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More sexual harassment allegations emerge against Kevin Spacey

three men have come forward with stories about the ‘House of Cards’ star

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Kevin Spacey is facing more sexual harassment allegations as other men come forward with their stories.

Filmmaker Tony Montana, Mexican actor Roberto Cavazos and an actor, who is remaining anonymous, have all alleged that Spacey made unwanted advances towards them.

Montana told Radar Online that Spacey allegedly grabbed his crotch at a bar in Los Angeles in 2003.

“I went up to order a drink and Kevin came up to me and put his arm around me,” Montana, who was in his 30s at the time of the incident, says. “He was telling me to come with him, to leave the bar. He put his hand on my crotch forcefully and grabbed my whole package. I put my hand down and turned his thumb back to get his hand off it. I paid for my drink and got away from him.”

Cavazos wrote a Facebook post claiming he had “a couple of nasty encounters with Spacey that were on the verge of being called harassment” in London. Spacey served as artistic director at The Old Vic theater from 2004-2015. Cavazos claims Spacey’s attraction to younger men became a running joke at the theater.

“It was so common that it became a local joke (in poor taste),” Cavazos wrote. “It seems the only requirement was to be a male under the age of 30 for Mr. Spacey to feel free to touch us.”

The Old Vic has released a statement saying it is is “deeply dismayed” about the allegations against Spacey.

“We want our employees to feel confident, valued and proud to be part of The Old Vic family. Any behavior we become aware of which contravenes these goals will not be tolerated,” the statement reads.

The theater has set up a confidential email address for employees to address any concerns.

The BBC reports an anonymous actor also alleges that Spacey made unwanted advances on him in the ’80s.

The actor claims Spacey invited him to spend a weekend in New York and asked him to share a bed. He declined and slept on the sofa but woke up to find Spacey sleeping with his arms around him in his underwear.

“I was uncomfortable at best, traumatized at worst,” the actor recalls.

These additional allegations come in the wake of “Star Trek: Discovery” star Anthony Rapp’s claim that Spacey sexually harassed him when the actor was just 14 years old.

 

 

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Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth

Politicians slated to speak at annual Blue Moon party

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Sarah McBride is scheduled to deliver keynote remarks at the Blade’s 17th annual Summer Kickoff Party on May 17 in Rehoboth Beach. (Washington Blade file photo by Daniel Truitt)

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.

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Andy Cohen coming to D.C.

‘Real Housewives’ producer to return to Sixth & I

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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. 

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Want to dance for a good cause?

Artists Mercedes and Desto host a queer party

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“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.

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