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Ellen Page blasts Chris Pratt for attending ‘infamously anti-LGBTQ’ church

Justin Bieber, Hailey Baldwin among Hillsong’s famous attendees

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Ellen Page called out Chris Pratt for attending Hillsong Church after Pratt discussed his spiritual beliefs on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”

Pratt explained that he’s on the Daniel Fast, a fast inspired from the Bible, which is a “21-day diet during which he ate only fruits, vegetables, grains, and unleavened bread.”

He also shared the advice his pastor gave him about fame saying “If the spotlight that is shining on you is brighter than the light that’s within you, it will kill you.”

Hillsong Church has become a trend in celebrity culture with Justin Bieber, Hailey Baldwin, Kourtney Kardashian and others among its congregation attendees. The church was founded in Australia in 1983 and since then has expanded to Los Angeles and New York City.

Although it’s considered a trendy church for the millennial crowd, its views on the LGBTQ community aren’t favorable.

LGBTQ people are welcome to attend services at Hillsong. Bieber went viral after he invited a queer fan looking for an LGBTQ-inclusive church to attend Hillsong. However, gay people are not allowed to hold in positions of power in the church.

In 2015, Hillsong pastor Brian Huston elaborated on the church’s views calling being LGBTQ a “lifestyle.”

“Hillsong Church welcomes ALL people but does not affirm all lifestyles,” Huston wrote. “Put clearly, we do not affirm a gay lifestyle and because of this we do not knowingly have actively gay people in positions of leadership, either paid or unpaid. I recognise this one statement alone is upsetting to people on both sides of this discussion, which points to the complexity of the issue for churches all over the world.”

Page blasted Pratt for staying silent on the church’s anti-LGBTQ views.

“Oh. K. Um. But his church is infamously anti lgbtq so maybe address that too?” Page tweeted.

In a later tweet she explained why she chose to call out Pratt over his church’s views.

“If you are a famous actor and you belong to an organization that hates a certain group of people, don’t be surprised if someone simply wonders why it’s not addressed,” Page wrote.. “Being anti LGBTQ is wrong, there aren’t two sides. The damage it causes is severe. Full stop. Sending love to all.”

She continued: “If lgbtq+ people are expressing their pain, their trauma, their experiences…maybe just try and listen? Open your heart, stop being defensive and have compassion. It’s a beautiful and life changing feeling, empathy. Much love truly to all.”

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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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