Jan 15, 2026 - Culture

"Heated Rivalry" craze fills KC's library waitlists

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Two men in black tuxedos share a tender moment, one gently holding the other's face, against a blurred cityscape at night with colorful lights in the background.

Actors Hudson Williams (left) and Connor Storrie, who play Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov in "Heated Rivalry." Photo: Sabrina Lantos/HBO Max

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