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Miley Cyrus to headline Capital Pride Concert

The Pointer Sisters, Tinashe will also appear

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(Miley Cyrus. Photo courtesy of Capital Pride. )

Miley Cyrus, Tinashe, the Pointer Sisters and VASSY will headline the 2017 Capital Pride Concert, Capital Pride announced on Tuesday.

The Capital Pride Concert, presented by Hot 99.5, will take place on three stages on Pennsylvania Avenue at Third Street on Sunday, June 11. Performances kick off at 1 p.m.

Cyrus, who identifies as pansexual, is known for her hit singles “We Can’t Stop” and “Wrecking Ball.”  The 24-year-old is the founder of Happy Hippie Foundation, a non-profit organization that aids homeless youth and fights for the welfare of LGBT youth and women, among other social justice issues.

Tinashe, 21, came out with her debut album, “Aquarius” in 2014. Her singles “2 On”, “Pretend” and “All Hands on Deck” were on the Billboard Hot 100.

Legendary R&B group the Pointer Sisters began their long career in the 1970s. Known for their hit singles “He’s So Shy,” “Jump (for My Love),” among others, the group has won three Grammy Awards and three American Music Awards.

VASSY is an electronic music artist whose single “We Are Young” reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Dance Chart. She is also an ambassador for the NOH8 campaign.

“We are unapologetically proud to join with Miley Cyrus, Tinashe, and all of the headliners at the 2017 Capital Pride Festival! This is sure to be an awesome weekend full of great music and lots of fun,” Tommy Chuck, Program Director of HOT 99.5, said in a statement.

The Capital Pride Festival presented by Live! Casino & Hotel kicks off at noon. This year more than 300 exhibitors will be on display along with beverage gardens and a family zone.

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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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“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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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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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.

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