Kylie’s ‘Padam’ surprise, ‘Heartstopper’ takes over Pride, & Ron DeSantis’ Broadway roast
It’s Monday (again). A lot happened over the weekend. Here’s just some of what you might have missed…BIDEN AMERICA: As the GOP continues to roll out anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across the country, President Biden held the largest Pride celebration in White House history with singer Betty Who. [USA TODAY]EVEN ICONS FANGIRL: Steven Spielberg was such a fan of the queer love story on The Last of Us that he sent a letter praising the episode to the show’s creator. [IndieWire] PADAM FEVER: Kylie Minogue made a surprise appearance at the Summetime Ball at London’s Wembley Stadium & performed her new gay anthem “Padam Padam” & her classic hit “Can’t Get You Out of My Head.” BEER FOR ALL: Amid right-wing boycotts, Garth Brooks won’t be banning Bud Light at his new Nashville bar and says the establishment will be a “place you feel safe in.” [Deadline]GO WIG OR GO HOME: The Guinness World Record for largest drag brunch took place in NYC with over 400 people attending & featured a slew of performances, including Drag Race season 10 winner Aquaria. [WWD]HEARSTOPPING PRIDE: Hearstopper stars Kit Connor and Joe Locke took their adorable Netflix teen romance stateside by riding a float at the Washington, D.C.
Pride parade.Kit Connor and Joe Locke at Washington, D.C. Pride. ???? pic.twitter.com/QHezfP7m22DON’T SAY KKK: Ron “Don’t Say Gay” DeSantis got hilariously mocked at the Tony Awards after actress Denée Benton called him the “Grand Wizard” of Florida.
