Arts & Entertainment
Golden Globes 2019: ‘Versace,’ ‘Boy Erased’ and more LGBT noms
‘A Star is Born’ and ‘Pose’ also get recognition
‘The Assassination of Gianni Versace.'(Screenshot via YouTube)
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced their nominations for the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards for best in film and television on Thursday and some prominent LGBT projects made the cut.
“The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” received the most television nominations (four) including forĀ Best Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television and a Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television nomination for Darris Criss’ portrayal of Andrew Cunanan.
Ryan Murphy’s other TV series “Pose” was nominated forĀ Best TV series – Drama. Billy Porter received aĀ Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series – Drama nomination for his role in “Pose.”
For film, “Bohemian Rhapsody” was nominated forĀ Best Motion Picture ā Drama and Rami Malek was nominated forĀ Best Actor in a Motion Picture ā Drama for his portayal of Freddie Mercury.
Lucas Hedges earned aĀ Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama nomination for the lead role in gay conversion drama “Boy Erased.” Troye Sivan, who also appears in the film, was also nominated forĀ Best Original Song in a Motion Picture for the film’s song “Revelation.”
Melissa McCarthy received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for her role in “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” where she portrays lesbian author Lee Israel. Richard E. Grant also was nominated forĀ Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for the same film for playing gay characterĀ Jack Hock.
“If Beale Street Could Talk,” the film adaption of James Baldwin’s novel, was also nominated forĀ Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Screenplay in a Motion Picture andĀ Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for Regina King.
Other LGBT projects nominated include “The Favourite” forĀ Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and “Girl” forĀ Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language. Debra Messing also received a nomination forĀ Best Performance by an Actress in a TV series – Musical or Comedy for “Will & Grace.”
“A Star is Born” continued to rake in accolades with nominations forĀ Best Motion Picture – Drama,Ā Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for Lady Gaga,Ā Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama and Best Director for Bradley Cooper andĀ Best Original Song in a Motion Picture for “Shallow.”
“Vice” received the most film nominations (six) including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg host the ceremony which airs on Jan. 6 at 8 p.m. on NBC.
Check out the full list of nominations below.
Below are our picks for some of the most fun and creative things to do this week in the DMV that are of special interest to the LGBTQ community.
Silver Pride
UPDATE: Silver Pride was postponed; a new date is expected to be announced soon.
Join host Rayceen Pendarvis for ‘Back for the First Time: Silver Pride 2022″ at Studio Theatre this afternoon for a celebration of senior members of the LGBTQ+ community.
ASANA Series Opening Party
Tuesday, August 16
6:30-11 p.m.
Pitchers / ALOHO
2317 18th Street, N.W.
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The Amateur Sports Alliance of North America kicks off its ASANA World Series in D.C. with a party at Pitchers/ALOHO on Tuesday. The event is hosted by Ba’Naka and features special guests DJ Tracy Young, Tatiyanna VochĆ© and E-Cleff.
NJB Hot Boy Summer Happy Hour
Thursday, August 18
6:30-9 p.m.
Number Nine
1435 P Street, N.W.
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The Nice Jewish Boys hold a happy hour on Thursday at Number Nine.
Kaftan Couture Happy Hour
Thursday, August 18
6 p.m.
Trade
1410 14th Street, N.W.
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The D.C. Boys of Leather mix it up with a kaftan party at Trade on Thursday.
LGBTQ+ Speed Friending
Friday, August 19
7-9 p.m.
Moxy Washington
1011 K Street, N.W.
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Go Gay DC! hosts a meet-and-greet at Moxy on Friday. Come by to make some new friends in the LGBTQ community.
We The Kingz: Wet n’ Wild
Friday, August 19
10 p.m.
JR.’s Bar
1519 17th Street, N.W.
No cover
21+
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Rickey RosĆ© hosts the We The Kingz show featuring Artemis Demon, Atom Glambert, Baphomette and Phoenix King at JR.’s on Friday.
discoVERS Anniversary
Friday, August 19
10 p.m.
SAX
734 11th Street, N.W.
$30-$50
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discoVERS returns to SAX for its one year anniversary with DJs Robbie Leslie and Alexis Tucci. There will be a special performance by KC B. YoncƩ. The event will sell out, so get your tickets now.
ASANA Series Closing Party
Saturday, August 20
5:30-11 p.m.
DC Brau Brewing Company
3178 Baldensburg Road, N.E., Suite B
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The ASANA World Series finishes with a bang. The Closing Party will be held at DC Brau on Saturday.
Miss Gay Eastern States America
Saturday, August 20
7-11 p.m.
Rehoboth Beach Convention Center
229 Rehoboth Avenue
Rehoboth Beach, Del.
$20
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Are you in Rehoboth this weekend? Catch a drag competition at the Convention Center on Saturday.
The Trailer Park Ball
Sunday, August 21
8 p.m.
Freddie’s Beach Bar
555 23rd Street S
Arlington, Va.
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The Trailer Park Ball will be held on Sunday at Freddie’s. All Tips and donations are to benefit the Imperial Court of Washington and Reign X Charities.
D.C. native and award-winning comedian Sampson McCormick will perform in a series of shows from Thursday, Aug. 25 to Saturday, Aug. 27 at the DC Comedy Loft.
The themes of the shows will include cancel culture and sensitivity āespecially as they relate to the rise in violence against comedians ā LGBTQ issues and probe many of the other current topics that have been circulating in the news and in conversations on social media and among the public.
Tickets are available on DC Comedy Loftās website. Ā
Out & About
Reel Affirmations to screen new film
‘Sweetheart’ to run at Landmark Theaters E Street Cinema
Reel Affirmations, a branch of the DC Center for the LGBT Community that platforms LGBTQ film, will screen āSweetheartā on Thursday, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. at Landmark Theaters E Street Cinema. This film will be screened as part of its monthly series.
āSweetheartā is a coming-of-age film about a socially awkward and environmentally conscious teenager who meets a carefree lifeguard while on holiday with her family.
In-person tickets cost $15 and virtual tickets cost $10. Virtual tickets can be purchased on this link.Ā
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