Arts & Entertainment
Sam Smith confirms he’s in a relationship
the singer has been seen kissing ’13 Reasons Why’ star Brandon Flynn

Sam Smith is no longer single.
The 25-year-old singer revealed during an interview on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” that he is off the market.
“I’m not [single], which is crazy,” Smith told DeGeneres. “It’s weird bringing out an album and not being single. Because when I brought ‘In the Lonely Hour,’ I was so lonely. But now I’m singing songs about another guy, but I’m quite happy so it’s quite weird.”
He was spotted with “13 Reasons Why Star” Brandon Flynn, 24, in New York City in October causing speculation that the two were dating. The pair enjoyed lunch together before taking a walk around the city holding hands and kissing.
Smith also addressed his controversial Oscars speech. While accepting the award for Best Original Song in 2016, he mistakenly said he was the first out gay man to win an Oscar. He blamed the flub on “a hip flask basically of tequila.”
“It all started with a hip flask basically of tequila. I wasn’t happy with my performance, and we thought we had no chance of winning at all so I was just like, ‘Let’s get the party started, let’s have fun.’ Then we won and I was like, ‘Woah,'” Smith says. “I went up, and I mucked up my speech. I forgot to say ‘Best Male Actor.’ I basically said that I was the first gay person to ever win an Oscar. I obviously know I’m not but my brain and my mouth didn’t work together. I mucked up.”
“I saw Elton John and he was like, ‘I won an Oscar,’” Smith adds. “I was like, ‘I’m sorry, I was young when you won your Oscar.’”
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.
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