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Jeffrey Tambor under investigation for sexual misconduct claim

the actor calls the claim ‘baseless’

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Amazon is investigating “Transparent” star Jeffrey Tambor for a sexual harassment allegation from his former assistant.

Van Barnes, a 42-year-old transgender actress, made the claim in a private Facebook post, according to Deadline. Barnes appeared in a 2016 episode of “I Am Cait” when Caitlyn Jenner and her friends visited Barnes’ husband’s motorcycle shop.

Barnes told the Hollywood Reporter she has “no comment” about the details of the accusation. Tambor denies the claim calling it a “baseless accusation.”

“I adamantly and vehemently reject and deny any and all implication and allegation that I have ever engaged in any improper behavior toward this person or any other person I have ever worked with. I am appalled and distressed by this baseless allegation,” Tambor told Deadline.

Amazon told the Hollywood Reporter that the investigation is in the “very early” stages. Series creator Jill Soloway also told the Hollywood Reporter that everyone is cooperating with the investigation.

“Anything that would diminish the level of respect, safety and inclusion so fundamental to our workplace is completely antithetical to our principles. We are cooperating with the investigation into this matter,” Jill Soloway, the series’ creator, told the Hollywood Reporter.

Amazon has faced sexual misconduct allegations in its camp before. Former Amazon programming chief Roy Price resigned following a sexual misconduct claim from “Man in the High Castle” executive producer Isa Hackett Dick.

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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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