Arts & Entertainment

CBS picks up legal drama ‘Rebel Law’ about gay attorney

‘EastEnders’ show-runner helms new show

Published

9 years ago

November 2, 2016

Mariah Cooper

(‘Rebel Law’ executive producer and writer Kit Williamson. Screenshot via YouTube.)

CBS has picked up “Rebel Law,” a legal drama about an openly gay attorney, Deadline reports.

“Rebel Law” follows an attorney as he moves back home to Mississippi to join his family’s law practice. The move will cause political and personal conflicts between the attorney and his family.

Kit Williamson will serve as executive producer and writer for the show. Williamson is known for his gay web series “EastEnders,” which he wrote, co-starred and executive produced, and for his role as Ed on AMC’s “Mad Men.”

Cat’s out of the bag! I’m writing a legal drama for CBS! https://t.co/hR6dBVY9ie

— Kit Williamson (@kitwilliamson) November 1, 2016

“Royal Pains” show-runner Michael Rauch is attached to the show. Lisa Kudrow and Dan Bucatinsky are also on board to executive produce.

CBS has also picked up legal drama “Doubt,” starring Laverne Cox, the first show to include a transgender actress playing a transgender character on broadcast television.

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‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay

Games to take place next month in Italy

Published

19 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Staff reports

(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

21 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

Published

21 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.