Arts & Entertainment

Tituss Burgess donates wine launch proceeds to Orlando victims

actor will give 100% of proceeds to GLAAD, Equality Florida

Published

10 years ago

June 20, 2016

Mariah Cooper

(Screenshot via YouTube)

Actor Tituss Burgess will donate the proceeds from his wine launch, Taste of Tituss Pinot Pride Celebration, to GLAAD and Equality Florida to help benefit victims of the Orlando shooting.

The “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” star celebrated the launch of his wine brands Pinot Pride and Rosé Pride with events this weekend in New York City, including a wine tasting dinner and a BBQ. Monday is the launch party for Pinot Pride and will include performances by Burgess and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alumni Courtney Act. The event runs from 8 p.m.- midnight at the Out Hotel (514 W 42nd St., New York, N.Y.) and includes a complimentary bottle of Pinot Pride.

Tickets for Pinot Pride range from $25-$29. 100% of proceeds from the events will be donated. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit here.

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‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay

Games to take place next month in Italy

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19 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.

Bars & Parties

Here’s where to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with fellow fans

Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance

Published

21 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

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21 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.