Arts & Entertainment
Lady Gaga sued for ‘Born This Way’
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Lady Gaga is being sued by French artist Orlan over her “Born This Way” music video and album artwork.
According to Dazed, Orlan, whose real name is Mireille Porte, has filed a $31.7 million lawsuit claiming Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” look copies her own. Lady Gaga wears prosthetics mimicking elaborate body modifications in both the “Born This Way” music video and single cover artwork.
Orlan’s signature look achieves the same body modification effect except the artist actually underwent surgery to get the look.
“Whether in France or in the United States, Orlan’s unique artwork should be protected,” say Orlan’s lawyers. “We hope that questioning members of Lady Gaga’s creative team will aid the French court in deciding the case.”
The lawsuit began proceedings in 2013 in Paris but papers have now been officially filed.
“This is nothing but an attempt by the plaintiff to generate U.S. press coverage around a meritless case that was filed in France several years ago,” Lady Gaga’s representatives responded.
The Capital Pride Alliance presented the 2026 Capital Pride Honors at “The Audacity Brunch: In Full Fuchsia” at the Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C. on Sunday, June 7.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
Out & About
Congressional Cemetery hosts Gays & Graves
Daylong Pride celebration blends history, remembrance, art and community
Historic Congressional Cemetery will host the second annual “Gays & Graves: A Big Gay Festival” on Sunday, June 14 at 11 a.m.
The event will feature pioneering activist Randy Wicker, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, and new public art installations and programs celebrating LGBTQ+ history. Gays & Graves is an official partner event of Capital Pride 2026.
This event is a daylong Pride celebration blending history, remembrance, art and community. Visitors can shop from LGBTQ+ and allied artists and makers, experience performances and interactive installations, and engage with programs exploring LGBTQ+ history and lived experience.
For more details, visit the cemetery’s website.
Baltimore Pride is underway, taking place from June 8-14.
The Pride Parade will be on Saturday, June 13 at 12 p.m. at Charles Street & North Avenue, followed by the Pride Block Party at 1 p.m. at Druid Hill Park. And then the Pride Festival will be held on Sunday, June 14 at 12 p.m. at Druid Hill Park.
There will be an array of additional events including: a fashion show, a “Suits and Sneakers” reception and a 5k race, among many other events.
For more details, visit Baltimore Pride’s website.
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