Arts & Entertainment
GLAAD Media Awards 2016: ‘Sense8,’ ‘Carol,’ ‘Transparent’ win big
Lilly Wachowski makes first public appearance since transition
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The 2016 GLAAD Media Awards honored the best in LGBT media including “Sense8,” Carol” Demi Lovato and Ruby Rose.
Lilly Wachowski made her first public appearance since her transition while accepting the Outstanding Drama Series for Netflix original series “Sense8.” During her acceptance speech ,Wachowski spoke on her transgender experience.
“Love is a crucial thing for transgender people. It’s a tether,” Wachowski said in her speech.”When faced with a rather simple proposition of whether you’re unlovable, our imagination falters. Too many of us end up on the wrong side of the existential question of love or oblivion. And so we ring that bell. Not just for everyone else’s sake, but our own.”
Demi Lovato accepted the Vanguard Award and Ruby Rose was presented the Stephen F. Kolzak Award by Taylor Swift, who made a surprised appearance.
“Carol” won for Outstanding Film Wide Release after being largely ignored at the Oscars this year. For television, Amazon Prime’s “Transparent” picked up an award for Outstanding Comedy Series.
“I Am Cait” and “I Am Jazz” tied for Outstanding Reality Program. “Bessie,” starring Queen Latifah as bisexual singer Bessie Smith, won for Outstanding TV Movie or Limited Series. Outstanding Music Artist went to YouTuber and musician Troye Sivan.
GLAAD CEO and President Sarah Kate Ellis also spoke about Georgia’s discriminatory LGBT bill.
“We saw the power of Hollywood when we pulled together and came out against it in Georgia and Gov. Deal vetoed [the recent bill]. So, I think it’s really important that moving forward we’re having this conversation on a daily basis because these are popping up on a daily basis,” Ellis said.
The ceremony airs on LOGO on Monday, April 4. More awards will be given in New York on May 14.
Out & About
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Politicians slated to speak at annual Blue Moon party
The Washington Blade’s 17th annual Summer Kickoff Party returns Friday, May 17, 5-7 p.m. at the Blue Moon (35 Baltimore Ave.) in Rehoboth Beach, Del.
It’s an exciting election year in Delaware, which is poised to elect its first Black woman senator (Lisa Blunt Rochester) and the nation’s first transgender member of Congress (Sarah McBride).
McBride is scheduled to speak at the party along with several politicos from the area. With the retirement of longtime state Rep. Peter C. Schwartzkopf, a staunch LGBTQ ally, three strong contenders are running to replace him. All three — Marty Rendon, Kathy McGuiness, and Claire Snyder-Hall — are slated to speak at the party. A representative from Blunt Rochester’s campaign is scheduled to speak, along with Kim Leisey, the new executive director of CAMP Rehoboth.
Tax-deductible tickets are $20 and available on Eventbrite or via the Blade’s Facebook page. The party is sponsored by Justin Noble of Sotheby’s, The Avenue Inn & Spa, and Blue Moon.
Andy Cohen, executive producer of “The Real Housewives” franchise and host of “Watch What Happens Live,” will return to Sixth & I on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
This event will be his fifth appearance at the venue to celebrate the paperback release of his New York Times bestselling memoir, “The Daddy Diaries,” talk about the latest Housewives happenings, and answer audience questions about everyone’s favorite Bravolebrities.
Cohen will be in conversation with Rep. Robert Garcia, who represents California and is the first LGBTQ immigrant to win a congressional seat. Rep. Garcia has also been known to quote from “The Real Housewives” in congressional hearings.
Tickets start at $12 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
“Herses- Purse Frist Extravaganza” will be on Friday, May 3 at 9 p.m. at 1835 14th St. N.W. This will be an evening of dancing and performances, hosted by HAUS of Bambi Award-winning Performance Artist, BUMPER. Refreshments are also available for purchase.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Andy Cohen coming to D.C.
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