Arts & Entertainment

WNBA star Elena Delle Donne reveals engagement to woman

basketball player’s announcement was understated

Published

9 years ago

August 4, 2016

Mariah Cooper

Elena Delle Donne, gay news, Washington Blade

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WNBA Chicago Sky player Elena Delle Donne publicly revealed she is engaged to a woman in Vogue’s upcoming August issue.

The story mentions Delle Donne’s, 26, relationship with her fiancee Amanda Clifton in an understated way. The article has not yet been released, but OutSports was able to obtain the passage.

“Elena divides her time between traveling with her team, the Chicago Sky, and her family’s home in the rolling green landscape of Wilmington, Delaware. She and her fiancee, Amanda Clifton, keep apartments in both Chicago and Wilmington,” the Vogue article reads.

Delle Donne spoke to the Chicago Tribune about the Vogue story from Rio where she is competing in the Summer Olympics on the USA women’s basketball team.

“It was just one of those articles where they came into my home, spent a couple days with me and Amanda is a huge part of my life,” Delle Donne told the Chicago Tribune. “So to leave her out wouldn’t have made any sense. It’s not a coming out article or anything. I’ve been with her for a very long time now and people who are close to me know that and that’s that.”

Delle Donne and Clifton became engaged on June 2.

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A photo posted by Amanda Clifton (@mandaclif) on Feb 7, 2016 at 7:48pm PST

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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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9 hours ago

January 23, 2026

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(Photo courtesy of Crave HBO Max)

“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

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11 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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11 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.