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‘Pillion’ Director Wants to Make a ‘Simpsons’ Groundskeeper Willie Origin Story

"Something about his accent, his ginger beard, and his body made me sit up," said Harry Lighton.

LGBTQ+ Athletes Won 11 Medals at 2026 Milan Olympics

More than one-third of LGBTQ+ athletes walked away with a medal.

Myha'la Wants It to Feel Real

The Industry star graces our February cover, in conversation with Tefi Pessoa, to open up about the new projects she’s developing, how she navigates being outspoken online, and her thoughts on the Yas-Harper shippers.

Pablo Alborán’s relationship with Spanish model Juan Sesma is causing international gay panic

Pablo Alborán came out in 2020.

Who is Pedro Pascal’s gorgeous gay pal Rafael Olarra?

Rafael Olarra previously dated Luke Evans.

Montreal Canadiens would embrace a gay teammate. ‘Everyone would be supportive’

The support players and coaches for the Montreal Canadiens are a welcome sign for a league that has had zero out players in its history. The post Montreal Canadiens would embrace a gay teammate. ‘Everyone would be supportive’ appeared first on Outsports.

Heated Rivalry but make it MAGA? Shirtless RFK Jr. & Kid Rock chug whole milk in a hot tub

You can't unsee RFK Jr. & Kid Rock's hot tub antics.

Gallup set to stop tracking presidential approval ratings & people are pretty sure they know why

"Shame on Gallup. Shame."

RU-tBeer floats, Paula Abdul’s lip sync, & Sam Smith’s Madonna tribute

Catch up on the latest from Gay TikTok ...

Record-breaking Winter Games for Team LGBTQ with most medals in history

The out athletes part of Team LGBTQ won more gold medals, and more total Winter Olympics medals, than ever in Milan and Cortina. The post Record-breaking Winter Games for Team LGBTQ with most medals in history appeared first on Outsports.

Tim Gunn on why he’s been celibate for the last 43 years: “I still remember the night it all ended”

'Project Runway' legend Tim Gunn has been celibate since the age of 29.

3 out Olympians are flag bearers for Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony, including USA

Out LGBTQ athletes will carry the flags for 3 nations in the Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony, including Hilary Knight for Team USA. The post 3 out Olympians are flag bearers for Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony, including USA appeared first on Outsports.

Durand Bernarr dishes on his big Grammy night, becoming a meme & queering the Super Bowl

The newly minted Grammy winner opens up about his viral sprint down the aisle, Kendrick Lamar, and what's next for 'Bloom.'

Trump is the leader of the MAGA Death Cult and “drinking the Kool-Aid”

Believers and non-believers alike are paying for Trump's zealotry with their lives.

Boyfriends in church, ’80s hunks & hot times in the bathtub: Gays reveal when they definitely knew they liked guys!

How did you first know you were gay?

PHOTOS: Connor Storrie, David Archuleta, Alexander Skarsgård & all the fiercest fits of the week

Which red carpet look was your favorite?

Orlando is about to demolish the Pulse Nightclub to make way for a permanent memorial

Fences have been raised around the memorial to the LGBTQ+ nightclub shooting that left 49 dead.

Remember Rachel Maddow’s amazement over a GOP reaction to a top Dem screaming “his frickin’ head off”?

“Don’t let anybody tell you that yelling and making a fuss doesn’t matter or that journalism doesn’t matter.”

Queerty Crossword: Feb. 22, 2026

7 NHL players who showed real support for gay fans and LGBTQ people

The NHL has numerous players who have shared public support for gay people and make the sport accepting of the LGBTQ community. The post 7 NHL players who showed real support for gay fans and LGBTQ people appeared first on Outsports.

GOP enacts extreme anti-trans bill over gov’s veto while an A-list actor is accused of gay-bashing

Here are the top stories of the week that you might have missed.

Boy Culture Links: Slava Mogutin's Naked Truth, George Takei Supports Queer 'Starfleet Academy' Actor, South Florida Trumper Shocked His Cuban Wife Is on ICE + MORE

FEBRUARY 22, 2026

Olympic Pride Pioneer: Robert Dover was the first out gay Olympic athlete, in 1988

Robert Dover joins ‘Five Rings To Rule Them All’ with stories about meeting his husband and being out at the Olympics. The post Olympic Pride Pioneer: Robert Dover was the first out gay Olympic athlete, in 1988 appeared first on Outsports.

‘Don’t cry, dude:’ Amanda Nunes responds to Sean Strickland’s hate — Paramount, UFC are silent

'We do everything he said, and to top it off, lol, we’re fighters too. #girlpower,' Nunes says in response to Strickland's rant. The post ‘Don’t cry, dude:’ Amanda Nunes responds to Sean Strickland’s hate — Paramount, UFC are silent appeared first on Outsports.

Karamo Brown’s latest video appears to shed light on the fall out with his Queer Eye cast

Karamo is spilling the tea.

Olympic final heartbreak once again for gay curling skip and his GB team

Cheered on by his boyfriend, Bruce Mouat skippered his team to a 9-6 defeat to Canada, meaning it's silver for Britain and Team LGBTQ in Cortina. The post Olympic final heartbreak once again for gay curling skip and his GB team appeared first on Outsports.

The ‘Heated Rivalry’ guys’ new roles, Ben Platt’s big flex & all the best LGBTQ+ releases this week

The Hot Sheet is Queerty's pop culture catch-up!

How ‘Heated Rivalry’ mirrored high school for this gay former hockey player

Anthony Arnoni played hockey in high school and the hit series perfectly captured the emotions he felt navigating being gay. The post How ‘Heated Rivalry’ mirrored high school for this gay former hockey player appeared first on Outsports.

David Archuleta’s memoir, MUNA’s comeback & gaytriots: 10 things we’re obsessed with this week

Dad hats, "Devoted," and a docuseries about Tyra, naturally!

Amber Glenn skating to ‘That’s Life’ in Milan Olympics gala captures her Games

Amber Glenn skates to 'That's Life,' performed by Lady Gaga, at the Milan Winter Olympics Figure Skata Gala. Fitting. The post Amber Glenn skating to ‘That’s Life’ in Milan Olympics gala captures her Games appeared first on Outsports.

Benson Boone’s peak, Benito Skinner’s skin, & Cody Rigsby’s PTO

Catch up on all the shirtless Insta hunks ...

These oft-overlooked icons show why Black queer history still matters (now more than ever)

Even Black History Month has often excluded influential LGBTQ+ trailblazers.

InstaJocks: Hot gay and bi Winter Olympic jocks bid their farewells to Milan

After two exciting weeks at the Winter Olympics, some of our favorite out gay and bi jocks give us one last wave from Milan. The post InstaJocks: Hot gay and bi Winter Olympic jocks bid their farewells to Milan appeared first on Outsports.

Before Noah’s Arc, Punks brought Black, queer friendship to the screen in 2000—and it still feels fresh today

The 2000 comedy should be a queer classic, but it's unfortunately been hard to find.

PHOTOS: This year’s Carnival in Rio had progress—and gays—on parade

Brazil has been in party mode since February 13 with the 2026 Carnival celebration, which wraps up this weekend.

Trans youth left to find new care providers after NY hospital abruptly ends services

NYU Langone cited "the current regulatory environment" for its decision.

Growing up gay, the latest Grindr chaos, Tyra Banks & the unhinged early days of reality TV

It's another edition of Queerty’s “Quick & Dirty” series. Join us as we recap the biggest stories of the week. There’s no script. There’s no filters. Just queer news, quick and dirty.

Remember when GOP Sen. Ted Cruz said, “Let’s stop attacking pedophiles” in a congressional speech?

The anti-LGBTQ+ Republican didn’t bother to correct his misstatement.

Pete Buttigieg celebrates Tr*mp’s latest public humiliation: “This president is not unstoppable”

Pete Buttigieg speaks for the nation.

Queerty Crossword: Feb. 21, 2026

This city is fighting Trump’s rainbow crosswalk ban with a bit of queer creativity

PLUS: Queer celebrity love stories and the benefits of dressing too gay!

Boy Culture Links: Liza Feinstein Shades Gaga, 'VanderBuns,' NYU Langone Caves to Anti-Trans Pressure, Evan Lobel Collection Up for Grabs + MORE

FEBRUARY 21, 2026