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Apple includes gay couple in iPhone 7 ad

keynote featured performance of ‘The Greatest’ by Sia

Published

9 years ago

September 9, 2016

Mariah Cooper

(Screenshot via YouTube.)

Apple announced the launch of the iPhone 7 on Thursday along with a commercial that features a gay couple.

In the ad, a couple sits on the New York City subway together while they watch a video recorded on iPhone 7. One man’s head affectionally rests on the shoulder of the other in the brief scene.

Openly gay CEO Tim Cook led the keynote which broke down the new features of the latest generation iPhone. Thursday’s keynote also included a live performance of “The Greatest” by Sia, whose music video was a tribute to the 49 lives lost in the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando.

iPhone 7 is available for pre-order starting Friday and available to buy on Sept. 16.

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PHOTOS: Black Pride Opening Reception

Special guests include Ts Madison, Kerri Colby

Published

3 days ago

May 25, 2025

Michael Key

Ts Madison entertains at the Black Pride Opening Ceremony on Friday, May 23 at the Capital Hilton. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Opening Reception for the 34th annual D.C. Black Pride was held at the Capital Hilton on Friday, May 23. Presenters, speakers and entertainers included Ts Madison, Monroe Alise, Billy the Goat, Kerri Colby, Apple Brown Betty, Heather Mahogani, Lyrical Mar, Lolita Leopard, Ink, and Bang Garçon. Anthony Oakes was the host.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)