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Music

If the Spice Girls were so disposable, why are we still humming “Wannabe” 25 years later?
That’s the Way It Is

If the Spice Girls were so disposable, why are we still humming “Wannabe” 25 years later?

The Spice Girls topped the charts for just a short time, but they will forever be fetish objects for queer kids from the 1990s 

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour
An approach or two to being a daddy, plus a satirical song about gay recruitment
Queer Culture Catch-Up

An approach or two to being a daddy, plus a satirical song about gay recruitment

Our recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning July 15

By S. Bear Bergman
How on earth does Elle Barbara, a celebrated mother of Montreal’s ballroom scene, make music while doing so much mentoring?
Music

How on earth does Elle Barbara, a celebrated mother of Montreal’s ballroom scene, make music while doing so much mentoring?

Never mind the inter-house rivalries, vogue still has the power to bring people together

By Jesse Locke
6 new music videos from queer artists to blast this summer
Music

6 new music videos from queer artists to blast this summer

From big dick energy to clapping back at your haters, there’s a music video for every mood

By Mel Woods
How Juno nominee STORRY became a marvel of reinvention
Music

How Juno nominee STORRY became a marvel of reinvention

An experience with abused elephants encouraged the artist to stick with her career in music

By Jesse Locke
From the ultimate James Baldwin playlist to a juicy plus-sized cabaret
Queer Culture Catch-Up

From the ultimate James Baldwin playlist to a juicy plus-sized cabaret

Our recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning July 1

By S. Bear Bergman
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After more than two years of Bolsonaro, queer Brazilian artists and entertainers feel like they’re losing ground
The Xtra Long Read

After more than two years of Bolsonaro, queer Brazilian artists and entertainers feel like they’re losing ground

The unexpected death of comedian Paulo Gustavo has focused attention on the government’s disregard for LGBTQ+ culture

By Nicole Froio
We still can’t tell if Céline Dion is a child prodigy made good or a heartless robot bent on world domination
That’s the Way It Is

We still can’t tell if Céline Dion is a child prodigy made good or a heartless robot bent on world domination

One thing’s for sure: after 40 years in showbiz, the beloved Quebec chanteuse has never figured out how to be cool

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour
Whether you’re commemorating Pride history or just wanna boogie, here’s our ultimate event list
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Whether you’re commemorating Pride history or just wanna boogie, here’s our ultimate event list

Our recommendations for what’s happening for the second half of Pride month, beginning June 17

By S. Bear Bergman
Please let Billie Eilish do what she wants
Identity

Please let Billie Eilish do what she wants

The singer was accused of queerbaiting in a recent music video, but it’s a lot more complicated than that

By Mel Woods
After years in the closet, country singer Brooke Eden lets her truth shine through her music
Music

After years in the closet, country singer Brooke Eden lets her truth shine through her music

Industry people told her: “If you want to keep your career, you have to keep this quiet” 

By Jesse Locke
Vincint’s new album is the Pride soundtrack we’ve been waiting for
Music

Vincint’s new album is the Pride soundtrack we’ve been waiting for

With the release of “There Will Be Tears,” our summer just got a whole lot livelier

By Tre’vell Anderson
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To mark ‘Makeover,’ 5 iconic moments from k.d. lang’s career
Music

To mark ‘Makeover,’ 5 iconic moments from k.d. lang’s career

The Canadian icon’s new album “Makeover” is a recollection of some of their greatest remixes. It’s also a career sunset

By Mel Woods
When queer love comes a-calling, here’s why you need to answer
Queer Culture Catch-Up

When queer love comes a-calling, here’s why you need to answer

Our recommendations for what’s happening for the first half of Pride month, beginning June 3

By S. Bear Bergman
Serial collaborator Ada Rook makes all kinds of music, from slick synthpop to aggressive grindcore
Music

Serial collaborator Ada Rook makes all kinds of music, from slick synthpop to aggressive grindcore

From music genres to political labels, the Toronto rocker—one half of Black Dresses—rails against preconceptions

By vivi hansen
If Carrie couldn’t handle bisexuality, how will she do with pronouns on the ‘Sex and the City’ reboot?
That’s the Way It Is

If Carrie couldn’t handle bisexuality, how will she do with pronouns on the ‘Sex and the City’ reboot?

In these uncertain times, nostalgic TV brings comfort, even when it should make us cringe

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour
Enjoying drag superstars from the comfort of your car… and other pleasures
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Enjoying drag superstars from the comfort of your car… and other pleasures

Our recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning May 20

By S. Bear Bergman
Demi Lovato comes out as non-binary after ‘healing and self-reflective work’
Culture

Demi Lovato comes out as non-binary after ‘healing and self-reflective work’

The singer and former child star says they want to better express the fluidity of their gender expression

By Mel Woods
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