Arts & Entertainment

New ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ trailer touches on Freddie Mercury’s sexuality

The first teaser had been criticized for straight-washing the Queen frontman

Published

8 years ago

July 19, 2018

Mariah Cooper

Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury in ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ (Screenshot via YouTube)

“Bohemian Rhapsody” has released a new trailer that features more of Freddie Mercury’s sexuality and AIDS diagnosis.

The clips show Mercury (Rami Malek) first meeting his girlfriend Mary Austin (Lucy Boynton) who tells him “I love the way you move onstage, the whole room belongs to you. Don’t you see what you could be?”

Later, a reporter asks Mercury about his “private life” and there’s a quick scene of Mercury sharing an intimate moment with another man in the studio.

“What more do you need to know? I make music,” Mercury says.

There’s also a brief reference to Mercury’s AIDS diagnosis when manager Jim Beach (Tom Hollander) says “I just need a bit of time.”

“What if I don’t have time?” Mercury replies.

The first trailer had been criticized, including by showrunner Bryan Fuller, for straight-washing Mercury by only showing scenes of his relationship with Austin.

“Bohemian Rhapsody” debuts in theaters on Nov. 2.

Watch below.

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‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay

Games to take place next month in Italy

Published

23 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.

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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

Published

1 day ago

January 23, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

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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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1 day ago

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.