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Veteran Chris Gallant, the gay Democrat who challenged incumbent Rep. Nick LaLota in New York's First Congressional District, is projected to lose the close race, 49% to 51%, with 90% of the votes counted, the New York Times reports. On social media, though, Gallant is not conced...
JoAnna Mendoza is the projected winner in Arizona's Sixth Congressional District, flipping the seat blue. The only time a Democrat won that seat was when it was first created in 1992, showing how powerful the blue wave is this year. Check out the latest about America votes in the...
For a sign of just how badly Republicans are doing tonight, look no further than the Mississippi Senate race. In a shocking development, there are currently just 28 votes separating incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith from Democratic challenger Scott Colom. Colom is in the lead...
In huge news for sad gays, indie darling Sufjan Stevens has released his first all-new Christmas song in nearly 15 years. The track, “On This Christmas (It Only Gets Better),” is an apology in musical form, with some characteristically gutting lyrics (“when I wake I still see dar...
D.C.’s many queer bars are ready to celebrate Halloween this weekend. Here are a few options. Kiki’s D.C. will host its multi-day “Spookiki Volume IV” beginning Friday, Oct. 30. “Spookiki SERVE” will be hosted on Friday, Oct. 30 at 10 p.m. by drag queens Dreux Sidora, Elextra Gee...
The 17th Street High Heel Race was held on Tuesday, Oct. 27. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key) The post PHOTOS: High Heel Race appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News....
This story originally appeared on Out.Benito Skinner is opening up about the hot hookup he has planned for Overcompensating’s second season that will fulfill a popular fantasy among fans.On a recent episode of co-star Owen Thiele’s In Your Dreams podcast, Skinner dished on the nu...
A clip from The Daily Show's upcoming special, "Red Flags," exposes the ignorance of some MAGA Republicans, who claim to be voting against "communism" but have no idea what communism is. The two-minute clip shows Daily Show correspondent Jordan Klepper interviewing MAGA voters wh...
Celebrate the 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6-10 p.m. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs sponsor the event. If you’re interested in racing, fill out the 17th Street High Heel Racer’s Registration and Authorization Form at the...
Hunter Schafer is ready for her meet-cute. The Euphoria actress told Elle for a new cover story published Monday that, after conquering the drama, horror, and action genres, she is ready to make a transgender-led rom-com.“I would just love to see a trans girl rom-com, too,” Schaf...
Used-car shopping in 2026 isn’t exactly a bargain-bin party. The average pre-owned vehicle now lists for about $27,000, so expect to pay $15,000 to $25,000 for small vehicles, $20,000 to $35,000 for midsize models, and $25,000 to $50,000-plus for large vehicles. Yikes! Compacts a...
Much to the chagrin of sapphic internet sleuths with a strong parasocial interest in the Kardashian-Jenner universe, model and tequila tycoon Kendall Jenner has shut down long-standing rumors that she is a lesbian. Jenner addressed the oft-repeated claim about her sexuality durin...
The 2026 Miss Gay Maryland America pageant was held at Hub City Brewery in Hagerstown, Md. on Saturday, Oct. 10. Jalah Nicole was crowned the winner, and Maria Posa was named first alternate. Both competitors qualify for the Miss Gay America pageant in Atlanta in January. (Washin...
Dr. Annie Andrews, the Democrat running for the Senate seat from South Carolina, slammed her opponent, Sen. Darline Graham Nordone (R-SC), for calling her a "socialist" and had a response that social media found trenchant. "I told you my opponent was going to call me a socialist,...
LGBTQ+ fans of the Avatar universe, rejoice! With the debut of the latest installment in the Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise, Avatar: Seven Havens, the animated fantasy series has debuted a gay couple as part of its roster of characters. One of the main characters, Jae, is a...
The Wanda Alston Foundation held its Fall Reception at the Penthouse Rooftop at The Wharf on Friday, Sept. 18. Honorees included D.C. Councilmember Robert White, Director of the Mayor's Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs Japer Bowles, and the Washington Capitals. Rayceen Pendarvis served a...
As D.C. enters the fall season, LGBTQ performers and allies will take the stage. This fall’s lineup is massive and diverse, from rock to electronic dance music. Ryan Beatty, a gay musical artist, will bring his show, "Arms Over Armor North American Tour '26" to the Lincoln Theate...
Gay people, this is not a drill. Multi-hyphenate lesbian super model Lauren Chan will be joining the cast of Heated Rivalry for season 2. Here at Them, we’re big fans of Lauren. In fact, this very publication literally named Chan “The Hottest Women on Earth” in 2025, so talk abou...
The 29th annual SMYAL Fall Brunch was held at the Marriott Marquis on Sunday, Sept. 13. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key) The post PHOTOS: SMYAL Fall Brunch appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News....
This story originally appeared on Out.The sapphernet is going wild with speculation that Black Panther, Wakanda Forever and Avengers Doomsday star Letitia Wright has married a woman known only as Angel-Vicki, based on photos circulating online. This all started following press ni...
A CNN host was audibly stunned by Donald Trump's latest strange comments about "young, handsome men," so much so that her exasperated one-word comment was picked up by a hot mic and then shared online. CNN was showing live coverage of the first meeting of Trump's Board of Peace (...
The Republican National Committee will hold the party's first-ever midterm convention on September 9 and 10 in Dallas, but it seems Donald Trump is the only one excited about it. A host of Republican politicians on the ballot this November are skipping the event, nicknamed Trump-...
The Miss Gay Old Bay pageant was held at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Friday, Aug. 29. Vanya Varushka was crowned the winner. Glitter Douglas was named first runner-up. Both Varushka and Douglas qualify to compete in the Miss Gay Maryland pageant in October. (Washington Blade p...
Everybody yearns for a little gay kiss — but what if you’ve never locked lips with anyone before?Learning how to kiss, much like painting, sculpting, or dance, is an art that requires a lot of care and practice. If you’ve never done it before, or just don’t feel like you have the...
This story originally appeared on Out.While most of America spent last week mourning the loss of country music legend Dolly Parton, some Drag Race fans spent 9 to 5 trying to stir up controversy with an AI deepfake.A post accusing Ginger Minj of faking a photo with Parton went vi...
During a campaign speech over the weekend, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) detailed the challenges of running a state in Donald Trump's America. "I have to worry about whether people can eat lettuce or blueberries off a grocery shelf because Trump is doing away with food inspection...
David Archuleta will chat with fans and sign his book “Devout: Losing My Faith to Find Myself” on Sunday, Sept. 6 at 2 p.m. at Browseabout Books in Rehoboth Beach. The book is an inspirational account of his transformation from a closeted Mormon teen singer to a pop star who is c...
Reportar sin Miedo es el socio mediático del Washington Blade en Honduras. Esta nota salió en su sitio web el 21 de agosto. TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Las cifras encienden todas las alarmas: 35 muertes violentas de personas LGBTQ, 195 casos de violencia generalizada y 11 personas as...
Nicholas Hoult is not headed to Hogwarts after all. The Juror #2 actor, who had previously been attached to star as the vain Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher Gilderoy Lockhart in the upcoming second season of HBO’s Harry Potter reboot series, has dropped out and been replace...
Actress Gillian Anderson recently opened up about being in a same-sex relationship as a teenager while speaking about her new queer film, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma. In an interview with The Times, Anderson – known for her roles in The X-Files, Sex Education, and The Cr...
Deja Diamond hosted Nellie's Drag Brunch on Sunday at Nellie's Sports Bar. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key) The post PHOTOS: Nellie's Drag Brunch appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News....
Anja Dick will host “Song Birds – Live Music Drag Cabaret” on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 9 p.m. at Shaw’s Tavern. This is an all live singing drag hit sensation. The event will debut performances from Breast Midler and Harri Balls. Tickets start at $17.85 and are available on Eventbrit...
This story originally appeared on Out.Troye Sivan's first single from his next album, "She's the Best," is both a love song to a woman and a star-studded affair. The title track, which dropped at midnight on Friday, includes a cameo from his close friend Charli XCX, and the accom...
The weekly drag show "Daddy Issues" was held at Kiki on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Performers included Evry Pleasure, Indiana Bones and Tiara Missou-Sidora. (Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford) The post PHOTOS: Daddy Issues at Kiki appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ New...
This story originally appeared on Out.Skip is coming back!News about the eagerly-awaited second season of Heated Rivalry has been trickling in over the course of the last several months, and now we have confirmation that two fan-favorite characters are definitely returning.In a n...
The Petal Release Party and Drag Show was held at Spark Social on Friday, July 31. Performers included Tiara-Missou, Labianna and Darcy de la Cuadra. (Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford) The post PHOTOS: Petal Release Party appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ New...
Spark Social will host “Open Mic Night” on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. Get ready to share your talent or just kick back and enjoy some great performances. This event is a fun, laid-back vibe where everyone’s welcome to take the stage. Sign-ups are first-come, first-served, but yo...
When I first heard that I Want Your Sex was going to be Gregg Araki’s response to the widely discussed phenomenon of Gen Z’s relative celibacy, I felt equally trepidatious and excited. As a member of that generation (albeit on the older end), I’m always a little wary of any kind ...
After President Donald Trump compared Kaitlan Collins to Dylan Mulvaney, the CNN anchor has responded, all while keeping it classy in the face of what was, frankly, playground bully behavior. The journalist appeared on Monday’s episode of The Daily Show, during which host Jon Ste...
“I was so afraid of telling anyone in my life, which ironically is very accurate to the movie,” McMechan told People.
The Dropout TV star talks to Them about interviewing extravagantly made-over comedians and acting in Ponies.
The singer-songwriter talks with Them about their new song “Thread” — and why it marks a “turning point.”
The co-director of the lesbian noir said films like Bound give “people a trail of breadcrumbs that they can follow out of the closet.”
The Society of Professional Journalists' Washington, D.C., Pro Chapter on Tuesday inducted Kevin Naff, the Washington Blade's editor and co-owner, into its Hall of Fame. The induction took place at the group's annual dinner that took place at the National Press Club. White House ...
The fake Talarico is shown singing a parody of “My Favorite Things” from The Sound of Music.
Out Saturday Night Live alum Bowen Yang says he “never felt central” to the show, saying that he "never played the dad or the straight man teacher. I was always there as the seasoning.” The actor, comedian, and podcast host’s comment came during an episode of Variety’s Actors on ...
The scholarship will be used in part to help students who share Blessing’s love of music.
During an interview with E Talk, stars Karen Knox, Jess Salgueiro and Emily Hampshire spoke about what viewers have in store.
When movies are labeled as “controversial,” the effect is often akin to Oscar Wilde’s quip that “there’s only one thing in life worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.” Indeed, a whiff of controversy can be the best publicity of all, turning a movie tha...
D.C.'s electronic music festival Project GLOW was held on the RFK Stadium grounds on May 30-31. The festival included an LGBTQ-focused Secret Garden stage. (Photos by Andy Nason) The post PHOTOS: Project GLOW appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights,...
Forget representation. This is the irreverent gender-swap comedy we need.
Van Reigersberg helped expand what drag could look and sound like in Philadelphia: theatrical, literary, absurd, deeply musical, and emotionally alive....
The film is being dragged online over the involvement of Acme AI & FX, which uses artificial intelligence as a tool.
The drag climate activist and the outdoor retailer are locked in a dispute over trademark infringement.
Thanks to a bout of forgetfulness, the Stop! That! Train! press tour has produced its first viral moment.
A reporter seemed to catch McBride by surprise with the question, but she answered with aplomb.
The popular adult film platform is creating a space for all of the steamy sapphic content.
"I think that he showed exactly why he was salutatorian."
