Arts & Entertainment

Todrick Hall joins cast of ‘Kinky Boots’

YouTube star will play Lola

Published

9 years ago

August 18, 2016

Mariah Cooper

(Screenshot via YouTube)

Todrick Hall has been added to the cast of “Kinky Boots,” Hall announced on his YouTube channel.

Hall made the announcement in true Hall fashion by strutting through the streets of Times Square in the iconic red boots rapping “Extra, Extra, spread the news. Toddy’s on Broadway in ‘Kinky Boots.'”

Hall will play Lola starting on Nov. 1.

“When I was 20 years-old I had the honor of making my Broadway debut in ‘The Color Purple.’ Since then I have had the opportunity to travel the world, work for my idol Beyoncé, compete on ‘American Idol,’ star in my own show on MTV, and perform in my own International concert tours… but my heart still belongs to Broadway,” Hall writes in the video description.

“I am so unbelievably excited to announce that this Holiday season I will be joining the cast of the Tony Award winning Broadway musical, ‘Kinky Boots.’ Beginning November 1st, I will be stepping into the heels of Lola, a role originally created by one of my biggest inspirations and dearest friends, Billy Porter,” Hall continued.

Hall recently released his visual album “Straight Outta Oz” in June.

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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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11 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

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13 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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13 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.