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Golden Globes: Gaga wins; Gervais spews transphobic jokes

Hollywood Foreign Press honor

Published

9 years ago

January 11, 2016

Mariah Cooper

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The 73rd Golden Globes aired on Sunday with wins for the usual suspects like Jon Hamm as well as for some Globes newcomers like Lady Gaga.

Ricky Gervais hosted the night making a slew of transphobic jokes about Caitlyn Jenner, “The Danish Girl” and “Transparent” star Jeffrey Tambor.

“I’ve changed. Not as much as Bruce Jenner, obviously. Now Caitlyn Jenner, of course. What a year she’s had. She became a role model for trans people everywhere, showing great bravery in breaking down barriers and destroying stereotypes. She didn’t do a lot for women drivers, but you can’t have everything,” Gervais joked.

Lady Gaga won for Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or TV Motion Picture for her role as the Countess in “American Horror Story: Hotel.”

The pop singer thanked most of the “AHS: Hotel” cast by name when accepting the award, including creator Ryan Murphy, and said acting had been her original plan.

“So thank you for sharing your talent with me. I wanted to be an actress before I wanted to be a singer, but music worked out first,” Lady Gaga said during her emotional speech.

Sam Smith and songwriter Jimmy Napes also accepted the award for Best Original Song for James Bond song “Writing’s on the Wall.”

“I genuinely didn’t think we were gonna get this,” Smith said at the podium.

Movie winners included Leonardo DiCaprio for Best Actor Drama for “The Revenant ,” Brie Larson for Best Actress Drama for “Room,” Jennifer Lawrence for Best Actress Musical or Comedy for “Joy,” Matt Damon for Best Actor Musical or Comedy for “The Martian,” “The Revenant” for Best Motion Picture Drama and “The Martian” for Best Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.

For television, “Mozart in the Jungle” won for Best T.V. Series, Musical or Comedy, Gael García Bernal won for “Mozart in the Jungle” for Best T.V. Series, Musical or Comedy, Rachel Bloom won for “Crazy Ex Girlfriend” for Best Actress in a T.V. Series, Comedy or Musical, Taraji P. Henson won for Best Actress T.V. Drama for “Empire,” Jon Hamm won for Best Actor T.V. Drama for “Mad Men” and “Mr. Robot” won for Best T.V. Drama.

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Washington Blade’s Pride on the Pier returns bigger than ever with two-day WorldPride celebration

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15 hours ago

April 15, 2025

Staff reports

The Washington Blade’s Pride on the Pier will be extended to a two-day celebration in honor of WorldPride coming to D.C. this year. Taking place on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7 at The Wharf, this year’s event promises more entertainment, more community, and more pride than ever before — all set against the stunning waterfront backdrop of our nation’s capital.

With the addition of Friday, the party kicks off at 3 p.m., with the inaugural WorldPride Boat Parade at 7 p.m. As an Official WorldPride Partner event, the boat parade will feature 30 decorated boats parading along the Washington Channel. For information on signing up for the boat parade contact Stephen Rutgers at [email protected].

Saturday’s signature Pier Party kicks off at 12 p.m., featuring a drag show, DJ’s, streaming of the WorldPride Parade, and the iconic Fireworks Show Presented by the Leonard-Litz Foundation — one of D.C. Pride’s most anticipated spectacles.

“We’re expanding Washington Blade Pride on the Pier to reflect the excitement and momentum building for WorldPride in D.C.,” said Blade publisher Lynne Brown. “It’s a celebration of our community’s progress and a powerful reminder of the joy and visibility Pride brings to the heart of our city.”

Now in its seventh year, Washington Blade Pride on the Pier extends the city’s annual celebration of LGBTQ visibility to the bustling Wharf waterfront with an exciting array of activities and entertainment for all ages. The District Pier will offer DJs, dancing, drag, and other entertainment. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase for those 21 and older.

Pride on the Pier is free and open to the public, with VIP tickets available for exclusive pier access, hosted bars, and private viewing areas for the boat parade and the fireworks show. To purchase VIP tickets visit www.prideonthepierdc.com/vip.

Friday VIP: 5-9 p.m., enjoy an air-conditioned lounge, private bathroom, cash bar and complimentary drink.

Saturday VIP Session #1: 2-5 p.m., enjoy an air-conditioned lounge, private bathroom, catered food, and an open bar.

Saturday VIP Session #2: 6-9 p.m., enjoy the air-conditioned lounge, private bathroom, catered snacks and dinner, and open bar with a front-row view of the fireworks.

Event Details:

📍 Location: District Pier at The Wharf (101 District Sq., S.W., Washington, D.C.)
📅 Dates: Friday, June 6 & Saturday, June 7, 2025
🛥️Boat Parade: 7 p.m. (June 6). 🎆 Fireworks Show: 9 p.m. (June 7)
🎟️ VIP Tickets: www.PrideOnThePierDC.com/VIP

Event sponsors include Absolut, Capital Pride, DC Fray, Infinate Legacy, Heineken, Leonard-Litz Foundation, Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs, Relish Catering, Washingtonian, and The Wharf. More information regarding activities will be released at www.PrideOnThePierDC.com