Day: January 15, 2026

Fans of Heated Rivalry, the LGBTQ+ sports drama that’s taken the world by storm, have reason to get excited. Lead actor Connor Storrie has dropped a promising update on season two. Based on Rachel Reid’s Game Changers novels, the acclaimed series centres on the simmering romantic tension between ice hockey rivals Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) […]

Former competitive hockey player Jesse Kortuem has publicly come out as gay, crediting the queer hockey-themed series Heated Rivalry for inspiring him to finally share his story. Although Kortuem never made it to the NHL, he played defence and centre across various leagues throughout his life. For years, his deep love for the sport and […]

The UK Government is signalling a significant shift in its approach to healthcare for transgender and non-binary young people, with a minister suggesting a move away from medical interventions such as puberty blockers. Speaking during a Commons debate on Tuesday, 13 January, Health Minister for Secondary Care Karin Smyth said the Government supports transitioning away […]