Arts & Entertainment
Billy Eichner and Tiffany Haddish recruit woke witches for diverse ‘Hocus Pocus’
‘I’m gay, she’s black. What do you bring to the table?’ the comedian asks
Tiffany Haddish and Billy Eichner on ‘Billy on the Street’ (Screenshot via YouTube)
Billy Eichner returned with a brand new episode of “Billy on the Street” featuring comedian Tiffany Haddish.
In this episode, Eichner and Haddish run around the streets of New York City looking to recruit people for a diverse “Hocus Pocus” reboot called “Wokus Pocus.”
“Tiffany and I are gonna play two of the three main witches and we’re about the hit the streets to find someone to play the third witch to round out our more diverse cast,” Eichner explains.
On their search for diverse Sanderson sisters, the pair run into a lesbian Chinese woman who Eichner says would be perfect for “Crazy Witch Asians.”
Eichner asks another man if he’s straight and the man replies that he’s bisexual. “Yes! A bisexual witch,” Eichner exclaims.
Eichner also yells out some gems such as “Sir, straight white men don’t have a monopoly on ‘spooky’” and “This white woman has no time for our more inclusive ‘Hocus Pocus.'”
At the end, they run into a Haddish fan who yells out her catchphrase “She ready” while all three dance together. When Eichner tells her about the more inclusive “Hocus Pocus,” the woman says “They ain’t ready, but they better get ready.”
Watch below.
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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Comings & Goings
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