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.
Celebrate the start of Pride month at the Queer Magic Dance Party at the Black Cat on Saturday, June 6. Doors open at 9 p.m.
There will be pole performances and demonstrations, a free photo booth with glitter bar, a queer vendor market, tarot readings by Skye Marinda Tarot, a drag performance by Sapphica, and dancing to a blend of smooth R&B, Afrobeats, hip-hop and pop by Slammer & Saba. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 (plus fees) in advance, purchased here.
Local queer journalists will celebrate Pride this weekend at the annual NLGJA-DC Pride Happy Hour event at Trade (1410 14th St., N.W.) on Saturday, June 6, 3-5 p.m. Admission is free.
Out & About
DC Front Runners Pride Run 5K set for Saturday
Annual event held at historic Congressional Cemetery
The 14th annual DC Front Runners’ Pride 5K run/walk is set for Saturday, June 6 at historic Congressional Cemetery. The race starts and ends at the cemetery (1801 E St., S.E.) and passes through scenic D.C., along the Anacostia River trail and the fields at RFK campus. Registration ends Friday at 11:59 p.m.
Runners can pick up their race packets on Saturday from 7-8:30 a.m. at Congressional Cemetery; the race begins at 9 a.m.
The fee to run the 5K in person is $65 ($35 for those under age 20). Proceeds benefit local LGBTQ nonprofits, including Thrive DC, Wanda Alston Foundation, Blade Foundation, Ainsley’s Angels, SMYAL, and Team DC. Visit DCFrontRunners.org for more information.
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