Arts & Entertainment
Freeform orders transgender family drama
this will be the channel’s second trans series
(Producer Joel Silver. Screenshot via YouTube)
Freeform has greenlit “New People,” a transgender family drama from producer Joel Silver and writer/filmmaker Don Roos, Deadline reports.
The series is inspired by New York Times best-selling non-fiction book “Becoming Nicole: The Transformation of an American Family” by Amy Ellis Nutt. The series will tell the story of a transgender girl, her identical twin brother and her family.
Roos will write the script for the new show. His previous writing credits include “The Opposite Sex,” “Marley & Me” and “Happy Endings.” Silver’s latest production credit was “The Nice Guys” starring Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe.
Freeform, formerly known as ABC Family, aired “Becoming Us” last summer, a reality show about a family whose father comes out as transgender.
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
Comings & Goings
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