Nick Año

Nick Año

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"I felt a great sense of responsibility because he was a real person," says Miguel Bernardeau on playing Rafael Rodríguez Rapún in 'La Bola Negra.' "There’s this rise of desire in him," says Guitarricadelafuente of his character Sebastián meeting Rafael. filmupdates.net/2026/10/27/i...

filmupdates.netInterview: Guitarricadelafuente and Miguel Bernardeau on ‘La Bola Negra’ – Film UpdatesGuitarricadelafuente and Miguel Bernardeau discuss La Bola Negra, Sebastián and Rafael’s relationship during the Spanish Civil War, repression and desire, finding humanity in the middle of violence,…

"I have a daily journal practice. I try to exercise a little bit every day. I do Pilates or kettle-bells, and I take my dogs for a walk. I try to read a little bit every day. Try not to scroll too much on my phone," says Noah Wyle, People's "Sexiest Man Alive. people.com/noah-wyle-is...

ICYMI: Broadway celebrated the landmark 1996 Jonathan Larson musical 'Rent' with a special reunion concert Oct 26 including many original cast members. The 30th anniversary concert is streaming through 11pm ET, Oct 27, in support of Broadway Cares. www.broadwayworld.com/article/Vide...

broadwayworld.comVideo: RENT Original Cast and More Stars Perform 'Seasons of Love' at 30th Anniversary ConcertWatch a clip of original RENT cast members and more stars performing 'Seasons of Love' at the RENT 30th anniversary concert. Learn more about the event…

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Our latest #InstaSnaps roundup features photos of a shirtless Sam Cushing, plus photos of Morris Chestnut, Gabriel Jayne, Bach Buquen, Taylor Napier, and more. Check them out here: soc.life/QuFgew

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Meet one of the artists, disruptors, educators, groundbreakers, innovators, and storytellers who all helped make the world a better place for LGBTQ+ people.

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The Scottish actor discussed the "honor" of playing his bisexual character Tommy as a bi person: "I feel so seen."

"I think I played him as in love with himself," says out gay musician and actor Orville Peck of his 'Street Fighter' Vega. He shared images of his stunt double, Peter Kismartoni, with both sporting Vega’s signature blonde hair and pink-and-black outfit. www.attitude.co.uk/culture/orvi...

attitude.co.ukOrville Peck shares behind-the-scenes snaps from Street Fighter set"I think he’s sort of asexual because he’s like… he thinks he’s the most beautiful person on the planet, so there’s no one that can compete,” says Orville Peck of Vega

"It’s not a provocative movie. It’s about inheritance and love and discovery and poetry," says 'La Bola Negra' co-director Javier Calvo. "It’s about the [Spanish] Civil War; we did a lot of research...with historians to get really deep," adds Javier Ambrossi. www.queerty.com/is-la-bola-n...

queerty.comIs La Bola Negra a "sexy war epic"? Los Javis weigh in on provocative label that's stirring up debate - Queerty"You have to live because other people in the LGBTQ+ community that came before us, they couldn’t," says Javier Ambrossi

"It’s subversive and it’s transgressive, and I really love all that kind of stuff," says Andrew Scott of the "you’re just a hole for daddy" line from 'It Gets Worse.' He plays a therapist who hooks up with a university student (Leo Riech). "You’ve got to be fearless." www.out.com/celebs/andre...

out.com'Daddy' Andrew Scott dishes on spitting in Leo Reich's mouth and calling him 'just a hole'"If it’s done with a degree of lightness, I always think that’s much more fun. And then I don’t know, people get a bit hysterical about sex."

'Rent, the 30th Anniversary Concert' will get an exclusive look behind the curtain of the musical, with backstage access and rare footage spanning its 30-year history during a pre-show livestream, Oct 25 (available to stream until 11 pm ET, Oct 27). www.broadwayworld.com/article/RENT...

broadwayworld.comRENT 30th Anniversary Concert Will Host a Behind-the-Scenes Pre-Show LivestreamThe one-night-only concert benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, with an all-star cast of more than 60 performers.

"The only thing that has changed is that I may be protecting myself a little more, especially in interviews."says François Arnaud on fame since 'Heated Rivalry' and fan gossip. His movie 'Someone's Daughter' hits Canadian theaters Oct 23. www.thepinknews.com/2026/10/23/f...

thepinknews.comFrançois Arnaud ‘protecting himself more’ after Heated Rivalry fameHeated Rivalry star François Arnaud, who plays Scott Hunter, shared that he's 'protecting myself a little more' after show fame.

The 'Manhood Documentary' directed by Daniel Lombroso explores cosmetic penis enlargement, body image and male insecurity. The film follows 3 men who navigate physical enhancements, connecting the pursuit of extra girth to a culture of toxic masculinity. instinctmagazine.com/manhood-docu...

instinctmagazine.comManhood Exposes the Pressure Behind the Pursuit of a Bigger Package | Instinct MagazineWhether it’s locker-room comparisons, thirst traps, or those suspiciously confident men on social media, the pressure to measure up is real.

Belgium has selected the WWI romance 'Coward' for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards. The film follows two young Belgian soldiers (Emmanuel Macchia and Valentin Campagne) whose relationship blossoms amid the brutality of the trenches. www.queerty.com/watch-lukas-...

queerty.comWATCH: Lukas Dhont's hotly-anticipated drama Coward brings queer love to the frontlines of WWI - QueertyThe award-winning drama was inspired by photos of Belgian soldiers performing in drag during WWI.

"To have a queer war epic film, for everybody to see it and for younger generations to not take freedom for granted at all," says Guitarricadelafuente on playing Sebastián in 'La Bola Negra.' "This was a way of paying homage to all of those love stories." www.out.com/film/guitarr...

out.com'La Bola Negra' breakout Guitarricadelafuente reveals why Penélope Cruz is 'a total mother'The Spanish creative shares his experience acting alongside the Volver icon in the queer war epic and why he resonates with his character Sebastián.

'Test,' the award-winning gay bodybuilding drama has been acquired by Dark Star Pictures for U.S. and Canadian distribution. Written by and starring Brock Yurich, the film also features Tammy Blanchard, Matthew Morrison, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Evan Hall and Mike Edward. variety.com/2026/film/co...

variety.comQueer Bodybuilder Drama ‘Test’ Acquired by Dark Star Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)Filmmaker Sam McConnell's award winning gay bodybuilder romance "Test" has been acquired by Dark Star Pictures.

ICYMI: Alexander Skarsgård wore a custom Chopova Lowena purple and green plaid skirt with leather belt and hardware hooks for the "Wicker" premiere in LA. The long-sleeve shirt featured his costar Olivia Colman embossed onto the fabric and framed by black gemstones. wwd.com/pop-culture/...

Wayback Wednesday: 'La Bola Negra' is inspired four surviving pages of an unfinished 1936 play by Spanish poet Federico García Lorca and co-writer Alberto Conejero's acclaimed play 'La Piedra Obscura.' It's an example queer stories that history repressed & silenced. www.queerty.com/the-true-sto...

queerty.comThe true story of the forbidden romance the inspired gay historical epic La Bola Negra - Queerty'La Bola Negra' blends fact & fiction for a sweeping story that uncovers forgotten queer history. Here's what really happened...

"That scene at the end was something the studio really pushed for," says ‘Whalefall’ director Brian Duffield. Austin Abrams plays a scuba diver who is swallowed alive by an 80-foot sperm whale while searching for the remains of his father (Josh Brolin). www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

hollywoodreporter.com‘Whalefall’ Director Brian Duffield and Star Austin Abrams Resisted the New Ending Before Embracing ItThe coda was added after test screenings, though both the filmmaker and star were initially hesitant about it.

"I really liked that thing when someone's trying to figure out their powers where they don't really have control over them at the start," says Ruaridh Mollica on playing Tommy Maximoff in 'VisionQuest' ( Disney+). He's surprised that fans love to see him in glasses. collider.com/visionquest-...

collider.com'VisionQuest’s Ruaridh Mollica Answers Every Burning Question After That Pivotal Episode 4 GalaVisionQuest’s Ruaridh Mollica breaks down the biggest moments from Episodes 3 and 4 and addresses those viral Wanda and Tommy parallels.

"They’re intentional to show people that just because you have an HIV diagnosis, you are not dirty and ugly and should hide away and not feel good about your body," says TV reporter & HIV activist Karl Schmid, on his shirtless posts to address still HIV stigma. www.queerty.com/karl-schmid-...

queerty.comKarl Schmid is on a mission to end HIV stigma... one story & thirst trap at a time - QueertyKarl Schmid shows that it's possible to live a healthy and vibrant life with HIV.

"It’s very important for us to realize that the war is never over. We’ve got to…remember that this is only one generation ago," says 'Elsinore' star Andrew Scott on Ian Charleson’s quest to play 'Hamlet' as he battled AIDS. It's "about looking towards the light." www.out.com/out-exclusiv...

"Sometimes you think that LGBTQ movies should be niche and small and indie for a specific audience, and we wanted to create a big movie in Spain," says 'La Bola Negra' co-director Javier Ambrossi with Javier Calvo. Despite their break-up they remain family. www.indiewire.com/features/int...

indiewire.com‘La Bola Negra’: Before Netflix’s Gay Epic Became an Oscar Frontrunner, It Had to Survive the Breakup of Its DirectorsNetflix thinks 'La Bola Negra' is an Oscar frontrunner, but the gay epic had to endure the breakup of its filmmakers' 13-year romantic relationship.

'Red, White & Royal Wedding,' starring Nicholas Galitzine & Taylor Zakhar Perez, has received an R rating for "sexual content/nudity and language." 'De Noche,' starring Pedro Pascal & Danny Ramirez has also received an R rating for its "complex love story." instinctmagazine.com/r-rated-gay-...

instinctmagazine.comR-Rated Gay Romance? 'RWRW' and 'De Noche' Might Leave Us Blushing | Instinct MagazineTwo highly anticipated queer films have just received R ratings, and we’re already imagining the possibilities of more mature exploration of queer relationships

ICYMI: "I would rock Mary Todd. Why not?" says 'East of Eden' star Mike Faist who is friends with 'Oh, Mary!' playwright and original star, Cole Escola. Faist appeared in Broadway's 'Newsies' and 'Dear Evan Hansen' and in West End's 'Brokeback Mountain.' www.broadwayworld.com/article/Mike...

broadwayworld.comMike Faist Says He Wants to Star in OH, MARY!Mike Faist has had a varied career, best known for starring in Dear Evan Hansen and appearing in the film adaptation of West Side Story. Could starring in…