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RuPaul celebrates the holidays with Christmas special
The drag legend spread holiday cheer on LOGO
(“Green Screen Christmas” Screenshot courtesy of YouTube)
RuPaul announced a Christmas special, “RuPaul’s Drag Race: Green Screen Christmas”, to air on Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. on LOGO.
The special will kick-off LOGO’s holiday programming “Happy Holigays” that will continue throughout the rest of the year.
According to Entertainment Weekly, “RuPaul’s Drag Race: Green Screen Christmas” will feature performances of Christmas classics and RuPaul’s original music by RuPaul and a slew of celebrities and past “Drag Race” contestants. Guests slated to perform include Latrice Royale, Raja, Laganja Estranja, Alyssa Edwards, Shangela, Big Freedia, Todrick Hall and many more.
Performances of some of the legendary drag performer’s songs from his latest Christmas album “Slay Belles.” Ru will also premier his new music video “Merry Christmas, Mary.” The music video will include 20 past “Drag Race” contestants.
LOGO will also be airing holiday-themed episodes from T.V. shows such as “Will & Grace,” “Roseanne” and “The Golden Girls.” Holiday movies like “Love Actually” and “The Family Stone” will also air.
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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