Arts & Entertainment

Maryland man will be first out contestant on ‘Naked and Afraid’

Nodar attempts to survive wilderness naked

Published

10 years ago

March 23, 2016

Mariah Cooper

(Photo courtesy of Discovery Channel)

“Naked and Afraid” will have its first openly gay contestant on an episode airing Sunday, March 27 on Discovery Channel at 10 p.m.

Jake Nodar, from Darnestown Md., will appear on the episode as he and another contestant try use their survival skills in a deserted location with no food or water. The pair are only allowed one personal item and must go about the challenge completely naked. The show offers no prizes for completing the task, but for Nodar this is about more than materialistic earnings.

“I love camping, hiking, and fishing. I try to do a crazy adventure around once a year. Rode my bicycle cross country, spent several weeks camping in Kenya,” Nodar says.

This isn’t Nodar’s first battle with the elements. He appeared on Discovery Channel’s “Out in the Wild” in 2009. Armed with clothes this time and a gun, he had to survive in the wilderness of Alaska.

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‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay

Games to take place next month in Italy

Published

10 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Staff reports

(Photo courtesy of Crave HBO Max)

“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

11 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

(Photo by New Africa/Bigstock)

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

Published

12 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.