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Watch: Pete Buttigieg ‘slow jams the news’ with Jimmy Fallon
Barack Obama participated in the same segment in 2016
Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg participated in Jimmy Fallon’s “Slow Jam the News” segment on Monday’s episode of “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.”
In the segment, Fallon’s guest details the news while Fallon gives the information a sensual spin and the Roots lead singer Tariq “Black Thought” Trottern adds in some slow jams. Barack Obama participated in the segment in 2016.
“I want to talk about you and the needs of everyday Americans,” Buttigieg begins.
Fallon comes in to give Buttigieg’s comments a sexy angle saying, “Pete Buttigieg wants to satisfy all your needs. Ever since he declared his candidacy, America’s been all hot and bothered for him. And now Mayor Pete’s going all in.”
The South Bend, Ind. mayor also reminds the crowd he was the first 2020 presidential Democratic candidate to appear on a Fox News segment because he wants “to invite everyone to join this campaign—Democrats and Republicans.”
“Democrats and Republicans? So what you’re saying is…you go both ways?” Fallon asks.
Buttigieg replies with the punch line, “No, I’m just gay.”
Watch below.
Buttigieg also sat down with Fallon for an interview where he discussed the 2020 presidential election, how he forced Jerry Seinfeld to accept the keys to South Bend and more.
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Gay Men’s Chorus celebrates 45 years at annual gala
‘Sapphire & Sparkle’ Spring Affair held at the Ritz Carlton
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington held the annual Spring Affair gala at the Ritz Carlton Washington, D.C. on Saturday. The theme for this year’s fete was “Sapphire & Sparkle.” The chorus celebrated 45 years in D.C. with musical performances, food, entertainment, and an awards ceremony.
Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington Executive Director Justin Fyala and Artistic Director Thea Kano gave welcoming speeches. Opening remarks were delivered by Spring Affair co-chairs Tracy Barlow and Tomeika Bowden. Uproariously funny comedian Murray Hill performed a stand-up set and served as the emcee.
There were performances by Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington groups Potomac Fever, 17th Street Dance, the Rock Creek Singers, Seasons of Love, and the GenOUT Youth Chorus.
Anjali Murthy, a member of the chorus and a graduate of the GenOUT Youth Chorus, addressed the attendees of the gala.
“The LGBTQ+ community isn’t bound by blood ties: we are brought together by shared experience,” Murthy said. “Being Gen Z, I grew up with Ellen [DeGeneres] telling me through the TV screen that it gets better: that one day, it’ll all be okay. The sentiment isn’t wrong, but it’s passive. What I’ve learned from GMCW is that our future is something we practice together. It exists because people like you continue to show up for it, to believe in the possibilities of what we’re still becoming”
The event concluded with the presentation of the annual Harmony Awards. This year’s awardees included local drag artist and activist Tara Hoot, the human rights organization Rainbow Railroad as well as Rocky Mountain Arts Association Executive Director, Dr. Chipper Dean.
(Washington Blade photos and videos by Michael Key)
Equality Prince William Pride was held at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Va. on Saturday, May 16.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
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(Washington Blade photos by Daniel Truitt)
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