Arts & Entertainment
Bobby Brown claims Whitney Houston was bisexual; had same-sex relationship
ex-husband reveals new details about singer’s personal life
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Bobby Brown is confirming long-time rumors that Whitney Houston was bisexual and had a romantic relationship with her best friend and assistant Robyn Crawford.
In his memoir “Every Little Step: My Story” and in an interview with Us Weekly, Brown says he knew his ex-wife was bisexual.
“I know,” Brown told Us Weekly. “We were married for 14 years. There are some things we talked about that were personal to us.”
The former New Edition singer also said Houston’s attraction to him was real.
“I’m a man and she was attracted to me,” Brown says.
Although Houston denied the rumors, Brown says her decision to keep that part of her life hidden was due to her mother Cissy Houston. Cissy, 82, told Oprah Winfrey in 2013 she would have not accepted her daughter if she had been gay or bisexual. Brown says Cissy even attempted to have Crawford fired.
“I really feel that if Robyn was accepted into Whitney’s life, Whitney would still be alive today,” Brown says. “She didn’t have close friends with her anymore.”
Crawford has never spoken publicly about her relationship with the singer, but penned a memoir for Houston in Esquire after her death in 2012.
“Now I can’t believe that I’m never going to hug her or hear her laughter again,” Crawford wrote. “I loved her laughter, and that’s what I miss most, that’s what I miss already.”
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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Comings & Goings
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