Arts & Entertainment
Kelly Clarkson claps back at homophobic fan
The singer responded to a hate comment condemning same-sex marriage
Kelly Clarkson responded to a homophobic fan who took issue with her supporting the marriage of a same-sex couple.
Clarkson helped her fans Kiana and Amanda Clark get engaged at her concert in 2016.
The couple tied the knot and tagged Clarkson on Twitter to celebrate the event.
@kelly_clarkson WE DID IT! pic.twitter.com/05tDCbn9QU
— K.C. (@KClark5) August 20, 2018
Clarkson gave her congratulations to the newlyweds but one fan wasn’t pleased.
Congrats you two!! ?❤️ ? https://t.co/3l3jiq6EPL
— Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) August 20, 2018
“Sorry Kelly…. love your music but I don’t dig the dikes…still a sin any way you cut it,” the person tweeted.
“I almost didn’t respond 2 this because hate doesn’t deserve a spotlight but u know what, truth does, & the truth is that God is Love, & Love shared between two people should be praised not condemned in my personal opinion. I love u 2 although we see the world/love differently,” Clarkson responded.
I almost didn’t respond 2 this because hate doesn’t deserve a spotlight but u know what, truth does, & the truth is that God is Love, & Love shared between two people should be praised not condemned in my personal opinion. I love u 2 although we see the world/love differently. https://t.co/63KjhMrZVU
— Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) August 20, 2018
Kiana also spotted the tweet and thanked Clarkson for her support.
GIRLLLL!!! I saw that comment and was going to say something, but it wouldn’t have been as nice as you just put it. ??Thank you for standing up for “us” and more importantly, for what you believe in.
— K.C. (@KClark5) August 20, 2018
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.