Arts & Entertainment
Billy Eichner, Meghan McCain feud over Meryl Streep’s Golden Globes speech
the out comic calls Fox host a ‘moron’
(Screenshot via YouTube.)
Comedian Billy Eichner and Fox News host Meghan McCain got into a Twitter spat on Sunday following Meryl Streep’s Golden Globes speech calling out President-elect Donald Trump.
While accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes ceremony Streep used her time on stage to call out Trump for mocking a disabled New York Times reporter, an accusation Trump has denied.
McCain, 32, blasted Streep’s address on Twitter saying it was, “why Trump won.”
This Meryl Streep speech is why Trump won. And if people in Hollywood don’t start recognizing why and how – you will help him get re-elected
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) January 9, 2017
Eichner, 38, spotted the tweet and fired back at McCain.
Um she asked him not to make fun of disabled people and advocated for the freedom of the press and the arts you fucking moron https://t.co/IzZexd7Bb4
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) January 9, 2017
McCain took offense to Eichner’s name calling telling the out comic to “Enjoy your bubble.”
.@billyeichner calling republicans like me “fucking morons” is a great way for Hollywood to bridge the cultural divide. Enjoy your bubble.
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) January 9, 2017
“I rather live in a bubble than live with people who don’t feel a need to respect the disabled, freedom of speech & the arts!!” Eichner responded.
While McCain backed off from the war of words, Eichner continued to tweet his issues with McCain.
Love being told I live in a bubble by the daughter of a millionaire politician who sometimes guest co-hosts Hoda and Kathie Lee.
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) January 9, 2017
And I have no desire to “bridge the cultural divide” with ignorant voters who don’t respect other cultures!
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) January 9, 2017
McCain returned to make one last comment on the feud on Monday.Â
“Never get in a wrestling match with a pig because you both get dirty and the pig likes it”. Done talking Hollywood and d-list comedians.
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) January 9, 2017
Celebrate the start of Pride month at the Queer Magic Dance Party at the Black Cat on Saturday, June 6. Doors open at 9 p.m.
There will be pole performances and demonstrations, a free photo booth with glitter bar, a queer vendor market, tarot readings by Skye Marinda Tarot, a drag performance by Sapphica, and dancing to a blend of smooth R&B, Afrobeats, hip-hop and pop by Slammer & Saba. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 (plus fees) in advance, purchased here.
Local queer journalists will celebrate Pride this weekend at the annual NLGJA-DC Pride Happy Hour event at Trade (1410 14th St., N.W.) on Saturday, June 6, 3-5 p.m. Admission is free.Â
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DC Front Runners Pride Run 5K set for Saturday
Annual event held at historic Congressional Cemetery
The 14th annual DC Front Runners’ Pride 5K run/walk is set for Saturday, June 6 at historic Congressional Cemetery. The race starts and ends at the cemetery (1801 E St., S.E.) and passes through scenic D.C., along the Anacostia River trail and the fields at RFK campus. Registration ends Friday at 11:59 p.m.
Runners can pick up their race packets on Saturday from 7-8:30 a.m. at Congressional Cemetery; the race begins at 9 a.m.
The fee to run the 5K in person is $65 ($35 for those under age 20). Proceeds benefit local LGBTQ nonprofits, including Thrive DC, Wanda Alston Foundation, Blade Foundation, Ainsley’s Angels, SMYAL, and Team DC. Visit DCFrontRunners.org for more information.
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