Arts & Entertainment
Watch: reporter accidentally has fangirl meltdown in front of Ricky Martin
Ana Belaval didn’t realize the star was still on-air with her
(Screenshot via YouTube.)
Ricky Martin witnessed WGN Chicago reporter Ana Belaval have a fan meltdown on-air over him after interviewing the star via satellite.
Martin was doing promotion for “The Assassination of Gianni Versace” in an interview with the anchors at WGN Chicago when Belaval was patched in at the end to ask about his recovery efforts in Puerto Rico.
The interview ends and Belaval starts to fangirl over talking to Martin without realizing that he is still on-air with her.
“I seriously went very berserk on Dean Richards [WGN anchor] because you have to understand, when you’re part of a minority and you don’t have a lot of role models in media, and you have a Ricky Martin that wherever you go in the world, it’s a good name to mention as a Puerto Rican ― oh my goodness you feel related to him,” Belaval says.
“He called me mama baby! Can we make this happen? He goes with me, I’ll take care of his kids,” she continues to gush.
“I’ll call 911 Ricky, don’t worry,” one of the anchors jokes.
“That’s beautiful. I love what I’m hearing,” Martin replies.
Belaval looks shocked as she realizes Martin has been listening in the whole time.
“He’s still there?” Belaval yells at the anchors. “I’m going to kill you.”
Martin laughs it off joking, “Please, I don’t want to be involved in another ‘American Crime Story.'”
Watch below.
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(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
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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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