Arts & Entertainment
Ellen DeGeneres digs at Trump’s immigration ban with ‘Finding Dory’
the talk show host gets political with children’s movie

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Ellen DeGeneres not so subtly gave her opinion on President Donald Trump’s immigration policies by talking through the plot of “Finding Dory” on “Ellen” on Tuesday.
DeGeneres told the audience that over the weekend Trump signed an executive order suspending Syrian refugees and people from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the country. She also mentions that Trump screened “Finding Dory,” in which DeGeneres voices the title character, at the White House.
“I don’t get political, but I will say that I am against one of those two things,” DeGeneres begins.
“Now, of course, ‘Finding Dory’ is about a fish named Dory,” DeGeneres says. “And, Dory lives in Australia, and these are her parents, and they live in America. And I don’t know what religion they are, but her dad sounds a little Jewish, doesn’t matter.”
On a screen next to the television host, images from “Finding Dory” appear on the screen.
“Dory arrives in America with her friends Marlin and Nemo,” DeGeneres continues. “She ends up at the Marine Life Institute behind a large wall. They all have to get over the wall and you won’t believe it, but that wall has almost no effect in keeping them out.”
DeGeneres stresses that she wants “everyone who’s watching Finding Dory” to understand the message behind the movie.
“Even though Dory gets into America, she ends up separated from her family, but the other animals help Dory,” DeGeneres says. “Animals that don’t even need her. Animals that don’t even have anything in common with her. They help her, even though they’re completely different colors. Because that’s what you do when you see someone in need — you help them.”
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.
