2013 Swimsuit Issue - Behind the Scenes

Video of Metro Weekly's team and models

Published on May 2, 2013, 3:54pm

A behind the scenes look at Metro Weekly's annual Swimsuit Issue for 2013. Read more and see the full-size photos in our special feature, ''Warming ...[more]

Marty Chernoff speaks at the 2013 Tracks Reunion in Washington, D.C.

Published on April 30, 2013, 12:07pm

Tracks owner and founder Marty Chernoff speaks to the crowd at the 2013 Tracks Reunion, Saturday, April 27, at Town Danceboutique in Washington, ...[more]

Rallying for Marriage at Supreme Court - Day 1

Revealing interviews with supporters and opponents of gay marriage rights

Published on March 27, 2013, 12:06pm

Metro Weekly's John Riley and Aram Vartian were outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday, March 26, to talk to advocates -- and opponents -- of marriage equality as it was being argued before the justices. Read more about this ...[more]

Marriage-minded activists and antics outside the Supreme Court

Published on March 26, 2013, 7:06pm

The U.S. Supreme Court this week is hearing historic arguments over two days in the nation's two highest-profile marriage-equality cases.Tuesday's arguments in Hollingsworth v. Perry focus on California's Proposition 8, a measure approved by California voters in 2008 that banned same-sex marriage in the state's constitution after same-sex couples had already been allowed to legally wed. Wednesday will focus on the case of Windsor v. United States, a challenge to the Defense of Marriage Act, a federal law known as ...[more]

Team DC Fashion Show & Model Search 2013

Published on March 22, 2013, 12:47am

Ben Horen goes behind the scenes for Metro Weekly at Team DC's annual fashion show and model search at Town Danceboutique. Follow along as the competitors vie for the title, showing off casual wear, swimwear, underwear and other assets before a panel of DC celebrity judges. The Saturday, March 9, event raised funds for the Team DC scholarship ...[more]

''Xanadu'' by The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington

A preview dress rehearsal of GMCW's spring show

Published on March 16, 2013, 1:13am

Metro Weekly was at a dress rehearsal for the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington's all-male production of Xanadu on Wednesday, March 13 and ventured backstage to talk with the cast members. The show runs this weekend at GWU's Lisner Auditorium, March 15-17. Visit http://www.gmcw.org for more ...[more]

So You Think You're a Drag Queen? Season 2, Episode 2

Seven contestants drop it on the dance floor...and into an Easter basket?

Published on March 14, 2013, 9:14pm

In this second installment, hosts Shi-Queeta-Lee and lena Lett preside over D.C.'s amateur drag competition. Five new contestants and two returns take to the stage at Town Danceboutique to win the audience's approval and applaluse. You don't want to miss this Easter egg drop challenge. Contestants:  Rumor Mills Danielle Renee Stephanie C. Sparks Camille Porcelain Rose Kim Deneeda Kiki Crystal Smith Also, see Episode 1. The next live event in the series is scheduled for April 5, ...[more]

So You Think You're a Drag Queen? Season 2 Begins

Five new contestants kick off Season 2, Episode 1

Published on February 26, 2013, 1:48pm

Episode 1 of the second season of the monthly competition at Town Danceboutique in Washington, D.C. Five new amateur contestants -- Kim Deneeda, Renee Porcelain Rose, Kamea Porcelain Rose, Shala Jackson and Angelista Rice --competed in front of a live audience. Challenges included instant outfit creations, ability to juggle balloons and head-to-head lip syncing with surprise song choices. The next live episode is scheduled for Friday, March 1, 2013 at 10:30 ...[more]

GM's Sabin Blake talks about Cadillacs

Washington Auto Show

Published on February 2, 2013, 12:44am

At the 2013 Washington Auto Show, Sabin Blake, Marketing Manager of General Motors, talks with Aram Vartian about his love of cars, the GM Cadillac line, and his life as an out gay executive.The Washington Auto Show runs from Feb. 1 - 10 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. ...[more]

Coverboy of the Year 2012 Interviews

Behind the scenes at the photo shoot

Published on December 13, 2012, 9:35am

We go behind the scenes at the 2012 Coverboy of the Year shoot and talk to the three finalist, none of whom, at the time, knew where they placed. Host Ebone Bell talks to Aaron, Rich and Tim about their coverboy experiences. See this year's photos and profiles: Aaron Lee Smith Rich McPherson Tim ...[more]