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Grammy and Academy Award-winning musician and out lesbian Melissa Etheridge was part of the tribute to singer and songwriter Bruce Springsteen at the 2009 Kennedy Center Honors. The 32^nd annual event also recognized writer, composer, actor, director, and producer Mel Brooks; pianist and composer Dave Brubeck; opera singer Grace Bumbry; and actor, director, and producer Robert De Niro. Etheridge was joined by presenters including Aretha Franklin, Meryl Streep, Sharon Stone and Jane Krakowski.

Kristen Bell, Parker Posey, Sherry Stringfield, Barbra Streisand and Veruca Salt lead this installment of the Hollywood Trade Roundup, a collection of hotties and generally lesbian faves making headlines in The Hollywood Reporter and Daily Variety. Plus, Courteney Cox's Cougar Town, Kate Moennig's Three Rivers, Modern Family, Zombieland, Lady Gaga and more.