Arts & Entertainment
Former Senator Harris Wofford comes out at 90; will marry partner
Ex lawmaker to wed a man
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Former Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Harris Wofford announced he will marry his partner, Matthew Charlton, on Saturday. The lawmaker’s second marriage comes nearly 20 years after the death of his wife.
In a op-ed column written in The New York Times, Wofford, 90, describes meeting and falling in love with Charlton, 40. Wofford was 75 at the time and Charlton 25 when the pair met on the beach.
“We both felt the immediate spark, and as time went on, we realized that our bond had grown into love,” Wofford writes. “Other than with Clare, I had never felt love blossom this way before.”
Wofford’s wife Claire died in 1996 after battling leukemia.
“I assumed that I was too old to seek or expect another romance,” Wofford continues. “But five years later, standing on a beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, I sensed a creative hour and did not want to miss it.”
“Too often, our society seeks to label people by pinning them on the wall — straight, gay or in between,” Wofford writes. “I don’t categorize myself based on the gender of those I love. I had a half-century of marriage with a wonderful woman, and now am lucky for a second time to have found happiness.”
Wofford’s political career included being an advisor to John F. Kennedy and working alongside Martin Luther King Jr.
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.
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