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CT Hospital Caves To Trump Admin On Gender-Affirming Care + More

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Some news items I thought worth your time:

• The Advocate: A Connecticut hospital has agreed to Trump administration demands to stop providing gender-affirming care to minors, leaving transgender youth and their families scrambling amid concerns about continuity of care.

• Gayety: Charlie Gillespie and Justice Smith have officially joined the cast of Heated Rivalry for season two, bringing two fan-favorite characters from Rachel Reid’s beloved Game Changers book series to the screen. Continue reading “CT Hospital Caves To Trump Admin On Gender-Affirming Care + More”

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‘Heated Rivalry’ Scores At Canadian Screen Awards + More News

Heated Rivalry huge ratings

Some news items for you as we head into the week:

• Gayety: The mega-hit ice hockey series Heated Rivalry won 16 awards – every category it was nominated in – at the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards.

• HBO Max: I highly recommend the beautifully acted Miss You, Love You starring Oscar winner Allison Janney and Tony nominee Andrew Rannells. The darkly comedic movie follows a grieving widow who is forced to plan her husband’s funeral alongside her estranged son’s personal assistant.

Continue reading “‘Heated Rivalry’ Scores At Canadian Screen Awards + More News”

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‘Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody’ + More News

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody - (image - Matthew Murphy)

Some news items for you as we head over Hump Day:

• New York Times: Tim Teeman, NY Times critic, shares his experience when he was pulled up from the audience of the new hit off-Broadway production Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody to play the role of “Scott Hunter.”

• The Advocate: White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller falsely claimed that Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was transgender on Tuesday. And the DNC clapped back. See below. Continue reading “‘Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody’ + More News”

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Pedro Pascal Gets A Kiss From Stephen Colbert + More News

Pedro Pascal gets a kiss from Stephen Colbert (screen cap)

Some news stories for you as we get over Hump Day.

• OUT: While appearing on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Pedro Pascal put his finger on his puckering lips indicating he wanted a kiss from the host. Colbert understood the assignment 🙂 Continue reading “Pedro Pascal Gets A Kiss From Stephen Colbert + More News”

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Kash Patel Threatens To Sue Over Excessive Drinking Report + More

FBI Director Kash Patel

Some news stories I thought worth your time:

• The Atlantic: FBI Director Kash Patel (above) has threatened to sue The Atlantic over what he calls a ‘false’ bombshell report detailing claims of ‘excessive drinking’ and other concerning conduct.

According to the report, Patel is known to drink to the point of obvious intoxication at clubs in Washington and his home city of Las Vegas, violating FBI conduct standards. Much more at the link. Continue reading “Kash Patel Threatens To Sue Over Excessive Drinking Report + More”

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François Arnaud Covers ‘Man About Town’ + More News

Francois Arnaud

Some news stories for you as we head into the week:

• Man About Town: Heated Rivalry star François Arnaud chats with Myha’la, star of HBO’s Industry, about his 20-year journey from theater kid to in-demand actor. Continue reading “François Arnaud Covers ‘Man About Town’ + More News”

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What We Know So Far ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 + More News

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Instinct Magazine: What we know so far about the upcoming Season 2 of “Heated Rivalry,” plus some possible new characters based on Rachel Reid’s “Game Changers.” The second season is expected to arrive in April 2027.

• Gay City News: A new exhibit at the Poster House Museum in NYC – “Love & Fury: New York’s Fight Against AIDS” – documents the harrowing yet hope-infused story of the visual response to the AIDS epidemic through posters, flyers, and other graphics. Continue reading “What We Know So Far ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 + More News”

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New George Michael Concert Film + RuPaul, Lisa Kudrow At HRC Dinner + More

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Queerty: The late pop star George Michael is getting another close-up in a new concert film based on previously-lost footage, George Michael: The Faith Tour. The big-screen release will coincide with the drop of an 18-track album of previously unreleased recordings sometime later this year. Continue reading “New George Michael Concert Film + RuPaul, Lisa Kudrow At HRC Dinner + More”

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Robbie G.K. On Season 2 Of ‘Heated Rivalry’ + More News

Robbie G.K. in "Heated Rivalry"

Some news stories for you as we head into the week:

• Extra: Robbie G.K. (lead photo) says he’s hopeful Season 2 of the gay hockey drama Heated Rivalry will include a destination wedding for his character Kip and François Arnaud’s Scott. Continue reading “Robbie G.K. On Season 2 Of ‘Heated Rivalry’ + More News”

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Connor Storrie Faces Off In ‘Accent Duel’ For SNL

Connor Storrie to host Saturday Night Live this weekend

Connor Storrie, of Heated Rivalry fame, hosts SNL this weekend with musical guest Mumford & Sons.

In this very cute teaser video, Connor faces off with cast member James Austin Johnson in an “Accent Duel,” serving up his best German, French, and “Shrek” linguistic skills. Continue reading “Connor Storrie Faces Off In ‘Accent Duel’ For SNL”