Arts & Entertainment

Sam Smith takes Twitter hiatus after Oscars debacle

singer is “logging off” from the social media site

Published

10 years ago

March 3, 2016

Mariah Cooper

(Screenshot courtesy of YouTube)

Sam Smith announced on Tuesday he would be leaving Twitter following the fall out from his Oscars acceptance speech on Sunday.

Smith received backlash from social media after he misquoted an article by Sir Ian McKellen insinuating he was the first openly gay man to win an Academy Award. One tweet from screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, who won an Oscar as screenwriter for “Milk,” brought widespread attention to the flub with Black linking his own acceptance speech and asking Smith to “stop texting my fiancé,” Olympic diver Tom Daley.

Hey @SamSmithWorld, if you have no idea who I am, it may be time to stop texting my fiancé. Here’s a start: https://t.co/8hGTRtIaMK

— Dustin Lance Black (@DLanceBlack) February 29, 2016

Black returned to Twitter and insisted his tweet was meant as a joke.

Dear Internet: @TomDaley1994 and @samsmithworld are pals. They text. Thus my surprise Sam took me for a closet case! Feel free to laugh. — Dustin Lance Black (@DLanceBlack) February 29, 2016

Smith has since told his Twitter followers not to expect any Tweet updates from him anytime soon.

I’m logging off for a while. Some Martinis shaken not stirred are definitely in order. — Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) March 1, 2016

Smith received an Academy Award for Best Original Song for “Writing’s on the Wall” featured on the “Spectre” soundtrack.

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‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay

Games to take place next month in Italy

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8 hours ago

January 23, 2026

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“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.

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Here’s where to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with fellow fans

Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance

Published

9 hours ago

January 23, 2026

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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.

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‘Queer Eye’ watch party set for Friday

DC Center to host event

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9 hours ago

January 23, 2026

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Members of the cast of 'Queer Eye' speak at an event at Crush Dance Bar in August. (Blade photo by Michael Key)

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.