This is the Queerty Interview where we feature conversations with the most exciting LGBTQ+ voices in entertainment and culture.

In this episode, we chatted with Kristen Stewart and Imogen Poots about The Chronology of Water, Stewart’s directorial debut. Inspired by the life of queer writer Lidia Yuknavitch, the film explores trauma, creativity, and self-discovery through striking visuals and an unconventional narrative.

Following its acclaimed premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, The Chronology of Water is now playing in select U.S. theaters. Stewart and Poots discuss their creative collaboration, the film’s resonance with queer audiences, and working with Thora Birch.

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In this episode of The Queerty Interview we down with Mikey Angelo, the queer creator, songwriter, and pop culture commentator who has built a massive following across TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.

With millions of followers and a reputation for turning pop culture obsession into viral moments, Mikey has become one of the most recognizable voices in queer internet culture. From early YouTube videos to breakout TikTok success, major TV appearances, and live performances, his career has grown alongside the platforms that helped launch him.

In this conversation, Queerty’s John Halbach talks with Mikey about his creative evolution, how songwriting fuels everything he does, navigating viral fame as a queer artist, and why honesty and humor are essential to his work. Mikey also reflects on breakthrough moments, the importance of queer community, his love of Drag Race and pop divas, and what he hopes to build next as his career continues to expand.

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In this episode of The Queerty Interview, John Halbach sits down with actor, writer, and comedian Drew Droege, the creator and star of Messy White Gays, the dark comedy that’s quickly become one of the most talked-about shows in New York theater.

A sharp, Hitchcock-inspired satire, Messy White Gays follows a gay couple whose brunch plans spiral into chaos, using humor, camp, and tension to explore privilege, performative progressivism, and queer social dynamics. The play has earned packed houses and a growing cult following for its fearless comedy and razor-sharp writing.

In conversation with John, Droege opens up about the pandemic-era inspiration behind the play, his transition from Los Angeles to the New York theater world, and the joy of creating work that blends dark humor with cultural commentary. He also reflects on marathon theater schedules, creative community, and why certain queer references, from Broadway classics to Jean Smart,  remain iconic onstage.

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In this episode, Entertainment Editor Cameron Scheetz sits down with Connor Story and Hudson Williams, the breakout stars of the gay hockey romance series everyone is talking about: Heated Rivalry. Quick heads-up... this conversation includes spoilers for Episode 4, “Rose,” so be sure you’ve watched before diving in.

Based on the hit novel by Rachel Reid, Heated Rivalry has taken over the LGBTQ+ internet since premiering on HBO Max and Crave in Canada. The buzz comes in large part from the electric chemistry and fully committed performances from Connor and Hudson, who became overnight sensations, at least in every gay household we know.

After Episode 3 detoured to explore Scott Hunter and his smoothie-barista beau Kip Grady, Episode 4 returns to the fiery, complicated romance of Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander, and it’s a doozy. In this interview, Connor and Hudson help unpack the emotional rollercoaster of their characters’ time together in Boston (tuna melts included) and share the hilarious story behind the perfect club-scene song choice.

They also reveal what they really think of Scott and Kip’s whirlwind affair.

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In today’s episode, rising pop artist Bentley Robles joins us to talk about his journey as a queer musician reshaping synth-driven pop music. Known for writing honestly about heartbreak, identity, and queer joy, Bentley has quickly become one of the most exciting new voices in LGBTQ+ music.

Queerty’s John Halbach sits down with Bentley to discuss the evolution of his sound, the personal stories that inspire his songwriting, and why he believes pop music is at its best when it’s emotional, honest, and unapologetically bold. The conversation also touches on Bentley’s viral moments, including the unforgettable story of rescuing a puppy on the road, a move that captured hearts online and brought him even closer to his fans.

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In this episode of The Queerty Interview, we’re diving back into Boots, Netflix’s powerful new drama inspired by The Pink Marine, the acclaimed memoir by writer and producer Greg Cope White.

Boots adapts White’s real-life story as a closeted Marine recruit navigating identity, masculinity, and belonging in the era before “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” The series brings his funny, emotional, and deeply honest memoir to life — capturing what it meant to serve while hiding a core part of yourself, and how unexpected connection can shape survival.

With Boots now streaming, Queerty’s John Halbach sat down with Greg Cope White to discuss the journey from memoir to Netflix series, the personal moments that made it to the screen, and why the themes of The Pink Marine still resonate so strongly with LGBTQ+ audiences today.

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In this episode of The Queerty Interview, we’re heading to Palm Beach with Ricky Martin and Leslie Bibb, two of the standout stars from Apple TV+’s hit dramedy Palm Royale, which returns for its second season this week.

Set in the glitzy high society of the late 1960s, Palm Royale follows the haves and have-nots orbiting an exclusive country club. With Kristen Wiig leading a star-studded cast that includes Allison Janney, Laura Dern, and Leslie Bibb, the show delivers both camp and commentary, not to mention major queer appeal, thanks in part to Ricky Martin’s scene-stealing role as bartender Robert Diaz.

With Season 2 now streaming, Queerty’s Cameron Scheetz sat down with Martin and Bibb to talk about the show’s enduring queer sensibility, why Diana might just be a gay icon in the making, and how Ricky’s chance Hollywood encounter led him to Palm Royale. Plus, Ricky reflects on the 25th anniversary of his groundbreaking English-language album Sound Loaded.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Corey Fogelmanis and Miles Gutierrez-Riley, stars of the queer coming-of-age film I Wish You All the Best. The feature directorial debut of Tommy Dorfman, the movie adapts the acclaimed Mason Deaver novel about a non-binary teen named Ben who moves in with their older sister after coming out to their parents—who don’t take it well.

As Ben starts over in a new home and school, they find an unexpected mentor in their art teacher and a surprising connection with classmate Nathan—two people who help them embrace their authentic self.

Fogelmanis and Gutierrez-Riley bring warmth, vulnerability, and genuine chemistry to this tender story of identity, love, and found family. With I Wish You All the Best now playing in select theaters, the actors reflect on building their on-screen bond and why they wish a movie like this had existed when they were teens.

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In this episode, we sit down with star Tessa Thompson and filmmaker Nia DaCosta to talk about their must-see new film, Hedda. Breathing fresh life into Henrik Ibsen’s classic play Hedda Gabler, DaCosta reimagines the titular character as queer, a bold and brilliant move brought to life by Thompson’s mesmerizing performance.

Set over the course of one wild party, Hedda is a darkly funny, wildly entertaining take on the 134-year-old story. Thompson’s Hedda is a privileged yet repressed woman stuck in a marriage of convenience, while secretly pining after the one who got away, the wickedly smart Eileen.

Now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hedda is a deliciously modern, Sapphic spin on a classic that explores how queerness deepens empathy, complexity, and desire in a story that’s always been bursting with passion.

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Guillermo Díaz joins The Queerty Interview to discuss his feature directorial debut, Dear Luke, Love Me, a heartfelt story about two best friends navigating love outside of labels.

In conversation with Queerty’s John Halbach, Díaz opens up about what drew him to the project, how Party Girl and Stonewall shaped his early career, and what it was like to come out in Hollywood when few actors dared to. He also shares memories of working with Parker Posey, his admiration for Madonna, and why hope and kindness matter now more than ever.

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