K-Ci Williams
K-Ci Williams is a freelance writer based in New Zealand, with a focus on queer stories through the lens of pop culture and style. He is also a screenwriter and producer, aiming to tell stories at the intersections of brownness and queerness under his company Zesty Moa Productions. When he isn't writing about his BL obsessions, you'll find him deep in the lore of Doctor Who.
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TV
Don’t Force Queer Shows to Play by Heteronormative Rules
Conservatism doesn’t follow your lists and charts separating the good and the wholesome from the bad and the icky — it’s all in the firing line.
Street Style
Some “Heartstopper” Outfits Hide a Major Key for Season 3
We graded a selection of looks from season 2 and got some intel from costume designer Adam Dee.
Culture
J-Pop Idol Shinjiro Atae Reflects on Coming Out: “I Was Literally Shaking”
In his own words, Shinjiro Atae shares his experiences as a gay J-pop idol.
Movies
Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine Couldn’t Be Less Serious
The Red, White & Royal Blue stars talk to Teen Vogue about bringing the fictional enemies-to-lovers romance to life.
Cover Stars
Joe Locke Says High School Kept His Ego in Check Post- Heartstopper
“I’d been taken out of this kid world and put in this adult world in which I was treated like an adult,” the cover star tells Teen Vogue.
Cover Stars
Kit Connor Says This Is the 'Most Heartbreaking' Heartstopper Scene
“With a scene like that it’s impossible to really know how to do it,” the cover star tells Teen Vogue.
Cover Stars
Kit Connor and Joe Locke’s Friendship Is Heartstopper’s Unsung Love Story
The Heartstopper stars on everything from friendship to life in the public eye.
TV
William Gao Misses His Long Hair as Tao in Heartstopper Season 2
Tao has less hair, but more vulnerability this season, says Gao.
TV
Heartstopper's Yasmin Finney Loves That Elle and Tao Get to "Just Be in Love"
Season 2 furthers the romance between Finney's Elle and Will Gao's character Tao.
Celebrity Style
Ncuti Gatwa Says His Doctor Will Dress "Like a Slut” — And We Can't Wait
Only two incarnations can claim that title.
TV
“The Day I Loved You” Stars Felt “Euphoric” After Filming
“It was nothing like I ever felt before,” Raynold Tan says.
Movies
What Is It About Gays and the Beach?
In queer movies and TV shows, the beach is a symbol of solace and freedom.
Style
Amandla Stenberg & "Bodies Bodies Bodies" Sophie Have a Major Thing in Common
And it all goes back to styling.
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TV
The Exhilarating Year of “My School President” Stars Gemini & Fourth
The pair talk to Teen Vogue about their hit BL series and dynamic onscreen and off.
TV
Marina Summers Wants People to Worship Drag Queens
The “Divine” singer reflects on her journey into drag stardom on Drag Race Philippines.
TV
The Stars of “Young Royals” Unpack Season 2’s Wild Ending
“I guess we’re both hopeful and realistic. Boring answer?”
TV
Heartstopper’s Kit Connor Came Out as Bi. He Shouldn’t Have Had To
“Congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself,” he tweeted.
TV
As Thasmin’s “Doctor Who” Era Ends, Stars Reflect on Legacy
“We know we’re a tiny blip on this huge journey that is Doctor Who, from what’s gone before and what will go after us.”
TV
James Majoos Improvised This Iconic Heartbreak High Line
"There’s a certain campness, rawness — and we’re so brutal.”
Culture
Jinkx Monsoon Knows Drag Queens Are for Everyone
“People who think that drag queens shouldn’t be allowed to read story books to kids, they’re just fueled by hatred.”
TV
“Bad Buddy” Stars Ohm and Nanon Reunited for a Love Letter to Their Friendship
It's a friendship that has resonated with me and moved me.