Arts & Entertainment
Oscar’s gay moments
Babs, Hudson, Adele sing; ‘Plague’ shut out
“How to Survive a Plague,” an AIDS-themed documentary, may have lost its Oscar category but there were a few gay moments on the telecast.
“Searching for Sugar Man” beat “Plague” for the Best Documentary Feature at the 85th annual Academy Awards Sunday night.
It was a big night for diva performances. Adele, a winner, sang as did Jennifer Hudson and Shirley Bassey. Barbra Streisand sang a touching tribute to Marvin Hamlisch with his song “The Way We Were.”
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles sang a joke song about boobs with host Seth MacFarlane. He later joked about bringing the cast of “Chicago” out since the show wasn’t gay enough.
Go here for a complete list of winners.
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PHOTOS: Shenandoah Valley Pride
LGBTQ celebration held at Turner Pavilion in Harrisonburg, Va.
The 2026 Shenandoah Valley Pride Festival was held at Turner Pavilion in Harrisonburg, Va. on Sunday, Sept. 20.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
Whitman-Walker Health held the 40th annual Walk and 5K to End HIV at Anacostia Park on Saturday, Sept. 19.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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PHOTOS: Wanda Alston Foundation Fall Reception
LGBTQ youth services organization honors Robert White, Japer Bowles, Washington Capitals
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 as the emcee and entertainment was provided by the Thomas Circle Singers.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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