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YouTuber Logan Paul slammed for saying he will ‘go gay’ for one month

GLAAD says ‘that’s not how it works’

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Logan Paul. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)

YouTuber Logan Paul is facing backlash for saying he will “go gay” for one month.

Paul, 23, and his co-host Mike Majlak, announced on their podcast “Impaulsive” that their 2019 New Year’s resolutions are to try something new each month.

First is “Sober-Vegan January” followed by “Fatal February” where the pair plan “to go the opposite.” Paul and Majlak explain that they will drink excessively, eat meat and generally “just wilin’ out.”

As for March, Paul explains they will “go gay” for the month.

“It’s male-only March. We’re going to attempt to go gay for just one month,” Paul says.

The comment didn’t sit well with some people who found Paul and Majlak’s March mission to be offensive.

“Dear Logan Paul and any ignorant, hurtful fool, You can’t “go gay for a month”. Being gay is not a choice. This is an insult to the LGBTQ+ community. Stop this nonsense and stop supporting problematic people,” one person tweeted.

Another user tweeted: “Logan Paul joking about being gay “for one month” while countless LGBT+ around the world are killed & committing suicide for their sexuality, is disgusting. He continues to be an awful representation of the YouTube community & shows he truly has learned NOTHING over the last year. Perhaps for the month of March instead of baiting the gay community you can use your massive platform as a voice for those LGBT+ who have no voice and resort to suicide and self-harm. Just a suggestion @LoganPaul.”

Paul’s comment also caught the attention of GLAAD who tweeted Paul directly.

“That’s not how it works, @LoganPaul,” GLAAD tweeted.

Paul somewhat seemed to reconsider the comment tweeting back at GLAAD that he used “a poor choice of words” and invited members of the organization to discuss the issue on his podcast.

“very poor choice of words… my fault. let’s get together and talk about it on my podcast next week?” Paul tweeted.

Paul is no stranger to controversy. Last year, Paul came under fire for laughingly filming a suicide victim during a visit to Japan’s “suicide forest.”

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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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“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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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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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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