The “Boy Love” genre makes history, the eggplant emoji’s origins & more LGBTQ+ pop culture to brighten your day

Image Credits: “Where’s Wanda?,’ AppleTV+ (left) | GagaOOLala (center) | ‘Luther: Never Too Much,’ Giant Pictures (right)

Need a boost to get over Hump Day, or—this week in particular—a momentary break from the despair? The Hot Sheet is Queerty’s midweek pop culture catch-up, highlighting the entertainment stories everyone’s talking about, the ones you might’ve missed, and the notable LGBTQ+ film & TV releases in the days ahead. Here’s everything you need to stay in-the-know:

What To Watch This Week My Old Ass — Nov. 7 (Prime Video): The summer before moving off to college, a queer teen (Maisy Stella) comes face-to-face with her older self (Aubrey Plaza), turning her life upside down. High Tide — Nov. 8 (Select U.S. Theaters): This intimate romantic drama opens in more

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