Watch: Nyle DiMarco makes ASL version of Ariana Grande’s ‘7 Rings’

The Md. native is an advocate for the dead and hard-of-hearing community

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7 years ago

January 29, 2019

**Nyle DiMarco** in ‘7 Rings.’ (Screenshot via YouTube)

Actor/model Nyle DiMarco stars in an American Sign Language music video, directed by Jake Wilson, interpretation of Ariana Grande’s “7 Rings,” which has received more than 200,000 views.

DiMarco, who is deaf and identifies as sexually fluid, has been an advocate for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community including when it comes to closed captioning in music videos.

When Grande released her single “thank u, next,” DiMarco asked Grande if she could be more inclusive to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

Could you ask @Vevo to add captions for 466 million people with hearing loss

(Deaf here and we do enjoy your music) ??https://t.co/e0YSC0lBJg
— Nyle DiMarco (@NyleDiMarco) November 30, 2018

Grande appeared to have listened as her latest single “7 Rings” does include closed captioning. In celebration, DiMarco made an ASL version of the video which is Grande approved.

beyond ? love this so much https://t.co/mO0LSPpal5
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) January 28, 2019

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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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49 minutes 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.

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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2 hours 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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3 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

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.