PHOTOS: Queen of Hearts

Dee Dee Dereon wins crown at annual drag pageant

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1 year ago

February 28, 2025

Dee Dee Dereon is crowned Queen of Hearts 2025 at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Feb. 21. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 43rd annual Queen of Hearts drag pageant was held at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Friday, Feb. 21. Five contestants vied for the title of Queen of Hearts 2025, and Dee Dee Dereon won the crown.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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A scene from Fairfax City Pride on June 6. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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D.C. Front Runners hold annual 5K at Congressional Cemetery

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The Pride Run 5K was held at Congressional Cemetery on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The D.C. Front Runners held the 14th annual 5K Pride Run at Congressional Cemetery on Saturday, June 6.

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PHOTOS: ‘Soul Divas’

Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington performs at Lincoln Theatre

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4 days ago

June 7, 2026

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A scene from the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington's production of 'Soul Divas' at Lincoln Theatre. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington performed “Soul Divas” at the Lincoln Theatre over the weekend. The show featured songs popularized by Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, Whitney Houston and more.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)