Arts & Entertainment
Emmys 2016: ‘American Crime Story’,’Transparent’ earn noms
‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Mr. Robot’ also recognized
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The 2016 Emmy nominations were announced for the 68th Annual Emmy Awards by “black-ish” star Anthony Anderson and Lauren Graham, star of the Netflix series “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life,” at the Wolf Theatre in Los Angeles on Thursday.
“Transparent” and “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” landed nominations for Outstanding Comedy Series. Jeffrey Tambor, Judith Light and Gabby Hoffman received acting nominations for “Transparent.” Ellie Kemper and Tituss Burgess also earned nominations for “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.” Lily Tomlin also received a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for “Grace and Frankie.”
Ryan Murphy’s “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” earned a nomination for Outstanding Limited Series. Sarah Paulson earned nominations for “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” and “American Horror Story: Hotel.”
In reality television, RuPaul received a nomination for Outstanding Reality Host for “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and “Gaycation with Ellen Page” earned a place for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program.
“Game of Thrones” led the pack with 23 nominations for its sixth season.
Jimmy Kimmel will be hosting the ceremony which airs on Sunday, Sept. 18 on ABC.
“I am excited to be hosting the Emmys again,” Kimmel said in a statement. “I have a feeling I’m going to be great.”
For a complete list of nominees, visit here.
Outstanding Drama Series
“Better Call Saul”
“Downton Abbey”
“Game of Thrones”
“Homeland”
“House of Cards”
“Mr. Robot”
“The Americans”
Outstanding Comedy Series
“black-ish”
“Master of None”
“Modern Family”
“Silicon Valley”
“Transparent”
“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”
“Veep”
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Kyle Chandler – “Bloodline”
Rami Malek – “Mr. Robot”
Bob Odenkirk – “Better Call Saul”
Matthew Rhys – “The Americans”
Liev Schreiber – “Ray Donovan”
Kevin Spacey- “House of Cards”
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Claire Danes – “Homeland”
Viola Davis – “How to Get Away With Murder”
Taraji P. Henson – “Empire”
Tatiana Maslany- “Orphan Black”
Keri Russell – “The Americans”
Robin Wright – “House of Cards”
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Anthony Anderson – “black-ish”
Aziz Ansari – “Master of None”
Will Forte – “The Last Man on Earth”
William H. Macy – “Shameless”
Thomas Middleditch – “Silicon Valley”
Jeffrey Tambor – “Transparent”
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Ellie Kemper – “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”
Julia Louis-Dreyfus – “Veep”
Laurie Metcalfe – “Getting On”
Tracee Ellis Ross – “black-ish”
Amy Schumer – “Inside Amy Schumer”
Lily Tomlin – “Grace and Frankie”
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Louis Anderson – “Baskets”
Andre Braugher – “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”
Ty Burrell – “Modern Family”
Tituss Burgess – “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”
Tony Hale – “Veep”
Keegan-Michael Key – “Key and Peele”
Matt Walsh – “Veep”
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Anna Chlumsky – “Veep”
Gaby Hoffman – “Transparent”
Allison Janney – “Mom”
Judith Light – “Transparent”
Kate McKinnon – “Saturday Night Live”
Niecy Nash – “Getting On”
Outstanding Limited Series
“American Crime”
“Fargo”
“Roots”
“The Night Manager”
“The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story”
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie
Bryan Cranston – “All the Way”
Benedict Cumberbatch – “Sherlock: The Abominable Bride”
Idris Elba – “Luther”
Cuba Gooding, Jr. – “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story”
Tom Hiddleston – “The Night Manager”
Courtney B. Vance – “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story”
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie
Kirsten Dunst – “Fargo”
Felicity Huffman – “American Crime”
Audra McDonald – “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill”
Sarah Paulson – “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story”
Lili Taylor – “American Crime”
Kerry Washington – “Confirmation”
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie
Sterling K. Brown – “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story”
Hugh Laurie – “The Night Manager”
Jesse Plemons – “Fargo”
David Schwimmer – “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story”
John Travolta – “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story”
Bokeem Woodbine – “Fargo”
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie
Kathy Bates – “American Horror Story: Hotel”
Olivia Colman – “The Night Manager”
Regina King – “American Crime”
Melissa Leo – “All the Way”
Sarah Paulson – “American Horror Story: Hotel”
Jean Smart – “Fargo”
Outstanding Variety Talk Series
“Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee”
“Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
“Last Week Tonight With John Oliver”
“Real Time With Bill Maher”
“The Late Late Show With James Corden”
“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”
Outstanding Reality Host
Tom Bergeron – “Dancing With the Stars”
Tim Gunn and Heidi Klum – “Project Runway”
Steve Harvey – “Little Big Shots Starring Steve Harvey”
Jane Lynch – “Hollywood Game Night”
RuPaul – “RuPaul’s Drag Race”
Ryan Seacrest – “American Idol”
Outstanding Reality Competition Series
“American Ninja Warrior”
“Dancing With the Stars”
“Project Runway”
“Top Chef”
“The Amazing Race”
“The Voice”
Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program
“Born This Way”
“Deadliest Catch”
“Gaycation with Ellen Page”
“Intervention”
“Project Greenlight”
“United Shades of America”
The Victory Fund held its National Champagne Brunch at the Ritz-Carlton on Sunday, April 27. Speakers included Tim Gunn, Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Gov. Wes Moore (D-Md.), Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.), Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) and Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.).
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Music & Concerts
Tom Goss returns with ‘Bear Friends Furever Tour’
Out singer/songwriter to perform at Red Bear Brewing Co.
Singer Tom Goss will bring his “Bear Friends Furever Tour” to D.C. on Sunday, June 8 at 8 p.m. at Red Bear Brewing Co.
Among the songs he will perform will be “Bear Soup,” the fourth installment in his beloved bear song anthology series. Following fan favorites like “Bears,” “Round in All the Right Places,” and “Nerdy Bear,” this high-energy, bass-thumping banger celebrates body positivity, joyful indulgence, and the vibrant spirit of the bear subculture.
For more details, visit Tom Goss’s website.
Friday, May 2
“Center Aging Friday Tea Time” will be at 2 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. For more details, email [email protected].
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Social in the City” at 7 p.m. at P.F. Chang’s. This event is ideal for making new friends, professional networking, idea-sharing, and community building. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Saturday, May 3
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Brunch” at 11 a.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant. This fun weekly event brings the DMV area LGBTQ community, including allies, together for delicious food and conversation. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
LGBTQ People of Color Support Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This peer support group is an outlet for LGBTQ People of Color to come together and talk about anything affecting them in a space that strives to be safe and judgment free. There are all sorts of activities like watching movies, poetry events, storytelling, and just hanging out with others. For more information and events for LGBTQ People of Color, visit thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc.
Sunday, May 4
“The Chateau Drag Brunch” will be at 12 p.m. at Chicatana. Enjoy fabulous Mexican food and cocktails while being entertained by a rotating cast of the DMV’s best drag performers. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
“The Bubble: Queer Brooklyn Comics in DC” will be at 5 p.m. at As You Are. Queer comedians Charlie Flynn, Evan Lazarus and Keara Sullivan are coming down from NYC for a night of fun as they split an hour of standup comedy. For more details, visit Eventbrite.
Monday, May 5
“Center Aging Monday Coffee & Conversation” will be at 10 a.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ+ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. For more details, email [email protected].
Tuesday, May 6
Universal Pride Meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group seeks to support, educate, empower, and create change for people with disabilities. For more details, email [email protected].
Wednesday, May 7
Job Club will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom. This is a weekly job support program to help job entrants and seekers, including the long-term unemployed, improve self-confidence, motivation, resilience and productivity for effective job searches and networking — allowing participants to move away from being merely “applicants” toward being “candidates.” For more information, email [email protected] or visit thedccenter.org/careers.
Center Aging Women’s Social and Discussion Group will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom. This group is a place where older queer women can meet and socialize with one another. We will have discussion, activities, and a chance for you to share what you want future events to include. For more details, email [email protected].
Thursday, May 8
The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. To be fair with who is receiving boxes, the program is moving to a lottery system. People will be informed on Wednesday at 5 p.m. if they are picked to receive a produce box. No proof of residency or income is required. For more information, email [email protected] or call 202-682-2245.
Virtual Yoga with Sarah M. will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a free weekly class focusing on yoga, breath work, and meditation. For more details, visit the DC Center for the LGBT Community’s website.
South Asian Support Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. The peer support group is an outlet for South Asian-identified LGBTQ individuals to come and talk about anything affecting them. It’s a secure, judgment-free environment to discuss relationships, sexuality, health, well-being, identity, culture, religion, or anything that is on your mind. For more details, email [email protected].
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