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Russ Martin

Russ Martin is a writer whose work has been published in Flare, the Toronto Star, The Walrus, and NewNowNext. He lives in Toronto.

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Intergalactic beauty Juno Birch’s advice for mere mortals
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Intergalactic beauty Juno Birch’s advice for mere mortals

“Delusion is the key to confidence,” says the trans drag alien probing North Americans, er, North America this summer

May 1, 2023
‘Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs The World’ finalists talk poutine, edibles and what it would mean to win
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs The World’ finalists talk poutine, edibles and what it would mean to win

Victoria Scone, Silky Nutmeg Ganache and Ra’Jah O’Hara dished it all ahead of this week’s finale

December 21, 2022
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Gisèle Lullaby
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Gisèle Lullaby

The Season 3 winner talks about bringing the crown home to Quebec, being a backup dancer for Rita Baga and why she was afraid of Lady Boom Boom

September 15, 2022
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Miss Fiercalicious
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Miss Fiercalicious

The top four contestant talks about her Drag Race showmance, being a TV villain and getting hate from fans

September 13, 2022
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Jada Shada Hudson
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Jada Shada Hudson

The top four contestant talks Black artistry, being judged by her old pal Brooke Lynn Hytes and her love/hate relationship with Miss Fiercalicious

September 12, 2022
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Kimmy Couture
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Kimmy Couture

The top four contestant talks Asian excellence, representing trans drag queens and the advice she got from her mom, Icesis Couture

September 9, 2022
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‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Vivian Vanderpuss
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Vivian Vanderpuss

This week’s eliminated “Canada’s Drag Race” contestant talks religion, non-binary fashion and why drag kings should be on “Drag Race”

September 7, 2022
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Irma Gerd
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Irma Gerd

This week’s eliminated “Canada’s Drag Race” contestant talks repping the East Coast and appearing in a Grimes video

August 29, 2022
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Bombae
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Bombae

This week’s eliminated “Canada’s Drag Race” contestant talks representing the South Asian diaspora and post-elimination Grindr sympathy

August 22, 2022
Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Lady Boom Boom
Canada’s Drag Race

Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Lady Boom Boom

This week’s eliminated “Canada’s Drag Race” contestant talks genderqueer fashion and Mado Lamotte

August 18, 2022
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Chelazon Leroux
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Chelazon Leroux

This week’s eliminated “Canada’s Drag Race” contestant talks Indigenous representation, TikTok fame and toxic fans

August 2, 2022
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: After the Sashay with Miss Moço
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: After the Sashay with Miss Moço

This week’s eliminated “Canada’s Drag Race” contestant talks business and Cate Blanchett

July 25, 2022
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‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: After the Sashay with Halal Bae
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: After the Sashay with Halal Bae

This week’s eliminated “Canada’s Drag Race” contestant talks Palestine, politics and being gone too soon

July 18, 2022
Cabaret star Tyreece is the toast of London—and the internet!
London Calling

Cabaret star Tyreece is the toast of London—and the internet!

The non-binary burlesque performer and “Slag Wars” winner gives Xtra a personal tour of LGBTQ+ London

June 30, 2022
Fantasia Royale Gaga is the Next Queer Sex Symbol
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Fantasia Royale Gaga is the Next Queer Sex Symbol

Xtra catches up with the legendary showgirl following her “Hot Haus” win

March 3, 2022
Shantay she slayed! Icesis Couture is the winner of ‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2
Drag Race

Shantay she slayed! Icesis Couture is the winner of ‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2

Canada’s new reigning drag superstar celebrates her big win with Xtra

December 17, 2021
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2: After the Sashay Top 3 with Icesis Couture
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2: After the Sashay Top 3 with Icesis Couture

Xtra contributor Russ Martin gets all the tea ahead of this week’s finale

December 16, 2021
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2: After the Sashay Top 3 with Kendall Gender
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2: After the Sashay Top 3 with Kendall Gender

Xtra contributor Russ Martin gets all the tea ahead of this week’s finale

December 16, 2021
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