Welcome to The Queerty Interview, where we bring you conversations with the most exciting LGBTQ+ voices in entertainment, activism, and beyond.

In this episode, Entertainment Editor Cameron Scheetz sits down with Connor Story and Hudson Williams, the breakout stars of the gay hockey romance series everyone is talking about: Heated Rivalry. Quick heads-up... this conversation includes spoilers for Episode 4, “Rose,” so be sure you’ve watched before diving in.

Based on the hit novel by Rachel Reid, Heated Rivalry has taken over the LGBTQ+ internet since premiering on HBO Max and Crave in Canada. The buzz comes in large part from the electric chemistry and fully committed performances from Connor and Hudson, who became overnight sensations, at least in every gay household we know.

After Episode 3 detoured to explore Scott Hunter and his smoothie-barista beau Kip Grady, Episode 4 returns to the fiery, complicated romance of Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander, and it’s a doozy. In this interview, Connor and Hudson help unpack the emotional rollercoaster of their characters’ time together in Boston (tuna melts included) and share the hilarious story behind the perfect club-scene song choice.

They also reveal what they really think of Scott and Kip’s whirlwind affair.

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Welcome to The Queerty Interview, where we bring you conversations with the most exciting LGBTQ+ voices in entertainment, activism, and beyond.

In today’s episode, rising pop artist Bentley Robles joins us to talk about his journey as a queer musician reshaping synth-driven pop music. Known for writing honestly about heartbreak, identity, and queer joy, Bentley has quickly become one of the most exciting new voices in LGBTQ+ music.

Queerty’s John Halbach sits down with Bentley to discuss the evolution of his sound, the personal stories that inspire his songwriting, and why he believes pop music is at its best when it’s emotional, honest, and unapologetically bold. The conversation also touches on Bentley’s viral moments, including the unforgettable story of rescuing a puppy on the road, a move that captured hearts online and brought him even closer to his fans.

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In this episode of The Queerty Interview, we’re diving back into Boots, Netflix’s powerful new drama inspired by The Pink Marine, the acclaimed memoir by writer and producer Greg Cope White.

Boots adapts White’s real-life story as a closeted Marine recruit navigating identity, masculinity, and belonging in the era before “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” The series brings his funny, emotional, and deeply honest memoir to life — capturing what it meant to serve while hiding a core part of yourself, and how unexpected connection can shape survival.

With Boots now streaming, Queerty’s John Halbach sat down with Greg Cope White to discuss the journey from memoir to Netflix series, the personal moments that made it to the screen, and why the themes of The Pink Marine still resonate so strongly with LGBTQ+ audiences today.

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