Arts & Entertainment
Female-led ‘Ocean’s 8’ drops first official trailer
the female-led spin-off hits theaters June 8
(Sarah Paulson and Sandra Bullock in ‘Ocean’s 8.’ Screenshot via YouTube.)
“Ocean’s 8” has released its first official trailer for the women-centric heist comedy.
Sandra Bullock stars as Debbie Ocean, Danny Ocean’s sister, who brings together a group of female thieves to pull off stealing a necklace from the Met Gala.
The trailer gives a peak at the roles each of the eight will play in the ultimate heist. Cate Blanchett stars as Ocean’s right-hand woman, Mindy Kaling plays a faux jewelery designer, Rihanna is a computer hacker, Helena Bonham Carter is a frantic fashion designer, Awkwafina is a pickpocket and Sarah Paulson is a suburban mom who seems to have a sketchy past.
Dakota Fanning, Matt Damon, Anna Wintour, Kim Kardashian West, Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner, Olivia Munn, Katie Holmes, Zayn Malik, Zac Posen, Adriana Lima and Serena Williams will have cameos.
“Ocean’s 8” hits theaters on June 8.
Watch the trailer below.
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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.
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