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Apple includes gay couple in iPhone 7 ad
keynote featured performance of ‘The Greatest’ by Sia
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Apple announced the launch of the iPhone 7 on Thursday along with a commercial that features a gay couple.
In the ad, a couple sits on the New York City subway together while they watch a video recorded on iPhone 7. One man’s head affectionally rests on the shoulder of the other in the brief scene.
Openly gay CEO Tim Cook led the keynote which broke down the new features of the latest generation iPhone. Thursday’s keynote also included a live performance of “The Greatest” by Sia, whose music video was a tribute to the 49 lives lost in the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando.
iPhone 7 is available for pre-order starting Friday and available to buy on Sept. 16.
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PHOTOS: Shenandoah Valley Pride
LGBTQ celebration held at Turner Pavilion in Harrisonburg, Va.
The 2026 Shenandoah Valley Pride Festival was held at Turner Pavilion in Harrisonburg, Va. on Sunday, Sept. 20.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
Whitman-Walker Health held the 40th annual Walk and 5K to End HIV at Anacostia Park on Saturday, Sept. 19.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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PHOTOS: Wanda Alston Foundation Fall Reception
LGBTQ youth services organization honors Robert White, Japer Bowles, Washington Capitals
The Wanda Alston Foundation held its Fall Reception at the Penthouse Rooftop at The Wharf on Friday, Sept. 18. Honorees included D.C. Councilmember Robert White, Director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs Japer Bowles, and the Washington Capitals. Rayceen Pendarvis served as the emcee and entertainment was provided by the Thomas Circle Singers.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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