Arts & Entertainment

Frank Ocean releases new single ‘Chanel’

fans believe the song is about bisexuality

Published

9 years ago

March 13, 2017

Mariah Cooper

(Screenshot via YouTube)

Frank Ocean dropped his new single “Chanel,” a song some have interpreted to be about his bisexuality, on Friday.

During his Beats 1 radio show Blonded Radio, the 29-year-old played the new song. The song begins with the lyrics, “My guy pretty like a girl/ And he got fight stories to tell/ I see both sides like Chanel/ See on both sides like Chanel.”

Some fans feel the lyrics allude to the singer’s sexuality.

frank ocean king of bisexuals blessed us with this bisexual anthem in the middle of the night pic.twitter.com/bBjlegfyXl

— is mr. krabs trade? (@oyajunie) March 11, 2017

how many times have i listened to frank ocean’s bisexual anthem chanel?…… who knows?

— Rina Updates (@rinank_) March 11, 2017

Thank you Frank Ocean for creating the bisexual anthem that is Chanel

— jakob (@5tarb0yy) March 13, 2017

Ocean came out in 2012 via a Tumblr post about his sexuality claiming that his debut album “Channel Orange” was about falling in love with a man.

Listen to the track below.

CHANEL pic.twitter.com/lFmhMylDTu

— Frank Ocean (@lFRANKOCEANl) March 12, 2017

Related Topics:Blonded Radio Chanel Frank Ocean

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‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay

Games to take place next month in Italy

Published

27 minutes 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

Published

2 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

2 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.