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Green Day & Brandi Carlile Join Super Bowl Line-Up + More News

Super Bowl 2026

Some news items for you on this gorgeous Thursday here in Las Vegas:

• GLAAD: Not only is LGBTQ ally Bad Bunny headlining this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, but out bi singer Billie Joe Armstrong is performing during the pregame with Green Day, and out country artist Brandi Carlile is set to sing “America the Beautiful.”

• LA Times: “Heated Rivalry” series creator Jacob Tierney shared in a recent interview that Season 2 of the hockey-centered drama will have 6 episodes and introduce new characters. Continue reading “Green Day & Brandi Carlile Join Super Bowl Line-Up + More News”

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Possible Bonus Episode Of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Before Season 2 + More News

Heated Rivalry huge ratings

Happy Monday! Some news stories for you as we begin the new week:

• Gayety: While the second season of the hit series “Heated Rivalry” is officially in development, Crave executives have confirmed that a standalone episode set between seasons is being actively discussed. Squeeeeee!!!

• The Advocate: Two gay Iranian men who fled their home country after being arrested for “homosexual conduct” and facing possible execution are at risk of being deported by the U.S. as early as Sunday. Iran has some of the harshest penalties in the world regarding homosexuality. Continue reading “Possible Bonus Episode Of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Before Season 2 + More News”

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Out Hockey Player Gets Surprise ‘Heated Rivalry’ Message + More

Out hockey player surprised with message from Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams

Some news items you might have missed:

• Gay Times: Out hockey player Jesse Kortuem recently shared how “Heated Rivalry” helped him in his coming out journey. Drew surprised Jesse (above) with a message from one of the show’s stars, Hudson Williams. Click below to play video. Continue reading “Out Hockey Player Gets Surprise ‘Heated Rivalry’ Message + More”

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2026 Queerties Nominees Announced + More News

2026 Queerties

Some news stories for you as we get over this Hump Day:

• Queerty: The nominees for the 2026 Queerties (above), honoring the best in LGBTQ+ media, have been announced. Check out the list then vote here.

• The Advocate: The House and Senate have negotiated final appropriations bills to fund the government through September 30 — and thanks to the work of Democrats including Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE), they’ve been stripped of anti-transgender provisions. Continue reading “2026 Queerties Nominees Announced + More News”

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Gus Kenworthy Makes GB Olympic Team + Valentino Dies At 93 + More

Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy

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

• Gay Times: Out Olympic medalist Gus Kenworthy (above) has been officially selected to compete for Team Great Britain at the 2026 Winter Olympics next month after retiring from competitive skiing nearly four years ago.

• NBC News: Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died at the age of 93. Known only by his first name, Valentino created a business empire scaling the heights of haute couture, adored by generations of royals, first ladies and movie stars. Continue reading “Gus Kenworthy Makes GB Olympic Team + Valentino Dies At 93 + More”

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Connor Storrie Brings The Heat To ‘Late Night’ + More News

Connor Storrie on Late Night with Seth Meyers (screen cap)

Some news stories I thought worth your time:

• Late Night with Seth Meyers: Connor Storrie dropped by the late-night talk show to chat on meeting Amy Poehler at a Golden Globes party, the immense success of his show Heated Rivalry and not knowing how to ice skate or speak Russian before starring in the show. #charming Continue reading “Connor Storrie Brings The Heat To ‘Late Night’ + More News”

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Latest On ‘Heartstopper’ Finale Movie + More News

Kit Connor and Joe Locke in 'Heartstopper'

Some news items (other than the U.S. attack on Venezuela) for your Saturday perusal.

• The Fight: Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman shares that editing for the finale movie of the coming-of-age series is nearly complete and should arrive sometime in 2026.

• Queerty: A Grindr user turns to advice columnist Ask Jake after being blocked by two consecutive guys following what seemed like ‘successful’ meet ups – “Is something wrong with me?” Jake is spot-on with his answer. Continue reading “Latest On ‘Heartstopper’ Finale Movie + More News”

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Beyoncé Becomes 5th Music Billionaire + Clueless Tourist Questions Gay Couple + More

Beyonce scores 11 Grammy nominations

Some news items you might have missed:

• Forbes: Following her blockbuster Cowboy Carter tour, Beyoncé achieved billionaire status becoming only the fifth musician on Forbes‘ billionaires list. She joins her husband Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Bruce Springsteen.

• Instinct Magazine: While resting after their morning run in Hawaii, a married gay couple were questioned by a clueless tourist who apparently couldn’t grasp the concept. “Oh, you’re two of those…” Continue reading “Beyoncé Becomes 5th Music Billionaire + Clueless Tourist Questions Gay Couple + More”

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Out Pro Hockey Player On ‘Heated Rivalry’ + More News

Hockey players

Some news items for you as we head into the last week of 2025.

• LGBTQ Nation: The first ever out gay pro hockey player says while he’s enjoying ‘Heated Rivalry,’ he doesn’t think it will encourage any hockey pros to come out.

• The Advocate: Elon Musk attacked NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s pick for New York fire department commissioner – the first out lesbian to be named to the position. Musk wrote on X that “proven experience matters.” Mamdani clapped back pointing to Lillian Bonsignore’s 30+ years of “proven experience” at Emergency Medical Services that culminated in her serving as its chief. Continue reading “Out Pro Hockey Player On ‘Heated Rivalry’ + More News”