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Jill Biden's Heated Rivalry Bid for LGBTQ Center

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Jill Biden, the former first lady, bid $35,000 at a charity gala for a walk-on role in the popular HBO Max series Heated Rivalry, but lost to higher bidders. The show, known for its raw portrayal of LGBTQ stories, has sparked mixed reactions. Some praise Jill for supporting the charity, while others see it as a clout grab. Jill, however, joked about her bid, stating it was worth the effort for a great cause.

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Jill Biden's Heated Rivalry Bid for LGBTQ Center

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Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Jill Biden's Heated Rivalry Bid for LGBTQ Center. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's April 23rd, welcome to Entertainment in Celebrity News today, powered by AI and PAC with headlines. Jill Biden dropped $35,000 at a fundraiser gala for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community center in New York City. She was bidding for a walk-on role in season 2 of the HBO Max hit Heated Rivalry that steamy queer hockey romance series. But she got out bid by folks who went up to $125,000. Here this week on The Totted A Show, host Chanel Jones and Willie Geist couldn't wrap their heads around it. They wondered how the 74-year-old former first lady fits into such a spicy plat line. Jones admitted she's a fan somehow, while Geist respected the move but stayed skeptical. Fans had split reactions online. Some called it a clout grab, saying she's chasing the spotlight. Others cheered her on for boosting the charity, noting the money helps no matter who wins the cameo. The show itself dropped in November 2025 and blew up for its raw take on LGBTQ stories.

Stars like Conor Story and Hudson Williams say, the big message is just be yourself. Fight for what makes you real. Boundaries be damned. Jill kept it light on X. Joking she won't hit that cottage getaway, but it was worth the shot for a great night supporting the center.

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