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A curated guide to 13 Thai BL shows that illustrate how the genre evolved from niche web dramas into internationally influential storytelling

Jacob Tierney has confirmed that filming for season 2 of Heated Rivalry will begin in August, aiming for an April 2027 release while author Rachel Reid delays Unrivaled to June 1, 2027

Bridgerton’s fourth season arrives in two instalments with a notable trans actress joining the cast, a sapphic subplot stirring fans and comedians offering cultural commentary

Kevin Williamson, the gay screenwriter behind Scream and Dawson’s Creek, co-wrote and directed Scream 7, returning to the franchise that launched his career

Join the DIVA Charitable Trust Gala Dinner where 13 LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary changemakers will be recognised, hosted by Deborah Frances-White and Thanyia Moore

Jacob Tierney announced season two will film in August with an April 2027 release; the Barlochan cottage from season one will be available to book on Airbnb for select May weekends

the teaser for Jane Schoenbrun’s new film pairs Gillian Anderson with Hannah Einbinder in a meta, queer horror that revisits a worn slasher franchise and plunges the characters into a violent, dreamlike abyss

Serena Morena, a standout from Drag Race México, was eliminated from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World after a bizarre lip-sync that immediately became watercooler fodder

Pamela Adie reunites characters from Nigeria’s first lesbian film in ìfé: (The Sequel), arguing that showing queer lives on screen is a political act and celebrating BFI Flare’s role in protecting high-risk stories

Connor Storrie, star of Heated Rivalry and a memorable face in Joker: Folie à Deux, will host Saturday Night Live on Feb 28; he discusses his journey, influences, and what he plans for Studio 8H

HBO has ordered a fifth and final season of Industry, creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay thank the cast and crew and tease a planned conclusion

Creators Lee Getty and Kyla Harris explain how their friendship became the backbone of We Might Regret This and what to watch for in season 2 on 25 February

Pamela Adie reflects on making ìfé: (The Sequel), the film’s Lagos reconnection between Adaora and ífé, the stakes of queer storytelling in Nigeria and the significance of screening at BFI Flare

New candid images of Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine in character for Red, White & Royal Wedding have surfaced, shared by author Casey McQuiston and delighting fans while clarifying the wedding shown is not theirs

Oliver Hermanus directs Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor in The History of Sound, a film about music, wartime trauma and enduring regret set in New England

Alexandra Billings posted a heartfelt Instagram tribute to Eric Dane, praising his on-set actions for preserving an important monologue and exemplifying genuine allyship.

Maxi Shield, the Drag Race Down Under alum known offstage as Maxine, has died aged 51 after undergoing treatment for throat cancer; friends and venues have shared heartfelt tributes

Manu Ríos posted candid images from Brazil on 23 February that quickly drew enthusiastic reactions for his looks and style

Rachel Reid, whose Game Changers novels inspired Heated Rivalry, announced a new June 1, 2027 release date for Unrivaled after sharing that Parkinson’s symptoms have made writing slower

MUBI released first-look photos for Jane Schoenbrun’s queer slasher Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, which stars Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder and lands in cinemas on August 7, 2026

Experience the revamped Girl Kisser: a campy, candid lesbian gig-theatre show with original music, immersive movement and fresh questions about friends, lovers and club culture

Former Little Mix member Leigh-Anne releases a debut album that fuses pop, R&B and reggae to reclaim her artistic identity and celebrate cultural roots

Revry confirms a second season of King of Drag, expanding opportunities for the drag king community and inviting new contestants who can work in the US