Arts & Entertainment
Melonie Diaz cast as lesbian sister in ‘Charmed’ reboot
the actress will play a witch whose magical power is time-freezing
Melonie Diaz (Photo courtesy of Instagram)
Melonie Diaz has been cast as the first magical sister in the “Charmed” CW reboot, according to Deadline.
Diaz, 33, will portray Mel, the middle sister and a witch whose power is time-freezing. Mel experiences a tragic accident that leaves her “angry” and “even violent” causing rifts with everyone around her. She is also a lesbian who is dating female Detective Soo Jin.
The “Charmed” reboot will also follow Mel’s two other sisters. Madison is Mel’s younger sister who is invested in pledging a sorority and “horrified” to learn about her power to hear people’s thoughts.
Macy, whose power is telekinesis, believes she is the oldest sister to Madison and Macy. She and her inspiring filmmaker boyfriend Galvin (Ser’Darius Blain) move to the college town where she begins to work at the university lab.
Diaz has appeared in “Fruitvale Station,” “A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints” and “The Belko Experiment,” among others.
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.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
Out & About
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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