Arts & Entertainment
Barbra Streisand cloned her dog twice
the actress/singer says she took cells from her deceased pet
Barbra Streisand has revealed that two of her three pups are clones from her deceased Coton du Tulears dog Samantha.
In an interview with Variety, Streisand says that her dogs Miss Scarlett and Miss Violet are clones of Samantha, who died in 2017 at 14 years old. Her third dog Miss Fanny is a distant cousin of Samantha’s.
Streisand explained that she had cells taken from Samantha’s mouth and stomach to perform the procedure, which can cost up to $50,000.
“They have different personalities,” Streisand says. “I’m waiting for them to get older so I can see if they have her brown eyes and her seriousness.”
The Internet was amazed Streisand’s pets are cloned versions of her deceased dog.
Barbra Streisand has revealed that she’s had her beloved dog cloned. Which means that maybe someday, every gay man can have his own Barbra#barbrastreisand
— Paul Rudnick (@PaulRudnickNY) February 27, 2018
When I first saw Barbra Streisand cloned her dog,
“That’s weird.”
10 sec. later
“How can I do that?”?— Julie ? (@BitOfJules) February 27, 2018
I bet Barbra Streisand’s cloned dogs know how to send texts
— Darc Maron (@faithchoyce) February 27, 2018
However, PETA wasn’t thrilled about the cloning. In a statement to Page Six, PETA President Ingrid Newkirk says cloning doesn’t achieve an exact replica of the original.
“Animals’ personalities, quirks, and very ‘essence’ simply cannot be replicated, and when you consider that millions of wonderful adoptable dogs are languishing in animal shelters every year or dying in terrifying ways when abandoned, you realize that cloning adds to the homeless-animal population crisis. And because cloning has a high failure rate, many dogs are caged and tormented for every birth that actually occurs — so that’s not fair to them, despite the best intentions. We feel Barbra’s grief at losing her beloved dog but would also love to have talked her out of cloning,” Newkirk says.
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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Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Andy Cohen coming to D.C.
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Calendar: May 3-9
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