Arts & Entertainment
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ renewed for second season
the series has been a success for the streaming service
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The Starfleet will continue to explore more worlds.
CBS has renewed “Star Trek: Discovery” for a second season following the first season’s successful run. The sci-fi series has brought in a record number of subscribers for the streaming service, CBS All Access, which charges starting at $5.99 per month.
“In just six episodes, Star Trek: Discovery has driven subscriber growth, critical acclaim and huge global fan interest for the first premium version of this great franchise,” CBS Interactive chief Marc DeBevoise said in a statement.
The series premiere debuted on the CBS network drawing in almost 10 million viewers.
It stars Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Jason Isaacs, Anthony Rapp and Wilson Cruz, set about a decade before the original “Star Trek” show. Rapp and Cruz portray Lt. Paul Stamets and Dr. Hugh Culber, the first gay couple on board ship in the “Star Trek” franchise.
The season will continue to stream through November before picking back up in January.
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.
‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay
Comings & Goings
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‘Queer Eye’ watch party set for Friday
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