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Support real life out queer athletes the way you support fictional ones on 'Heated Rivalry.'
At least 46 (so far) publicly out LGBTQ athletes will compete in the 2026 Winter Games, including:
Canada, USA 8
Finland, France 6
Czech Republic, Great Britain, Sweden: 4
All of the LGBTQ Olympians at the 2026 Milan Winter Games - Outsports
Meet the LGBTQ Olympians at the 2026 Milan Winter Games. Find medal counts, read their profiles, and follow their remarkable journeys.
www.outsports.com
At least 6 out queer men are competing in figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics, including:
🇮🇹 Filippo Ambrosini, Italy
🇬🇧 Lewis Gibson, Great Britain
🇫🇷 Kevin Aymoz, France
🇨🇦 Paul Poirier, Canada
🇫🇷Guillaume Cizeron, France
🇨🇿 Filip Taschler, Czech Republic
Meet 6 out gay and bi figure skaters at the Milan Winter Olympics - Outsports
Out LGBTQ athletes are competing in figure skating at the Milan Winter Olympics, including a half dozen men and the first woman.
www.outsports.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Male ski jumpers were injecting their genitals with hyaluronic acid before being measured for their suits, says by German news outlet Bild.
Making the crotch area bigger helps air move around the skier to glide longer & farther, leading officials to investigate.
'Penis-injecting' fears arise at Winter Olympics as potential ski jump advantage
Hyaluronic acid, which is not banned in sport, can be used to increase penis circumference by one or two centimeters
www.thepinknews.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
"I think there’s a misconception that Olympians are like other professional athletes, you get paid. You don’t," says gay Olympic speed skater Conor McDermott-Mostowy. Some Olympians like Simone Biles get endorsements but most Olympians don't have sponsors.
www.queerty.com/team-usa-spe...
Team USA speedskater Conor McDermott-Mostowy on Olympic swag, thicc thighs & taking off like a rocket ship - Queerty
Conor McDermott-Mostowy is on the verge of achieving his Olympic dreams.
www.queerty.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Support real life out queer athletes the way you support fictional ones on 'Heated Rivalry.'
At least 46 (so far) publicly out LGBTQ athletes will compete in the 2026 Winter Games, including:
Canada, USA 8
Finland, France 6
Czech Republic, Great Britain, Sweden: 4
All of the LGBTQ Olympians at the 2026 Milan Winter Games - Outsports
Meet the LGBTQ Olympians at the 2026 Milan Winter Games. Find medal counts, read their profiles, and follow their remarkable journeys.
www.outsports.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM
2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony features Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, 3500 athletes, and 1300 performers. Events are staged both the industrial city of Milan and the alpine village of Cortina showcasing Italian culture, including designer Giorgio Armani.
Winter Olympics 2026: Opening Ceremony date, schedule, cauldron lighting time and performers at Milan Cortina Games
History will be made during the Opening Ceremony at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
sports.yahoo.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:01 PM
"They say you never really get rid of it, you just get better at managing it," says actor Lewis Pullman, who was diagnosed with OCD at age 12.
He was hesitant about tackling a role in 'The Testament of Ann Lee' that required singing and dancing, but saw it as a challenge.
www.gq.com/story/lewis-...
February 5, 2026 at 9:30 PM
If "Heated Rivalry' left you craving more hockey men, check out these caked-up players:
🏒 Mikko Rantanen (Dallas Stars)
🏒 Bobby Brink (Philadelphia Flyers)
🏒 William Eklund (San Jose Sharks)
🏒 Kris Letang (Pittsburgh Penguins)
🏒 Auston Matthews (Toronto Maple Leafs)
12 thick and juicy hockey butts that are making gays melt
These players are cheeked up, and we’re cheering!
www.pride.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:30 PM
"You won without changing the color of your voice. You won without erasing your roots," wrote Ricky Martin in an open letter to Grammy winner Bad Bunny.
"What you have achieved is not just a historic musical accomplishment, it’s a cultural and human victory."
Ricky Martin penned a powerful letter to Bad Bunny for his anti-ICE speech at the Grammys
"When you defended the immigrant community, when you pointed out a system that persecutes and separates, you spoke from a place I know very well," Ricky Martin said in an open letter.
www.out.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Support real life out queer athletes the way you support fictional ones on 'Heated Rivalry.'
"We can be some of the top athletes in the world and be ourselves while doing so," says pansexual Olympic USA figure skater Amber Glenn on mental health in queer community.
Amber Glenn spreads inclusive message with Pride pins in Milan - Outsports
'It's to show representation for my community,' the Team USA figure skater says. "I want to continue to normalize having queer people in these spaces.'
www.outsports.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM
"He doesn't want to fall into the pretty boy situation," says Jonas Quastel of Langara College Film Arts' program about former student and 'Heated Rivalry' star Hudson Williams.
"He wants to do cutting edge things...like Johnny Depp, like Keanu Reeves."
Hudson Williams' life before 'Heated Rivalry,' according to his friends
Before "Heated Rivalry" star Hudson Williams skyrocketed to fame, he was busy writing, directing and acting in countless short films with friends.
www.usatoday.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Black History Month + HIV/AIDS resources
Over 39,000 people were diagnosed with HIV in the U.S. in 2023, according to the CDC. Black people accounted for 14,754 of these cases (38%), and had the highest rate of infection of any community (41.9 per 100,000).
13 Black community organizations fighting HIV in the U.S. you should know
These are the organizations dedicated to fighting HIV in the Black community, and the resources they provide.
www.advocate.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:02 PM
"I try to make sure I’ve turned every stone and looked in every corner before playing a character, but the truth is you can’t," says Jacob Elordi on tackling big movies like 'Wuthering Heights' with Margot Robbie. "The older I get, the more nervous I get."
www.esquire.com/uk/culture/f...
February 4, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Pedro Pascal will play a "hard-boiled detective" opposite Danny Ramirez as "his younger lover," in Todd Haynes's movie 'De Noche.' Set in the 1930's flee, the characters flee Los Angeles for Mexico to escape political corruption in order to survive.
Pedro Pascal and Danny Ramirez officially playing lovers in new gay film by Todd Haynes
The actors, who both starred in HBO's The Last of Us​, will play the lead roles in this "subversive love story."
www.out.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Support real life out queer athletes the way you support fictional ones on 'Heated Rivalry.'
"I skated for my family, my friends, my boyfriend," said French Olympian Kevin Aymoz. He vows a comeback at the 2026 Olympics after a setback at European Championships.
Gay figure skater Kevin Aymoz wins Skate America gold medal - Outsports
Kevin Aymoz has been an out figure skater for years, trying to earn a major international win. At Stake America he got it.
www.outsports.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM
"Until my body says no more, I'm going to keep showing up and showing out," says @rockyunleashed.com, who joined the adult entertainment industry in his late 30s.
"I feel like I'm just getting started," adds the self-described intimacy expert & vers top.
Adult star Rocky Unleashed reveals his sexy plans for his career
"It's never too late to start that journey if it's something that resonates with you"
www.pride.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM
"If it’s not dog-friendly, I don’t go," says Luke Evans of dachshund Lala. "Having a dog has sort of removed the idea of children completely because I feel like I have one right now," adds boyfriend Fran Tomas on the responsibility of fatherhood.
Luke Evans and partner Fran Tomas open up about having children in first joint interview
Luke Evans and his partner Fran Tomas have sat down for their first interview together with Jon Dean about the future of their relationship.
www.attitude.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Black History Month + Books by LGBTQ Black authors, including:
📚 Marley’s Pride (Joëlle Retener & DeAnn Wiley)
📚 There’s Always Next Year (George M. Johnson & Leah Johnson)
📚 The Great Disillusionment of Nick and Jay (Ryan Douglass)
and more
Happy Black History Month 2026!
It’s Black History Month, and we’re celebrating as we do with books by Black authors (almost entirely) starring Black characters! For even more titles, check out past years’ posts…
lgbtqreads.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM
"I am trying to live out of my comfort zone because you never know what is out there for you," says Charlie Matthews. The professional video gamer, turned male model, turned stock market investor lives life as an "Odyssey," adventurous journey.
www.truehollywoodtalk.com/catching-up-...
February 3, 2026 at 10:01 PM
"The Queer Zodiac is our way of taking inherited symbols and letting them hold queer bodies, queer desire, queer tenderness, and queer power without apology," says model YANN (aka yannhatchuel). The series features harnesses, jockstraps, bodysuits, and other queer gear.
The Queer Zodiac Turns Astrology Into a Sensual Celebration of Queer Culture
The Queer Zodiac transforms astrology into intimate queer portraits, merging mythology, fashion, and sensuality through LGBTQ+ collaboration.
gayety.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM
ICYMI: Library of Congress adds 25 classic movies to National Film Registry including:
Philadelphia (1993)
Frida (2002)
The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
Clueless (1995)
Plus: Glory (1989), The Big Chill (1983), The Hours (2002), Say Amen, Somebody (1982) and more
apnews.com/article/clue...
February 3, 2026 at 8:01 PM
"I got bullied in school and people would say, ‘You’re fat!" says Daniel Rankin (aka mancancooknz). "Once I started losing weight, I gained confidence."
Cooking, exercise and therapy have helped overcome insecurities to wear a pink thong in cooking videos.
Meet Daniel Rankin, the bare-chested Kiwi cook taking over TikTok
Shirtless cooking, viral fame and real vulnerability meet Daniel Rankin, the Kiwi creator behind TikTok sensation Man Can Cook NZ.
www.nowtolove.co.nz
February 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Support real life out queer athletes the way you support fictional ones on 'Heated Rivalry.'
"On the ice, she’s my enemy," says Finnish Olympic ice hockey player Ronja Savolainen on playing against Swedish Olympian Anna Kjellbin. They are engaged to be married.
"On the Ice, She's My Enemy": Engaged Lesbian Couple to Compete in 2026 Olympics
Anna Kjellbin and Ronja Savolainen play for the Toronto Sceptres and Ottawa Charge, respectively.
www.them.us
February 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Black History Month + HIV/AIDS Movies
🎞️ Tongues Untied (1989)
🎞️ Paris Is Burning (1990)
🎞️ Mirror, Mirror (1996)
🎞️ Yesterday (2004)
🎞️ Life Support (2007)
🎞️ Precious (2009)
🎞️ The Lazarus Effect (2010)
🎞️ Deepsouth (2012)
🎞️ Can You Bring It (2020)
🎞️ Ailey (2021)
These 10 essential movies about Black people with HIV will open your heart & mind - LGBTQ Nation
The rarity of HIV-positive characters in media hides the full picture of the disease and its impact.
www.lgbtqnation.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:30 PM
#MaleModelMonday: A São Paulo Visual Diary: Brazilian model Caio Brum is athletic yet soft, confident yet approachable in a series of images captured by photographer Thiago Martini
fashionablymale.net/2026/01/27/c...
February 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Support real life out queer athletes the way you support fictional closeted ones on 'Heated Rivalry.'
"Yes, I identify as gay and I’m out," says Filippo Ambrosini. He and skating partner Rebecca Ghilardi will represent Italy at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Gay skater is Italy's only Team LGBTQ athlete at Winter Olympics - Outsports
Ambrosini and his pairs skating partner Rebecca Ghilardi have an outside shot at a medal at Milano Cortina 2026.
www.outsports.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:00 PM