Arts & Entertainment
‘American Crime Story’ trailer airs on FX
The infamous murder trial is fictionalized in Murphy’s new crime series
(Screenshot of American Crime Story trailer courtesy of YouTube)
“American Crime Story: The People vs. O.J. Simpson”, produced by Ryan Murphy, aired its first official trailer about the infamous Simpson murder trial.
The show is the first season in the true-crime anthology series. Similar to “American Horror Story,” each season will feature a different story. It includes the widely-televised white Ford Bronco chase and the murder trial.
This season stars Cuban Gooding Jr. as O.J. Simpson, David Schwimmer as Robert Kardashian, Selma Blair as then-Kris Kardashian and John Travolta as Robert Shapiro. Sarah Paulson also stars as prosecutor Marcia Clarke.
“American Crime Story” premieres on FX Â on Feb. 2.
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
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)
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PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards
D.C.-area productions honored at Theatre Washington’s annual ceremony
Theatre Washington’s 42nd Helen Hayes Awards were held at The Anthem on Monday, May 18.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
PHOTOS: Black Pride Opening Reception
PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball
PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards
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