Arts & Entertainment

Watch: Mike Pence gets a special ‘happy birthday’ from drag queens

New campaign urges donations to LGBTQ organizations in the VP’s name

Published

7 years ago

June 7, 2019

Vice President Mike Pence celebrates his 60th birthday on June 7 and a few drag queens want to wish him a happy birthday by urging people to donate money to LGBTQ organizations in Pence’s name.

The queens parody Marilyn Monroe’s famous “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” performance to John F. Kennedy by singing the sultry song to Pence. At the end, LGBTQ organizations are listed such as the Trevor Project and the Matthew Shepard Foundation for people to donate to on Pence’s behalf.

The video comes from the minds of Macie Soler-Sala and Zeynep Orbay from the creative agency Wieden+Kennedy Amsterdam.

“We want to turn a day reserved for a man who has done nothing helpful at all for the community into one of the most supportive days for it,” Soler-Sala said in a statement. “We want to show him and this government he’s helped influence, just how much louder, stronger, and impactful our voices can be. All in a way that’s honest, heartfelt, fun… and a little sexy. We hope this is his best birthday yet.”

Watch below.

Sports

‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay

Games to take place next month in Italy

Published

17 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Staff reports

(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.

Bars & Parties

Here’s where to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with fellow fans

Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance

Published

18 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

(Photo by New Africa/Bigstock)

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.

Bars & Parties

‘Queer Eye’ watch party set for Friday

DC Center to host event

Published

18 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.