Arts & Entertainment
Kelly Clarkson claps back at homophobic fan
The singer responded to a hate comment condemning same-sex marriage
Kelly Clarkson (Photo courtesy of Instagram)
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
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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