Arts & Entertainment
Report: Rosie O’Donnell in the running to replace Julie Chen on ‘The Talk’
The opinionated comedian could be headed to CBS

Rosie O’Donnell (Screenshot via YouTube)
Rosie O’Donnell could be headed toward a permanent seat at “The Talk.”
O’Donnell is guest hosting on the talk show on Friday alongside “Dancing with the Stars” judge Carrie Ann Inaba. According to Deadline, O’Donnell is being considered to join “The Talk” for good.
this friday i will be guest hosting with the ladies of @TheTalkCBS – dont miss it !! ❤️♥️❤️ pic.twitter.com/TxfbydksqA
— ROSIE (@Rosie) September 26, 2018
Julie Chen announced her exit from the show after her husband CBS CEO Leslie Moonves left the network in the wake of numerous sexual assault allegations.
O’Donnell is no stranger to the talk show format. She hosted her self-titled daytime talk show from 1996-2002. She also had a short-lived run as a co-host on “The View” from 2006-2007 and a brief few months period in 2014.
O’Donnell fueled even more speculation she was in consideration for “The Talk” when she shared on Twitter she would be willing to move to the West Coast to film the show.
perhaps i would
— ROSIE (@Rosie) September 26, 2018
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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