Arts & Entertainment
Sean Hayes, Rosie O’Donnell join ‘Hairspray Live!’ cast
the pair have been added to the musical reboot
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Sean Hayes and Rosie O’Donnell are the latest additions to the cast of “Hairspray Live!,” Deadline reports.
Hayes will play Mr. Pinky, shop owner of Mr. Pinky’s Hefty Hideaway, and O’Donnell will portray a gym teacher.
The pair joins an already star-studded cast of Ariana Grande as Penny, Jennifer Hudson as Motormouth Maybelle, Derek Hough as Corny Collins, Martin Short as Wilbur, Dove Cameron as Amber, Garrett Clayton as Link and Kristin Chenoweth as Velma Von Tussle.
Newcomer Maddie Baillio will play the main role of Tracy Turnblad. Harvey Fierstein returns to reprise his role as Edna Turnblad.
“Hairspray Live!” is scheduled to air Dec. 7 on NBC.
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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