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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."
The Irish singer-songwriter opens up about being a bisexual icon, sticking to her creative instincts, and achieving the fame that she wished for while blowing out her birthday candles....
The first official trailer for Jane Schoenbrun’s meta horror film offers the clearest look yet at Jack Haven’s slasher villain.
In Oscar Boyson’s darkly funny comedy, two young men wrestle over rifles — and their place in the world.
The Washington Blade sits down with the DJ and drag star on her summer tour, rise to prominence, and how Musk helped shape her path. The post From Media Matters to massive queer ragers: the rise of Tara Dikhof appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights...
The transgender creative discusses his new documentary, Second Nature, which shows how gay penguins and sex-changing fish are part of the animal kingdom's diversity....
Perfect for watching after a day at your ex-girlfriend’s best friend’s pool.
"I think Bella’s gonna slay that castle.”
The sidewalk koi fish did not have rainbow colors or any other LGBTQ+ symbols.
