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L.A. Pride Events Guide 2025
L.A. Pride Events Guide 2025 originally appeared on L.A. Mag. Pride Month is here and the calendar is packed with festivities to celebrate and elevate the queer community. From parties and parades to concerts and community-driven experiences, Los Angeles always goes all out in the spirit of equality and love. Despite some reported sponsorship cuts, this year is no exception. Check back here each week for updates as the month progresses for more events, club nights and activities. WEHO PRIDEMAY 22 - JUNE 30One of the largest Pride celebrations in the world, WeHo Pride returns with a full weekend of community events, parties and parades May 30 - June 1. From the Dyke March and Women's Freedom Festival to the massive WeHo Pride Parade and Street Fair, Santa Monica Boulevard will be bursting with color. WeHo's 40-day celebration kicks off May 22 — Harvey Milk Day — and continues throughout the month. For Sunday's parade, model and actress Cara Delevingne, actress and filmmaker Nava Mau, Love on the Spectrum star Pari Kim, and former NFL player Chris Kluwe serve as 2025 WeHo Pride Parade Icons. FESTIVALMAY 30 - JUNE 1As WeHo Pride's signature music event, Outloud takes over West HollywoodPark with an all-star lineup. This year's headliners include Maren Morris (at Friday's free event), Lizzo, Remi Wolf, Kim Petras, Honey Dijon and Paris Hilton— plus DJ sets, surprise guests, the Summertramp splashy bash and enough glitter to power the Sunset Strip. THE PIRATE PARTYMAY 30Ahoy, queer sailors! Dusti Cunningham and Jeff Rasul invite you to The Pirate Party at The Virgil—a raunchy, seafaring soirée with naughty pirate gogos, DJ Sindri spinning deep sea shanties, and an open call for stripping down to your skivvies. Shake yer booty and cruise for treasure (or trouble). PRIDEJUNE 5-22Santa Monica's monthlong celebration includes art installations, pop-ups and community events across the Promenade and beyond. It all leads up to Pride on the Pier (June 22), a free oceanfront bash with DJs, fireworks and fun for all ages. CCA'S CELEBRATION OF LGBTQ+ CINEMA & TELEVISIONJUNE 6The Critics Choice Association's second annual Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television will take place at the Fairmont Century Plaza. Sherry Cola will host the festivities, which will honor over 20 creatives from the entertainment world and stream on HereTV in June. VENICE PRIDEJUNE 7Since 2016, the coastal community's celebration of its LGBTQ community has been one of the most joyful events of the year, leading to the iconic Venice Pride Flag Lifeguard Tower and higher visibility for queer culture in L.A. This year, the big block party and 'Gaywatch' gathering returns with music and revelry. PRIDE PARADEJUNE 8LA Pride celebrates its 55th annual LA Pride Parade on Hollywood Boulevard, between and including Highland Avenue and Cahuenga Boulevard. More than 100,000 spectators and participants are expected for an epic celebration, followed by the official after-party at the LA Pride Village. LA PRIDE VILLAGEJUNE 8Adjacent to the parade route is the LA Pride Village, where the day's celebrations will continue with a music stage, community stage, two full-service bars, sponsor activations and giveaways, as well as more than 80 vendors and exhibitors and dozens of food trucks and stalls. The street festival is free and open to all. OPENINGSJUNE 10, 17The Getty goes all in on Pride with two major exhibitions: $3 Bill: Evidence of Queer Lives (June 10 - Sept. 28) and Queer Lens: A History of Photography (June 17- Sept. 28). Check the calendar for free discussions and film screenings, and shop the Pride Pop-up starting June 3. PRIDE NIGHT AT DODGER STADIUMJUNE 13A grand slam celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride, the Dodgers' annual Pride Night features a rainbow-packed pregame, special guests and a custom Dodgers Pride jersey with select ticket packages. AFTER DARK: PRIDE NITEJUNE 18, 20Celebrate Pride with Mickey and the gang during two exclusive nights at Disneyland. Expect after-dark parades, themed food, rainbow photo ops and late-night rides. General admission tickets are $169 per guest. Tickets to the event include admission as early as 6 p.m. until the park closes at 1 a.m. GAY MENS CHORUS OF LA'S JUNE 21-22The popular 200-member chorus performs dance anthems and musical numbers from iconic musicals including Singin' in the Rain, Hairspray, and The Producers, plus hits from Lady Gaga, Luther Vandross, ABBA, Earth Wind and Fire and Donna Summer. PRIDEJUNE 28The San Fernando Valley turns up for Pride with a local celebration spotlighting queer talent, small businesses and community pride in the 818. This story was originally reported by L.A. Mag on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jessica Gunning looks bemused as she leaves the BAFTA TV Awards after scooping the Best Supporting Actress gong for Baby Reindeer
Jessica Gunning looked bemused as she left the BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday after scooping the Best Supporting Actress gong. The English actress, 39, took home to coveted award for her role of Martha Scott in the critically-acclaimed Netflix series Baby Reindeer. Walking the red carpet earlier in the evening, Jessica looked elegant in a green, velvet gown with a dramatic off-the-shoulder neckline before being presented with her award by Adolescence stars Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty. But as she left the venue later that night, Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall, Jessica had a confused expression on her face. Baby Reindeer, said to be inspired by the real-life experiences of creator Richard Gadd, sees his character Donny being hounded by crazed stalker Martha (Jessica) after he serves her a free cup of tea in the pub where he works. Yorkshire-born Jessica beat her fellow Baby Reindeer star, trans actress Nava Mau, who played Donny's girlfriend. 2025 BAFTA TV AWARD WINNERS AT A GLANCE Drama Series - Blue Lights (BBC One) Limited Drama - Mr Bates vs the Post Office (ITV1) International - Shogun (Disney+) - WINNER Scripted Comedy - Alma's Not Normal (BBC Two) Entertainment - Would I Lie To You? (BBC One) Entertainment Performance - Joe Lycett, Late Night Lycett (Channel 4) Strictly Come Dancing: Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell's Waltz to You'll Never Walk Alone (BBC One) Factual Entertainment - Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour (BBC Two) Factual Series - To Catch a Copper (Channel 4) Specialist Factual - Atomic People (BBC Two) Live Event Coverage - Glastonbury 2024 (BBC Two) News Coverage - BBC Breakfast: Post Office Special (BBC One) Single Documentary - Ukraine: Enemy In The Woods (BBC Two) Leading Actress - Marisa Abela, Industry (BBC One) Leading Actor - Lennie James, Mr Loverman (BBC One) Supporting Actress - Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer (Netflix) Supporting Actor - Ariyon Bakare, Mr Loverman (BBC One) Female Performance in a Comedy - Ruth Jones, Gavin & Stacey (BBC One) Male Performance in a Comedy - Danny Dyer, Mr Big Stuff (Sky Comedy) Reality - The Jury: Murder Trial (Channel 4) Soap - EastEnders (BBC One) Daytime - Clive Myrie's Caribbean Adventure (BBC Two) - WINNER Current Affairs - State of Rage (Channel 4) Shortform - Quiet Life (BBC Three) Sport - Paris 2024 Olympics (BBC Sport) Children's Non Scripted - FYI Investigates: Disability and Me (Sky Kids) Children's Scripted - CBeebies As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe (CBeebies) Speaking on stage on Sunday at she said: 'Hello, cheeky chops, gosh, thank you Bafta, wow', before joking that she used to pretend to be a dog in her garden. 'I sometimes do this kind of cheesy thing where I look back on the younger me and moments in my life, and I imagine the kind of then me, seeing me now, and think, "little did we know,'" she said. Jessica said last year, her and Richard were at the ceremony, and 'little did we know what the year had in store,' while thanking him for changing 'her life'. The 2025 BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises saw a slew of celebrities take home awards celebrating excellence in TV. Mr. Bates vs The Post Office led the big winners of the evening, scoring two more awards to add to the ground-breaking ITV show's ever-growing list of accolades. However, it was the BBC who came out on top, scoring 17 wins in total after a year of triumphant programming, in the ceremony - presented this year by actor Alan Cumming. While Netflix smash Baby Reindeer and the climactic Gavin & Stacey Christmas special also won key awards. Widely expected to claim much of Sunday evening's spotlight, Mr. Bates vs The Post Office picked up an early award for Limited Drama. Accepting the gong from Russell Tovey and Daniel Mays, producer Patrick Spencer said: 'We could only film this because Polly Hill at ITV saved us from getting cancelled and this story only had the impact it did because the people who watched it stood up as one and demanded action with such rage, that the government had no choice but to respond. 'Our show didn't change the law, the people of this nation did. They showed in their response to Mr. Bates vs The Post Office that our country cannot abide liars and bullies.' He added: 'May it be a warning to those who are supposed to have our backs, that they better not abuse their power. 'When accepting this award, we would like to go on record that being trusted by the post-masters to tell their story has been the greatest privilege of our lives.' ITV went on to claim a Special Award, presented by Baroness Floella Benjamin - for its work in commissioning Mr. Bates vs The Post Office. Urging Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's Labour government to rush through arranged compensation payments for affected former postal employees, ITV boss Kevin Lygo said: 'Hurry up and pay these people what they are due.' The night began with Jessica Gunning collecting the award for Best Actress after winning accolades for her portrayal of crazed stalker Martha in Richard Gatt's hugely successful Netflix drama Baby Reindeer. Danny Dyer then forced the BBC to do some quick editing, after he let slip several swear words during his acceptance speech for best Male Performance in a Comedy. Mr. Bates vs The Post Office led the big winners of the evening, scoring two more awards to add to the ground-breaking ITV show's ever-growing list of accolades (Toby Jones, Monica Dolan and Alan Bates pictured) The actor, 47, won his first BAFTA for his role as Lee in Mr. Bigstuff, and allowed his excitement to get the better of him in his typically expletive-laden speech. After first saying: 'F***ing hell, I'm choked up', the EastEnders star then shared a sweet and hilarious tribute to Mr. Bigstuff writer and his co-star Ryan Sampson, which led him to turning the air blue once more. Danny said: 'But I got to dedicate this to Ryan Sampson. One of the greatest things to come out of Rotherham. Which is not saying much. 'But one of the best actors this country's ever produced, I'm telling you. Never done the same thing twice. Which is not something I can say. 'He wrote this part for me, so you know... I'm getting choked up again, f**k me. So you won this for me mate, I really appreciate it, thank you so much.' He finished by addressing his two daughters Dani, 28, and Sunnie, 18, who were sat in the audience and took the opportunity to swear one last time, declaing: 'Girls, Sunnie and Dani. I've done it girls, I've f***ing done it!' However, the BBC were less than impressed by the star breaking the watershed, with host Alan being forced to say: 'I've been asked to apologise for the naughty language there.' And when the moment was aired just an hour later, the broadcaster made sure to trim down Danny's speech and cut out all of his curses. Alan later accidentally let slip a swear word of his own, while presenting the prestigious BAFTA Fellowship award to journalist Kirsty Wark. The Scottish star suffered an unfortunate blunder by mistakenly introducing the award as the 'b*****d fellowship', and upon realising his error, the mortified actor let loose yet another swear, as he sheepishly muttered: 'Oh f*** me!' The Fellowship is the highest accolade bestowed by BAFTA upon an individual in recognition of an outstanding and exceptional contribution to film, games or television. It was a special night for Ruth Jones, who accepted the award for female Performance in a Comedy after playing the iconic Nessa for a final time in December's Gavin & Stacey finale Kirsty was honoured for her unwavering dedication and unmatched legacy in the world of news and current affairs broadcasting. It was also a special night for Ruth Jones, who accepted the award for female Performance in a Comedy after playing the iconic Nessa for a final time in December's Gavin & Stacey finale. Accepting the award from Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall, she said: 'I really wasn't expecting this, so I wanted to thank the wonderful cast. 'Huge thank you to the BBC, such a fantastic institution which I am so proud to have worked with so many times.' Turning to her writing partner, Ruth added: 'The person I would like to thank most is my dear, kind and talented friend James Corden, with whom I have shared this astonishing journey for 17-years and without whom Vanessa Shanessa Jenson would not have existed.' Hinting at the potential of a new TV project with James, she said: 'I love you James, I love writing with you. Long may it continue.' However the show suffered disappointment in the P&O Cruises Memorable Moment category, with blind comedian Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell's Strictly Come Dancing waltz beating Smithy's wedding to the accolade. Scooping one of the biggest awards of the night, British star Marisa Abela won the Leading Actress accolade for her starring role in BBC hit Industry. Collecting her award, the tearful actress said: 'I've been filming Industry for about six years now and (production company) Bad Wolf and HBO, the fact that they let us carry on after season one is mental.' She also said she booked the BBC series, about a group of young finance graduates, in her first year of drama school and said the role of Yasmin 'changed my life' as she has gone on to play the late singer Amy Winehouse in the film Back To Black. Over in the category for Leading Actor, Rivals star David Tennant - one of the favourites for the award - lost out to Lennie James for his starring role in BBC show Mr Loverman. A shocked Lennie admitted he hadn't prepared a speech, as he 'didn't think this was coming my way'. It was the second award of the night for Mr Loverman, with Lennie's co-star Ariyon Bakare winning the Supporting Actor gong earlier that night and giving an emotional speech that moved much of the audience. Popular BBC show Would I Lie To You claimed the Entertainment Programme accolade, with stars Lee Mack, Rob Brydon and David Mitchell causing the audience to crack up with their usual witty banter. David said: 'We have been nominated eight times but this is the first time we have won. They actually abolished the category we were nominated for last year and so we thought next year we would be nominated in news, maybe a short-form drama on something that Prince Andrew has done.' Robert Rinder and Rylan Clark also found themselves among the winners, with BBC show Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour winning the Factual Entertainment award. Elsewhere Joe Lycett beat Stacey Solomon, Romesh Ranganathan, Claudia Winkleman, Graham Norton, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly to the Entertainment Performance award for Channel 4 show Late Night Lycett. Meanwhile, Glastonbury won its first TV BAFTA in an astonishing 33-years for the BBC's extensive Live Event Coverage of the event at Somerset's Worthy Farm. EastEnders also got in on the act, with the long-running BBC flagship claiming the award for Best Soap as it celebrates its milestone 40th anniversary. The broadcasting giant claimed another gong courtesy of BBC Breakfast, with the morning show winning its first ever TV BAFTA for their Post Office Special. The glitzy ceremony also saw powerful musical performances from pop stars Jessie J and Tom Grennan, marking Jessie's first TV performance in six years. And award-winning concert violinist and social media sensation Esther Abrami performed Apple Tree for the In Memoriam tribute to the TV stars that passed away this year.
Daily Mail
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jessica Gunning looks elegant in a velvet off-the-shoulder gown at the TV BAFTA Awards as she scoops Best Supporting Actress
Jessica Gunning looked elegant as she scooped the award for Best Supporting Actress at the TV BAFTA Awards on Sunday for her role in Baby Reindeer. Walking the red carpet the actress, 39, wore a green, velvet gown with a dramatic off-the-shoulder neckline. Presented by Adolescence stars Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty, the win served as a curtain-raiser for the event which took place at London's Royal Festival Hall. The Netflix hit, said to be inspired by the real-life experiences of creator Richard Gadd, sees his character Donny being hounded by crazed stalker Martha (Jessica) after he serves her a free cup of tea in the pub where he works. Yorkshire-born Jessica beat her fellow Baby Reindeer star, trans actress Nava Mau, who played Donny's girlfriend. Speaking on stage on Sunday at she said: 'Hello, cheeky chops, gosh, thank you Bafta, wow', before joking that she used to pretend to be a dog in her garden. 'I sometimes do this kind of cheesy thing where I look back on the younger me and moments in my life, and I imagine the kind of then me, seeing me now, and think, "little did we know,'" she said. Jessica said last year, her and Richard were at the ceremony, and 'little did we know what the year had in store,' while thanking him for changing 'her life'. The star-studded evening will see a slew of celebrities take home awards celebrating excellence in TV, as well as a line-up of standout performances. Global music stars Jessie J and Tom Grennan are both set to put on a show at the ceremony, with powerhouse Jessie singing The Award Goes To as her first TV performance in six years. Meanwhile, multi-platinum popstar Tom will play his brand new track Full Attention, in a TV exclusive. Both performances will air during the awards ceremony on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Sunday 11 May at 7pm. In addition, BAFTA has confirmed award-winning concert violinist and social media sensation Esther Abrami will be performing Apple Tree for the In Memoriam tribute. Speaking about her performance, Jessie J said: 'I haven't sung on British television in years. What a way to come back, it's an honour. But who will the award go to, that's the question.' Jessica said last year, her and Richard were at the ceremony, and 'little did we know what the year had in store,' while thanking him for changing 'her life' Meanwhile, Tom added: 'It's a real honour to have been invited by such a prestigious event as BAFTA to perform in front of so many esteemed actors and creatives.' For the first time, Scottish actor, writer, producer and presenter Alan Cumming will host the glitzy eremony. Emma Baehr, Executive Director of Awards & Content at BAFTA, said: 'We're delighted that Alan Cumming will be hosting this year's BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises. 'He will definitely bring a playful sense of mischief and fun to the ceremony, so audiences should expect the unexpected at Britain's biggest celebration of TV on Sunday 11 May.'
USA Today
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
La Cena 2025: 'Baby Reindeer' star Nava Mau, Dolores Huerta, more Latino icons honored
La Cena 2025: 'Baby Reindeer' star Nava Mau, Dolores Huerta, more Latino icons honored LOS ANGELES — Put 200 Latinos in a room and they'll do nothing but toast to each other's work until the clock strikes midnight. On Friday, Latino movers and shakers in music, television, movies and other creative industries came together for La Cena: Celebration of Latino Culture at NeueHouse in Hollywood. The event, created by media executive Ruben Garcia, was postponed from Jan. 11 due to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. It was a night to be in community and celebrate the wins rather than focus on what's lacking when it comes to Latinos in Hollywood. "No presentation, no fireside chat, just dinner," Garcia said of his intentions for La Cena during opening remarks. "Now more than ever we need to continue to remind the people outside of this room the power of community." The night was also marked by a defiant rejection of President Donald Trump's administration and his attacks on the Latino community and other people of color. "Your very existence is a political act and whenever you show up on TV, that is an act of resistance," said actor Tonatiuh, star of the upcoming "Kiss of the Spider Woman." "And we are here to consistently remind everyone the price and value of Latin gold. Don't sell yourself short." Ahead of La Cena (which translates to dinner), a bustling red carpet saw the likes of multigenerational talent including Edward James Olmos ("Stand and Deliver," "Selena"), Barbie Ferreira ("Euphoria," "Bob Trevino Likes It"), Constance Marie ("Mi Familia," "George Lopez"), Gabriel Luna ("The Last of Us," "Terminator: Dark Fate"), Danny Ramirez ("Captain America: Brave New World," "Top Gun: Maverick"), Jose Velazquez ("Griselda"), activist Dolores Huerta, singer Becky G and more. Aside from honoring Latino representation across culture in 2024, the event recognized Huerta with the Luminary Award and actress Nava Mau with the Culture Catalyst Award for her role in "Baby Reindeer." Additionally, "The Long Game," "In the Summers," "Los Frikis, "One of the Good Ones," "American Historia" and "Rez Ball" were Spotlight Honorees. Here are more highlights from the night. 'Baby Reindeer' star Nava Mau on power of unity during political hardship Before Saturday's 2025 Independent Spirit Awards, where the "Baby Reindeer" actress was nominated for best supporting performance (and won), she was honored with La Cena's Culture Catalyst Award. "I've had a year that I could've never predicted and I don't think any of us that worked on 'Baby Reindeer' and anyone in my life could have predicted what was going to happen," Mau said during her speech. "It was overwhelming, it was very exciting and it was a lot of change, very quickly, and so I'm very grateful to have people alongside me to help me through that journey." Awards show season: 'Anora' wins three Spirit Awards, including best film, and eyes Oscar success During her speech, Mau also addressed the current political landscape and urged attendees to uplift each other, especially during the presidency of Donald Trump. "I wouldn't be here without coalition," Mau said. "Mexican Americans, Mexicans, Latinos have always uplifted me, have always been alongside me. I'm only here as well because of the support of so many Black people in my life, that's my community," she said. She continued: "We're facing times now that we cannot imagine, so we have to look to the past to see what has been the answer through, and it has always been coalition moving. It has always been coming together and uplifting each other and resisting anything that tries to divide us." More: Laverne Cox, 'Baby Reindeer' star Nava Mau tear up over making trans history at Emmys Becky G honors activist Dolores Huerta with Luminary Award Becky G called Huerta "one of the greatest labor and civil rights activists leaders of our time." She listed the 94-year-old's lengthy resume, which includes leading a boycott movement in the 1960s that got millions across the country to halt their consumption of grapes, as well as bringing justice and attention to the plight of farm workers" and establishing the United Farm Workers Union with the late Cesar Chavez. The Los Angeles native singer called Huerta "precious" and "kind" before welcoming her to the stage. Director Gregory Nava helped the small but still fiery Huerta up the stage as she thanked Becky G and those in attendance for the standing ovation. Like Mau, Huerta also addressed the Trump administration. "To think of this evening tonight that we're all gathered here, eating together, getting the nourishment that we need for the fight ahead of us, right?" she said. More: 13 books to break down the immigration debate amid Trump's return to power Latino veteran actor Edward James Olmos' advice to young artists Oscar-nominated actor Edward James Olmos, best known for his roles in "Stand and Deliver," "Selena" and "Mi Familia," chatted with USA TODAY on the red carpet and gave advice to young Latino actors hoping to break into Hollywood. "They have to be able to understand that as long as you stay in (the industry), you'll be in it," the 79-year-old Hollywood veteran said. "Don't stop. Don't ever stop living your dream." "And if you have to work outside of the industry to stay in the industry, do that," he added. "That's what I did, everybody that's ever been in the industry has had to have (another) job … so I say to you, stay strong and stay healthy." A stand against the presidency: 'We have to stand together to fight against authoritarian rhetoric' For Bamby Salcedo, founder and CEO of the Los Angeles-based TransLatin@ Coalition, Trump's stance on the LGBTQ+ community − specifically the transgender community − is personal. "To the beautiful and amazing, trans and gender-non-conforming, intersex people, to know that there are organizations like the TransLatin@ Coalition who are fighting for you," Salcedo told USA TODAY on the red carpet. "Please be you, always. Don't let any political institutions or people denigrate us because we are powerful as people, we are powerful as a community." Throughout the 2024 presidential campaign, Trump frequently attacked transgender Americans, claiming there should only be two recognized genders and arguing trans women athletes are a threat to their cisgender counterparts. His rhetoric fits firmly in a growing pattern among members of the Republican party who have ramped up attacks on gender-affirming care and transgender people in the past few years. With a flurry of executive orders, Trump took aim at trans people in his first 100 days of office, barring student-athletes from competing alongside their gender if it differs from their sex at birth and directing federal agencies to take a closer look at hospitals providing gender-affirming care to patients under 19. More: Hunter Schafer says passport now lists sex assigned at birth after Trump executive order "In the Summers" director Alessandra Lacorazza, while receiving a Spotlight Honoree award, said onstage: "We have to stand together to fight against the authoritarian rhetoric." "Now more than ever, it's very important to stay in community and to continue to tell our stories in a bold, loving and brave way," the Colombian American filmmaker continued. "Latinos are here to stay and we are going nowhere." 'Mi Familia' cast reunites for film's 30th anniversary At nearly midnight, the night capped off with a heartfelt speech by director Gregory Nava, who accepted the Legacy Award for his work in the 1995 film "Mi Familia (My Family)." U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro and actress Francia Raisa introduced the cast comprised of Benito Martinez, Edward James Olmos, Jimmy Smits, Constance Marie, Maria Canals-Barrera and Jenny Gago, a reunion 30 years in the making.
