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Recap: Record-Breaking Crowd Gives Spirit a Final Push to Draw San Diego, 1-1
Washington, D.C. (06/15/2024) – Audi Field was jam-packed tonight with 19,897 fans in attendance, breaking the club attendance record. The historic crowd witnessed the Spirit draw San Diego Wave FC, 1-1, in a match that can be best described as hard-fought. The Spirit has managed to score in 12 out of its 13 matches, tying the Kansas City Current for the most in the NWSL. The Spirit started the match missing two crucial players, captain Andi Sullivan and rookie Kate Wiesner.
6 Things You Missed at First Look
Didn’t make it to Audi Field Monday night for First Look? We’ve got you covered with a rundown of all the highlights you missed. Don’t let this FOMO last, though. Get tickets for the Spirit’s home opener on Saturday, March 23 against Bay FC at 7:30 pm. 1) 2024 ROOKIE CLASS INTRODUCED: Six first-year players have officially joined the roster.
MAFS: Did Katie have an affair and cheat on Derek?
MAFS reunion special preview reveals Katie may have cheated on Derek. Pic credit: Lifetime Season 10 of Lifetime’s Married at First Sight came to a close Wednesday when the couples faced one another with their declaration of devoted love or divorce. Early in their marriage, Katie Conrad and Derek Sherman seemed to hit it off well during their wedding ceremony and honeymoon.
Who went home this week on RuPaul's Drag Race?
Drag Race contestants competed in Snatch Game and a Frozen-inspired runway. Pic credit: VH1 Last week, Nicky Doll, the leggy Parisian queen on RuPaul’s Drag Race, was sent home after fumbling in the previous few challenges. This week, the remaining reality contestants participated in fans’ favorite game show – Snatch Game. Each queen set off to select a famous or pop culture icon that they could characterize in the challenge.
Season 3 Episode 10, The Super Nine Masked Singer Special
White Tiger returned to perform with the Super Nine. Pic credit: FOX A two-hour The Masked Singer episode tonight showcased the Super Nine as they continued competing for the Golden Mask trophy. The panelists were seemingly joined by Grammy-nominated hip-hop legend, Snoop Dogg… only they weren’t. It turns out that funnyman host Nick Cannon played an April Fool’s trick on the panel, bringing his lookalike friend Eric in for fun.
The Masked Singer recap: Group C sings to go to the super nine
Will Arnett joined The Masked Singer as a panelist for Group C. Pic credit: FOX Tonight was The Masked Singer Group C championships and the remaining four faced off for a chance to go into the Super Nine. The panel was joined by a new guest panelist, revealed to be the LEGO masked crusader, Will Arnett.
Khloe Kardashian reacts after Kim Kardashian responds to latest Taylor Swift drama
Khloe Kardashian defends her sister, Kim. Pic credit: E! Khloe Kardashian is showing support for sister Kim after she issued a recent Twitter rant against Taylor Swift. The feud ignited on Monday evening, following a leaked video between Taylor and Kim’s husband, Kanye West. Feud fires up a decade ago To understand the current feud, one has to go back to September 2009.
From Not To Hot fans an update on her life
Honey Boo Boo talks about the upcoming season of Mama June: From Not to Hot. Pic credit: WEtv Mama June: From Not to Hot is set to launch its fourth season. However, the namesake herself will not appear in her headlining show amidst arrests, drug charges, and estrangement from her family. Mama, aka June Shannon, has drifted a long way from her plus size pageant mom persona. The once-beloved matriarch of Honey Boo Boo now faces drug-related court charges.
Mindy needs to dump both Zach and Lindsay: Married at First Sight fans call them out
Zach finally stays the night with Mindy, in the guestroom. Pic credit: Lifetime Mindy Shiben has been struggling since the beginning of her quasi-marriage to Zach Justice. Though they were all smiles during the ceremony and reception, reality set in after the duo’s “I dos.” From the start of what should have been a romantic honeymoon, the couple has been crumbling week after week, with Zach callously harping on his apparent unattraction for Mindy.
The Masked Singer recap: Group C is back for a second week
Who sang their swan song tonight on The Masked Singer? Pic credit: FOX The week never seems to go fast enough when fans are waiting to see who will be revealed next on FOX’s The Masked Singer. Last week, everyone was left speechless with the un-bear-able unmasking. Group C was back for the second week, with the five remaining contests vying to advance to the next round. Tonight, everyone’s favorite guest panelist, Joel McHale, also joined the panel.
Married at First Sight relocates casting from Chicago to Atlanta -- Here's how to get on the show
City singles looking for love take a chance on Married at First Sight. Pic credit: Lifetime Married at First Sight may still be in the middle of its tenth season, but casting is now underway for the reality show’s next installment. Though casting was originally intended for Chicago, the casting call has now been moved to the city of Atlanta.
How do they not get caught and arrested on Moonshiners?
Moonshiners brew their whiskey in the woods in an effort to evade the law. Pic credit: Discovery The Discovery docuseries, Moonshiners, has gained a large following in the past nine seasons. The show follows people who, seemingly illegally, produce moonshine throughout the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and the Carolinas. The group brews the whiskey beverage deep in the wilderness, attempting to evade the authorities.
Mindy Shiben's figure skating career: What to know
Mindy takes Zach skating for their one-month anniversary. Pic credit: Lifetime Mindy Shiben, one of the brides on Season 10 of Lifetime’s Married at First Sight, has been going through a difficult time with her husband, Zach Justice. The 34-year-old was practically smitten when she met Zach at the altar for the first time. The two seemed well-suited with their physically fit appearances and structured personalities.
Mindy Shiben's friend Lindsay causes trouble for the Married at First Sight couple
Mindy questions Zach’s relationship with her friend, Lindsay. Pic credit: Lifetime Season 10 of Married at First Sight has brought a whirlwind of emotions for its five couples. In the first episode, when Mindy Shiben got the first glance at her husband, Zach Justice, she swooned over his handsome outward appearance. The figure skating coach was hopeful of finding love and happiness after a recent miscarriage, as well as the trauma of losing her younger sister to drugs.
Why is Sherry Pie still on RuPaul's Drag Race after being disqualified?
RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant, Sherry Pie, eliminated from reality series. Pic credit: VH1 Last week, RuPaul’s Drag Race took the somewhat unprecedented step of eliminating a contestant before ever appearing on the series. New York City costume queen, Sherry Pie, the drag pseudonym of Joey Gugliemelli, was disqualified from the popular competition show before making her big debut amidst catfish allegations.
Bio, net worth, and more
Michelle Visage is the notorious, sassy judge of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Pic credit: ET Michelle Visage, the faithful sidekick to the world’s most famous drag queen, RuPaul, has been helping to judge RuPaul’s Drag Race since season 3. But who is the infamous, no-nonsense judge on the Emmy-winning reality series? Born Michelle Lynn Shupack, Visage grew up in New Jersey, attending an arts high school and pursuing a career as an actress.
The Trevor Project
RuPaul’s Drag Race has donated to The Trevor Project. Pic credit: VH1 RuPaul’s Drag Race has donated $5,000 to The Trevor Project after contestant Sherry Pie was disqualified following allegations of catfishing. At least five actors had come forward, accusing Sherry Pie, aka Joey Gugliemelli, of duping them into creating humiliating, inappropriate audition videos. The 27-year-old, New York-based queen posed under the guise of a female casting director named Allison Mossie.
Here's what Sherry Pie had to say about RuPaul's Drag Race elimination
Season 12 contestant, Sherry Pie, was disqualified from RuPaul’s Drag Race. Pic credit: VH1 On Season 12, Episode 2 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, six new contestants vying to become America’s Next Drag Superstar were highlighted. In the second half of the season premiere, we met Rock M.
Space Traveler Kids on Shark Tank: What makes it special and where can you buy one?
The Space Traveler helps keep kids separated in a fun way. Pic credit: Eric McCandless/ABC Hardworking moms and novel inventors, Krissy Pruske and Rachel Lincoln made a crash landing on tonight’s episode of the ABC hit, Shark Tank. The dynamic duo approached their potential investors with enthusiasm, astronaut costumes, and space puns that were simply out of this world. Simple, but effective Their high-energy pitch included three children who could not stop fighting in the backseat of their car.
Who is the Rhino on The Masked Singer?
Who is the Rhino on the Masked Singer? Pic credit: FOX The last group of Masked Singer contestants came out swinging last night. The popular show introduced Group C heavy hitters: Night Angel, Bear, Astronaut, T-Rex, and Swan, but there was a one-horned hopeful who stood head-and-shoulders above the rest. The Rhino boogied to the stage wearing a vintage-inspired pilot uniform. Standing next to the already tall in stature Nick Cannon, who is 6-feet-tall, the Rhino looked colossal.
The Masked Singer recap: Group C showcases six strong singers
Bear on The Masked Singer was unmasked to reveal a pretty recognizable political figure. Pic credit: FOX Last week, everybody’s favorite tasty Taco crooner, Tom Bergeron, took his last bow on the Masked Singer. Tonight, a new flock of feathery, furry, and feisty friends showcased their talents. As the familiar “who are you” music pumped up the crowd, Nick Cannon took the stage to introduce the Group C contestants — Night Angel, Bear, Astronaut, T-Rex, Rhino, and Swan.
Kylie Jenner under fire for 'trying to look like Beyoncé' after latest photoshoot
Kylie Jenner criticized for copying Beyoncé in latest social media pics. Pic credit: @kyliejenner/Instagram Kylie Jenner, 22-year-old makeup mogul and youngest of the Kardashian/Jenner clan, has dramatically changed her looks over the years, transforming from an innocent tween to an infamous glamazon. Now, instead of a fresh-faced version of herself, it appears she is trying to emulate the iconic look of the Queen B herself, Beyoncé.
RuPaul’s Drag Race: Contestant Sherry Pie disqualified before Season 12 debut
RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant Sherry Pie. Pic credit: VH1 Last week, RuPaul’s Drag Race premiered, with six stellar contestants facing off for the crown. Tonight, the rest of the queens will come out but not Sherry Pie, who has been taken out of the competition before ever being introduced on the VH1 show. In addition to killer fashion, last week each queen wrote and choreographed a rap and dance battle.
Love is Blind reunion recap: Netflix catches up with couples after more than a year
Couples catch up after a year at the Love is Blind reunion. Pic credit: Netflix On March 5, Love is Blind launched its reunion special, bringing an end to Netflix’s exciting experiment in blind dating. More than a year has passed since the pod pairs walked the wedding aisle to declare “I do” or “I don’t.” When Nick and Vanessa Lachey caught up with the original couples, each had progressed in different ways from when we last saw them.
Masked Singer recap: Group B battles it out to go to the final nine
Taco performs on tonight’s episode of The Masked Singer. Pic credit: FOX Last week, another legendary icon was sent home when Dionne Warwick was revealed to be behind the demure Mouse mask. Tonight was Group B’s final battle to see who would move on to the final nine. Before the feisty four graced the stage, Season 1 winner, T-Pain, took a seat at the judge’s table after revealing himself behind a mini Monster mask.
Love is Blind Update: fans theorize which couples are still together
Netflix’s Love is Blind reunion will reveal which couples are still together. Pic credit: Netflix Sign up now for our Entertainment newsletter! Love is Blind has become a cultural phenomenon since the Netflix series first dropped earlier this month. After investing in ten emotional episodes, including a jaw-dropping finale, viewers were left wondering what happens to the couples next.
Love is Blind Update: Netflix promises all will be revealed in reunion special
Love is Blind power couple Lauren and Cameron. Pic credit: Netflix Sign up now for our Entertainment newsletter! This past Thursday, participants of the Love is Blind experimental reality show each walked down the wedding aisle, but only two couples would leave together. For those who haven’t yet watched, the series began with 30 males and females speed-dating in pods – small rooms divided by a floor-to-ceiling wall to obstruct their view from one another.
RuPaul’s Drag Race pays tribute to executive producer Jacqueline Wilson
RuPaul’s Drag Race season 12 premiere pays tribute to producer, Jacqueline Wilson. Sign up now for our Entertainment newsletter! Last night’s premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race brought a little bit of everything to the main stage – rapping, dancing, fashion, and a special appearance by guest judge, Nicki Minaj. Most notably, the show known for breaking down barriers also paid special tribute to a dear friend.
RuPaul’s Drag Race: Meet the thirteen queens of Season 12
Season 12 queens are Ruvealed. Sign up now for our Entertainment newsletter! Squirrel-friends start your engines because the twelfth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race premieres tonight, and fans are gagging over this year’s ladies of drag. Widow Von’Du of Kansas City, Missouri has been doing drag for nearly half of her life. At 30-years-old, Ms. Von’Du is known simply as Ray Fry when out of drag.
Love is Blind finale: Who will walk the wedding aisle and who will just walk?
Will Damian say “I do” to Giannina? Pic credit: Netflix Sign up now for our Entertainment newsletter! Picking up mere moments after Giannina declared her feelings and spoke a genuine “I do” to her beau Damian, the Love is Blind series finale panned to a distressed husband-to-be. The beautiful blonde bride waited with bated breath to hear two precious words that would never come.
Mike Sorrentino tried to fix the situation when Snooki quit Jersey Shore
Jersey Shore star Mike Sorrentino with wife Lauren. Pic credit: @ImageCollect.com/F. Sadou/AdMedia Sign up now for our Entertainment newsletter! The past year has been a hard one for the roommates of the popular reboot, Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. The once fist-pumping friends have had to deal with ups and downs in their personal and professional lives in the public eye.
The Masked Singer recap: Who will be the next reveal in Group B?
Will the Mouse be the next to go home on the Masked Singer? Sign up now for our Entertainment newsletter! The Masked Singer was back tonight for another week of madness and mystique. Season three has increased the stakes with bigger stars, more shocking reveals, and controversial eliminations. There is no room for error in a show that has sent both popular artists and legendary icons packing.
Comedians to Riff on Facebook Arguments in Adams Morgan Tonight
A group of performers will gather in Adams Morgan tonight to act out heated Facebook discussions. Comedian Dee Ahmed is scheduled host the performance, dubbed the “Facebook Monologues,” at Rendezvous Lounge (2226 18th St. NW) with local comedians Max Wolfson, Denise Taylor, Steven Chen and Natalie Mcgill tonight at 8 p.m. The show revolves around some of the “funny and ridiculous” Facebook arguments Ahmed and his cohorts sometimes see on Facebook.
Sanders Backers Plan Rally Downtown, ‘Will! Not! Yield!’
D.C. is set to “feel the Bern” once again later this week. Members of Democracy Spring and other progressive groups are slated to hold a rally for 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders at Farragut Square from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, according to a Facebook event page.
Where to Eat During Summer Restaurant Week
Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington’s Summer Restaurant Week is almost here again. About 250 eateries in the D.C. area have signed up to participate in the week-long event from Monday, Aug. 15, to Sunday, Aug. 21, according to a RAMW news release. All the participating restaurants are set to have prix fixe menus, with lunches for $22 and dinners for $35.
How Ward 1 Residents Can Snag Free Event Tickets, Deals
Some Northwest D.C. residents this summer can walk through an ice field, catch a tennis match and see a Shakespeare play for free, or at least at a discounted price. Locals who live in Councilmember Brianne Nadeau’s Ward 1 can get a 20 percent discount at the Citi Open tennis tournament on Monday and free access to the National Building Museum’s “Icebergs” exhibit on Tuesday.
How Capitol Hill Area-Residents Can See ‘Icebergs’ for Free
Capitol Hill-area residents are set to have the opportunity to chill out in a “fantastical glacial sea” with an undersea bridge and ice chute for free next week, according to the National Building Museum. The Ward 6 day for the NBM’s “Icebergs” exhibit is scheduled for Tuesday from 9-11 a.m, according to the museum’s website. To get in without paying, Ward 6 residents must bring identification cards that show their zip codes.
Borderstan’s Guide to the Fourth of July Weekend
Who says the Fourth of July needs to revolve around fireworks? Several bars, restaurants and other places around town plan to throw patriotic parties to celebrate the birth of the United States of America this weekend. Here are more than a dozen ways to wish America a happy birthday: The Blaguard has partnered with Heritage Brewery for an early Independence Day party on Sunday. Its specials include five different Heritage drafts for $5, along with $5 Sway Woke shots.
Upcoming Water Gun War Aims to be D.C.’s Largest Ever
More than 6,700 people have signed up to attend “the largest water gun fight D.C. has ever seen” at the Washington Monument on July 9 at 1 p.m., according to a Facebook event page. The event’s organizer, Alex Gonzalez, said the war is meant to evoke the kind of squirt gun battles he had as a child. “I have fond memories of the insane water gun fights I had as a kid,” Gonzalez said.
Capital Fringe Fest to Include Play About Trump Presidency
What would the U.S. be like under a Donald Trump presidency? A new Capital Fringe Festival play aims to find out. The play, “Let Trump Be Trump,” explores a potential future where President Trump and his “idealistic young staffers” try to push a controversial immigration bill through Congress, according to the play’s Facebook page. The play is scheduled to hit the Eastman Studio Theatre in Gallaudet University (800 Florida Ave.
DDOT to Begin Painting Bus Lanes on Georgia Ave. Tonight
Road crews are set to begin painting four blocks of bus lanes near Howard University a bright red color tonight. Workers will apply a “red high friction surface treatment” to the new dedicated bus lanes on Georgia Ave. between Barry Pl. and Florida Ave. NW from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night until Saturday, according to the District Department of Transportation (DDOT). The right lane on both the northbound and southbound sides of Georgia Ave.
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