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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”
Fairfax City Pride was held at the Sherwood Center (3740 Blenheim Blvd., Fairfax, Va.) on Saturday, June 6.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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D.C. prepares to party as Pride celebrations kick off Saturday
Bars, clubs have busy lineups; Pride on the Pier returns
Capital Pride’s date change isn’t slowing down the festivities. Back in December, the Capital Pride Alliance shifted the calendar for Pride celebrations in the nation’s capital from the second weekend of June to two weeks later to the weekend of June 20-21 to not conflict with President Trump’s birthday and 250th anniversary of America celebrations, with the aim that “our community can gather safely and without unnecessary barriers… We are protecting our space and preserving Pride as a powerful act of visibility, solidarity, and resistance.”
On the heels of WorldPride last year, the city shows no sign of slowing down. Instead, restaurants, bars, clubs, and neighborhoods are taking the opportunity to be even more visible. The Blade has put together a (non-comprehensive) list of parties, activations, and activities across town:
Pride on the Pier returns on Saturday, June 13 to the Wharf on the Southwest waterfront. The event, sponsored and hosted by the Washington Blade, is free and runs from 4-9 p.m. There will be vendors, DJs, and drag performances all day. VIP tickets are $25 and come with air conditioned party room, private bathrooms, and free cocktail. More details at prideonthepierdc.com.
Capital Pride Official Opening Party: RIOT! is the official opening dance party of Capital Pride, taking place Friday June 19, 9 PM-3AM. The 2026 edition headlining performer is Myki Meeks, a finalist of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 18; Bob The Drag Queen will perform a special set. DMV-area DJs and performers include: Bambi, Baphomette, Bumper, Cake Pop!, Connor, DJ Ed Bailey, DJ Diyanna Monet, Evry Pleasure, Jakknife Complex, Mari Con Carne, Pussy Noir, WessTheDJ. Trade owner Ed Bailey is producing the event.
Kinetic Presents brings the heat across the entirety of Pride weekend as well. It again is partnering with Capital Pride Alliance to produce four events over four days this Pride, including the Official Main Event on Saturday (the Friday official event is at Echostage). Kinetic’s parties are splayed across various D.C. venues, with special performances, massive productions, shirtless dancers, play zones, dance-forward audio and visuals, and international DJ talent. Thursday, June 18 at 10 PM at District Eagle is Lust, with music by Dan Slater and TOMI. Friday, June 19 at 10 PM is UNCUT XXL Heavy Load, at A.i. Warehouse in Union Market District, with music by Alex Acosta, Felipe Lira & Mitch Ferrino; the party is a “high-octane night of muscular house and tribal rhythms.” Saturday, June 20 at 10 PM brings that official main event, Kinetic Toy Land, at Echostage, with music by GSP & Matt Suave. Alaska Thunderfuck headlines. Sunday evening June 21 at 10 PM closes with discoVERS at SAX. A portion of tickets supports the DC LGBTQ+ community through Capital Pride Alliance.
9:30 Club always comes in clutch for the LGBTQ community. Already in June, it produced Kitty Kat Ball on June 7, and Kiesza performed on June 8. On June 20 at 10 PM, the famed Mixtape party hits the stage, care of gay DJs Shea van Horn and Matt Bailer, who have spun together for coming up on two decades. Mixtape has been held at several venues across the city over those years, and now settled on 9:30 Club for Pride. On June 25 at 7 PM, Big Freedia – the bounce artist from New Orleans – hits the 9:30 Club scene for the eighth time, as part of the Big Freedom Tour.
Crush: New this year from the 14th Street bar is the Pride Pop-Up, sitting pretty in the parking lot at 1820 14th St., N.W., at the corner of Swann Street by the start of the Pride Parade route. Hours are Friday from 2-10 PM and Saturday from 12-10 PM. Friday evening features Grizzly Bear Happy Hour, a DJ will set up shop on Saturday, and for those needing another layer, there’s a Crush merch store. Co-owner Mark Rutstein “has always wanted to throw a party in that parking lot, so he did,” said co-owner Stephen Rutgers. Note that Crush (the bar) will have a cover on Friday and Saturday.
Kiki: Over at Kiki, there’s a full slate of Pride-themed programming all week. Tuesday, June 16 at 9 PM brings karaoke; Wednesday, June 17 at 7:30 PM is trivia; Thursday June 18 at 9PM is “Night of 1000 Tatianna’s Drag Show”, and Friday June 19 at 9 PM brings the Juneteenth Serve Drag Show. Saturday, June 20 at 10 PM, post-parade, is a Pride Dance Party with DJ Lemz. Sunday daytime at 5 PM is the Father Figures Daddy Issues Special Drag Show; and after the festival at 8 PM, DJ Tezrah hits the tapes.
Jane Jane: Right along the parade route, gay-owned Jane Jane has transformed its space into a “No Kings, Yas Queens” activation in a direct response to the America 250th commemorations happening downtown, from the colorful window installation, to merch (including a custom bandana and tank) to disco wig installations. Events include industry night on Mondays, donations to LGBTQ charities, and to-go cocktails during the Pride Parade.
Shaw’s Tavern: Gay-owned Shaw’s Tavern on Florida Avenue celebrates Pride week with a full lineup of themed events, entertainment, and specials, including Pride trivia on Monday, June 15 at 7:30 PM, bingo on Tuesday, June 16 at 8 PM, a cabaret on Thursday, June 18 at 9 PM, Juneteenth Drag Brunch on Friday, June 19 at 12:30 PM, and both a pre-parade brunch (10 AM-4 PM) and post-parade party (5-9 PM) on Saturday, June 20. Sunday, June 21 at 7 PM brings Mama’s Sunday Supper & Drag Pride Show in the evening for anyone who is still awake.
Trade: This classic has a weekend of events, starting on Thursday, with Tiburon Pride Edition, a Latin Dance party in the Shark Tank. On Friday, the bar opens early (at 2 PM), with all-day happy hour and the Jx&Evry Show. On Saturday, the bar opens at noon, offering a prime parade viewing spot from its windows. There will be the CLASH drag show hosted by Tatianna and Crimsyn, and Sweet Spot party that night. On Sunday, the bar opens for normal hours at 2 PM, with DJs Adam K, Alex Love, and WESSTHEDJ.
Pitchers: The multi-level bar in Adams Morgan is hosting a Pride-themed show on Thursday, June 18 at 10 PM, with drawstring bag giveaways – the only kind of bag that will be allowed into the bar during Pride weekend. The show features drag queen Kyle Sonique Love.
Barrel House Cafe and Bar: Also by the parade route on 14th Street, Barrel House Cafe takes advantage of its large patio to have a slate of events during Pride week, including Schism, a drag and burlesque show on June 18 at 10 PM, as well as an all-day Pride party coinciding on parade day.
Bunker: Bunker again plays host to a series of afters. Friday night (Saturday 3:30 AM) is Unhinged, and Saturday night (Sunday 3:30AM) is Unholy. The regular Saturday night party (10 PM) brings in Venetian and Tiara Missou. All parties have cover charges.
District Eagle: Beyond the Kinetic party on Friday, June 19 brings Gear Night at 10 PM; Saturday, June 20 at 10 PM is LOBO presents PRISM, and Sunday, June 21 is Sundaze wit Papi at 6 PM.
African Art Museum: On Thursday, June 18 at 5 PM, this Smithsonian museum is hosting a free event with artists and curators celebrating its exhibit, “Here: Pride and Belonging in African Art,” “based on years of close collaboration and dialogue with African visual art practitioners who claim belonging in the LGBTQ+ community, however they define those terms,” according to the museum.
KNEAD Hospitality & Design: The gay-owned KNEAD restaurant group (including spots like Gatsby, Mi Vida, Succotash The Grill) is featuring the GLITTERATI cocktail, made with Tito’s, St-Germain Elderflower, Butterfly Flower, ginger, and yes, glitter. A portion of proceeds from every Glitterati cocktail sold will benefit The Trevor Project. The cocktail will be sold throughout June.
The Fountain Inn is partnering with Rhodium spirits (Rhode Island’s first LGBTQ+ owned distillery) all month, making cocktails like gimlets and espresso martinis featuring Rhodium’s liquors. Proceeds benefit SMYAL, an organization dedicated to empowering LGBTQ+ youth.
Hard Rock Cafe: Hard Rock DC is taking part in the chain’s annual “LOVE OUT LOUD” campaign, with Pride merch, specials on June 20, and a donation to The Trevor Project.
The D.C. Front Runners held the 14th annual 5K Pride Run at Congressional Cemetery on Saturday, June 6.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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