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Ruby Rose takes back Katy Perry Twitter diss
the pop star’s single ‘Swish Swish’ is rumored to be about Taylor Swift

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Ruby Rose is backtracking on comments she made about Katy Perry’s music career saying, “Being mean doesn’t suit me.”
Perry’s latest single “Swish Swish,” featuring Nicki Minaj, is rumored to be a diss track in response to Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood.” Rose, 31, tweeted she was disappointed in the direction Perry’s music has been taking. The pop star had been an avid supporter of Hillary Clinton during the presidential campaign.
I just think with everything going on in the world to go from rebranding as political activist only to ditch it and go low.. is.. a bummer.
— Ruby Rose (@RubyRose) May 19, 2017
You are her fans you should buy all her songs so the songs will finally chart. If as many as tweeted me bought her last 3 .. the’d be hits https://t.co/lrnBNP3S1E
— Ruby Rose (@RubyRose) May 19, 2017
The next day Rose, who is also good friends with Swift, tweeted she regretted attacking Perry.
Being mean doesn’t suit me and leaves me feeling dirty. Truth is being mean leaves more leaks in your camp than the titanic and I ..
— Ruby Rose (@RubyRose) May 20, 2017
Get so triggered when I think bullies don’t get held accountable and it makes me think I should say something.. but it’s not place.
— Ruby Rose (@RubyRose) May 20, 2017
Clearly comes from being bullied in school & wanting to stick up for the underdogs. However I shouldn’t stoop because then the msg is mixed.
— Ruby Rose (@RubyRose) May 20, 2017
Perry performed “Swish Swish” on Saturday Night Live’s finale episode over the weekend. The performance featured drag queens and appeared to be an homage to the ballroom culture.
The Capital Pride Alliance presented the 2026 Capital Pride Honors at “The Audacity Brunch: In Full Fuchsia” at the Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C. on Sunday, June 7.
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Congressional Cemetery hosts Gays & Graves
Daylong Pride celebration blends history, remembrance, art and community
Historic Congressional Cemetery will host the second annual “Gays & Graves: A Big Gay Festival” on Sunday, June 14 at 11 a.m.
The event will feature pioneering activist Randy Wicker, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, and new public art installations and programs celebrating LGBTQ+ history. Gays & Graves is an official partner event of Capital Pride 2026.
This event is a daylong Pride celebration blending history, remembrance, art and community. Visitors can shop from LGBTQ+ and allied artists and makers, experience performances and interactive installations, and engage with programs exploring LGBTQ+ history and lived experience.
For more details, visit the cemetery’s website.
Baltimore Pride is underway, taking place from June 8-14.
The Pride Parade will be on Saturday, June 13 at 12 p.m. at Charles Street & North Avenue, followed by the Pride Block Party at 1 p.m. at Druid Hill Park. And then the Pride Festival will be held on Sunday, June 14 at 12 p.m. at Druid Hill Park.
There will be an array of additional events including: a fashion show, a “Suits and Sneakers” reception and a 5k race, among many other events.
For more details, visit Baltimore Pride’s website.
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