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Watch: Pete Buttigieg ‘slow jams the news’ with Jimmy Fallon
Barack Obama participated in the same segment in 2016
Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg participated in Jimmy Fallon’s “Slow Jam the News” segment on Monday’s episode of “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.”
In the segment, Fallon’s guest details the news while Fallon gives the information a sensual spin and the Roots lead singer Tariq “Black Thought” Trottern adds in some slow jams. Barack Obama participated in the segment in 2016.
“I want to talk about you and the needs of everyday Americans,” Buttigieg begins.
Fallon comes in to give Buttigieg’s comments a sexy angle saying, “Pete Buttigieg wants to satisfy all your needs. Ever since he declared his candidacy, America’s been all hot and bothered for him. And now Mayor Pete’s going all in.”
The South Bend, Ind. mayor also reminds the crowd he was the first 2020 presidential Democratic candidate to appear on a Fox News segment because he wants “to invite everyone to join this campaign—Democrats and Republicans.”
“Democrats and Republicans? So what you’re saying is…you go both ways?” Fallon asks.
Buttigieg replies with the punch line, “No, I’m just gay.”
Watch below.
Buttigieg also sat down with Fallon for an interview where he discussed the 2020 presidential election, how he forced Jerry Seinfeld to accept the keys to South Bend and more.
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.