Arts & Entertainment
‘SNL’ spoofs Logo’s ‘Fire Island’ with lesbian sketch
the skit features women taking care of babies and going to bed early

(Screenshot via YouTube.)
“Saturday Night Live” parodied Logo’s upcoming gay party reality series “Fire Island” with a lesbian version called “Cherry Grove.”
Host Scarlett Johansson and cast members Aidy Bryant, Kate McKinnon, Cecily Strong and Sasheer Zamata portray “a group of affluent lesbians one beach away.”
“I’m 38 and I am the dairy intolerant one,” cast member “Chris” introduces herself.
The women play into plenty of lesbian stereotypes as they soothe their crying babies, sing Annie Lennox’s “Why” at dinner and get into passive aggressive fights about
“screen time.”
“Fire Island” has received plenty of buzz since the release of its trailer with some criticizing the show for its negative stereotypes of gay men while others view the show as simple, lighthearted TV.
Watch below.
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.
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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.
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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.
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