Arts & Entertainment

Barbra Streisand to remake ‘Gypsy’ on screen

famed musical will return to screen

Published

10 years ago

April 12, 2016

Mariah Cooper

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Barbra Streisand is bringing “Gypsy” from the stage to the screen at STX Entertainment with director Barry Levinson.

According to The Hollywood Reporter Streisand will play Mama Rose, who travels the vaudeville circuit with her daughters Baby June and Louise. The popular musical is based on the 1957 memoir of stripper Gypsy Rose Lee.

Streisand is also working on the screenplay along with Richard LaGravanese. She will also produce the film version with Joel Silver.

The 1959 musical was adapted into a film version in 1962 starring Rosalind Russell as Mama Rose. Then Bette Midler took on the iconic role in a 1993 T.V. version.

Details on further casting and a release date have yet to be announced.

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‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay

Games to take place next month in Italy

Published

9 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

11 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

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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

Published

11 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.