Arts & Entertainment
Ryan Murphy signs massive five-year deal with Netflix
the showrunner already has two series in the works

Ryan Murphy (Screenshot courtesy of YouTube.)
Ryan Murphy is moving on from Fox with a five-year deal with Netflix reportedly worth $300 million.
Murphy has already proved to be a television powerhouse with shows like “American Crime Story,” “American Horror Story,” “Feud” and “9-1-1” proving to be a hit in both ratings and awards. Now all of Murphy’s future shows and movies will be streamed on Netflix.
“Ryan Murphy’s series have influenced the global cultural zeitgeist, reinvented genres and changed the course of television history. His unfaltering dedication to excellence and to give voice to the underrepresented, to showcase a unique perspective or just to shock the hell out of us, permeates his genre-shattering work,” Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer at Netflix, said in a statement. “From ‘Nip/Tuck’ – our first licensed series – to ‘American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson’ and ‘American Horror Story,’ we’ve seen how his brand of storytelling captivates consumers and critics across the globe. His celebrated body of work and his contributions to our industry speak for themselves, and we look forward to supporting Ryan in bringing his broad and diverse stories to the world.”
Murphy already has two new series lined up for the streaming platform. “Ratched,” a series based on the backstory of Nurse Ratched from “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” and “The Politician,” a political musical starring Broadway favorite Ben Platt.
Another upcoming series, “Pose,” a musical drama series based on New York City life in 1986, is scheduled to air this summer on FX.
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
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