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A man of many talents: Chris Pratt finds out what it’s like to walk a mile in women’s shoes. Literally.  

It’s hot, we know. But remember that one time you were stuck in DC’s coldest winter of the last 120 years and were wailing about whether you’d ever be warm again? Welcome to summer! But because we’re sympathetic we’ve rounded up some weekend activities with a range of outdoor AND AC enclosed events.

Jeb keeps millennials in mind, using social media to help launch his presidential campaign announcement [and an exclamation point] Greece bailout negotiations [messing with the Dow] Need a summer hobby? [Consider bocce] Stay chill, soup lovers [gazpachIT] Is there anything T-Swift [can’t do?] Photo by Nathan Jones submitted to the …

Props to The Lead for writing the best headlines so far about the Blackhawks winning the Stanley Cup. HOW ABOOT THAT? BLACKHAWKS WIN THIRD STANLEY CUP IN SIX YEARS  

In case you thought that the rainbow décor garnishing the city as of late was a new home and garden trend, it’s not. It’s LGBT Pride Month and the capital isn’t one to be left out at a party. To celebrate, thousands of locals, visitors, businesses, and volunteers lined the …

Iran is targeting Shane Harris … to write a paper that criticizes the US. In the Daily Beast he describes the effort: So a state-sponsored propaganda jamboree propped up by Iranian diplomats and spies wanted me to publicly criticize U.S. foreign policy and maybe even come to Tehran for their …

Famous Friday Round Up   #SNAPCHAT Hi, we’re on Snapchat. Let’s be friends. Open your app and aim the camera at this ghost. Or just add us by username: TheFamousDC.    #WEEKEND Sunday is the winner AGAIN this week: Saturday 90 °F and thunderstorms; Sunday 91 °F and partly sunny; …

South Carolina Democratic Party chair Jaime Harrison launched a new web series called Chair Chats, giving us YouTube viewers an opportunity to get a personal look into politicians and local leaders. In the near future, Harrison will post interviews with 2016 candidates like Bernie Sanders , Martin O’Malley, Hillary Clinton …

You can’t play baseball in Washington, D.C. and not include a little politics. Kudos to the US Travel team for well-coordinated advertising pop yesterday at Nationals Park.

Got a small team? Need to work downtown? There’s a rare bit of McPherson Square office space available – only $2,000 per month for a private office (furnished or unfurnished) or $1000 per month for non-dedicated space. Office is approximately 15ft x 15ft. Rent also includes access to 2500 square …

Dear Andy, Please tell us the rumors are true! FamousDC hears that Bravo is currently filming for the comeback season of Real Housewives of DC. Word on the street is that Bravo filmed yesterday at Equinox Bethesda and that all of the trainers had to sign an NDA. Now, apparently …

This summer, if you’re desperate for a popsicle in DC when it’s 90 out, don’t head to the trucks on the Mall. Go to your favorite Giant, Whole Foods and Safeway instead and grab a Squeaky Pop. Over the next month Squeaky Pops, the all-natural fruit pops, will be in …

10 suburban restaurants you should [visit the burbs to experience] DC got real nerdy this weekend [and the photos are awesome] Kendrick Lamar kicked Sweetgreen’s CEO [off the stage this weekend] Storms in the DMV area were destructive [but did produce cool photos] Photo by John Sonderman submitted to the …

An intern was arrested for attempting to carry a firearm into Longworth this morning. According to a person who was behind Wheeler in line, he stood “off to the side, digging through his bag” before joining the screening line. The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said Wheeler …