Arts & Entertainment
Disney star Ross Lynch to portray Jeffrey Dahmer
‘Teen Beach’ actor will play serial killer as a teen
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Disney Channel star Ross Lynch has been cast as a young Jeffrey Dahmer, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Lynch, 20, will portray Dahmer in his teen years for the indie flick “My Friend Dahmer.” The film, directed and written by Marc Meyers, is an adaptation of the graphic novel series by John “Derf” Backderf.
The series is set in the ’70s through the perspective of Backderf, a childhood friend of Dahmer’s. It follows the infamous serial killer from the age of 12 until his first murder, committed two weeks after his high school graduation. Dahmer would go on to rape and murder 17 men and boys into the early ’90s.
Lynch is best known as the star in the Disney Channel movie “Teen Beach Movie” and in the series “Austin & Ally.” He is also a member of pop-rock band R5.
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.
‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay
Comings & Goings
Here’s where to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with fellow fans
‘Queer Eye’ watch party set for Friday
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