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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
JLo looks incredible in barely-there bikini and mesh bodysuit as she performs at WorldPride
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JENNIFER Lopez looked incredible in a barely-there bikini and mesh bodysuit as she performed at WorldPride. Pop superstar Jennifer, 55, flaunted her toned physique in the black two-piece with sizzling flame embellishments for her set in Washington DC. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 9 Jennifer Lopez looked incredible in a barely-there bikini as she performed at WorldPride Credit: BackGrid 9 She also wore a racy mesh bodysuit for her set Credit: BackGrid She soon changed into a nude skin-tight bodysuit featuring glossy black panels which saw her arms fully covered in sleek latex. Jennifer's light brown tresses flew back in the wind and she accentuated her natural beauty with a full face of make-up. Performing just a few miles away from the White House, the Ain't Your Mama songstress told attendees: 'We are singing and dancing right here on their front lawn, misbehaving. Yes, we are." Thanking her queer fans for their ongoing support, Jennifer added on the Festival Grounds at RFK Campus: 'Over the years, your love and your support have been a source of strength for me and today I am here to celebrate you. "I'm so happy to be able to be here to celebrate community, diversity, love, and freedom.' For her finale, Jennifer covered George Michael's Freedom! '90 with backing vocals of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington and a moving video tribute featuring LGBTQ+ pioneers including Marsha P. Johnson. She also unveiled a brand-new Pride anthem, I'm Free, and gave fans an early glimpse of her next film project. Jennifer debuted the title number from Kiss of the Spider Woman, her upcoming musical about a gay man surviving the horrors of an Argentinian prison by retreating into daydreams of a glamorous movie star. This year's WorldPride DC marked 50 years since the first Pride events were held in the U.S. capital. The festival - part of a city-wide celebration lasting several weeks - included a major parade, protest marches, and performances from big names like Doechii, Cynthia Erivo, and Troye Sivan. Jennifer Lopez slammed by fans over 'embarrassing' American Music Awards kiss with female dancer Stars including Paris Hilton, Tinashe, Trisha Paytas and Betto Who also took to the stage. It comes just weeks after JLo was slammed by fans for an "embarrassing" American Music Awards routine, which saw her kiss both male and female dancers. Her lively choreography opened the Las Vegas event on Memorial Day, and saw the I'm Real popstar belt out a variety of the year's top hits. As Jennifer transitioned from singing Benson Boone's Beautiful Things into Teddy Swims' Lose Control, she swooped in for a kiss with her backing dancers. First she shared a smooch with a male dancer, before a female grabbed her head for an extended snog. The unexpected kisses saw JLo blasted by fans who were left hugely confused by her behaviour. One suggested on X she had "lost the plot" while another posted: "Why is Jennifer Lopez kissing everyone at the AMAs?" Another viewer wrote: "Just looked up from my phone and JENNIFER LOPEZ IS KISSING A GIRL?!?!" Others then suggested the Maid In Manhattan actress had staged the routine intentionally to make ex husband Ben Affleck jealous, after their divorce was finalised. JLo stripped to a semi-sheer catsuit adorned with silver panels and jewel detail for her performance, cutting a glam figure as she styled her hair poker-straight. The AMAs host kicked off with her 2012 tune Dance Again before following with some of the year's top hits including Billie Eilish's Birds Of A Feather and Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us. She also made her mark on the event, which saw 80-year-old Rod Stewart honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, with a series of outfit changes. The star was back hosting the AMAs after having previously stepped into the role in 2015. The Love Don't Cost A Thing vocalist first graced the AMAs stage in 2001 and has gone onto perform 10 times at the prestigious awards. Previously, event bosses gushed over JLo's return to the AMA's stage - as other stars including Taylor Swift gave the event a miss. "We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Lopez back to host the American Music Awards," Jay Penske, the CEO of Dick Clark Productions said. "Jennifer's incredible talent and incomparable stage presence make her the ideal host of the show. "We know she will bring her one-of-a-kind energy to the official kick off celebration of summer." 9 Pop superstar Jennifer flaunted her toned physique on-stage Credit: BackGrid 9 Her nude skin-tight bodysuit featured glossy black panels Credit: BackGrid 9 Her arms was fully covered in sleek latex Credit: BackGrid 9 JLo performed just a few miles away from the White House in Washington DC Credit: BackGrid 9 Jennifer's light brown tresses flew back in the wind Credit: BackGrid 9 Her bikini had been enhanced with sizzling flame embellishments Credit: BackGrid
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
JLo looks incredible in barely-there bikini and mesh bodysuit as she performs at WorldPride
JENNIFER Lopez looked incredible in a barely-there bikini and mesh bodysuit as she performed at WorldPride. Pop superstar Jennifer, 55, flaunted her toned physique in the black two-piece with sizzling flame embellishments for her set in Washington DC. Advertisement 9 Jennifer Lopez looked incredible in a barely-there bikini as she performed at WorldPride Credit: BackGrid 9 She also wore a racy mesh bodysuit for her set Credit: BackGrid She soon changed into a nude skin-tight bodysuit featuring glossy black panels which saw her arms fully covered in sleek latex. Jennifer's light brown tresses flew back in the wind and she accentuated her natural beauty with a full face of make-up. Performing just a few miles away from the White House, the Ain't Your Mama songstress told attendees: 'We are singing and dancing right here on their front lawn, misbehaving. Yes, we are." Thanking her queer fans for their ongoing support, Jennifer added on the Festival Grounds at RFK Campus: 'Over the years, your love and your support have been a source of strength for me and today I am here to celebrate you. Advertisement read more on JENNIFER Lopez "I'm so happy to be able to be here to celebrate community, diversity, love, and freedom.' For her finale, Jennifer covered George Michael's Freedom! '90 with backing vocals of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington and a moving video tribute featuring LGBTQ+ pioneers including Marsha P. Johnson. She also unveiled a brand-new Pride anthem, I'm Free, and gave fans an early glimpse of her next film project. Jennifer debuted the title number from Kiss of the Spider Woman, her upcoming musical about a gay man surviving the horrors of an Argentinian prison by retreating into daydreams of a glamorous movie star. Advertisement Most read in Entertainment Exclusive This year's WorldPride DC marked 50 years since the first Pride events were held in the U.S. capital. The festival - part of a city-wide celebration lasting several weeks - included a major parade, protest marches, and performances from big names like Doechii, Cynthia Erivo, and Troye Sivan. Jennifer Lopez slammed by fans over 'embarrassing' American Music Awards kiss with female dancer Stars including Paris Hilton, Tinashe, Trisha Paytas and Betto Who also took to the stage. It comes just weeks after JLo was Advertisement Her lively choreography opened the Las Vegas event on Memorial Day , and saw the I'm Real popstar belt out a variety of the year's top hits. As Jennifer transitioned from singing Benson Boone's Beautiful Things into Teddy Swims' Lose Control, she swooped in for a kiss with her backing dancers. First she shared a smooch with a male dancer, before a female grabbed her head for an extended snog. The unexpected kisses saw JLo blasted by fans who were left hugely confused by her behaviour. Advertisement One suggested on X she had "lost the plot" while another posted: "Why is Another viewer wrote: "Just looked up from my phone and JENNIFER LOPEZ IS KISSING A GIRL?!?!" Others then suggested the Maid In Manhattan actress had staged the routine intentionally to make ex husband Ben Affleck jealous, after their divorce was finalised. JLo stripped to a semi-sheer catsuit adorned with silver panels and jewel detail for her performance, cutting a glam figure as she styled her hair poker-straight. Advertisement The AMAs host kicked off with her 2012 tune Dance Again before following with some of the year's top hits including Billie Eilish's Birds Of A Feather and Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us. She also made her mark on the event, which saw 80-year-old Rod Stewart honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, with a series of outfit changes. The The Love Don't Cost A Thing vocalist first graced the AMAs stage in 2001 and has gone onto perform 10 times at the prestigious awards. Advertisement Previously, event bosses gushed over JLo's return to the AMA's stage - as other stars including Taylor Swift gave the event a miss. "We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Lopez back to host the American Music Awards," Jay Penske, the CEO of Dick Clark Productions said. "Jennifer's incredible talent and incomparable stage presence make her the ideal host of the show. "We know she will bring her one-of-a-kind energy to the official kick off celebration of summer." Advertisement 9 Pop superstar Jennifer flaunted her toned physique on-stage Credit: BackGrid 9 Her nude skin-tight bodysuit featured glossy black panels Credit: BackGrid 9 Her arms was fully covered in sleek latex Credit: BackGrid 9 JLo performed just a few miles away from the White House in Washington DC Credit: BackGrid Advertisement 9 Jennifer's light brown tresses flew back in the wind Credit: BackGrid 9 Her bikini had been enhanced with sizzling flame embellishments Credit: BackGrid 9 She unveiled a brand-new Pride anthem, I'm Free Credit: BackGrid
Metro
2 days ago
- Metro
Two people stabbed and one shot during World Pride parade
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Two people were stabbed and one was shot during the World Pride march in Washington DC yesterday. The two unnamed male victims were rushed to the hospital following the stabbing at Dupont Circle Park during the LGBTQ+ celebrations yesterday evening. People were evacuated from the park by police at around 7.30pm as an investigation into the attack was opened. Later in the evening, another man was shot near the park on 19th Street NW. He remains conscious, and his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. The incidents came as authorities had originally called for the park to be closed during the parade from Friday until Sunday. An eight-foot-high high had been erected around the public space on Thursday night in preparation for the event. But the decision was overridden by the city government, which ordered the facility to remain open for the weekend. With thousands of members from all over the world, our vibrant LGBTQ+ WhatsApp channel is a hub for all the latest news and important issues that face the LGBTQ+ community. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications! Sydney Willis, a waitress at a nearby restaurant, said she ran inside after hearing a gunshot. She told the Washington Post: 'People definitely were a little alarmed but then I think it calmed down relatively quickly.' She added that the event had gone from being 'really fun' with 'everybody having a good time' to a scene of chaos. Two separate crime scenes where the incidents occurred were taped off by officers. More Trending No arrests have yet been made in connection with the stabbings, with police declining to comment on whether they held any suspects following the shooting. Thousands braved the damp weather to turn out for the colourful LGBTQ+ parade in the US capital on Saturday. The centrepiece of the parade, a rainbow flag spanning the length of three football pitches, was carried by 500 members of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington. Celebrations are due to conclude today with a rally, street party and a concert on Pennsylvania Avenue. Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: 'I'm the first trans man on a UK gay dating show – I feel validated' MORE: What I Own: At 22 and 23, we bought a run down London four-bed for £910,000 MORE: Rita Ora reveals empowering way LGBTQ+ fans have 'inspired' her new music
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Unwelcome at Kennedy Center, LGBTQ+ orchestra defiantly plays in Maryland
By Daniel Trotta and Alexandra C. Sarabia NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland (Reuters) - The program contained American favorites: pieces by Aaron Copland and George Gershwin and a choral performance of "America the Beautiful" to celebrate WorldPride, a biennial international festival in support of LGBTQ+ rights that this year is taking place in Washington. The International Pride Orchestra had hoped to play at the Kennedy Center, the most prestigious venue in the United States, but that was before U.S. President Donald Trump pledged on social media that there would be "NO MORE DRAG SHOWS, OR OTHER ANTI-AMERICAN PROPAGANDA" at the public-private performing arts center. Instead, the orchestra took to the stage at the Strathmore Music Center in Maryland, just north of the capital, with sequin-clad drag queen Peaches Christ as host, and another drag queen, Thorgy Thor, playing a violin solo to Beyonce's "Crazy in Love" to an audience of 1,166 people. WorldPride events are taking place during a Trump administration that has issued executive orders limiting transgender rights, banned transgender people from serving in the armed forces, and rescinded anti-discrimination policies for LGBTQ+ people as part of a campaign to repeal diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Michael Roest, conductor and founder of the International Pride Orchestra, a nonprofit, reminded the audience that "people don't feel safe to live and love openly." "That is the reason why we have this orchestra," Roest said. The evening offered messages about equality and patriotic ideals as expressed in "America the Beautiful," sung by the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, which accompanied the orchestra in the second half of the show. A transgender pianist, Sara Davis Buechner, dazzled with her grand piano lead on "Rhapsody in Blue." U.S. and rainbow flags were hoisted at the close. Within weeks of taking office, Trump in February fired the leadership of the Kennedy Center and named himself chairman, complaining about what he said was the poor quality of performances. On February 10, he announced on social media that loyalist Richard Grenell would become interim director of the center and made the "NO MORE DRAG SHOWS" post. Two days later, the Kennedy Center sent Roest a message that said, "We are not in a position at this time to advance a contract," according to an email chain seen by Reuters. That message came after months of negotiations over securing the Kennedy Center, orchestra spokesperson David Perry said. Considering themselves "disinvited," event organizers began looking for alternative venues and the Strathmore offered its space, Perry said. Ryan Bos, executive director of the Capital Pride Alliance, which is leading the coordination of WorldPride, explained the move by saying, "We would not be allowed to have any official drag programming." "That defeats the purpose of Pride - in terms of creating a welcoming and safe environment for anybody to feel comfortable being their true, authentic self, which is what Pride's about," Bos said in comments to The Advocate, a magazine reporting LGBT+ news, that were confirmed by the alliance. Asked for a response, a Kennedy Center spokesperson referred Reuters to Bos' remarks and an X post by Grenell saying, "We didn't cancel a single show at the Kennedy Center. We simply ask that shows don't lose money and leave us with the bill." The three-year-old orchestra was created to give LGBTQ+ musicians an avenue to perform free of concerns about their sexual orientation or gender identity. "This performance is in and of itself a form of resistance," said Luke Spence, the orchestra's general manager and also a trumpet player. Jennifer Curtis, a violinist and concert master, welcomed the spotlight that came with the dispute. "That's what you want in the time of struggle, or if you're needing to make a statement," Curtis said. "We got extra publicity out of being at the butt end of Trump."
The Guardian
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Kennedy Center director snipes at musician for ‘vapidness' over DEI concerns
The Kennedy Center's interim executive director, Richard Grenell – a staunch ally of Donald Trump – accused a professional musician of 'vapidness' after she emailed him over concerns of the now Trump-controlled center's rollbacks on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Earlier this week, Yasmin Williams, an award-winning musician who has performed multiple times at the Washington DC-based performing arts center, emailed Grenell regarding the center's DEI plans, pointing to the cancellations of a concert by the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington as well as Finn, a children's musical about a shark who feels differently from other sharks. 'These events have caused a major negative reaction in my musical community to playing at the Kennedy Center, with lots of individuals I know ultimately canceling their shows there,' Williams wrote, adding: 'Most folks seem to be placing the blame on the president for degra[ding] the formerly prestigious institution.' Williams went on to ask Grenell whether Trump cared about artists cancelling their shows at the center and what, if anything, had changed about the center's hiring practices, performance bookings and staffing. Grenell, a former acting director of national intelligence whom Trump appointed to oversee the center after making himself the chair, responded with a series of messages, accusing Williams of believing 'newspapers who exist to hate Republicans'. 'Every single person who cancelled a show did so because they couldn't be in the presence of Republicans,' Grenell wrote in messages Williams later posted on Instagram. 'We didn't fire a single show. We don't cancel a single show … Read more. Don't swallow what the media tells you. Don't be gullible.' Grenell also wrote: 'Your people also booed and harassed the vice president who simply wanted to enjoy music with his wife for a night. Who is the intolerant one?' Last month, an audience booed JD Vance and his wife, Usha, as they took their seats at the center's National Symphony Orchestra concert in response to Vance and his allies' attacks on alleged 'improper ideology' at Washington's cultural institutions. In response, Williams repeated her questions and wrote: 'Your assumptions on my political leanings are incorrect, by the way. Let's try to be professional.' Grenell then went on to accuse Williams of 'vapidness', writing: 'I'm too busy to confront your vapidness to believe what you read without doing your own research. But I will say that your assumptions are wrong.' 'The programs are so woke that they haven't made money,' he continued. Grenell, who in his earlier replies had said 'We don't cancel a single show', went on to say: 'Yes, I cut the DEl bullshit because we can't afford to pay people for fringe and niche programming that the public won't support … Yes, we are doing programming for the masses in order to pay our bills. No, the into[l]erants who left help us. They were the most intolerant people you've ever met. They couldn't play a show if Republicans were present. That's weird.' Following the email thread, Williams wrote on Instagram: 'Make of this info what you will! Clearly the Kennedy Center is in awful hands. As someone who has played there several times and attended several shows there, it's disturbing that this guy has a job at all, especially one at the KC. Do better Kennedy Center.' Sign up to This Week in Trumpland A deep dive into the policies, controversies and oddities surrounding the Trump administration after newsletter promotion Williams told CNN on Thursday that she was 'shocked' by the 'bizarre' exchange. 'I was shocked at first if anything because, honestly, I thought it was fake. I thought it was just like, is this ChatGPT? Like, what is this?' she said, adding: 'He's not responding like I assume the executive director, interim or not, of the Kennedy Center would respond to an email. It was just bizarre.' Yasmin also told the network that current and former employees of the center reached out to her after she posted the ordeal on social media, telling her that it was 'really nice and refreshing to see how they talk to us and how they treat us come to light'. The Guardian has reached out to Williams for comment. Trump's takeover of the prestigious institution in February triggered widespread criticism throughout the performing arts industry as well as the public. Issa Rae, creator and star of Insecure, canceled her one-night-only sold-out show scheduled for March while Scandal and Grey's Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes resigned as the center's treasurer. The soprano singer Reneé Fleming announced her departure last month as artistic adviser to the center while singer-songwriter Ben Folds stepped down as artistic adviser to the National Symphony Orchestra.
