Lady Gaga's new album was inspired by "Paris Is Burning," Zaya Wade has "never been happier" on HRT, and the British LGBT Awards announced its list to honor the community.
Lady Gaga’s ‘Mayhem’ Was Inspired By Ballroom Culture
Lady Gaga revealed her upcoming album “Mayhem” was inspired by “Paris Is Burning” in an interview with InStyle.
The film showcased the lives of LGBT performers within New York’s ballroom scene, which Gaga pays tribute to in her latest music video “Abracadabra.”
Gaga went on to confirm that her admiration of ballroom did influence both “Abracadabra” and “Mayhem.”
“I grew up in New York City and I also was a student of Paris Is Burning when I was really, really young…” said Gaga. “I am still so inspired by it and to this day, it felt like a relevant thing to bring up in the video because it’s about resilience. I can’t think of a place where I’ve seen more resilience than in a ballroom.”
Zaya Wade Has ‘Never Been Happier’ On HRT
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Zaya Wade has opened up about her gender-affirming care and has “never been happier” in an interview with Seventeen Magazine.
Wade told the outlet that the Trump administration “really knocked me back. I couldn’t stand up for a little bit. But then I realized it’s time to roll up my sleeves and keep going.”
Wade, daughter of Miami Heat Legend Dwyane Wade, discussed how she wants to walk the runway “very authentically” by not “hiding my transition, my gender, or my skin.” She also adapted her understanding of puberty as a trans woman.
“I’ve never been happier than how I am on estrogen,” said Wade. “I just feel so perfect. And I’m refocusing on my skin because of this new world I entered. I’m really into skincare.”
British LGBT Awards Announce Shortlist To Honor Community
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The British LGBT Awards announced its shortlist that honors queer stars, allies, and activists who have used its platform to uplift the community.
Jonathan Bailey, Ncuti Gatwa, and Emma D’Arcy were nominated for the LGBTQ+ Celebrity Award.
Bailey’s nomination pointed to his representation of “LGBT+ actors in mainstream period dramas,” while Gatwa was nominated for “his groundbreaking role as the first Black and openly gay actor to play the lead.” D’Arcy’s nomination honors their National Theatre debut in “The Other Place.”
Alex Consani, Dylan Mulvaney, Alex Scott, and Richard Gadd were nominated for the LGBTQ+ Public Figure Award.
Ella Morgan, GK Barry, and Max Balegde were nominated for an award in the online influencer category.
Founder of the British LGBT Awards, Sarah Garrett said in a press release, “It’s incredible to see such a strong and diverse shortlist this year. The British LGBT Awards continue to highlight those making real change, whether in entertainment, activism or business. These nominees represent the best of the best, and I’m looking forward to celebrating their contributions to LGBTQ+ equality in June.”
The public can now vote for their favorite nominees in select categories, with winners being revealed at the ceremony on June 20.
