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Kathy Griffin to play Kellyanne Conway in Comedy Central special

this is the comedian’s first television role since her photo controversy

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Kathy Griffin on ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ (Screenshot courtesy of YouTube)

Kathy Griffin has been cast as Trump’s aid Kellyanne Conway on Comedy Central’s “Make America Great-A-Thon: A President Show Special.”

“President Trump, played by creator/executive producer Anthony Atamanuik, is hosting a telethon to raise money for all of the projects he can’t get anyone in Congress to fund — like the wall and infrastructure (plus these mouthy porn stars aren’t going to pay themselves off!),” Comedy Central said in a press release. “Along with his sidekick, Vice President Mike Pence, played by executive producer Peter Grosz, Trump takes to the Oval Office to raise funds via a good old-fashioned telethon.”

This will be Griffin’s first television role since she faced backlash for her controversial photo posing with a fake prop of Trump’s head.

Griffin told the New York Times why it makes sense for her to dive back into political humor.

“I think it’s important to lean into the controversy, because I know so much more about it now,” Griffin says. “I think now enough time has passed where people are starting to see the ridiculousness of what happened to me, and they’re seeing other people that Trump has done it to.”

The comedian has recently made a career comeback with a multi-city tour in the U.S. and Canada in the works.

“Make America Great-A-Thon: A President Show Special” airs on Tuesday at 11 p.m.

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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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January 23, 2026

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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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January 23, 2026

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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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January 23, 2026

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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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