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Cox Raises $142K at Seattle Gala; Bass, Simpson Perform
6/23/2026
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- Actress Laverne Cox attended the inaugural Lifelong Pride Gala in Seattle, Washington, which raised over $142,000 for LGBTQ+ health, housing and food services.
- Stylist Brad Goreski helped Laverne Cox and other attendees secure the $142,000 donation.
- Lance Bass and Ashlee Simpson performed at the 2026 OUTLOUD Music Festival in West Hollywood, California, during Pride Month.
- Ashlee Simpson posted an Instagram message supporting the LGBTQIA+ community after her set.
