Arts & Entertainment

Nancy Pelosi will be a guest judge on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’

Titus Burgess, Adam Lambert will also make appearances

Published

8 years ago

January 18, 2018

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Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) will be a guest judge on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.’ (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

House of Representatives minority leader Nancy Pelosi will be a guest judge on the third season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.”

This will be the first time Pelosi has appeared on a reality TV show.

Other guest judges this season include Vanessa Hudgens, Tituss Burgess, Kristin Chenoweth, Marc Jacobs, Shay Mitchell, Chris Colfer, Vanessa Williams, Adam Lambert, Constance Zimmer, Emma Bunton, Todrick Hall, Garcelle Beauvais, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman and Nicole Byer.

Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews and RuPaul will return as the permanent judges.

VH1 has also announced that fans can join a Drag Race Fantasy League. Viewers can craft their leagues with the queens they think will slay the show every week. The fan who earns the most points will win two tickets to the season 10 finale taping of “RuPaul’s Drag Race Season.”

“RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” premieres on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 8 p.m.

Watch a sneak peek of the season below.

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‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay

Games to take place next month in Italy

Published

14 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.

Bars & Parties

Here’s where to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with fellow fans

Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance

Published

16 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

(Photo by New Africa/Bigstock)

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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16 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

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.