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What does it feel like to be a sexual minority in Hong Kong?

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TV shows and streaming video

Meet Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova – Ilya’s friend Svetlana in Heated Rivalry

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World of performing arts

6 young artists are reshaping Australia’s iconic cultural institutions

Fashion

Hanan Besovic on American Vogue and Duran Lantink’s Jean Paul Gaultier debut

Fashion influencer @ideservecouture doesn’t need your approval: ‘As long as I have Wi-fi, I can talk about fashion. I don’t need the degree’.

Fashion commentator Hanan Besovic, better known as @ideservecouture on Instagram. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Malaysia

‘We just want to live’: fear grips Malaysia’s LGBTQ community

With drag clubs closed and spas raided, the shrinking space for queer life in Malaysia leaves a community with nowhere left to turn.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Jacob Tierney, creator of viral ice hockey romance series Heated Rivalry

Tierney began his cinematic journey at just 6 years old – he’s now a writer, director and actor, and has worked with his late producer dad.

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Fashion

2025’s fashion moments: from that naked suit to Brad Pitt’s couple looks

Blackpink’s Lisa and Jennie stunned, as did Timothée Chalamet, but who sparked trends and who courted controversy?

Brad Pitt and his girlfriend Ines de Ramon were among the celebrities who delivered memorable fashion moments in 2025. Photo: GC Images
Fame and celebrity

Meet Rachel Reid, author of the books behind Heated Rivalry

The Canadian author grew up obsessed with ice hockey and wrote the books in part to address the homophobia in the sport.

Fame and celebrity

Who plays Scott Hunter on Heated Rivalry? Meet François Arnaud

The Canadian actor fell in love with the craft when he was nine, landed his first major role on The Borgias in 2011, and is openly bisexual in real life.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Connor Storrie, the actor behind Ilya Rozanov in Heated Rivalry?

Storrie was in Joker: Folie à Deux with Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix before his role in the Crave ice hockey romance with Hudson Williams – with whom he has amazing chemistry.

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Connor Storrie at an event for Heated Rivalry. Photo: @connorstorrieofficial/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet Hudson Williams, who’s stealing hearts as Shane Hollander in Heated Rivalry

He played basketball, aspired to reach the UFC and was a stuntman once – but what did he say about his special chemistry with co-star Connor Storrie?

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Korean-Canadian actor Hudson Williams just got his big break in the Crave original TV series Heated Rivalry. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Trending in China

China wife of gay husband contests estate against his lover, parents after man’s death

Homosexuals posed as ‘father and son’ in public before older of the two was killed in road accident, sparking bitter legal dispute.

Malaysia

Raids on men-only spas in Malaysia raise concerns about LGBTQ targeting

Activists said the police’s actions and the leaking of identities amplify stigma and safety, health risks.

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Fame and celebrity

Who is Katseye’s creative director, Humberto Leon?

He worked with Kenzo, Burberry and Gap before meeting designer Carol Lim and launching Opening Ceremony, a brand once loved by Rihanna and Chloë Sevigny.

Humberto Leon – who is of Peruvian-Chinese descent – is the creative director behind popular girl group Katseye.
Wellness

Why this Aids charity’s Hong Kong art show smells of resilience

Aids Concern’s ‘Emanate’ exhibition features art and fragrances created by people affected by HIV and Aids that tell their stories.

Tea Arts, Network, by King Nam, is one of the pieces on show at Aids Concern’s new exhibition “Emanate”, which is taking place at Wyndham Social in Hong Kong’s Central neighbourhood until December 7. Photo: Aids Concern
Celebrity children

Meet Harper Grace, Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka’s teen daughter

Harper Grace Burtka-Harris attended the premiere with her dad Burtka, shares a love of scary movies with her other dad Harris, and has a twin brother named Gideon.

Thailand

Miss Universe co-owner faces arrest in Thailand over fraud allegations

Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip is wanted for US$930,000 fraud, capping a week of contest scandals and rigging allegations.

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European Union

EU’s top court rules same-sex marriages must be respected across bloc

The court ruled Poland’s refusal to recognise a German couple’s same-sex marriage violated EU law and their right to a ‘normal family life’.

Two girls kiss holding a rainbow flag during the gay pride parade in Bucharest, Romania in 2018. Photo: AP
Hong Kong

Hong Kong pop-up Queer Room gives ‘alternative individuals’ a place to connect

Until December 14, the inclusive Sheung Wan space welcomes guests with LGBTQ literature and group talks. Here are some of its coming events.

LGBTQ in China

China’s LGBTQ community loses safe spaces as Blued, Finka apps vanish

Malaysia

Malaysia pulls US children’s show off the air over LGBTQ kiss

State broadcaster RTM pulled ‘Santiago of the Seas’ after viewers claimed two animated mermaids had shared a same-sex kiss on the cheek.

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Santiago of the Seas main characters (from left) Lorelai, Santiago and Tomas. Photo: YouTube/nickjr
United States

US disability rights activist and author Alice Wong dies at 51

The daughter of Hong Kong immigrants, Wong fought for a world where people with disabilities could have full autonomy over their lives.

Alice Wong (right) speaks with Yomi Young during the activist’s 50th birthday party in San Francisco in March. Photo: Sandy Ho via AP
Fame and celebrity

Who is Corey Fogelmanis, the former Disney star in I Wish You All the Best?

The 26-year-old LGBTQ actor starred in Girl Meets World with Sabrina Carpenter and is BFFs with Conan Gray – so what else has he been in?

Malaysia

Meet the Muslim trans woman whose 50-year-old secret reshapes Malaysian history

From being one of the first to undergo gender-affirming surgery to a kadi-blessed marriage, Sari Kartina’s life has been a journey of faith.

United States

US Supreme Court rejects appeal to overturn same-sex marriage ruling

The court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, denied Kim Davis’s appeal after she refused to issue marriage licences to a same-sex couple.

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Supporters of gay marriage wave the rainbow flag outside the Supreme Court in Washington in 2015 after it ruled the U.S. Constitution provides same-sex couples the right to marry. Photo: Reuters
Britain

King Charles unveils UK’s first LGBTQ armed forces memorial

Thousands were investigated, discharged or forced to leave careers because of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.

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Britain’s King Charles attended the dedication ceremony for this armed forces memorial for the LGBT community on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Celebrity style

Meet Genesis Webb, who styles Chappell Roan and Blackpink’s Lisa

She came from humble roots, then landed on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 … the Phoenix-born and punk-inspired fashion force is redefining red carpet glamour.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Max Parker, who plays Sergeant Sullivan in Boots

The Manchester native appeared in Vampire Academy, came out in 2020 and married his Emmerdale co-star.

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