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Frank Ocean interviewed Timothée Chalamet and the Internet lost it

the pair discussed Joaquin Phoenix, best place to eat in New York

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Frank Ocean, a self-proclaimed fan of “Call Me By Your Name,” interviewed Timothée Chalamet, an Ocean superfan, for a V-Man feature that sent the Internet into cyber hyperventilation.

Ocean called Chalamet for the phone interview and immediately Chalamet was trying to contain his excitement.

“This is so exciting. It is an honor to speak to you, man. I’m such a huge fan. This is going to be a real test to keep my voice level and keep this as normal of a conversation as possible,” Chalamet says.

Ocean asks “Has anyone on the street called you Elio yet?” and Chalemet shared that he gets spotted more for his role in “Lady Bird.”

“That’s been happening. Though riding the 2 train or taking the M12 bus around the city, that hasn’t changed; I guess people don’t really give a fuck in New York. I actually get more people stopping me for Lady Bird, and going, “Is that the douchebag from ‘Lady Bird?’ So that’s awesome. I’ve seen certain actors, or musicians like you, keep a sense of integrity and mystery,” Chalamet says.

Ocean also pointed out why he thinks Elio was a good breakout role for Chalamet.

“I think it’s also good for you that this is your opening song,” Ocean says. “It’s such a proper foundation, to do roles like these that have so much heart and vulnerability in the very beginning, completely boutique or small, but on the lips of so many.”

Later in the interview, Chalamet starts to sing Ocean’s “Seigfried” lyrics to him causing Ocean to laugh.

“Don’t do that,” Ocean says.

The pair also discussed their mutual admiration for Joaquin Phoenix, the best places to eat in New York City and Sufjan Stevens.

The internet was thrilled that the two artists were able to connect.

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Madonna announces release date for new album

‘Confessions II’ marks return to the dance floor

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Pop icon Madonna on Wednesday announced that her 15th studio album will be released on July 3.

Titled “Confessions II,” the new album is a sequel to 2005’s “Confessions on a Dance Floor,” an Abba and disco-infused hit. 

The new album reunites Madonna with producer Stuart Price, who also helmed the original “Confessions” album. It’s her first album of new material since 2019’s “Madame X.”

“We must dance, celebrate, and pray with our bodies,” Madonna said in a press release. “These are things that we’ve been doing for thousands of years — they really are spiritual practices. After all, the dance floor is a ritualistic space. It’s a place where you connect — with your wounds, with your fragility. To rave is an art. It’s about pushing your limits and connecting to a community of like-minded people,” continued the statement. “Sound, light, and vibration reshape our perceptions. Pulling us into a trance-like state. The repetition of the bass, we don’t just hear it but we feel it. Altering our consciousness and dissolving ego and time.”

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PHOTOS: Denali at Pitchers

‘Drag Race’ alum performs at Thirst Trap

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Denali performs at the Thirst Trap Thursday drag show at Pitchers DC on April 9. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Denali (@denalifoxx) of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” performed at Pitchers DC on April 9 for the Thirst Trap Thursday drag show. Other performers included Cake Pop!, Brooke N Hymen, Stacy Monique-Max and Silver Ware Sidora.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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In an act of artistic defiance, Baltimore Center Stage stays focused on DEI

‘Maybe it’s a triple-down’

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Last year, Baltimore Center Stage refused to give up its DEI focus in the face of losing federal funding. They've tripled down. (Photo by Ulysses Muñoz of the Baltimore Banner)

By LESLIE GRAY STREETER | I’m always tickled when people complain about artists “going political.” The inherent nature of art, of creation and free expression, is political. This becomes obvious when entire governments try to threaten it out of existence, like in 2025, when the brand-new presidential administration demanded organizations halt so-called diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programming or risk federal funding.

Baltimore Center Stage’s response? A resounding and hearty “Nah.” A year later, they’re still doubling down on diversity.

“Maybe it’s a triple-down,” said Ken-Matt Martin, the theater’s producing director, chuckling.

The rest of this article can be found on the Baltimore Banner’s website.

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