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US Sun reports.Notably absent from the Connecticut-based convention was Stephen Collins, who played the Camden family patriarch Rev. Eric Camden, and later admitted to molesting or exposing himself to three girls in October 2014. Other absent cast members included Jessica Biel, 42, who was busy supporting hubby Justin Timberlake, 43, during the launch of his new album “Everything I Thought It Was.” Nikolas Brino, 25, who starred as the youngest Camden sibling, Sam, alongside his late twin brother, Lorenzo Brino, was also not in attendance.

“People just really wanna go to their happy place right now,” says Heather Barnes. “And Awesome Con is a happy place for a lot of people. Some people look forward to it all year long.

Grindr for Equality, this year marking its 10th anniversary. The effort notes that in 2023 alone, it “provided more than $1.5 million in direct financial aid to more than 150 LGBTQ+ organizations worldwide.” Niaupari is this particular effort’s senior manager.So, what does a day in the life of Grindr for Equality’s lead look like?“A typical day is hard, because it always depends on where I am in the world,” offers the gender nonbinary, transmasculine Niaupari, speaking from Ecuador.

shared on X, which he caption, “MAKE CHAIRS GREAT AGAIN.”People quickly turned their heads in shock and concern to see Von sitting on the ground atop the flattened-out chair with his back in Paul’s lap.“I said it would,” Paul said as someone off-camera shushed the group, and Von was being helped up from the floor.Von, who also hosts the popular podcast “This Past Weekend,” didn’t appear hurt during the accident and quickly made a joke to ease the awkward situation.“Kamala’s chairs,” he quipped, a crack at former Vice President Kamala Harris, as he sat down in a different chair between the Paul brothers.Paul then tells the comedian he got the mishap on video.“Did you really? Let me see it,” Von gleefully said before the clip ends.Von later addressed the incident on his X account, reposting the video and writing, “Thought we were past the pranks, boys.”The podcaster, who interviewed Trump at his Bedminster, NJ, country club in August while he was running for reelection, posted on X before the ceremony that he “felt really lucky” for the opportunity to be at the inauguration.“Got a chance to go to the presidential inauguration today and i just cant believe i got to be at that,” he wrote.“Some countries dont even let you vote.

Sometimes the answer is right in front of you if you just know where to look.Case in point: As you walk down the north side of U Street in Northwest D.C., the space that houses D.C.’s newest gay bar features a small, unassuming storefront — blink, and you’ll miss it. A “Lucky Pollo Peruvian Chicken” logo consisting of LED lights, with a cartoon chicken wearing a leather cap and boots, serves as an “Easter egg” to those in the know — the rare external clue that more than what meets the eye lies beneath the exterior of the takeout chicken eatery.Once inside the restaurant, which, despite being under construction, is already equipped with an ATM and three tablets mounted to the wall, and where late-night revelers will eventually place their orders, your eyes inevitably drift to the right, almost by instinct, as you survey the space.

Kierra Johnson joined The National LGBTQ Task Force in 2018 as its Deputy Executive Director. She has served as its President since 2021.METRO WEEKLY: Tell me about your experience on election night. How did you feel when the night first started, and when did it sink in for you that things were not going as hoped?KIERRA JOHNSON: First of all, I couldn’t sleep.

The Warped Tour is doing.In 2025, the traveling punk, rock, hardcore, and emo musical traveling roadshow (that’s rumored to include EDM, Hip-Hop and indie rock as well this go-round) will celebrate its 30th anniversary with three huge two-day stops in Washington, D.C. (June 14-15), Long Beach (July 26-27) and Orlando (Nov.

do know cast member Sara Bareilles is going on a brief 2024 concert tour to tide us over.As of now, the powerhouse mezzo-soprano has four concerts lined up these next couple of months.First up, the “Waitress” star will headline at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl on Saturday, Aug. 17.After that, Bareilles is slated to perform back-to-back-to-back nights at Washington, D.C.’s Kennedy Center Concert Hall on Sept.

gratis, to thousands of clients living with serious illness.“We are so honored to have community support and to continue the amazing work that we have done over the past three decades,” said Food & Friends Executive Director Carrie Stoltzfus in a statement announcing this year’s highlights.“Chef’s Best is the standout culinary event of the summer, and we can’t wait to see old friends and new faces that will help us to serve people and families in the greater Washington region.”When Stoltzfus refers to the greater Washington region, that may be an understatement.While Food & Friends’ roots go back to Westminster Presbyterian Church where, in 1988, volunteers began an effort to deliver nutritious meals to D.C. locals suffering from AIDS-related illnesses, the organization now serves clients across a 6,100 square-mile area.But the focus will be squarely on the Convention Center come June 13, with dozens of venues serving up samples of their chefs’ best, from Anju’s contemporary Korean to Opal’s coastal Americana.Chef Derek Watson, most recently executive chef at Nama Ko, will oversee the benevolent buffet as this year’s “chef chair.” Be warned that a band of merry mixologists will be on hand to keep the event well-lubricated, as Food & Friends has had great luck over the years in securing incredibly talented auctioneers who will end the evening with an array of offerings.Notably, this year’s program also includes special recognition of the Xi Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, whose members have been volunteering with Food & Foods for the past quarter-century.The 31 st Annual Chef’s Best Dinner & Auction is Thursday, June 13, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Pl. It begins with

National Cannabis Festival rolls into Washington, D.C.’s RFK Stadium for two days of Hip-Hop, funk, R&B and good times.Headliners at this year’s event include Wu-Tang Clan with Redman, Thundercat, Devin The Dude, Noochie and Black Alley.Basically, it’s a dream blunt rotation.And if you want to fire it up at the two-day celebration of all things weed, cannabis and marijuana, it isn’t too late to score last-minute tickets.At the time of publication, two-day passes start at $311 before fees on Vivid Seats.For those that want to attend on just 4/20, general admission passes can be found for as low as $120 before fees.Looking for a few more details before cashing out?We’ve got everything you need to know and more about the 2024 National Cannabis Festival below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best prices on single and multi-day passes can be found here:Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Joni Mitchell honored Elton John and Bernie Taupin with a jazzy rendition of their 1983 hit “I’m Still Standing” at the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize ceremony on Monday. Mitchell, 80, was introduced at last month’s ceremony — which later aired on PBS — by Brandi Carlile.“She was given the green light by Elton and Bernie to change some of the lyrics to fit her, which is honestly the most Joni Mitchell thing I think I’ve ever heard of,” Carlile, 42, joked, prompting the audience to laugh.

eff Goldblum‘s IMDb, he has five exciting film and TV projects in the works including the much-anticipated “Wicked” adaptation.There’s still more on his plate, though.The busy 71-year-old screen icon is embarking on a brief three-show tour this year.First up, he’ll swing into Washington, D.C.’s Lincoln Theatre on Thursday, May 30.Five months later, the “The Fly” actor buzzes into San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 19 and Austin’s Bass Concert Hall on Sunday, Oct.

Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign have extended their 2024 tour.The controversial pair booked additional ‘Vultures 1 Listening Experience’ arena concerts all over the U.S. from April 7-14 in support of their recently released album.Stops on the brief run include Nashville (April 7), Pittsburgh (April 9), Washington, D.C.

Lauren Graham aka Lorelai Gilmore is going on a six-show ‘Have I Told You This Already Book Tour’ with actor Sam Pancake in support of her New York Times best-selling story collection with the same name.In the book, “Graham shares personal stories about her life and career — from her early days spent pounding the pavement while waitressing in New York City, to living on her aunt’s couch during her first Los Angeles pilot season, to thoughts on aging gracefully in Hollywood,” according to her website.“I had so many jobs at the same time,” Graham explained on the Today Show. “I didn’t expect it to be as hard as it was at times…you have to earn New York’s respect.”As of now, last-minute tickets are available for a handful of the “Parenthood” star’s shows.Based on our findings, prices start anywhere from $30 to $61 before fees on Vivid Seats at the time of publication.Want to see how much it will cost to catch one of TV’s wittiest actresses live this spring?We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Lauren Graham’s ‘Have I Told You This Already Book Tour’ below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all available tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets can be found here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

After a steady, decade-long decline in the number of LGBTQ bars and clubs in Washington, D.C., the trend has finally reversed: 2023 saw the opening of several new venues, adding to a similar number that emerged in 2022.As a result, the D.C. area now counts at least 20 LGBTQ watering holes and safe spaces to call its own.

report, released last month, provides an estimate of the number and percent of the U.S. LGBTQ adult population, based on data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a network of health-related telephone surveys that inquire about Americans’ health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and use of preventive services.Based on the BRFSS data, the Williams Institute estimates that approximately 5.6% of the U.S.

“I am going to catch up on sleep.”Joey Fink had just been crowned the winner at the annual NJB Pageant, held at the Edlavitch DCJCC on Sunday, Aug. 13.Also, he added, “I’m going to go to Vida Gym, clearly.”A three-month membership to Vida Fitness was one of his prizes, along with a $200 bar tab at Pitchers.Fink bested three other worthy contestants — Avi Alpert, Michael Greenberg, and Micah Feinstein — for the title, which is presented by NJB+ D.C., a social organization for the LGBTQ Jewish community.As Pitbull’s “Timber” shook the Edlavitch’s Trish Vradenburg Stage, family, friends, and members of the DC Queer Jewish community chatted, hugged, and held up cut-outs of the four contestants’ faces.The event was hosted by local drag sensation Vagenesis — who described their name as “if you took the first book of the Bible and threw a big vagina at it” — with characteristic wit, charisma, and a run of dazzling gowns.Stories of first love, the Jewish community, and sex puns dominated the pageant’s first round as Avi, Michael, Micah and Joey answered questions posed by Vagenesis.Doused in neon purple stage lights, Fink sang Remember That We Suffered from the TV series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Greenberg performed an original comedy set, Alpert’s drag persona Averia lip synced to Noa Kirel’s Unicorn, and Feinstein roused the crowd with Wonderwall by Oasis.While the votes were tallied, Vagenesis announced raffle prize winners, including bar tabs to JR.’s and the Little Gay Pub, Skip the Line passes to Trade, gift cards to Crazy Aunt Helen’s and Bite the Fruit, and a date night charcuterie board.Amid a thunderous audience drum roll, surrounded by previous winners, Fink was crowned winner and Greenberg was named runner up.

delayed due to bad weather.The concert, which was held at FedEx Field, was delayed for nearly two hours as management had concertgoers shelter in place, reported a local DC ABC outlet. “Due to lightning in the area, we are currently under a shelter-in-place order,” reads a tweet from officials. “Fans outside of gates and in the parking lots are asked to return to their cars.

Broccoli City has some surprises for fans that are planning on attending this year.The two-day, hip-hop festival, set to take place Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16 at Washington, D.C.’s RFK Stadium just announced “Nope” star Keke Palmer will be 2023’s special guest performer.That’s on top of this year’s fire lineup which includes Lil Uzi Vert, Jazmine Sullivan, Brent Faiyaz, Kodak Black, Ice Spice and more.GloRilla, City Girls, Mariah The Scientist, Chlöe and Asake round out the exciting bill.Need last-minute tickets to jam out in the nation’s capital?We’ve got you.At the time of publication, our team found two-day general admission passes going for $299 before fees on Vivid Seats.If you’re still not sold on Broccoli City, there’s no need to worry.We’ve got all the details you’re looking for and more about this year’s extravaganza for you here.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.For those wondering who else is on the bill, you’re in the right place.Our team found this year’s Broccoli City lineup; you can check it out below.A post shared by BET Networks (@bet)If you’ve got questions, Broccoli City’s FAQ has answers.From box office to bag policy to bottle service, they cover all the bases here.Is this year’s Broccoli City a little too last-minute for you?To help out, our team found five of the hottest hip-hop tours around that may be coming to your city soon.• Drake with 21 Savage• Doja Cat with Ice Spice• Lil Baby• Lil Durk• Trippie ReddWhat other artists are out and about? Check out our list of the 52 biggest concert tours in 2023 here to find out.

Cut 4 Me.Her unique sound, which blends elements of R&B, electronic, and alternative music, has earned her widespread recognition and critical acclaim. She makes tunes that are weird, lovely, and worth checking out if you’re searching for something unlike anything you’ve heard before.She recently released her sophomore album Raven to rave (get it?) reviews.Fans are thrilled to have her back after a six-year-long break from sharing full-lengths, and now is the time for others to discover her talent.1. Genre-Defying SoundKelela’s music is known for its fusion of traditional R&B with futuristic electronic and alternative sounds.

Determined Women: Collectors, Artists, and Designers at Hillwood features nearly 100 items from the permanent collection, dating from the 1700s all the way up to today.The exhibition builds on The Houses and Collections of Marjorie Merriweather Post: The Joy of It, a glossy book published last fall and written by Hillwood’s curatorial team led by Chief Curator Wilfried Zeisler, who curated Determined Women.The exhibition is grouped into four sections, opening with a look at the Post family women — including Post and her three daughters — viewed through photographs, portraits, and other memorabilia.That’s followed by a section that focuses on more than twenty influential women as seen through their objects and portraits — a wide-ranging grouping including proto-feminist women from the Age of Enlightenment as well as both ancient and modern rulers — ending with one of Hillwood’s newest acquisitions, a contemporary ceramic piece with images of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Kamala Harris, and Stacey Abrams.Additional contemporary pieces from the museum’s collection, works by Isabelle de Borchgrave and Cindy Sherman inspired by historic pieces collected by Post, will also be on display for the purpose of juxtaposition as well as demonstration of the continued talent of women artists today.A short section focused on historic awards honoring women, such as the Order of St.