Arts & Entertainment
Google top 2015 searches include Jenner, Rose
search engine gives list of most searched terms
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Google released its top searches for 2015 with some notable LGBT figures topping the list.
Caitlyn Jenner was number four for top trending searches and number two for public figures. Jenner had a busy year in the media during her public transition with an interview on “20/20,” a cover on Vanity Fair and her reality show “I Am Cait.”
Model and actress Ruby Rose placed number five for most searched people and number two for most searched actress after becoming popular for her role in “Orange is the New Black.”
Charlie Sheen was the number one top googled actor following his announcement that he is HIV positive.
Donald Trump landed as the most searched for politician. Adele came in at number one for the most googled musician during the release of her first album in four years “25.” Her single “Hello” was also the top song lyric search. “Jurassic World” was the most googled movie of the year.
The most searched for moment was the Paris terror attacks with more than 897 million searches.
The number one Google search of the year was for basketball athlete Lamar Odom. Odom’s condition was closely followed by the public after he was found unresponsive in a Nevada brothel and sent to a Las Vegas hospital in October.
Sports
‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay
Games to take place next month in Italy
“Heated Rivalry” stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will participate in the Olympic torch relay ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics that will take place next month in Italy.
HBO Max, which distributes “Heated Rivalry” in the U.S., made the announcement on Thursday in a press release.
The games will take place in Milan and Cortina from Feb. 6-22. The HBO Max announcement did not specifically say when Williams and Storrie will participate in the torch relay.
Bars & Parties
Here’s where to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with fellow fans
Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance
Spark Social Events will host “Ru Paul’s Drag Race S18 Watch Party Hosted by Local Drag Queens” on Friday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m.
Drag entertainers TrevHER and Grey will provide commentary and make live predictions on who’s staying and who’s going home. Stick around after the show for a live drag performance. The watch party will take place on a heated outdoor patio and cozy indoor space.
This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
The DC Center is hosting a watch party for an episode of the 10th and final season of “Queer Eye,” which was filmed in D.C. The screening will be held on Friday, Jan. 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Center.
The screening will last 45-55 minutes, with community time both before and after the episode. Drinks and snacks will be provided and organizers promise a “surprise or two.” For information on tickets, visit the DC Center’s website.
‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay
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