Arts & Entertainment

Billy Eichner cast in season seven of ‘American Horror Story’

the comedian;s character has not yet been revealed

Published

9 years ago

March 29, 2017

Mariah Cooper

(Screenshot via YouTube.)

Comedian Billy Eichner has been cast as a recurring character on the upcoming season of “American Horror Story,” Deadline reports.

Details on Eichner’s character have not yet been revealed. However, it is rumored he will play a friend of Sarah Paulson’s character. His wardrobe will also include a lot of “mysterious tanktops.” Eichner is scheduled to appear in six or seven episodes of the series’ 11-episode season.

The seventh season of “American Horror Story” will be focused on the 2016 presidential election. Paulson and Evan Peters have signed on to star. The season begins shooting in May.

Eichner is best known as host of his man-on-the-street game show “Billy on the Street.” He stars in the Hulu comedy series “Difficult People” and also appeared on NBC’s “Hairspray Live!”

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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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17 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

19 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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19 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.