Jordan Robledo, Author at GAY TIMES https://www.gaytimes.com/author/jordan-robledo/ Amplifying queer voices. Wed, 14 May 2025 05:00:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 The Last of Us: Fans react to Ellie and Dina’s evolving romance and that surprise character return https://www.gaytimes.com/culture/the-last-of-us-fans-react-to-ellie-and-dinas-evolving-romance-and-that-surprise-character-return/ Tue, 13 May 2025 22:16:55 +0000 https://www.gaytimes.com/?p=1432618 The recent developments in The Last of Us season two have sent fans into a tizzy. Back in April, the post-apocalyptic drama made its highly anticipated return following a two-year…

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The recent developments in The Last of Us season two have sent fans into a tizzy.

Back in April, the post-apocalyptic drama made its highly anticipated return following a two-year absence.

Picking up five years after season one’s hospital showdown, the new batch of episodes follows Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) as they navigate their strained relationship and settlement in Jackson, Wyoming, a haven free of infected.

Since its premiere, season two has received universal critical acclaim, with many praising its emotional story and expansion of its video game source material.

However, two storylines that have received particular attention from fans have been Ellie and Dina’s romantic relationship –affectionally known as Dellie – and Joel’s tragic death at the hands of Abby (Kaitlyn Dever).

Following their wholesome kiss during the premiere, the season has continued to explore Ellie and Dina’s deepening connection, with the latter joining the former on her quest to kill Abby.

In episode four, the pair’s relationship reaches new heights after their dangerous encounter with the infected, resulting in them having sex and professing their love and dedication to each other.

Since his death at the start of the season, the memory of Joel has been a looming cloud over Ellie, Dina and the viewers at home. However, in episode five, the beloved character made a grand return in the form of a flashback.

Naturally, fans have embraced the aforementioned developments, with many sharing their reactions on social media.

Using the iconic GIF of Anne Hathaway crying tears of joy, one X/Twitter fan wrote: “Ellie told Dina that she would die for her, Dina confessing that she loves Ellie,Dina already had her life planned together with Ellie, Ellie saying that she will have a baby with Dina, Ellie happy to be the father of Dina’s child…”

Another Dina and Ellie fan echoed similar sentiments, tweeting: “Dina saying I love you first and not even letting Ellie say it back because she already knows OMFG.”

In response to Joel’s return in episode five, one viewer wrote, “Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller back on my screen again EVERYONE CHEERED,” while another fan commented, “IM NOT READY HOLD ME DOWN-“

The upcoming penultimate episode of The Last of Us season two is set to explore Joel and Ellie’s relationship before they became somewhat estranged.

Check out more fan reactions to Dellie and Joel’s return below.

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]]> All’s Fair: Ryan Murphy’s new star-studded legal drama receives first teaser trailer https://www.gaytimes.com/television/alls-fair-trailer-ryan-murphy-kim-kardashian-sarah-paulson-naomi-watts-glenn-close-niecy-nash-betts/ Tue, 13 May 2025 20:01:07 +0000 https://www.gaytimes.com/?p=1432560 The first trailer has arrived for All’s Fair, promising scandal, drama and whodunnit chaos. Set to premiere this fall on Hulu (US) and Disney+ (UK), the Ryan Murphy-created legal drama…

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The first trailer has arrived for All’s Fair, promising scandal, drama and whodunnit chaos.

Set to premiere this fall on Hulu (US) and Disney+ (UK), the Ryan Murphy-created legal drama follows a group of female lawyers who leave their male-dominated law firm to open a “powerhouse” practice.

As per the synopsis: “Fierce, brilliant, and emotionally complicated, they navigate high-stakes breakups, scandalous secrets, and shifting allegiances—both in the courtroom and within their own ranks. In a world where money talks and love is a battleground, these women don’t just play the game—they change it.”

All’s Fair is set to bring together an array of stars from the Ryan Murphy TV universe, including Sarah Paulson, Niecy Nash-Betts, Kim Kardashian, and Naomi Watts.

The series is also set to feature Hollywood iconGlenn Close, Teyana Taylor and Matthew Noszka.

In the trailer, Allura Grant (Kardashian), Emerald Greene (Nash-Betts) and Liberty Ronson (Watts) are sitting in a conference room before the former asks their client, Dee Barber (Elizabeth Berkley), to take “a deep breath” and tell them her story.

“It’s been a lot. I’m sorry,” Dee says, resulting in Liberty exclaiming, “No, no. We don’t meet with sorry people.”

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As the trailer progresses, the iconic ‘Cell Block Tango’ from Broadway’s Chicago plays in the background while clips of the ladies and their glamorous yet complicated lives flash across the screen.

“He hurt you. Get mad, get hot. Get revenge!” Dina Standish (Close) exclaims.

In addition to teasing the series’ intricate storylines, the trailer promises backstabbing, witty dialogue, stunning outfits, twists, turns, and hot, shirtless men.

While an exact release date for All’s Fair has not been announced, the trailer has generated plenty of buzz on social media.

“This show was quite LITERALLY made for me holy shit,” one person on X/Twitter wrote.

Another viewer commented: “Will subscribe to Disney+ again for this.”

A third pop culture enthusiast tweeted: “I know this is a Ryan Murphy production, so I shouldn’t be surprised, but god, this cast is CAMP.”

Check out the full trailer and first-look photos of All’s Fair below.

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]]> Gus Kenworthy announces skiing comeback and 2026 Olympics aspirations https://www.gaytimes.com/culture/gus-kenworthy-announces-skiing-comeback-and-2026-olympics-aspirations-gay-skier/ Mon, 12 May 2025 21:26:59 +0000 https://www.gaytimes.com/?p=1432296 Gus Kenworthy is training for a 2026 Winter Olympics comeback.  Back in February 2022, the 33-year-old athlete announced his retirement from skiing after competing in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics…

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Gus Kenworthy is training for a 2026 Winter Olympics comeback. 

Back in February 2022, the 33-year-old athlete announced his retirement from skiing after competing in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics under Team GB.

During his first two runs, Kenworthy experienced two intense crashes, one resulting in him falling on the lip of the pipe. However, in the third round, he made a comeback and earned a score of 71.25 – which landed him in eighth place.

“The final hurrah. My swan song. I’m done, I’m done competing. I’ve had a career that I’m really, really proud of,” he said in a statement to Olympics.com at the time.

Over the last three years, Kenworthy has kept busy with other career endeavours, like acting and modelling.

However, on 12 May, the American Horror Story star revealed to ESPN that he was officially coming out of retirement to train for the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy.

“After taking a step away, I realised I miss skiing, and I really want to compete again,” he told the sports news outlet. “I didn’t know if I would be able to after seven and a half. So, it’s this Olympics or nothing. I’m never going to have this opportunity again.”

 

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Elsewhere in his interview, Kenworthy gave insight into his brief retirement, revealing that he never stopped thinking about skiing.

“I would be out at a party, and someone would be like, ‘What do you do now?’ And I wouldn’t know how to answer. Saying anything other than, ‘I’m a professional skier,’ felt wrong coming out of my mouth. It was weird to navigate. I felt depressed at times. I felt a loss of my sense of identity,” he explained.

The star went on to say that he started contemplating a return to the sport last summer. However, before going forward with his comeback, the talented athlete had to work through some of his initial worries, like the potential head or bodily injuries he could suffer.

Months before the 2022 Olympics, the Will & Grace star was put through the wringer, suffering two concussions during training and testing positive for COVID-19.

 

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While he labelled a potential head injury as his “biggest fear,” Kenworthy isn’t letting his anxiety get the best of him.

“I’m scared, but it’s like any risk. You do what you can to try and mitigate the risks and perform as safely as possible,” he told the sports publication. 

Towards the end of his sit-down, Kenworthy revealed that the head coach of Team GB has supported his return and 2026 Olympics goals.

However, due to the team having “zero budget” for him, the Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead star is responsible for funding his own travel and coaching.

Fortunately, the Coming Out Colton star hasn’t let his circumstances get him down.

“I feel pretty good about my chances if I’m able to stay healthy,” he told ESPN.

In order to make Team GB’s 2026 Olympics roster, Kenworthy will need to place within the top 30% of at least two of the four World Cup events he is scheduled to compete in.

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]]> Drag Race: Phoenix claps back at Ice Spice over All Stars 10 comments https://www.gaytimes.com/drag/drag-race-phoenix-responds-to-ice-spices-icon-critique-from-all-stars-10-premiere/ Mon, 12 May 2025 20:17:04 +0000 https://www.gaytimes.com/?p=1432291 Drag Race star Phoenix has clapped back at Ice Spice’s candid critique on All Stars 10. In the first episode of the double premiere, the first bracket of queens – Irene…

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Drag Race star Phoenix has clapped back at Ice Spice’s candid critique on All Stars 10.

In the first episode of the double premiere, the first bracket of queens – Irene the Alien, Deja Skye, Olivia Lux, Aja, Phoenix and Bosco – were tasked with writing and recording original verses for the ‘Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner’ music video.

After coming up with their lyrics and learning the choreography from Jamal Sims, the group went on to film the visual – delivering unique and electric 80s metal-inspired performances.

While most of the queens were praised for their work in the challenge, Phoenix received encouraging critiques from Michelle Visage and Ross Matthews to open up more.

However, the judging took a somewhat awkward turn when guest judge Ice Spice delivered a blunt opinion on the Atlanta-based queen’s performance.

“I hear you’re a legendary icon, but tonight, I don’t think I would have been able to tell with how shy you were,” the rapper said.

Shortly after the episode’s release, fans flocked to social media to share their reactions to Ice Spice’s critique.

“The critique Ice Spice had for Phoenix stopped me in my tracks omg slow down,” one viewer on X/Twitter wrote.

Another fan on Reddit commented: “She came off as mean, but she unfortunately wasn’t wrong. That doesn’t make Phoenix any less of a legend tho.”

A third person added: “I’m glad she gave an honest critique. I even think she attempted to deliver it in a delicate way. I think it came across as colder because of how monotone it was, but also, no one expected it. But it really wasn’t super harsh, just surprising really.”

However, fans weren’t the only ones who shared their honest reactions to Ice Spice’s critique.

On 10 May, Phoenix addressed the gagworthy moment on her Instagram story, writing: “I appreciate the love from everyone about the Ice Spice comment! I’ll comment more and tell the funny part about this later.

“But TRUST ME WHEN I SAY! My 25 years of experience and decades of contributing to my community is what makes me an ICON! Not 3 minutes on a TV show… That being said, I’m perfectly fine not getting “icon” validation from someone who’s “fame” has come from 1 song about shitting and farting.”

As of writing, Ice Spice has not responded to Phoenix’s post.

The All Stars 10 double premiere ended with Aja, Bosco and Irene as the frontrunners, earning three and four points, respectively. At the same time, Deja, Olivia and Phoenix scored one point each through the MVQ (Most Valuable Queen) voting process.

On their final episode as a six-person bracket, the queens will be tasked with transforming “red hot hoopsters into their very own drag sisters.”

To read our full premiere recap and get further insight into the All Stars 10 point system, click here.

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]]> Heartstopper: Joe Locke dishes on co-producing the upcoming film with Kit Connor https://www.gaytimes.com/culture/heartstopper-joe-locke-dishes-on-co-producing-the-upcoming-film-with-kit-connor/ Fri, 09 May 2025 22:12:51 +0000 https://www.gaytimes.com/?p=1432211 Joe Locke has opened up about producing the upcoming Heartstopper film alongside co-star and friend Kit Connor. Back in April, Netflix finally announced that the stories of Nick, Charlie, and…

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Joe Locke has opened up about producing the upcoming Heartstopper film alongside co-star and friend Kit Connor.

Back in April, Netflix finally announced that the stories of Nick, Charlie, and the rest of the beloved gang will be wrapped up with a feature film rather than a fourth season.

The streamer also confirmed that Locke and Connor would be reprising their roles and working as executive producers alongside Oseman, Patrick Walters, Ian Canning, Emile Sherman and Euros Lyn.

In a recent interview with Gold Derby, the Agatha All Along star opened up about his upcoming producer responsibilities – expressing his excitement to learn the ropes.

“I think that they’re going to regret giving it to me because I’m gonna have so much fun with it, but not in a bad way. I’m just really excited to learn everything I can from the experience and take it forward, you know,” he explained.

“As an actor, you don’t really get to see much of the behind-the-scenes stuff. So it’s been, even so far, so nice getting to be in those conversations, and they’re really taking us seriously, me and Kit.”

When asked how the Warfare star is faring as a producing partner, Locke replied: “Great! Yeah, all of our notes so far have been pretty on the same page.”  

The Sweeney Todd actor isn’t the only one to gush about the Heartstopper film’s new producing dynamic.

In an April interview with Netflix’s Tudum, Oseman said they were excited to work with Locke and Connor on the “creative and logistical problems that arise throughout production”.

“I’ve always enjoyed hearing their thoughts and ideas about Heartstopper, and I’m hoping that we’ll have more of those conversations now that we’re an exec team,” Oseman continued.

“We all want to work together to make the best movie we can, and hopefully, with their insights and experience, we’re even better suited to making that possible.”

The Solitare author also discussed the goals they want to achieve with the film, telling the streamer that they want it to be “a beautiful and emotional send-off for the Heartstopper story, celebrating what Heartstopper means to people, a chance to say goodbye to our beloved characters, and many hints of what’s to come in the character’s future lives.”

“On a slightly deeper level, I think this movie will explore what makes love survive, or what elevates it, or deepens it. At 18, 17, Nick and Charlie are hurtling towards their adult lives. Many teenage relationships don’t survive that pivotal moment of change,” Oseman continued.

“Are Nick and Charlie a forever love? If they are, why? I want the movie to capture this transitional moment for them as a couple – from teens to adults, from teen romance to forever love, from past to future.”

For Heartstopper’s final outing, Still Alice and Colette filmmaker Wash Westmoreland has been tapped to direct the film.

The full cast is yet to be announced, but the following cast members are expected to reprise their fan-favourite roles: William Gao as Tao, Corinna Brown as Tara, Kizzy Edgell as Darcy, Tobie Donovan as Isaac, Jenny Walser as Tori, and Rhea Norwood as Imogen.

The official synopsis for the film reads: “Nick and Charlie are inseparable, but with Nick preparing to leave for university and Charlie finding new independence at school, the reality of a long-distance relationship begins to weigh on them.

“Doubts take hold, and their relationship faces its biggest challenge yet. Meanwhile, their friends are also navigating the ups and downs of love and friendship, confronting the bittersweet challenges of growing up and moving on. Can first loves really last forever?”

As of writing, a release date has not been confirmed. To stay up to date on all things Heartstopper: The Film, click here

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]]> “This is insane!”: Drag Race fans praise the absolutely bonkers All Stars 10 double premiere https://www.gaytimes.com/culture/this-is-insane-drag-race-fans-praise-the-absolutely-bonkers-all-stars-10-double-premiere/ Fri, 09 May 2025 19:59:23 +0000 https://www.gaytimes.com/?p=1431955 All Stars 10 has made its highly anticipated double premiere, and fans are already predicting that it’s one of the “best seasons” in the franchise. *Warning* major spoilers ahead After…

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All Stars 10 has made its highly anticipated double premiere, and fans are already predicting that it’s one of the “best seasons” in the franchise.

*Warning* major spoilers ahead

After weeks of anticipation, fans were finally treated to the first two episodes of the tenth season of the popular spin-off series.

Unlike past entries, All Stars 10 takes on an entirely new format, with 18 queens competing for the crown, $200,000 and a coveted spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame instead of the usual 12.

The fierce lineup is as follows: Acid Betty (season 8), Aja (season 9, All Stars 3), Alyssa Hunter (season 14), Bosco (season 14), Cynthia Lee Fontaine (season 8, 9), Daya Betty (season 14), Deja Skye (season 14), Denali (season 13) and Ginger Minj (season 7, All Stars 2, 6).

More gag-worthy star power incoming: Irene the Alien (season 15), Jorgeous (season 14, All Stars 9), Kerri Colby (season 14), Lydia B Kollins (season 17), Mistress Isabelle Brooks (season 15), Nicole Paige Brooks (season 2), Olivia Lux (season 13), Phoenix (season 3) and Tina Burner (season 13).

In addition to featuring a gargantuan lineup, All Stars 10 sees the 18 queens split into three groups of six, each competing in their own bracket across three episodes.

For the double premiere, the first group up to the plate was the orange bracket, consisting of Aja, Irene, Deja, Phoenix, Bosco, and Olivia.

After strutting down the runway in their entrance looks, Ru broke down the rules for All Stars 10, revealing that none of the ladies would be eliminated in the preliminary rounds. Instead, they would be competing for points.

“At the end of this three-episode bracket, the three all stars with the most points from this bracket will advance to the semi-finals, where you will face off against the top three all stars from the other brackets,” Ru explained.

“Here’s how the point system works. Every week, the top two queens will receive two points each, and those two queens will lip sync for the win. The winner of the lip sync will receive an extra point plus a cash tip of $10,000. But wait, there is more… an additional four points will be awarded each episode, but more on that later.”

After going over the intricate point system, Mama Ru tasked the queens with their first maxi-challenge of the season – writing, recording and performing in the music video for ‘Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner.’

With their task in hand, the queens made their way to the werkroom to dissect the new tournament format, kiki with one another, and, of course, get out of drag.

“In three weeks bitch only half of us move on to the semi-final. Baby, this is not junior varsity; it’s giving varsity down boots,” Olivia said in a confessional.

After getting into comfortable attire, the ladies got to work on their verses for the Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner music video.

Irene expressed excitement about participating in the challenge because she went home first during her season.  

“When I found out we were doing this, I was really, really excited,” she told Aja, who followed up by asking what the former was going to write.

“I didn’t get to show a lot on season 15, so sort of about making sure that I’m not a forgetful filler queen.”

While Irene was excited, Deja was a bit more reserved, revealing to Phoenix that she was nervous. On the other side of the workroom, Olivia and Bosco oozed confidence, with the former exclaiming that she felt really good about executing the challenge.

Bosco echoed similar sentiments, adding that the metal music video is in her wheelhouse because she is “kind of a heavy metal stripper.”

As usual, RuPaul dropped by the workroom to get tea on the queens’ ideas, give helpful wisdom, and share some laughs.

After fine-tuning their lyrics, the orange bracket made their way to the stage to learn their choreography for the music video, with longstanding Drag Race personality and acclaimed choreographer Jamal Sims.

During rehearsals, Aja, Bosco, and Deja effortlessly grasped the choreography, while Irene, Olivia and Phoenix struggled to fully come out of their shells.

The next day, the queens returned to the workroom to prepare for the main stage and the premiere of the ‘Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner’ music video.

While most of the queens were confident about their performances in the challenge, Phoenix didn’t feel the same.

“I’m shitting bricks. I don’t want to repeat season 3 again. You know, I’m trying not to get in my head, but it’s happening. I can feel it happening,” she said in a confessional.

“This is not how I want week one to go. In order for me to win this challenge, I really need to not be my worst enemy. I hope it’s all going to come out the way it’s supposed to.”

After a comedic and somewhat tense battle of the words between Irene and Aja, the queens headed to the mainstage to show off their ‘Slits and Tits’ runway ensembles before debuting their Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner music video.

Unsurprisingly, each of the ladies showcased metal rock realness, delivering unique and creative verses that gagged Ru and the judges’ panel.

However, with All Stars rules in full effect, only two queens could land in the top two.

Following the judges’ critiques, Ru announced Aja and Irene as the top contestants, earning them both two points.

The pair were then tasked with performing a lip sync for the win to Ice Spice’s ‘Think You The Shit, Fart.’

Amid the hard-hitting beats, Aja and Irene laid it all out on the stage, delivering creative choreography, comedic moments and charisma galore.

Ultimately, Aja was named the winner, earning her a cash tip of $10,000 and an extra point.

Following the lip sync, Ru called Bosco, Deja, Phoenix and Olivia back to the main stage before joking that one of them was standing on a trap door.

Ru then revealed how the four extra point twist would work, explaining that each bottom queen would receive a point to give to another competitor they think is the MVQ (the Most Valuable Queen of the Week).

In episode two, the bottom four queens divvied out their respective points.

Fortunately, the process was drama-free, with Bosco and Phoenix giving each other their points and Deja and Olivia following suit.

The six queens were then tasked with their first mini-challenge, playing Front Roll on three Pit Crew members: Manuel, Bryce and Bruno.

“Your goal is to roll softballs up the tanned and brawny chest of the pit crew. But here’s the catch… no hands,” Ru explained.

After getting consent from the pit crew, the ladies hilariously went to work. In the end, Irene won the mini-challenge and a cash tip of $2,500.

After putting away their softballs, Ru tasked the queens with their second maxi challenge, starring in the mystery improv Murder on the Dancefloor.

“Now, without a script, you need to create entertaining characters, but remember that anything you say can and will be used against you tomorrow on the main stage,” Ru explained.

Unlike other seasons, the girls landed the parts they wanted without drama.

Despite some of the queens being nervous about their improv skills, they all put their best foot forward, delivering hilarious performances alongside Ru as Inspector Poussay and Carson Kressley, Captain Shtooping and Michelle Visage as Vichelle Massage.

After walking down the runway in their best ‘Coming and Going’ ensembles, Ru and the judges’ panel, including guest judge Colman Domingo, shared their critiques.

Irene, Bosco and Deja were praised for their performances, while Olivia, Aja and Phoenix failed to capture the judges fully.

Ultimately, Ru named Irene and Bosco as the top two queens of the week, resulting in them lip syncing to Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s ‘Murder on the Dance Floor.’

The two queens didn’t disappoint, delivering passion, disco realness, and sickening ruveals. However, Bosco conquered the lip sync, winning $10,000 and earning an additional point.

Check out the best reactions to the All Stars 10 double premiere below.

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]]> The Old Guard 2: Charlize Theron clashes with Uma Thurman in action-packed new trailer https://www.gaytimes.com/culture/the-old-guard-2-charlize-theron-and-her-immortal-warriors-return-in-a-new-action-packed-trailer-netflix/ Fri, 09 May 2025 00:15:39 +0000 https://www.gaytimes.com/?p=1431784 The first trailer for The Old Guard 2 has finally arrived, promising even more twists and turns than its predecessor. Set to be released on 2 July on Netflix, the…

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The first trailer for The Old Guard 2 has finally arrived, promising even more twists and turns than its predecessor.

Set to be released on 2 July on Netflix, the upcoming film follows a newly mortal Andy (Charlize Theron) and her team of mercenaries as they battle a new threat against humanity.

The official synopsis reads: “Andy and her team of immortal warriors are back, with a renewed sense of purpose in their mission to protect the world.

“With Booker (Matthias Schoenaerts) still in exile after his betrayal, and Quynh (Vân Veronica Ngô) out for revenge after escaping her underwater prison, Andy grapples with her newfound mortality as a mysterious threat emerges that could jeopardise everything she’s worked towards for thousands of years.

“Andy, Nile (Kiki Layne), Joe (Marwan Kenzari), Nicky (Luca Marinelli), and James Copley (Chiwetel Ejiofor), enlist the help of Tuah (Henry Goulding), an old friend who may provide the key to unlocking the mystery behind immortal existence.”

On 8 May, Netflix finally blessed fans with the first trailer for The Old Guard 2.

At the start of the exciting teaser, Andy reflects on her mortality, telling Nile she’s finally at peace.

However, Andy and her friends’ harmonious existence doesn’t last long due to the return of the villainous Discord (Uma Thurman), the first of the immortals.

“For centuries, I watched you fight to protect humanity. While forsaking your own kind. I will destroy you and everything you stand for with a power you can’t even imagine yet,” Discord menacingly states.

In addition to their battle against Discord, the team must deal with the return of Quynh, who’s free from her underwater prison and on a quest for vengeance.

In an interview with Netflix’s Tudum, Theron teased that The Old Guard 2 will have “something for everyone.”

“Fans who loved the first film, fans who loved the original graphic novels – and brand-new fans who are looking for insane action, grounded and relatable characters, gorgeous locations, and a global cast of superstars,” she said.

“We’re going to meet some brand new characters. Andy and her warriors are back with a renewed sense of purpose. The stakes are even higher now that Anndy is mortal and can die – but that certainly won’t keep her out of the action.”

In a separate interview with Tudum, screenwriter and creator of the original comic Greg Rucka echoed similar sentiments while teasing the motives of the film’s characters this time around.

“We come into The Old Guard 2 with Andy on a mission, and one of the questions the second film raises is the legitimacy of that mission,” he explained.

“What I find most fascinating about these immortal characters is that fundamentally, they all face the same questions we do: What am I doing here? What is the purpose of my life.”

The Old Guard 2 comes five years after the first film’s release, which received widespread acclaim for its immersive plot, Theron’s leading performance and the groundbreaking same-sex storyline between Kenzari and Marinelli’s characters, Joe and Nicky.

Check out the full trailer here or below.

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]]> Miss Carbón: Lux Pascal’s new LGBTQ+ drama receives trailer and release date https://www.gaytimes.com/culture/pedro-pascal-sister-lux-pascal-to-star-in-new-lgbtq-drama-miss-carbon/ Thu, 08 May 2025 21:53:17 +0000 https://www.gaytimes.com/?p=1431793 Lux Pascal’s new film, Miss Carbón, has received an exciting update. Inspired by the groundbreaking true story of Carla Antonella Rodríguez, the Agustina Macri-directed feature follows Carlita (Pascal), a trans…

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Lux Pascal’s new film, Miss Carbón, has received an exciting update.

Inspired by the groundbreaking true story of Carla Antonella Rodríguez, the Agustina Macri-directed feature follows Carlita (Pascal), a trans woman who breaks boundaries and local superstitions by becoming the first female miner in her town.

Paco León, Simone Mercado, Lautaro Zera, Laura Grandinetti, and Romanina Escobar star alongside Pascal.

On 8 May, nearly a year after filming concluded, Carmel Films dropped the first trailer for Miss Carbón. In the teaser, Carlita is shown navigating her new job, gender transition, and hateful pushback from her male co-workers, who believe that mining work is only reserved for men.

The production company announced that Miss Carbón will be released in Spain on 13 June. As of writing, however, an international release date has yet to be confirmed.

In a statement, director Macri described the film as a “prime example of what dreaming can achieve.”

“The courage shown by Carlita to fulfil her dream of being a miner and also a woman is something that pierced my soul from the day I read the script for the first time,” she said.

“With her strength and spirit, she is a prime example of what dreaming can achieve and that there is still a lot of ground to overcome as women and transwomen. But she, in that sense, brings hope.”

 

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The film’s producer, Merry Colomer of Morena Films, echoed similar sentiments in a separate statement.

“Having a coffee with [the film’s screenwriter] Erika [Halvosen] was enough to know that this was a story I wanted to help tell: full of truth, light and brave women. From a corner of Patagonia, Miss Carbón comes to confront the world with the present and the near future. And it’s wonderful to help contribute to this challenge,” she said.

Miss Carbón comes four years after Pascal – the younger sibling of The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal – publicly came out as trans during an interview with Ya Magazine.

In the feature, Lux said her transition has been “natural” for everyone in the family because it’s “almost something that they expected to happen.”

She praised her brother for his continuous support, adding that he has “been an important part of this. He’s also an artist and has served as a guide for me. He was one of the first people to gift me the tools that started shaping my identity.“

 

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When Lux came out as transgender to the Fantastic Four: First Steps actor over FaceTime, she said he “asked me how I felt, because I remember he was a little worried,“ but he congratulated her once she told him that she was happy.

Since coming out, the Pascal siblings and their close bond have continued to warm the hearts of fans worldwide.

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Lux gushed about Pedro and his mainstream success.

“I’m incredibly proud. But the thing is that I’ve always known that he is a superstar. It’s funny because people have been asking, ‘Is he as kind as we think he is?‘ And I’m like, ‘Yes!‘” she told the news outlet.

“What makes him so fabulous is that [Pedro] wears all his humanity on his sleeve, and he doesn’t hide who he is. And I think that’s refreshing because usually, we move around the world hiding who we are.

“That’s the main lesson I’ve gotten from him: There’s no reason for me to hide who I am, right? And I think people are seeing that.”

Check out the trailer for Miss Carbón below.

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]]> Burning Rainbow Farm: Sebastian Stan and Leo Woodall to play lovers in new gay film https://www.gaytimes.com/culture/burning-rainbow-farm-sebastian-stan-and-leo-woodall-to-play-lovers-in-new-gay-film/ Thu, 08 May 2025 21:08:22 +0000 https://www.gaytimes.com/?p=1431798 Leo Woodall and Sebastian Stan are teaming up for a new gay drama. According to Deadline, The White Lotus actor and Thunderbolts star are set to play a couple in…

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Leo Woodall and Sebastian Stan are teaming up for a new gay drama.

According to Deadline, The White Lotus actor and Thunderbolts star are set to play a couple in Justin Kurzel’s upcoming project, Burning Rainbow Farm.

Based on Dean Kuiper’s book of the same name, the film explores the true story of Tom Crosslin and Rollie Rohm, a gay couple based in rural Southwest Michigan who run a pot-friendly paradise called Rainbow Farm.

However, when the lovebirds “run afoul of local authorities and their young son is taken from them,” their once joyous campground becomes the centre of one of “the largest and most dramatic sieges American has ever seen.”

Stan has signed on to play Tom Crosslin, while Woodall is portraying Rollie Rohm.

In a statement, Kurzel expressed excitement for the upcoming film and collaborating with its two stars.

“Burning Rainbow is a love story about two outliers who raise their middle finger to hate and declare ‘This is who we are, and we dare you to take it from us,” he said. “I’m excited to create this lovable and courageous couple with Sebastian and Leo, their union will be one to remember.”

In addition to Kurzel, Burning Rainbow Farm will be produced by Thirdborn’s Nicole O’Donohue, Alexandra Taussig, Adam Shulman from Anonymous Content, Alix Madigan from Mad Dog Films and Justin Lothrop and Brent Stiefel from Votiv.

A release date and additional casting information for the forthcoming drama have not been announced as of this writing.

However, the aforementioned news outlet reported that CAA Media Finance has been tapped to handle North American Distribution rights. At the same time, Rocket Science will introduce the film to international buyers at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival – taking place between 13 May and 24 May.

Woodall memorably rose to fame as an uncle-fucked in the second season of The White Lotus, before gaining worldwide recognition and acclaim as Dexter Mayhew in Netflix’s adaptation of One Day.

He also made his major film debut this year as Renee Zellweger’s new love interest in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy and recently earned rave reviews for his role as queer math graduate student Edward Brooks in Apple TV’s Prime Target.

Stan is best known to audiences for his dynamic work as James “Bucky” Barnes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, first appearing in Captain America: The First Avenger.

In addition to his longstanding role in the Marvel film and TV sector, he has earned critical acclaim for his roles in I, Tonya, Pam & Tommy, A Different Man and The Apprentice, with the latter earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.

Stay tuned for more updates about Burning Rainbow Farm.

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]]> Media mogul Barry Diller publicly comes out as gay at 83-years-old https://www.gaytimes.com/life/media-mogul-barry-diller-opens-up-about-his-sexuality-and-marriage-to-diane-von-furstenberg-gay/ Wed, 07 May 2025 22:45:09 +0000 https://www.gaytimes.com/?p=1431536 The husband of fashion icon Diane von Fürstenberg, Barry Diller, has publicly come out as gay for the first time.  On 6 May, New York Magazine published an excerpt from…

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The husband of fashion icon Diane von Fürstenberg, Barry Diller, has publicly come out as gay for the first time. 

On 6 May, New York Magazine published an excerpt from the tech billionaire’s upcoming memoir Who Knew – which peeled back the curtains on his sexuality and longtime romantic relationship with Diane.

“While there have been a good many men in my life, there has only ever been one woman, and she didn’t come into my life until I was 33 years old,” he wrote.

“There are many complex aspects of my relationship with Diane von Fürstenberg: romantic love and deep respect, companionship and world adventuring, then disappointment, and separation, and finally marriage.”

Diller went on to say that he “never questioned” his sexuality’s “basic authority” over his life, adding that he was only afraid of the reaction of others.

“And when my romance with Diane began, I never questioned that its biological imperative was as strong in its heterosexuality as its opposite had been. When it happened, my initial response was, ‘Who knew?'” he continued.

“I’m well aware that this part of my life has caused confusion and lots of speculation. A relationship that began with indifference, then exploded into a romance as natural to us as breathing, surprised us and everyone else. It really is the miracle of my life.”

Diller went on to give insight into his first meeting with Diane in 1974 – who was married to Prince Egon Von Fürstenberg at the time.

Describing the fashion icon as oblivious and dismissive, the former movie exec recalled being confident that he would never meet her again.

However, that changed when Diller was invited to a party celebrating his close friend and agent to the stars Sue Mengers, which Diane was ironically hosting.

 

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Before diving into his second meeting with his now wife, Diller opened up about his extensive and private dating life with men, revealing his first same sex experiences started in his teenage years, “street cruising in West Hollywood.”

“The subterfuge continued into my 20s, save one Fourth of July weekend when a guy I had met invited me to join him on Fire Island. Since I had never been in any kind of ghetto (other than a rich one), I wasn’t prepared for a place that was all guys, all the time,” he wrote.

“I had so much early career success you might have thought I’d conquered what I saw as the biggest danger in my developing life. I’d conquered other phobias, but fear of exposure still had a tyrannical hold on me, so much so that it stunted any chance of my having a fulfilling personal life.”

Diller went on to say that he locked away anything related to his sexuality, adding that he became so successful at compartmentalising his feelings that it “both ruled and riled his life ever since.”

“I never discussed my personal life, lowlight as it was, with anyone. Even though as the years went on, I began to be realistic and understood that ‘everyone knows,’ I never wanted to make any declarations,” he continued.

 

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“So many of us at that time were in this exiled state, so stunted in the way we lived. I hated having to live a pretend life, one that was totally silent on all topics normal people talked about with each other. Of course, I could have declared my sexuality, come out as some others were doing, but I was among the many at the time who were too scared to do so.”

Since coming out wasn’t an option for Diller, he created and followed a unique “bill of rights” that allowed him to live within a blurred line. 

Some of the rules included never bringing a man to a heterosexual event or never doing anything that would make anyone believe he was living a heterosexual life, like having a “beard”.

“It wasn’t courage – it was simply the minimum conditions of my conduct, and I recognise it now as the opposite of courage,” Diller explained.

With his bill of rights firmly cemented in his brain, Diller attended Sue’s party.

However, his life was turned upside down when he met Diane again. Instead of having a dismissive attitude, Diller said the beloved fashion designer greeted him with a “dazzling smile”.

 

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“As we walked, we made little asides to each other, and then, like in the gym scene from West Side Story when everyone else fades away and Tony and Maria are left along, Diane and I found our way to a sofa, far away from the rest, and we stayed there for a long time,” he said.

“There was a glow around us that was setting off sparks, accurately described by the French as a coup de foudre. Flushed and completely discombobulated, I said, ‘I’ve got to go,’ and she walked me to the door.”

Their second meeting proved to be life-changing for Diller, who recounted their passionate escapades and the start of their official romantic relationship.

The 83-year-old also revealed that he initially kept his romance with Diane private because he didn’t know how to define it properly. However, despite staying under the radar, people began to notice that they had a profound and emotional connection.

 

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“People started saying, ‘Huh’ What is it with this person? We thought he liked only men,'” he wrote.

Towards the end of the excerpt, Diller shut down the reports, labelling him and Diane as close friends.

“We weren’t just friends. We aren’t just friends. Plain and simple, it was an explosion of passion that kept up for years. And, yes, I also liked guys, but that was not a conflict with my love for Diane,” he said.

Read the full excerpt from Diller’s memoir Who Knew here.

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