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Ryan Murphy hints at possibility of ‘Scream Queens’ return
Out television powerhouse Ryan Murphy wants to bring back his black comedy cult series “Scream Queens” – but fans of the slasher send-up shouldn’t get too excited yet.
Murphy, who has built an entertainment empire as creator of “American Horror Story,” “Pose,” “Glee,” “Feud,” and a host of other LGBTQ-favorite shows, said in an interview with Deadline that he would “be up for” a third season of the Fox series, but the decision isn’t his to make.
“Obviously I work for Netflix now,” said the Golden Globe and Emmy winner, and that the choice to bring back “Scream Queens,” belongs to “the studio who made it.”
“Emma said she would do it,” he continued, referring to Emma Roberts, the series’ star. “Lea Michelle said she would do it, Jamie Lee Curtis, Abigail Breslin, Billie Lourd are all in. So, it would depend if Fox wants to do it. I think we’d all do it. I think we’re waiting for them to call us.”
He intimated that the time would be right thanks to a recent spike in the show’s popularity on Hulu, where the original two seasons are available for streaming. “I don’t know if time has caught up to it, or it takes a while for people to get things,” he said, “but yes, I’d be up for it. The fans should write Fox and say they want this, Fox Studios and the network.”
In the interview, Murphy also dropped some teasers about the future of “American Horror Story,” heavily implying that next year’s tenth season will be set in space, and that it will reunite fan-favorite actors from the show’s past, such as Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, and Evan Peters.
“Too soon to tell,” he said, “but I’ll just sort of say, the people who helped build this show into what it is, who believed in it from the beginning, have been contacted and are interested.”
In addition, though the hit FX show – which has racked up 96 Emmy nominations so far – currently has no contract to extend past next year, he expressed careful confidence that the show will continue “beyond season 10.”
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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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Ashley Biden accepts award for Beau Biden at annual Rehoboth fundraiser
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(Washington Blade photos by Daniel Truitt)
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