‘RuPaul’s Drag Race: Vegas Revue’ was a fascinating artifact of a pre-pandemic era

The finale ended with COVID-19 shuttering ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Live!,’ but what fascinated most was its depiction of life before lockdown

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Books

A thrilling debut novel takes revenge on smalltown homophobia

Young Quebecois novelist Kevin Lambert kills it with his recently translated book “You Will Love What You Have Killed”

By Christopher DiRaddo

Love & Sex

What it’s like to nurse when you’re non-binary

In an essay from their new collection, “Like a Boy but Not a Boy,” andrea bennett reflects on the joys and limitations of non-binary parenting

By andrea bennett

Books

Queer enchantments: Finding fairy tales to suit a rainbow of desires

Carefree escape and radical politics are spun from a surprising collection of contemporary classics

By Jennifer Orme

Xtra Weekly

Topline: Sarah Paulson and Kamala Harris

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, Sept. 25

By Xtra Staff

Arts

4 LGBTQ2 happenings to wind you up or down right now

What to watch, read, listen to or look at: Sept. 24

By Sarah Taher

Identity

In Nigeria, podcasts give voice to LGBTQ people

While queer and trans Nigerians remain persecuted, shows like ‘Queercity’ and ‘The Pride Diaries’ create a sense of community among the country’s LGBTQ population

By Nelson C.J

TV & Film

Channeling alienation into a cosmic passion project

John Shepherd dreamed of contacting aliens through music he beamed into space

By Jesse Locke

Books

Toronto at its most glitteringly sad

Kristyn Dunnion’s new story collection “Stoop City” blooms with characters down on their luck

By Casey Plett

TV & Film

Yes, bisexuals on screen do exist

Jessica Huras’ new comedic short “BING! BANG! BI!” challenges bi-erasure and stereotypes

By Michelle da Silva

TV & Film

Controversial thriller ‘Antebellum’ grapples with the nightmare of slavery

Filmmaking partners Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz hope they’ve created a cathartic wake-up call

By Tre’vell Anderson

Addiction

The drag queens coming out as sober

For many drag performers, the easy access to party drugs and alcohol in the queer bar scene can lead to regular substance use and addiction

By KC Hoard

Xtra Weekly

Topline: Unmasked Mike Pence and Matt Bomer

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, Sept. 18

By Xtra Staff

My Queer Kitchen

A gorgeous queer memory emerges from the Moon Mists of time

This colourful ice cream inspires chef Jennifer E. Crawford’s necessary flights of fancy

By Jennifer E. Crawford

Arts

4 LGBTQ2 happenings to wind you up or down right now

What to watch, read, listen to or look at: Sept. 17

By Sarah Taher

TV & Film

Trans jazz musician Billy Tipton finally gets the respect he deserves

Posthumously outed and exploited on talk shows, the Toronto International Film Festival revisits Tipton’s story through a trans lens

By Ziya Jones

Culture

The Gay Agenda is real, thanks to this TikTok star

More than 16,000 users are now part of an online LGBTQ2 community—all based out of a shared Google Calendar

By Joel Louzado

Music

Baiting the bear: Queer Russian artists fighting to be heard

Creativity meets bravery as LGBTQ singers and bands challenge state-sponsored homophobia

By Mikhail Gillman