-produced, co-wrote, and starred in the period drama "Milada," which was distributed by Netflix. This film chronicles the true story of Milada Horakova, a Czech heroine who, in [year], became the first woman to be executed by the Communist government in Czech history.
Beyond his acting and producing work, Robert has completed the initial draft of his debut novel and is collaborating with a writing partner to develop television projects and write screenplays.
Sean Hayes is another notable figure. His father, Ronald, a lithographer, departed the family when Sean was a young child.
His mother, Mary, who works at a food bank, raised Sean and his four siblings independently. Sean supported himself through his talents as a classical pianist and by performing with a pop band for five years while attending Illinois State University. There, he majored in performance and orchestral conducting.
His professional career commenced in Chicago's theater scene, where he served as the musical director at the Pheasant Run Theater for several years, also appearing on stage in various productions. He also featured in the original production of "Role Play" at the Organic Theatre.
Hayes made his feature film debut in [year] in the lead role of the art-house success "Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss," which garnered critical acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival. Cheyenne Jackson, an American actor and singer, has an impressive list of credits including leading roles in Broadway musicals and other stage productions, as well as film and television appearances, concert performances, and music recordings.
After initiating his acting career in regional theater in Seattle, Washington, Jackson relocated to Manhattan. There, he served as an understudy in "Thoroughly Modern Millie" and "Aida." He also secured a leading role in the independent romantic comedy ensemble "Mutual Friends" and made guest appearances on television series such as NBC's "30 Rock" and Fox's "Glee." Commencing in [year], Jackson starred in the FX horror anthology television series "American Horror Story" for its fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth seasons.
He also performs in cabaret settings. In addition to his Broadway cast albums, he has released three albums of popular music, including a collaborative album titled "The Power of Two" with Michael Feinstein in [year]. In [year], Jackson released his third studio album, "Renaissance," a collection adapted and expanded from his solo concert "Music of the Mad Men Era."
Michael Urie, an actor, producer, and director, is known for his work on "Ugly Betty." He pursued theater studies at Collin County Community College in Plano before attending The Juilliard School.
At Juilliard, he was honored with the John Houseman prize for his excellence in classical theater and the Laura Pels award for his contributions to the theater profession. Chris Salvatore, who grew up in Richboro, Pennsylvania, a small town near Philadelphia, studied vocal performance at Berklee College of Music in Boston in [year].
His music has been featured on MTV and is accessible through online music stores like iTunes. His collaborations include work with Allan Brocka in [year]. Chris's most recent endeavor was his debut in the New York theater scene with the new original play, "Pieces." The production received rave reviews from New York audiences following its sold-out run in Los Angeles.
Scott Evans is recognized as an actor and producer, notably for his role in "Barbie." Randy Harrison, an actor, producer, and director, is known for "Queer as Folk." Harrison currently resides in Brooklyn, New York. Tom Lenk, an actor, producer, and writer, has credits including "Room ." His brand collaborations on Instagram include work with E!
Entertainment. Tom holds a B. David Burtka, married to Neil Patrick Harris since September [year], is also a parent to two children.
Charlie David, a producer, writer, and director, is known for "Settle Down ." The scripted comedies and documentary series that Charlie produces have garnered a Golden Sheaf Award, eight Telly awards, and received eleven Canadian Screen Award nominations. Sean Maher is a familiar face to television and film audiences for his portrayal of Dr.
Simon Tam in Joss Whedon's feature film "Serenity," which was based on the acclaimed series "Firefly." Following the birth of his daughter in [year], Maher took a few years away from acting to be a stay-at-home father. Entertainment Weekly featured his story, and Maher considers that decision one of the most rewarding aspects of his professional career.
Maher reunited with many of his "Firefly" castmates for the series "Con Man." A dedicated yoga practitioner, Maher is also an advocate for the LGBT community. In [year], he married his partner of ten years, Paul, and they have two children. Jim Parsons is another prominent actor.
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These include: "Garrett: Chronic manorexic," "Will: Enjoys repartee. Terrible in bed," "Chad: Evil," "Brian: Clean-cut and natty, but dirty AF in the bedroom," "Ross: Always goes home with the first boy at the bar who hits on him," "Greg: Lisped before exiting the womb," "Kurt: Knows where the best online porn is," "Connor: Size queen," "Jack: Republican," "Rob: …," "Jeremy: Shames you for not knowing enough about gay pop culture," "Austin: A veritable RAT rapidly aging twink," "Jared: Still not out to his family, never will be," "Mike: Well done, Mike.
You stayed you," "Matt: Only hosts, never travels," "Dillon: Everything is sexual innuendo with Dillon," "Dave: We get it, you have an enormous… vocabulary," "Daniel: Regina George," "Sam: Your go-to brunch friend," "Stewart: His Grindr profile pic is of argyle socks," "Zachary: Always looking for an extra ticket to the Pier Dance," "Derek: Your drug dealer friend," "Tom: Masc for masc only," "Zack: Unrepentant gamer.
First to play Pokemon Go," "Dick: Lives up to the love for his name," and "Jeffrey: Always dates another Jeffrey but spelled differently." Finally, "Reid: Big-time camper and griller. Born and raised in Staten Island" is mentioned, providing a final character sketch.