Arts & Entertainment
Caitlyn Jenner costume outrages transgender groups
The outfit recreates the former Olympian’s 1976 uniform
A Caitlyn Jenner costume for sale on Amazon has sparked outrage in transgender groups who call the costume transphobic.The costume is titled “Bruce Caitlyn Jenner Olympian I Am Cait Adult Costume” and is modeled from Jenner’s winning uniform from the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Pieces from the costume include a Jersey tank featuring Jenner’s 935 number, blue shorts, a brunette wig and two plastic “Olympic” medals.
“Show your love for Caitlyn Jenner with this awesome adult costume,” reads the product’s description.
Jane Hamlin, president of transgender support group the Beaumont Society, called the item “transphobic” in a statement obtained by Yahoo News.
“I am astonished that a transphobic costume mocking Caitlyn Jenner is being marketed in the way it is. It is completely tasteless,” Hamlin said.“The transgender community has been getting quite a battering in the media recently because we would like to have autonomy over our own identities. We have become accustomed to insensitive mockery, but had hoped that cisgender people had become tired of such stunts and realized that it is not funny.No one chooses to be trans. It is the way we are born, it is who we are.”
Transgender charity Stonewall also criticized the costume and asked for it to be “taken off the shelves.”
“This is a reminder of how much is left to do to combat the abuse trans people face every day. This costume reduces a marginalized group to the butt of a joke,” a spokesperson said.
eBay did also sell the costume but after facing backlash online, the website removed it.
According to TMZ, Costume Agent, the costume’s manufacturer, refuses to pull the item. A rep said “It’s a costume. It’s funny.”
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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