Arts & Entertainment
Jared Leto to play Andy Warhol in biopic
screenplay will be penned by ‘Boardwalk Empire’ creator
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Jared Leto will be playing Andy Warhol in an upcoming biopic, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Leto, who received an Oscar for his role as a transgender woman in “Dallas Buyers Club” in 2014, is also set to produce the film along with Michael De Luca, producer of “The Social Network” and “Captain Phillips.”
The film will be based on “Warhol: The Biography” by Victor Bockris and written by “Boardwalk Empire” creator Terence Winter. Winter’s screenwriting credits include “The Sopranos” and “The Wolf of Wall Street.”
Warhol was known for his pop art, such as transforming Campbell’s soup cans and Brillo boxes into art,which drew inspiration from American consumerism. The openly gay artist was also known for his vibrant celebrity portraits of pop culture icons Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Judy Garland and many more. Warhol’s Factory was a haven for eclectic minds and many artists, musicians, drag queens and socialites frequented it in the ’60s.
The pop art icon died in 1987 from gallbladder complications.
The DC Black Pride Opening Reception was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Friday, May 22. Grammy Award-winning artist Durand Bernarr was the headline performer. Comedian Anthony Oakes was the host. Speakers included Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson and Center For Black Equity President Kenya Hutton, as well as speakers from health organizations and sponsors. The event featured performances from Billy the Goat, Jay Columbus, Akeem Woods, Rue Pratt, Be Steadwell and Bennu Byrd.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball
Back-to-back events held on first night of D.C. Black Pride
The Mr. and Miss DC Black Pride Pageant was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. Following the pageant, Black Pride events continued with the 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
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PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards
D.C.-area productions honored at Theatre Washington’s annual ceremony
Theatre Washington’s 42nd Helen Hayes Awards were held at The Anthem on Monday, May 18.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
PHOTOS: Black Pride Opening Reception
PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball
PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards
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