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A collage of drag queens, with RuPaul, front and centre.

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Xtra is your one-stop shop for all things Drag Race and RuPaul. Check out herstorian Kevin O’Keeffe’s show recaps, rankings and more. There’s also “After the Sashay” videos and oodles of drag related content.

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 1 power ranking: The first seven queens
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 1 power ranking: The first seven queens

While we meet the whole crew this week, only seven queens perform

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17 premiere recap: Hey Squirrel (Games) friend!
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17 premiere recap: Hey Squirrel (Games) friend!

We’re back to the original series, and Rate-a-Queen is back as well

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 7 power ranking: The final five
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‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 7 power ranking: The final five

Who will be the last queen eliminated before the finale, granting us our final four?

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 7 recap: Fit for a Queen of the North
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 7 recap: Fit for a Queen of the North

For the first time ever, “Drag Race” contestants design for a host who models the garments

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 6 power ranking: Safety (Chain) Dance
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 6 power ranking: Safety (Chain) Dance

A Big Brother Canada twist finds its way to Canada’s Drag Race, and shakes up the power rankings as a result

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 6 recap: The Wooden Beaver has spoken
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 6 recap: The Wooden Beaver has spoken

A “Survivor”-style Snatch Game disappoints the judges—and leaves power in the queens’ hands

By Kevin O'Keeffe
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‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 5 power ranking: Grunge girls
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‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 5 power ranking: Grunge girls

To quote Garbage’s “When I Grow Up,” which queen is “trying hard to fit among” the heavy-hitter cast, and whose performance was “a giant juggernaut”?

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 5 recap: Here comes the sunshine
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 5 recap: Here comes the sunshine

We’re saved by the bell this week as we flash back to the ’90s

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘Drag Race’ in 2024 tested the limits of global crossover appeal
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‘Drag Race’ in 2024 tested the limits of global crossover appeal

“Drag Race” remains an international phenomenon, but “Global All Stars” disappointing throws a damper on global ambitions

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 4 power ranking: In fashion, you’re either fast or you’re slo-mo
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 4 power ranking: In fashion, you’re either fast or you’re slo-mo

Who’s on top after the season’s first design challenge?

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 4 recap: ‘Should we speed it up a little bit?’
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 4 recap: ‘Should we speed it up a little bit?’

The queens take on fast fashion in this week’s design challenge

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 3 power ranking: Syncing ships
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‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 3 power ranking: Syncing ships

Some frontrunners cement their positions, while others stumble

By Kevin O'Keeffe
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‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 3 recap: The team that slays together stays together
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 3 recap: The team that slays together stays together

The Lip Sync Slay-Off challenge returns with a team-based twist

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 2 power ranking: To the moon
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 2 power ranking: To the moon

An underdog finds herself at the top

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 2 recap: PSAshay away
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 2 recap: PSAshay away

The queens compete in teams to produce interstellar public service announcements

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 1 power ranking: First impressions, second chances
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 1 power ranking: First impressions, second chances

No one goes home this week, but thanks to the rose-and-thorn format we have a relatively clear hierarchy

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5 premiere recap: Return to the North
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5 premiere recap: Return to the North

After a smash fourth season, Canada’s Drag Race returns to a different Drag Race landscape

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ finale recap: Queen of the mothertucking globe
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ finale recap: Queen of the mothertucking globe

Another season ends in an expected winner—but not for the reason you’d think

By Kevin O'Keeffe
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