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Kathy Griffin slams Donald Trump Jr. for Jussie Smollett joke
The comedian recently blasted the president with a viral tweet
Kathy Griffin blasted Donald Trump Jr. for using her name in a joke about Jussie Smollett’s alleged attack.
As reports from unnamed sources have surfaced that Chicago Police are investigating whether Smollett orchestrated his reported homophobic and racist attack, Trump Jr. posted a variation of the “hold my beer” meme involving Griffin.
Kathy Griffin: No one can ruin a career faster than I can.
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) February 17, 2019
Jussie Smollet: Hold my bleach!!!
The joke is in reference to Griffin’s controversial 2017 photo shoot where the comedian posed with a replica of Donald Trump’s severed head.
Griffin clapped back tweeting “It’s like clockwork with you two ladies. You and your father,(who hates you.) I retweet one of the
It’s like clockwork with you two ladies. You and your father,(who hates you.)
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) February 17, 2019
I retweet one of the dads typical stupid tweets, my response gets a ton of traction, then jr hops on instantly, and plagiarizes a tweet that’s been around for at least 12 hours. You really showed me.? pic.twitter.com/yh6AJjkwkL
“Ps. Hey
Ps. Hey @DonaldJTrumpJr , in your last tweet you didn’t even have the balls to use my handle. Worried about mentions in your timeline from my fans? I mean I know you’re used to buying troll farms, but my fans are actual human beings, the greatest in the world and FEARLESS ?
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) February 17, 2019
On Sunday, Trump called out “Saturday Night Live” for poking fun at his national emergency declaration.
“Nothing funny about tired Saturday Night Live on Fake News NBC! Question is, how do the Networks get away with these total Republican hit jobs without retribution? Likewise for many other shows? Very unfair and should be looked into. This is the real Collusion!” Trump tweeted.
Griffin replied: “You tried with me, went through all the paces to try to violate my 1st amendment rights, and…EPIC FAIL. I had my most successful world wide comedy tour, gave a speech at Oxford University about the 1st Amendment, and have a film about it, premiering at SXSW next month. Boom!”
Her response went viral with more than 16,000 likes.
You tried with me, went through all the paces to try to violate my 1st amendment rights, and…EPIC FAIL. I had my most successful world wide comedy tour, gave a speech at Oxford University about the 1st Amendment, and have a film about it, premiering at SXSW next month. Boom! https://t.co/aIy8sgJZz8
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) February 17, 2019
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Gay Men’s Chorus celebrates 45 years at annual gala
‘Sapphire & Sparkle’ Spring Affair held at the Ritz Carlton
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington held the annual Spring Affair gala at the Ritz Carlton Washington, D.C. on Saturday. The theme for this year’s fete was “Sapphire & Sparkle.” The chorus celebrated 45 years in D.C. with musical performances, food, entertainment, and an awards ceremony.
Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington Executive Director Justin Fyala and Artistic Director Thea Kano gave welcoming speeches. Opening remarks were delivered by Spring Affair co-chairs Tracy Barlow and Tomeika Bowden. Uproariously funny comedian Murray Hill performed a stand-up set and served as the emcee.
There were performances by Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington groups Potomac Fever, 17th Street Dance, the Rock Creek Singers, Seasons of Love, and the GenOUT Youth Chorus.
Anjali Murthy, a member of the chorus and a graduate of the GenOUT Youth Chorus, addressed the attendees of the gala.
“The LGBTQ+ community isn’t bound by blood ties: we are brought together by shared experience,” Murthy said. “Being Gen Z, I grew up with Ellen [DeGeneres] telling me through the TV screen that it gets better: that one day, it’ll all be okay. The sentiment isn’t wrong, but it’s passive. What I’ve learned from GMCW is that our future is something we practice together. It exists because people like you continue to show up for it, to believe in the possibilities of what we’re still becoming”
The event concluded with the presentation of the annual Harmony Awards. This year’s awardees included local drag artist and activist Tara Hoot, the human rights organization Rainbow Railroad as well as Rocky Mountain Arts Association Executive Director, Dr. Chipper Dean.
(Washington Blade photos and videos by Michael Key)
Equality Prince William Pride was held at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Va. on Saturday, May 16.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
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Ashley Biden accepts award for Beau Biden at annual Rehoboth fundraiser
The 19th annual Blade Foundation Summer Kickoff Party was held on Friday, May 15 at Diego’s in Rehoboth Beach, Del. An award presentation was held for former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden. Ashley Biden accepted the award on her brother’s behalf and gave remarks. Other speakers included Delaware state Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall, CAMP Rehoboth Executive Director Dr. Robin Brennan and Washington Blade Editor Kevin Naff. The event was a fundraiser for the Steve Elkins Memorial Fellowship in Journalism.
(Washington Blade photos by Daniel Truitt)
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