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If you feel the ground shake beneath you at all this weekend, don’t worry. It’s not another earthquake, it’s just Beyonce and her dancers practicing their formation ahead of Saturday’s concert at M&T Stadium in Baltimore. In honor of the Queen’s arrival, we’ve put together a royal list of Bey’s best …

Press slammed and Swanton bombed by Brandon Wetherbee. Change can be hard. It can also smack you upside the head. If anyone knows that, it’s World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Yesterday, the WWE announced a major change. Beginning in July, “SmackDown,” the company’s second biggest television show, will air LIVE and flip …

Just when you thought the human race couldn’t be more incapable, the Amazon Dash Button comes along and reminds you that it can. From laundry detergent to toilet paper, the Dash Button is just one push-of-a-button away from a clean rear. You might have to wait a couple of days until it arrives, …

Trump is running out of options here – not that he cares. In a desperate attempt to slap a star spangled cast on a fractured GOP, the presumptive presidential nominee will meet with House Speaker Paul Ryan, GOP chairman Reince Priebus and other members of the party to discuss rainbows and unicorns over tea …

The National Confectioners Association got hooked up by Premier and Saucony with their latest collaboration – the Premier x Saucony “Street Sweets” Grid 9000, inspired by Taffy Town taffy.  The sneaks drop tomorrow in very limited quantities. In case you missed it, NCA unboxed them yesterday on Snapchat. “Consumers don’t …

In celebration of Small Business Week, the National Retail Federation last night hosted their second annual Retail’s Night Out event at The Park at CityCenterDC. The event featured more than 25 retail pop-ups from national retailers Trunk Club, World Market and Filson and local D.C. shops including Hugh and Crye, …

Bernie was right when he said that the American people were sick and tired of hearing about Hillary’s damn emails. I mean what is this, 1995? Who even emails anymore? Between texting, snapping and the, dare I say, old fashioned person-to-person communication, Hillz needs something a little more hip and cool to, you know, …

During an election year, the campaign trail receives constant coverage. That attention typically surrounds those folks campaigning for office, as it is important that we get to know the person we’re electing – everything from their fiscal policies to their hairstyles are scrutinized by the media. What is often forgotten, however, …

The night that has been marked on every Washingtonian’s social calendar with permanent marker (err.. maybe just marked on its Google calendar) is upon us. No, it’s not inauguration. No, it’s not the Fourth of July. Yes, the 2016 White House Correspondents’ Dinner is finally here. If you don’t know what …

You know who we are. You’ve seen our name, get our shout outs, you’ve befriended the panda, and read our breaking news. People still ask us: What is FamousDC? If you’ve been to our events, then you already know. If you haven’t, you’re missing out. We created FOMO. There’s no destination that’s too …

Taste tested and approved by Erick Sanchez Happy Thursday, folks. You know, it’s a different kind of Thursday. The kind of Thursday that requires a different kind of appetite. Your agenda this Thursday might be different than that of another Thursday. Today, you might have really big plans. Maybe you plan on getting …

By: Brenna Williams On Saturday night, Taste of the South (TOTS) hosted its 34th charity gala. Since everything tots-related is delightful — tater tots and Toys for Tots are the other obvious examples — it’s become one of the city’s most anticipated events. Food-based charity events are perfect for those …

Famous birthday wishes to one of our favorites, Katie Miller: friend to puppies everywhere, full of positivity, lover of peonies, and always willing to let us in on the joke. Wish Katie a happy birthday if you have a moment today!

This weekend marks the birthday of a man who is many things: Inspiration to many Director (really, look at this chair) Talented slogan writer Generous ice cream party thrower Believer in the best of humanity Texas A&M 12th Man in DC Driven entrepeneur (see also: FamousDC & NJI Media) Hilarious …

Love ’em or hate ’em (err love one and hate the other), Pitbull and Donald Trump have more in common than you think. They both know how to wear a designer suit, they both want to be seen and heard, and they could both be classified as Latin lovers. After …