Arts & Entertainment
Brad Pitt orders ‘Straight Pride Parade’ organizers to cease using him as mascot
Milo Yiannopoulos will now serve as grand marshal
Brad Pitt has ordered the organizers of the “Straight Pride Parade” in Boston to cease using his name and likeness as the “unofficial mascot” for their movement.
Super Happy Fun America, the group which is organizing the “Straight Pride Parade” tentatively scheduled for August 31, says it advocates on “behalf of the straight community in order to foster respect and awareness with people from all walks of life.”
Pitt was the group’s “unofficial mascot” and his name and image were used on Super Happy Fun America’s website.
“Congratulations to Mr. Pitt for being the face of this important civil rights movement,” the website read.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Pitt ordered Super Happy Fun America to remove his name and images from the website. Now, mentions of his name have been redacted and his images have been replaced with redacted photos.
Super Happy Fun America announced that controversial right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos, who is gay, will now serve as the “Straight Pride Parade’s” mascot and grand marshal.
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.