Arts & Entertainment

Google Goals commercial stars gay main character

Brad hits rock bottom to show off company’s new feature

Published

10 years ago

April 14, 2016

Mariah Cooper

(Screenshot via YouTube)

Google released a commercial showing off its new Goals feature starring a gay man, Brad, who loses love, finds himself, and possibly new love again, all in under a minute and a half.

Brad receives a breakup text from his boyfriend and sets out to learn yoga to make himself feel better. Using Google Goals, Brad masters his new skill and becomes a happier man even making a sloth friend along the way.

When things start looking up for Brad, he notices the new Spanish sales rep who appears to notice him just as much back. Brad breaks out his trusty Google Goals yet again to help with his new goal of learning Spanish.

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PHOTOS: Black Pride Opening Reception

Durand Bernarr headlines program

Published

2 hours ago

May 24, 2026

Michael Key

Durand Bernarr performs at the 2026 DC Black Pride Opening Reception on Friday, May 22. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The DC Black Pride Opening Reception was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Friday, May 22. Grammy Award-winning artist Durand Bernarr was the headline performer. Comedian Anthony Oakes was the host. Speakers included Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson and Center For Black Equity President Kenya Hutton, as well as speakers from health organizations and sponsors. The event featured performances from Billy the Goat, Jay Columbus, Akeem Woods, Rue Pratt, Be Steadwell and Bennu Byrd.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball

Back-to-back events held on first night of D.C. Black Pride

Published

20 hours ago

May 23, 2026

Landon Shackelford

The 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. (Washington Blade photo by Landon Schackelford)

The Mr. and Miss DC Black Pride Pageant was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. Following the pageant, Black Pride events continued with the 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball.

(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)