Arts & Entertainment
Gay singer Billy Gilman makes top four on ‘The Voice’
singer performed a Celine Dion favorite
(Screenshot via YouTube.)
Out contestant Billy Gilman has advanced to the semi-finals on NBC’s “The Voice.”
Gilman, 28, is known for his country vocals but decided to switch things up with a cover of “I Surrender” by Celine Dion. Gilman, who is part of Team Adam Levine, told Levine he was excited to perform something different.
“I so desperately wanted people to hear me do this stuff,” Gilman says.
“I love that it’s not the expected thing,” Coach Levine replied.
The showstopping performance landed him a standing ovation by Levine, Miley Cyrus, Alicia Keys and Blake Shelton.
Gilman competes for the win in the two-night finale on Dec. 12 and Dec. 13 at 8 p.m.
Watch his performance of “I Surrender” below.
The Capital Pride Alliance presented the 2026 Capital Pride Honors at “The Audacity Brunch: In Full Fuchsia” at the Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C. on Sunday, June 7.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
Out & About
Congressional Cemetery hosts Gays & Graves
Daylong Pride celebration blends history, remembrance, art and community
Historic Congressional Cemetery will host the second annual “Gays & Graves: A Big Gay Festival” on Sunday, June 14 at 11 a.m.
The event will feature pioneering activist Randy Wicker, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, and new public art installations and programs celebrating LGBTQ+ history. Gays & Graves is an official partner event of Capital Pride 2026.
This event is a daylong Pride celebration blending history, remembrance, art and community. Visitors can shop from LGBTQ+ and allied artists and makers, experience performances and interactive installations, and engage with programs exploring LGBTQ+ history and lived experience.
For more details, visit the cemetery’s website.
Baltimore Pride is underway, taking place from June 8-14.
The Pride Parade will be on Saturday, June 13 at 12 p.m. at Charles Street & North Avenue, followed by the Pride Block Party at 1 p.m. at Druid Hill Park. And then the Pride Festival will be held on Sunday, June 14 at 12 p.m. at Druid Hill Park.
There will be an array of additional events including: a fashion show, a “Suits and Sneakers” reception and a 5k race, among many other events.
For more details, visit Baltimore Pride’s website.
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