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Sia’s ‘The Greatest’ music video pays tribute to Orlando victims

13-year-old dancer Maddie Ziegler returns

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(Maddie Ziegler in 'The Greatest.' Screenshot via YouTube.)

(Maddie Ziegler in ‘The Greatest.’ Screenshot via YouTube.)

Sia has released an emotional tribute to the 49 lives lost in the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando in the form of the new music video “The Greatest.”

Maddie Ziegler returns to yet another Sia project, the 13-year-old dancer has already appeared in Sia’s videos for “Chandelier,” “Elastic Heart,” “Big Girls Cry” and “Cheap Thrills,” but this time, is joined by 49 other dancers.

The video begins with the hashtag #WeAreYourChildren appearing on a blank screen before Ziegler is seen wiping rainbows across her cheeks. She begins to cry over a group of dancers laying down on the floor. Ziegler then leads the dancers into an energy-filled dance throughout the building.

The end scene shows the dancers suddenly drop to the ground revealing what appears to be bullet holes in the wall behind them.

Kendrick Lamar also contributed to the track although his verse is omitted from the video.

Matt Moseley, a dancer from the video, posted a screenshot from the project with the caption “Humbled to be a part of this video. Thank you @siathisisacting. 49 beautiful lives lost. This is for you. #WeAreYourChildren.”

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PHOTOS: Ziegfeld’s/Secrets Reunion Party

Crush event celebrates legendary venue

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Ella Fitzgerald performs at the Ziegfeld's/Secrets Reunion Party at Crush Dance Bar on Saturday, March 15. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

A Ziegfeld’s/Secrets Reunion Party was held on Saturday, March 15 at Crush Dance Bar. The event celebrated and remembered the legendary local LGBTQ venue Ziegfeld’s/Secrets, closed in 2020. Performers at the reunion party drag show included Ella Fitzgerald, Destiny B. Childs, Tatiyanna Voche and Kristal Smith.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Mr/Ms/Mx Uproar 2025

Second annual competition held at LGBTQ club

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Four contestants competed in the Mr/Ms/Mx Uproar competition on Saturday, March 15. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The second annual Mr/Ms/Mx Uproar competition was held at Uproar Lounge & Restaurant on Saturday, March 15.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: “Passports”

Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington performs at Lincoln Theatre

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The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington perform 'Passports' at the Lincoln Theatre. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington and the GenOUT Youth Chorus performed “Passports” at the Lincoln Theatre on March 15-16. Visit gmcw.org for information on future shows and events.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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