I’m Coming to the Cottage
Everyone’s coming to the cottage.
For fans of “Heated Rivalry” who still want more — one more source of participatory fandom now emerges: You can...
Broadway’s Dirty Little Secret
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. Santayana's famous words float prophetically in the background of Jonathan Sheffer and...
19 Protest Songs to Spark a Queer Revolution
Let's face it: The world kind of sucks right now. We generally avoid all political discussions on this site, but once you've...
Why Heated Rivalry?
Heated Rivalry has ruined me. Or maybe it's saved me? It's hard to tell. No matter where I am, or what...
The Social Cost of Being Too Gay
Ahead of his latest novel Orange, published by VERVE Books on 19 February 2026, author Curtis Garner reflects on the difference between "rural masculinity, which...
Can Magic Mushrooms Help the Gay Meth Crisis?
Meth has carved the deepest trench in modern gay life. If there’s any substance my community needs help with, it’s this one.
Is Sexual Ambiguity the New Metrosexuality?
In 1994, two seemingly disparate events occurred.
Tom Hanks won the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of Andrew...
Hudson Williams’ Quest for Sexual Ambiguity
Here's what feels like the millionth story about Heated Rivalry. Apologies in advance if you think it's all we can talk about, but well,...
Remember Me? Laverne & Shirley
On this day, 50 years ago, Laverne & Shirley debuted on ABC. For those (impossibly) who don't know, Laverne & Shirley is an American television sitcom that...
Remember Me? Earring Magic Ken
It was 1993, and sales of Barbie and Ken dolls were slipping. Mattel was concerned. So what better idea than to create...
















