Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and François Arnaud took to social media to condemn online hate comments. The pair shared identical Instagram stories just after 3 p.m. PT on Monday with a statement to those spreading hate online, often pitting the cast members against one another. “Don’t call yourself a fan if you share racist/homophobic/biphobic/misogynist/ageist/ableist/parasocial/bigoted … Read more
Fandoms are not inherently toxic. They’re a space for people to share the joy and love they have for that particular piece of media. They are, oftentimes, safe spaces for fans to be themselves when they otherwise can’t be. Lifelong friendships are made. It’s a joyous space–or, it should be. As social media continues to … Read more
British American Olympic freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy, who made history as the first openly gay extreme sports competitor when he came out in 2015, said he was “so moved” by Heated Rivalry‘s depiction of closeted queer athletes. In an extensive Q&A with The New Yorker ahead of his fourth Olympic games in Milan, Kenworthy noted … Read more
Photo: Sabrina Lantos/HBO If you’re going to be making some dough, you’d better be making some changes to support those giving you a financial boost. Heated Rivalry star François Arnaud is hoping that all the hockey teams capitalizing on the success of the show are going to make serious efforts to support the LGBT community. … Read more