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Jonathan Bennett is the host of Food Network's CAKE WARS and Cupcake Wars. He launched his career with his breakout role as Aaron Samuels in the hit movie, Mean Girls. Recently, he garnered national attention as a competitor on ABC's Dancing with the Stars, where he won "Fan Favorite." Additionally, he hosted MTV's COPYCAT and has recurring arcs on their scripted series Awkward and VH1's Hit The Floor. Bennett currently resides in Los Angeles.

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MEAN GIRLS Movie Released In Full on TikTok; Watch Now In Honor of October 3

In honor of October 3, known as Mean Girls Day, Paramount has released the complete Tina Fey comedy in full on TikTok. Fey co-wrote and starred in the original film, alongside Lohan, Bennett, Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfried, Lacey Chabert, Lizzy Caplan, and Amy Poehler. You can also watch the film in full on Paramount Plus.

Patti Murin, Phylicia Rashad, and More Set for Films in Hallmark's COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS Line Up This Year

Hallmark has announced the 40 films for its annual Countdown to Christmas, which will feature a number of Broadway stars, including Patti Murin, Phylicia Rashad, and more. Check out the lineup here!

Interview: George Krissa of LOVE NOTES at Chelsea Table + Stage

From the Great White North to Manhattan, George Krissa makes his US Cabaret Debut.

BATTLE OF THE DECADES Returns to Food Network in August

Over the course of the season, host Jonathan Bennett is joined by a rotating panel of judges including Julian Rodarte and his father Beto Rodarte, along with guests including singer Taylor Dayne, actress Jennie Garth (90210), actor Wayne Knight (Seinfeld), Olympic gold medalist Greg Louganis and actress Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding).

Wake Up With BWW 7/10: What's Coming to Broadway in Summer and Fall 2023, and More!

Top stories: Learn more about what's coming to Broadway in Summer/Fall 2023, plus read our interview with New York, New York star Clyde Alves, and more!

Video: Watch Jonathan Bennett Surprise High School Cast of MEAN GIRLS at Dress Rehearsal

Watch Jonathan Bennett, who played Aaron in the original Mean Girls film, surprise cast members from a local high school production of the musical!

Jinkx Monsoon, DRAG: THE MUSICAL & More Win Queerties Awards - Full List of Winners!

Drag: the Musical, Jinkx Monsoon, and more won Queerties awards, taking place February 28th in Los Angeles. The Queerties are a celebration of entertainment and pop culture moments that defined the past year in the LGBTQ+ community. Check out the complete list of winners now!

& JULIET, TITANIQUE & More Nominated For Queerties Awards

& Juliet, Titanique, A Strange Loop, Melissa Etheridge: A Journey Through Life, Take Me Out, Drag: The Musical, The Collaboration, Fat Ham, Merrily We Roll Along, Best of Enemies, Reneé Rapp, Stephanie Hsu, Jeremy Pope, Conrad Ricamora, The Color Purple, Jinkx Monsoon, The Little Mermaid, and more have been nominated for Queerties!

Everything You Need to Know About the MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical

It's a guide to the Mean Girls movie musical. A Mean Girls remake is officially happening with the adaption of the hit Broadway musical! BroadwayWorld collected all the information we could about the upcoming film - including who's starring, what roles haven't yet been cast, and what will change from stage to screen.

Amanda Seyfried Would 'Kill' to Do MEAN GIRLS on Broadway With Lindsay Lohan

Amanda Seyfried has revealed that she would 'kill' to do Mean Girls on Broadway with Lindsay Lohan and the original film's cast. While they both agreed that a sequel film does not seem likely in the near future, Seyfried offered an alternative plan in which the cast would reunite to play their roles in the musical.

Photos: Kristin Chenoweth Gives Surprise Performance at Hallmark Channel's 'Countdown to Christmas'

Tony Award-winning actress, singer and the original Glinda from Broadway's Wicked, Kristin Chenoweth made a surprise performance for guests, singing holiday songs, as well as a special duet of For Good with Ginna Claire, star of Hallmark original holiday film A Holiday Spectacular, and Glinda from Broadway's Wicked.
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SIX, INTO THE WOODS & More Participate in GLAAD's Spirit Day

 Today, GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced participants wearing purple or going purple online for Spirit Day in a united stand against bullying and show of support for LGBTQ youth.

Atlanta's LGBTQ Film Festival OUT ON FILM Announces Lineup

The Oscar qualifying film festival, which was included on MovieMaker Magazine’s “50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” list, once again offers a diverse selection of films from highly anticipated studio efforts to independent films, and international to local Georgia and Atlanta productions as part of its carefully curated hybrid presentation.

IT'S WHAT SHE WOULD HAVE WANTED Joins All Star Lineup At 14th Annual Burbank International Film Festival

ITS WHAT SHE WOULD HAVE WANTED, a short film directed by Nate Trinrud, has joined the select group of films competing at the 14th Annual Burbank International Film Festival September 8th - 11th at the AMC Theaters in Burbank.

Jonathan Scott & Zooey Deschanel Check Out the BRADY BUNCH House on TRIXIE MOTEL

On the new episode of Trixie Motel, they check out The Brady House starring Property Brother Jonathan Scott and New Girl actor/musician Zooey Deschanel. The new series will also feature hospitality mogul Lisa Vanderpump, comedian Nicole Byer, and drag queen/partner in crime Katya.

ABC News Announces SOUL OF A NATION Pride Month Special

“PRIDE: To Be Seen,” documenting the LGBTQ+ experience and examining what it means to be seen in the current moment as a member of the community. The special, hosted by Cara Delevingne with a special show open composed and performed by artist Alok, explores the meaning of Pride and celebrates and honors the past while looking ahead to the future. Watch the trailer here!

discovery+ Shares First Look at Trixie Mattel's TRIXIE MOTEL Series

Watch the trailer now! Plus, check out new photos. The series features hospitality mogul Lisa Vanderpump, comedian Nicole Byer, Zooey Deschanel, Property Brother Jonathan Scott, and drag queen Katya. More famous friends in the season, include Leslie Jordan, musician Iggy Azalea, actor and Jonathan Bennett, and musician Belinda Carlisle.

Jackie Cox & Marti Cummings to Star in TWINNING One-Night-Only Cabaret

The Q, NYC’s hottest multi-level Queer nightlife venue, will present Twinning, a special one-night-only concert event starring “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 12 contestant Jackie Cox and “Worst Cooks in America” Season 23 runner-up Marti Cummings.

VIDEO: Jonathan Bennett & Lea DeLaria Star in POTATO DREAMS OF AMERICA Trailer

Potato Dreams of America stars Lea DeLaria (Orange Is the New Black), Dan Lauria (The Spirit), Jonathan Bennett (Mean Girls), Marya Sea Kaminski (Waxie Moon in Fallen Jewel), Sera Barbieri (Three Busy Debras), Hersh Powers, Sophia Mitri Schloss (Big Shot), Cynthia Lauren Tewes, Lady Rizo, James Grixoni (Twin Peaks), and Alycia Delmore (Take Me).

VIDEO: GLEE Cast Tributes Naya Rivera, THE BOYS IN THE BAND Wins, and More at the 2021 GLAAD Awards

GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, tonight hosted a virtual ceremony to announce the award recipients of the 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards. GLAAD partnered with Google to exclusively premiere the ceremony on GLAAD’s YouTube.

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