Arts & Entertainment

Gay Olympian proposes at Rio games

athlete got down on one knee at the beach

Published

9 years ago

August 16, 2016

Mariah Cooper

(Photo via Twitter)

British track and field star Tom Bosworth may not have won a gold medal at this year’s Olympic games, but he was a champion in his own right when he became engaged on Monday.

Bosworth, 26, proposed to his boyfriend Harry Dineley on the beach in Rio Di Janiero. Dineley said yes, and photos of Bosworth down on one knee went viral after being posted to social media.

Bosworth came out in 2015 and in an interview with BBC mentioned he had been in “a really happy relationship for the past four and a half years.” Prior to the games, Bosworth was ranked 37th in the world for race walking. At the games, he finished in sixth place in the 20-kilometer walking race.

This is the second gay marriage proposal at the Rio games.

He said YES!!! pic.twitter.com/roXsw7oq8f

— Tom Bosworth (@TomBosworth) August 15, 2016

Ok then. @TomBosworth x pic.twitter.com/OzGvzTeJkS

— Harry Dineley (@harryd1010) August 15, 2016

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‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay

Games to take place next month in Italy

Published

22 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.

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

Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance

Published

24 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

(Photo by New Africa/Bigstock)

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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24 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

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.