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Jennifer Lopez and Lin-Manuel Miranda record song for Orlando

all proceeds from track will be donated to charity

Published

10 years ago

July 5, 2016

Mariah Cooper

(Screenshot via Twitter)

Jennifer Lopez and Lin-Manuel Miranda joined forces to record a song in tribute of the Orlando shooting victims.

On Monday, Lopez and Miranda announced on Twitter they are collaborating on their song “Love Make the World Go Round.” The tweets included a video with behind the scenes footage recording the track and a sneak peak of the song.

“What we got is love even when the sinners hate us. We cannot let them diminish or intimidate us. We sing out, we got the rhythm and the true on our side. We cut through the divide and we do it with pride,” Miranda raps.

All proceeds from the track will be donated to the Hispanic Federation, which is helping the victims’ families. A release date has yet to be announced.

Miranda has already contributed to the Hispanic Federation for Orlando. He began selling T-shirts in June from his “love is love is love” Tony Awards acceptance speech with proceeds benefitting the organization.

Sooo @JLo & yours truly went in on a tune that will benefit https://t.co/ddyoy7e5T8 here’s a taste!#LMTWGR? pic.twitter.com/5CPJuZsgPL

— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) July 4, 2016

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PHOTOS: Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade

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6 hours ago

August 1, 2026

Michael Key and Michael K. Lavers

A scene from the 2026 Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Lambda Legal in the Pines

Fundraiser held at ‘Normal Heart’ house

Published

1 day ago

July 31, 2026

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A scene from the 'Lambda Legal in the Pines' fundraiser on July 25. (Photo by Santiago Felipe)

The LGBTQ organization Lambda Legal held its annual “Lambda Legal in the Pines” fundraiser on Saturday, July 25. The event was held at a house on Fire Island featured in Ryan Murphy’s 2014 HBO film, “The Normal Heart.”

Organizers say over $500,000 was raised to support Lambda Legal’s national litigation and advocacy work.

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Come showcase your singing, poetry talent

Spark Social open mic night planned for Aug. 13

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1 day ago

July 31, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

Spark Social will host “Open Mic Night” on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

Spark Social will host “Open Mic Night” on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m.

Get ready to share your talent or just kick back and enjoy some great performances. This event is a fun, laid-back vibe where everyone’s welcome to take the stage. Sign-ups are first-come, first-served, but you can also DM Spark Social on Instagram to reserve a performance spot. Whether you’re a singer, poet, or comedian, this is your chance to get on stage and share your art. More details are available on Eventbrite.