Day: January 27, 2026

Olympian and actor Gus Kenworthy has opened up about the unexpected emotional impact of queer hockey drama Heated Rivalry, saying that despite initial scepticism, the series ended up mirroring parts of his own closeted past. In a candid interview with The New Yorker, ahead of his fourth Olympic Games in Milan following a brief retirement, […]

Auckland Philharmonia’s 2026 Season promises a rich tapestry of musical brilliance, so mark your calendars and get booking for a season of international stars, local legends and cinematic magic. Among the season’s major highlights are New Zealand debuts from internationally acclaimed artists, including cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, and conductor Stéphane Denève. The season also marks the […]

Good news for Heated Rivalry fans craving more of Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov: a bonus episode might be on its way in 2026, offering a special look at the characters while fans wait for Season 2. The smash-hit queer hockey drama, based on Rachel Reid’s bestselling novel, has already been renewed for a second […]

British Paralympian and wheelchair tennis player Greg Slade has come out publicly as gay, just days before taking to the court at the 2026 Australian Open Wheelchair Championships in Melbourne. Slade, who won a silver medal in quad doubles at the 2024 Paralympic Games, made the announcement via Instagram, sharing a heartfelt message about visibility, […]

The body of a popular LGBTQ+ TikTok creator has been discovered in a forest near the Thailand–Myanmar border, with local authorities investigating the case as a suspected premeditated killing. Ko Tin Zaw Htwe, also known online as Irrawaddy Ma, was 25 years old and had amassed close to one million followers on TikTok. Originally from […]