Bernardo Sim
@bernardosim.com
writer + editor, @out.com. staff writer, @advocate.com @pride.com. exploring the queer multiverse. 🚀🪩✌️ opinions=mine; he/him
#IndustryHBO spoilers! 🚨
You've all clocked the "Whitney" plot twist. But have you considered his last name yet? 🧐😏
You've all clocked the "Whitney" plot twist. But have you considered his last name yet? 🧐😏
February 18, 2026 at 2:46 AM
#IndustryHBO spoilers! 🚨
You've all clocked the "Whitney" plot twist. But have you considered his last name yet? 🧐😏
You've all clocked the "Whitney" plot twist. But have you considered his last name yet? 🧐😏
PSA for all the #IndustryHBO hot takes and coverage:
It's Kit Harington — one R, not two.
I often still make that mistake despite knowing it's an R, so please consider this just a peer-to-peer tip. Many folks also don't seem to even know that.
Just a note, all love. 💛
It's Kit Harington — one R, not two.
I often still make that mistake despite knowing it's an R, so please consider this just a peer-to-peer tip. Many folks also don't seem to even know that.
Just a note, all love. 💛
February 17, 2026 at 6:40 PM
PSA for all the #IndustryHBO hot takes and coverage:
It's Kit Harington — one R, not two.
I often still make that mistake despite knowing it's an R, so please consider this just a peer-to-peer tip. Many folks also don't seem to even know that.
Just a note, all love. 💛
It's Kit Harington — one R, not two.
I often still make that mistake despite knowing it's an R, so please consider this just a peer-to-peer tip. Many folks also don't seem to even know that.
Just a note, all love. 💛
Jinkx Monsoon is Judy Garland in "End of the Rainbow" first-look images.
Unsurprisingly, tickets to see the Broadway darling and trans trailblazer are already selling out.
Unsurprisingly, tickets to see the Broadway darling and trans trailblazer are already selling out.
February 14, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Jinkx Monsoon is Judy Garland in "End of the Rainbow" first-look images.
Unsurprisingly, tickets to see the Broadway darling and trans trailblazer are already selling out.
Unsurprisingly, tickets to see the Broadway darling and trans trailblazer are already selling out.
Notes on defying levity, as Bad Bunny unleashes a new blueprint for resisting, surviving, and transforming oneself without losing authenticity.
Breaking down the most thought-provoking moments, messages, and meanings from Benito's Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Breaking down the most thought-provoking moments, messages, and meanings from Benito's Super Bowl Halftime Show.
February 10, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Notes on defying levity, as Bad Bunny unleashes a new blueprint for resisting, surviving, and transforming oneself without losing authenticity.
Breaking down the most thought-provoking moments, messages, and meanings from Benito's Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Breaking down the most thought-provoking moments, messages, and meanings from Benito's Super Bowl Halftime Show.
#DragRace icon, diva, and superstar Marina Summers has come out as a trans woman. 🇵🇭🏳️⚧️
Congratulations Marina for taking this huge step in your journey. 🥹💖
Congratulations Marina for taking this huge step in your journey. 🥹💖
February 7, 2026 at 3:59 AM
#DragRace icon, diva, and superstar Marina Summers has come out as a trans woman. 🇵🇭🏳️⚧️
Congratulations Marina for taking this huge step in your journey. 🥹💖
Congratulations Marina for taking this huge step in your journey. 🥹💖
The brand-new preview for #DragRace season 18 episode 6 has everything: Dion vs the World, Kenya isn't pleased, Ciara is Myst-ified.
I don't think you're ready for this messy! Sneak peek premiere exclusively on Out. 🧵
I don't think you're ready for this messy! Sneak peek premiere exclusively on Out. 🧵
February 4, 2026 at 5:08 PM
The brand-new preview for #DragRace season 18 episode 6 has everything: Dion vs the World, Kenya isn't pleased, Ciara is Myst-ified.
I don't think you're ready for this messy! Sneak peek premiere exclusively on Out. 🧵
I don't think you're ready for this messy! Sneak peek premiere exclusively on Out. 🧵
Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Lola Young — along with so many other Latinos, Black musicians, and queer artists — snatched trophies and/or had fantastic showings at the #GRAMMYs.
Trump is furious, of course. 💕
Trump is furious, of course. 💕
February 2, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Lola Young — along with so many other Latinos, Black musicians, and queer artists — snatched trophies and/or had fantastic showings at the #GRAMMYs.
Trump is furious, of course. 💕
Trump is furious, of course. 💕
Lady Gaga halted a #MayhemBall concert to slam ICE and challenge people in power.
"I hope our leaders are listening," Mother Monster said. "I hope you're listening to us ask you to change your course of action swiftly and have mercy on everyone in our country."
"I hope our leaders are listening," Mother Monster said. "I hope you're listening to us ask you to change your course of action swiftly and have mercy on everyone in our country."
January 29, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Lady Gaga halted a #MayhemBall concert to slam ICE and challenge people in power.
"I hope our leaders are listening," Mother Monster said. "I hope you're listening to us ask you to change your course of action swiftly and have mercy on everyone in our country."
"I hope our leaders are listening," Mother Monster said. "I hope you're listening to us ask you to change your course of action swiftly and have mercy on everyone in our country."
Antoni Porowski for SAXX.
Trying to decide which color I like the most. 🤔
(And yes, apparently today is underwear campaign day?! Not mad.)
Trying to decide which color I like the most. 🤔
(And yes, apparently today is underwear campaign day?! Not mad.)
January 27, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Antoni Porowski for SAXX.
Trying to decide which color I like the most. 🤔
(And yes, apparently today is underwear campaign day?! Not mad.)
Trying to decide which color I like the most. 🤔
(And yes, apparently today is underwear campaign day?! Not mad.)
January 27, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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This is a great little bit of investigation! Our data reflects the same - despite comparable cost and viewership, queer shows just don’t get as much of a chance. Boots had the numbers and the buzz. Thank you @bernardosim.com !
#SaveQueerStories
#SaveQueerStories
Netflix's latest Engagement Report showed relatively strong viewership of the gay Marines series compared with other shows that were renewed. Here are some theories why it was canceled.
'Boots' outperformed 'Nobody Wants This.' So why did Netflix cancel it?
www.out.com
January 25, 2026 at 3:02 AM
This is a great little bit of investigation! Our data reflects the same - despite comparable cost and viewership, queer shows just don’t get as much of a chance. Boots had the numbers and the buzz. Thank you @bernardosim.com !
#SaveQueerStories
#SaveQueerStories
Bigots lost it over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show. This will be even gayer + more diverse than they thought.
🔘 Brandi Carlile (lesbian singer) will perform
🔘 Green Day (bisexual vocalist) will perform
🔘 Telemundo's broadcast (for Spanish speakers) heavily promoted
🔘 Brandi Carlile (lesbian singer) will perform
🔘 Green Day (bisexual vocalist) will perform
🔘 Telemundo's broadcast (for Spanish speakers) heavily promoted
January 23, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Bigots lost it over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show. This will be even gayer + more diverse than they thought.
🔘 Brandi Carlile (lesbian singer) will perform
🔘 Green Day (bisexual vocalist) will perform
🔘 Telemundo's broadcast (for Spanish speakers) heavily promoted
🔘 Brandi Carlile (lesbian singer) will perform
🔘 Green Day (bisexual vocalist) will perform
🔘 Telemundo's broadcast (for Spanish speakers) heavily promoted
Bad Bunny dances with men, women, and people of all ages in a new Super Bowl Halftime Show ad — showing that everyone can join the party… as long as they want to!
January 16, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Bad Bunny dances with men, women, and people of all ages in a new Super Bowl Halftime Show ad — showing that everyone can join the party… as long as they want to!
"What? Yall don't swim with your latex pants on?"
🤷♂️😂💛
🤷♂️😂💛
January 2, 2026 at 8:16 PM
"What? Yall don't swim with your latex pants on?"
🤷♂️😂💛
🤷♂️😂💛
Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen just welcomed 2026 on CNN with one main topic getting referenced all night long:
Heated Rivalry.
Heated Rivalry.
January 1, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen just welcomed 2026 on CNN with one main topic getting referenced all night long:
Heated Rivalry.
Heated Rivalry.
When it comes to Heated Rivalry season 2, the tea never ends. ❄️👀
Here's everything we know about #HeatedRivalry season 2 so far — to "The Cottage" and beyond!
Here's everything we know about #HeatedRivalry season 2 so far — to "The Cottage" and beyond!
December 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
When it comes to Heated Rivalry season 2, the tea never ends. ❄️👀
Here's everything we know about #HeatedRivalry season 2 so far — to "The Cottage" and beyond!
Here's everything we know about #HeatedRivalry season 2 so far — to "The Cottage" and beyond!
Spoke with Robbie G.K. about all things #HeatedRivalry — and more!
🔘 Is he down to explore Kip's story in S2/Skip spinoff?
🔘 How to keep a secret when you accidentally star in the biggest show on TV but can't say anything until episode 3
🔘 Dream roles and projects beyond HR
🔘 Is he down to explore Kip's story in S2/Skip spinoff?
🔘 How to keep a secret when you accidentally star in the biggest show on TV but can't say anything until episode 3
🔘 Dream roles and projects beyond HR
December 20, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Spoke with Robbie G.K. about all things #HeatedRivalry — and more!
🔘 Is he down to explore Kip's story in S2/Skip spinoff?
🔘 How to keep a secret when you accidentally star in the biggest show on TV but can't say anything until episode 3
🔘 Dream roles and projects beyond HR
🔘 Is he down to explore Kip's story in S2/Skip spinoff?
🔘 How to keep a secret when you accidentally star in the biggest show on TV but can't say anything until episode 3
🔘 Dream roles and projects beyond HR
Why was #Boots canceled? Can the show get picked up by another streaming service/network? What would the storyline for season 2 be about?
Here are some answers.
Here are some answers.
December 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Why was #Boots canceled? Can the show get picked up by another streaming service/network? What would the storyline for season 2 be about?
Here are some answers.
Here are some answers.
Spoke with François Arnaud about Scott Hunter!
From clocking Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) to falling in love with Kip Grady (Robbie G.K.), we get into everything, everywhere, all at once.
⬇️ 👀
www.out.com/gay-tv-shows...
From clocking Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) to falling in love with Kip Grady (Robbie G.K.), we get into everything, everywhere, all at once.
⬇️ 👀
www.out.com/gay-tv-shows...
Heated Rivalry: Scott Hunter isn't actually clocking Shane, actor says
François Arnaud, the witty, thoughtful, bombshell actor behind Scott Hunter on Heated Rivalry, also tells Out his view on the Kip Grady (Robbie G.K.) showmance.
www.out.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Spoke with François Arnaud about Scott Hunter!
From clocking Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) to falling in love with Kip Grady (Robbie G.K.), we get into everything, everywhere, all at once.
⬇️ 👀
www.out.com/gay-tv-shows...
From clocking Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) to falling in love with Kip Grady (Robbie G.K.), we get into everything, everywhere, all at once.
⬇️ 👀
www.out.com/gay-tv-shows...
Hudson Williams felt like Connor Storrie "was going to pin me down and f*** me" during their chemistry test for Heated Rivalry. 🥶🥵
My latest interview with the #HeatedRivalry actors, plus showrunner Jacob Tierney, now on @out.com ⬇️
My latest interview with the #HeatedRivalry actors, plus showrunner Jacob Tierney, now on @out.com ⬇️
Heated Rivalry: Hudson thought Connor would 'pin me down and f— me' in audition
Heated Rivalry actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie break down their hot chemistry test during an interview with Out.
www.out.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Hudson Williams felt like Connor Storrie "was going to pin me down and f*** me" during their chemistry test for Heated Rivalry. 🥶🥵
My latest interview with the #HeatedRivalry actors, plus showrunner Jacob Tierney, now on @out.com ⬇️
My latest interview with the #HeatedRivalry actors, plus showrunner Jacob Tierney, now on @out.com ⬇️
Your guide to #HeatedRivalry is here. 🔥❄️
A guide to the 'Heated Rivalry' actors, characters, and gay storylines
Check out where to follow the Heated Rivalry actors on Instagram and learn more about the books by Rachel Reid that inspired the new Crave and HBO Max show.
www.out.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Your guide to #HeatedRivalry is here. 🔥❄️
Onya Nurve is no longer attached to play Lola in the national tour of Kinky Boots, Out can confirm.
Reasons behind Nurve's departure remain unknown, but the #DragRace winner's role of Lola will now be played by another actor (who was originally cast as one of the "Angels").
Reasons behind Nurve's departure remain unknown, but the #DragRace winner's role of Lola will now be played by another actor (who was originally cast as one of the "Angels").
November 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Onya Nurve is no longer attached to play Lola in the national tour of Kinky Boots, Out can confirm.
Reasons behind Nurve's departure remain unknown, but the #DragRace winner's role of Lola will now be played by another actor (who was originally cast as one of the "Angels").
Reasons behind Nurve's departure remain unknown, but the #DragRace winner's role of Lola will now be played by another actor (who was originally cast as one of the "Angels").
Watch the live reaction videos of the #WickedForGood stars discovering they were nominated at the 2026 #GRAMMYs.
Plus, explore Cynthia Erivo's and Ariana Grande's respective track records at the Grammy Awards over the years.
Plus, explore Cynthia Erivo's and Ariana Grande's respective track records at the Grammy Awards over the years.
November 8, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Watch the live reaction videos of the #WickedForGood stars discovering they were nominated at the 2026 #GRAMMYs.
Plus, explore Cynthia Erivo's and Ariana Grande's respective track records at the Grammy Awards over the years.
Plus, explore Cynthia Erivo's and Ariana Grande's respective track records at the Grammy Awards over the years.
Reposted by Bernardo Sim
Reposted by Bernardo Sim
They don’t want to be called fascists, but Republicans are openly celebrating it.
www.advocate.com/news/politic...
www.advocate.com/news/politic...
Leaked chats expose Young Republicans peddling racism, fascism & Hitler worship in bombshell Politico report
Alongside the rise of hidden Republican cliques like the “A-Gays,” a newly revealed Young Republicans chat empties the shadows with language of violence, slurs, and whispered extremism.
www.advocate.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
They don’t want to be called fascists, but Republicans are openly celebrating it.
www.advocate.com/news/politic...
www.advocate.com/news/politic...