In this episode of The Queerty Interview we down with Mikey Angelo, the queer creator, songwriter, and pop culture commentator who has built a massive following across TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.

With millions of followers and a reputation for turning pop culture obsession into viral moments, Mikey has become one of the most recognizable voices in queer internet culture. From early YouTube videos to breakout TikTok success, major TV appearances, and live performances, his career has grown alongside the platforms that helped launch him.

In this conversation, Queerty’s John Halbach talks with Mikey about his creative evolution, how songwriting fuels everything he does, navigating viral fame as a queer artist, and why honesty and humor are essential to his work. Mikey also reflects on breakthrough moments, the importance of queer community, his love of Drag Race and pop divas, and what he hopes to build next as his career continues to expand.

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In this episode of The Queerty Interview, John Halbach sits down with actor, writer, and comedian Drew Droege, the creator and star of Messy White Gays, the dark comedy that’s quickly become one of the most talked-about shows in New York theater.

A sharp, Hitchcock-inspired satire, Messy White Gays follows a gay couple whose brunch plans spiral into chaos, using humor, camp, and tension to explore privilege, performative progressivism, and queer social dynamics. The play has earned packed houses and a growing cult following for its fearless comedy and razor-sharp writing.

In conversation with John, Droege opens up about the pandemic-era inspiration behind the play, his transition from Los Angeles to the New York theater world, and the joy of creating work that blends dark humor with cultural commentary. He also reflects on marathon theater schedules, creative community, and why certain queer references, from Broadway classics to Jean Smart, remain iconic onstage.

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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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