Dr. Biden's Bid, RuPaul's Performance: LGBT Center's Fundraiser

0:00On April 17th, Dr. Jill Biden made waves at the LGBT community center's annual dinner in New York City, bidding $35,000 for A.S.S.A. Guest spot on Season 2 of the Hockey Drama, heated rivalry. She got outbid in a fierce auction, but the producers stepped up big time. They added two walk-on roles for the top bidder at $125,000 each, pulling in a $250,000 donation to the center right there. The crowd gave Jill a standing ovation when she arrived, cheering her and former president Joe Biden's support for the LGBTQ Plus community over the years. The center, started back in 1983 during the AIDS crisis, provides a safe space for folks facing tough times. The night-honored heated rivalry creators Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady, along with execs from Brooks Brothers and Gilead Sciences. RuPaul's drag race finalist and singer Melanie C. lit up the room with her performance getting everyone on their feet.

1:01All told, the event raised over $2 million to keep the center's vital work going strong for the community. That wraps entertainment and celebrity news today, brought to you with AI.