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After gradually rolling out episodes, the full second of "The Boyfriend" is now available on Netflix.

A second date with ‘The Boyfriend’: Gay Japanese reality show returns to Netflix for Season 2

By Michael Shirey

Hudson Williams poses on the red carpet at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., January 11, 2026.

Cinema

Queer representation and trans rights on stage at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards

By Matt Tracy

Connor Storrie stars as Ilya Rozanov and Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander in "Heated Rivalry."

Closeted hockey players bring heart, authenticity, and passion to enthralling ‘Heated Rivalry’ series

By Gary M. Kramer

Real estate agent Jordan Hurt stars prominently in both seasons of "Owning Manhattan," a show on Netflix.

From assistant to agent: Jordan Hurt finds growth and redemption in ‘Owning Manhattan’

By Matt Tracy

State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald.

Health

New York State Health Department’s ‘Unfiltered’ docuseries aims to fight HIV stigma, racial disparities

By Amber Sexton

A new report warns that 41% of LGBTQ characters will not return to television next year.

Report warns of looming decrease in LGBTQ characters on TV

By Amber Sexton

Bella Ramsey speaks to reporters. A person in a suit is standing in the background.

Primetime Emmy nominations feature LGBTQ representation

By Matt Tracy

Benito Skinner, right, along with the cast of “Overcompensating.”

‘Overcompensating’ takes a comical, biting look at the college experience

By Michael Shirey

The cast of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 10 stands with Councilmember Erik Bottcher (second from right in the middle row) and Stonewall Inn co-owner Stacy Lentz (next to Bottcher)

RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 10 queens read anti-LGBTQ laws to filth at Stonewall

By Ellie J Rudy

Robin Fierce starred on the 15th season of "RuPaul's Drag Race."

NYC queer bars plan viewing parties for Season 17 premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race

By Matt Tracy

Tim Bagley and Jeff Hiller in the third season of "Somebody, Somewhere."

Q&A: Jeff Hiller and Tim Bagley reflect on three seasons of ‘Somebody Somewhere’

By David Kennerley

Harvey Guillén as Guillermo in “What We Do in the Shadows."

Final season of ‘What We Do In the Shadows’ concludes tale of vampire love

By Steve Erickson

Kit Connor and Joe Locke in Netflix’s “Heartstopper.”

‘Heartstopper’ returns with more maturity, but remains just as sweet

By Michael Shirey

Jodie Foster poses with an award for "True Detective: Night Country" at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 15, 2024.

Jodie Foster leads LGBTQ winners at 76th Emmy Awards

By Matt Tracy

Nuno Gallego stars as Héctor and Ane Rot as Emilia in the first episode of "Elite" Season 8.

‘Elite’ Season 8: Netflix’s juicy teen drama concludes with another wild ride

By Gary M. Kramer

GLAAD: Super Bowl commercials showed more LGBTQ representation, but still fell short

By Matt Tracy

More from Around NYC

Arts Gowanus unveils packed 2026 season, from Venice-themed gala to Pride art show

NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels visits the Bronx on ‘Our Schools. Our Future’ tour focusing on the future of public schools

Producer Paul Drew Gad and 13-year-old singer Jazmin Headley in studio in New Jersey during a recording session for a re-imagined version of the 1975 classic “None A Jah Jah Children Nuh Cry.”

Jazmin Headley steps into history with Ras Michael’s 1975 Nyyabinghi classic

police officers outside Bronx deli after shooting incident

Two Bronx shootings in one hour leave pair of men dead as borough continues to be rocked by gun violence in 2026