Arts & Entertainment
ABC considering ‘Roseanne’ reboot focused on Sara Gilbert
The series would not include its title character
The original cast of ‘Roseanne’ includes lesbian actress Sara Gilbert (first from left in back row). (Photo courtesy ABC)
ABC is considering restructuring its “Roseanne” reboot to focus on Darlene, played by Sara Gilbert.
Roseanne Barr’s tweets about Valerie Jarrett led to the show’s cancelation, but according to TMZ, there is hope for the show’s continuation in a different form. The new reboot would have Darlene as the main character in place of Roseanne.
Gilbert, who also executive produced the reboot, reportedly has been reaching out to the show’s cast members about working on the show. Sources told TMZ that John Goodman is “very interested.”
According to the Hollywood Reporter, ABC will have a meeting this week to explore other options for the show. Any spinoff ideas “have to be without Roseanne Barr, and the actress and former head writer of the sitcom would not be able to financially benefit from any new incarnation of the series.”
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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