Arts & Entertainment
The 1975 lead singer kisses male fan in Dubai in protest of UAE’s anti-LGBT laws
Matty Healy doesn’t ‘think we’ll be allowed back’
Matty Healy, the lead singer of English pop-rock band The 1975, kissed a male fan during a concert in Dubai on Thursday in protest of the United Arab Emirates’ anti-LGBT laws.
The 1975 was playing their song “Loving Someone” when the male fan asked Healy to marry him. Healy responded by kissing the fan and saying, “We’re all human, right?”
Later in the show, Healy says, “If youāre gay I love you. And God f**king loves you.ā In another clip posted on social media Healy tells the crowd, āI just want us to identify as humans and not as groups of individual different people. Iām sorry, I know it seems indulgent for me to cry but I do this every night and itās the same thing, I see so much passion and pain and I know what you guys are going through and I know youāre not representative of your governments.ā
@Truman_Black inspired me to come out to my mum today??ļøā?? #matty #the1975DXB pic.twitter.com/DTwEm1MwWw
ā tat? (@banditobitxh) August 14, 2019
Aight so I went to The 1975ās concert in Dubai, and Matty looked me right in the eye, pointed at me and said this.
ā Omar Al Refai (@OmarDaRefai) August 14, 2019
Iām straight tho but I love you too??????
#the1975 #1975dxb @the1975 @the1975dxb pic.twitter.com/QOLFM9Zo3k
Literally my favorite moment during The 1975ās concert in Dubai! Ily @Truman_Black @the1975 ?ā„ļø pic.twitter.com/RIazv646DL
ā āāā£ā”āāā (@ninjaaa__) August 14, 2019
In the UAE, sodomy is punishable by up to 10 years. Gay and lesbian couples have also been jailed for displaying public affection.
Healy tweeted after the show, “Thank you Dubai you were so amazing. I donāt think weāll be allowed back due to my ābehaviourā but know that I love you and I wouldnāt have done anything differently given the chance again.”
“But who knows maybe they will let me back in letās just wait and see,” he added.
But who knows maybe they will let me back in letās just wait and see :)
ā ?? (@Truman_Black) August 15, 2019
Some fans were concerned that Healy’s display of affection could put the male fan at risk.
You’re literally so sick, it doesn’t matter what your behaviour is it matters to that fan. How can you live with yourself if you know he’s going to be punished for your actions?
ā ā (@namjikuk) August 15, 2019
Matty, I know you had good intentions for kissing the fan in Dubai, But please check on him he might get in trouble with the government and poissbly go to jail for ten years. Love you lots.
ā Hanna2HS (@Hana2Hs) August 15, 2019
Other fans thought the display of affection was admirable.
the amount of people that you gave a safe space to over there is beyond amazing. we love you so much, and thank you for always being you no matter what others say ?
ā danica // (@theloneIystreet) August 15, 2019
In conclusion, we stan harder than ever before
ā ange (@insideyourhann) August 15, 2019
Out & About
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Politicians slated to speak at annual Blue Moon party
The Washington Bladeās 17th annual Summer Kickoff Party returns Friday, May 17, 5-7 p.m. at the Blue Moon (35 Baltimore Ave.) in Rehoboth Beach, Del.
Itās an exciting election year in Delaware, which is poised to elect its first Black woman senator (Lisa Blunt Rochester) and the nationās 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 ā Marty Rendon, Kathy McGuiness, and Claire Snyder-Hall ā are slated to speak at the party. A representative from Blunt Rochesterās 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 Bladeās Facebook page. The party is sponsored by Justin Noble of Sothebyās, The Avenue Inn & Spa, and Blue Moon.
Andy Cohen, executive producer of āThe Real Housewivesā franchise and host of āWatch What Happens Live,ā 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, āThe Daddy Diaries,ā 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 āThe Real Housewivesā in congressional hearings.
Tickets start at $12 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
āHerses- Purse Frist Extravaganzaā 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.
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
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