Jacob Tierney Made ‘Heated Rivalry’ in Canada As He Needed Freedom

“Heated Rivalry” creator Jacob Tierney turned to Canada to make a show that he wanted. “At first, it was supposed to be made with a U.S. platform. But he didn’t have the freedom he wanted. For example, [they wanted] to have the first explicit scene only in episode five to tone down the romance,” said … Read more

Heated Rivalry’s Rachel Reid on Shane and Ilya and their group chat

Just a year ago, Rachel Reid was a niche author whose books were mainly available as e-books. As a hockey fan, she wanted to tackle the toxic nature of the sport and create a world that emphasises love and mutual understanding without trivialising reality. Now, her book Heated Rivalry, book number two in her seven-part … Read more

Kerry Washington Is ‘Obsessed’ WIth ‘Heated Rivalry’

Kerry Washington is going all in as a “Heated Rivalry” fan. “I just bought one of those candles on Instagram — an ‘I’m coming to the cottage’ candle,” she told me Tuesday at the premiere of her new Apple TV series “Imperfect Women” at the Academy Museum. “I’m obsessed.” The nine-time Emmy nominee (she won … Read more

‘Heated Rivalry,’ Cynthia Erivo and Lady Gaga Win Queerties Awards

“Heated Rivalry,” Jonathan Bailey, Lady Gaga and Cynthia Erivo were among the winners at the 14th annual LGBTQ Queerties Awards on Tuesday night in Los Angeles. “Heated Rivalry” was named best TV Drama. Bailey received the Badass award, considered the top honor of the ceremony. Gaga’s “Abracadabra” was named best anthem while Erivo nabbed two … Read more

Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams, François Arnaud Condemn Hate Comment

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

Heated Rivalry, Stranger Things and Traitors Win GLAAD Media Awards

“Heated Rivalry,” “Stranger Things” and “Traitors” were among the big winners at the GLAAD Media Awards Thursday night in Los Angeles. “Heated Rivalry,” the hit HBO Max/Crave series created by Jacob Tierney that follows the love story of two professional hockey players (Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams), was named outstanding new TV series while “Stranger … Read more

Yes, Bowen Yang Really Is Stuck Getting Out of Antarctica

For the Actor Awards’ first award of the night, Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie — who rushed out to the L.A. ceremony after his Saturday Night Live debut in New York less than 24 hours ago — and The Studio’s Kathryn Hahn took the stage. Storrie and Hahn started their bit in giggles, with Hahn … Read more

Womens, Mens Olympic Hockey Teams Crash

“Heated Rivalry” star Connor Storrie debuted as “SNL” host Saturday with a monologue that was less about the actor who plays a hockey star on TV, and more about giving credit to the women’s USA hockey team following their slight from the men’s team and President Donald Trump during the recent Olympics. Following the cold … Read more

Connor Storrie Makes Saturday Night Live Debut With Hudson Williams

Connor Storrie has officially made his Saturday Night Live debut. The 26-year-old actor was absent from the Trump-centric cold open, entering onto the stage for his monologue to loud cheers. “Now, some of you may have seen all of me on my show Heated Rivalry,” he joked to the audience. “It’s a show that’s taught … Read more