Arts & Entertainment
Billy Eichner, Meghan McCain feud over Meryl Streep’s Golden Globes speech
the out comic calls Fox host a ‘moron’
(Screenshot via YouTube.)
Comedian Billy Eichner and Fox News host Meghan McCain got into a Twitter spat on Sunday following Meryl Streep’s Golden Globes speech calling out President-elect Donald Trump.
While accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes ceremony Streep used her time on stage to call out Trump for mocking a disabled New York Times reporter, an accusation Trump has denied.
McCain, 32, blasted Streep’s address on Twitter saying it was, “why Trump won.”
This Meryl Streep speech is why Trump won. And if people in Hollywood don’t start recognizing why and how – you will help him get re-elected
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) January 9, 2017
Eichner, 38, spotted the tweet and fired back at McCain.
Um she asked him not to make fun of disabled people and advocated for the freedom of the press and the arts you fucking moron https://t.co/IzZexd7Bb4
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) January 9, 2017
McCain took offense to Eichner’s name calling telling the out comic to “Enjoy your bubble.”
.@billyeichner calling republicans like me “fucking morons” is a great way for Hollywood to bridge the cultural divide. Enjoy your bubble.
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) January 9, 2017
“I rather live in a bubble than live with people who don’t feel a need to respect the disabled, freedom of speech & the arts!!” Eichner responded.
While McCain backed off from the war of words, Eichner continued to tweet his issues with McCain.
Love being told I live in a bubble by the daughter of a millionaire politician who sometimes guest co-hosts Hoda and Kathie Lee.
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) January 9, 2017
And I have no desire to “bridge the cultural divide” with ignorant voters who don’t respect other cultures!
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) January 9, 2017
McCain returned to make one last comment on the feud on Monday.
“Never get in a wrestling match with a pig because you both get dirty and the pig likes it”. Done talking Hollywood and d-list comedians.
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) January 9, 2017
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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