Toronto Diary

Broadway greats come out against Russia . . . in song!

By Jeremy Feist

Arts

The year ahead in music

Essential bands and artists to watch in 2014

By Kevin Ritchie

Arts

Sweat, get naked, dance and get laid

Random Order’s new album is inspired by sex and danger

By Chris Dupuis

Arts

Ashley MacIsaac’s quieter life

The former bad boy of Canadian music on his upcoming tour, married life and Justin Bieber

By Adrienne Ascah

Opinion

Deep Dish Toronto

This week Rolyn visits Fit and Saturday night at Byzantium

By Rolyn Chambers

Arts

Can’t stop the Village People

Xtra chats with two members of the disco troupe ahead of their show at Casino Rama

By Terri-Lynne Waldron

Arts

Labour of love

JD Samson & Men set out on tour to showcase their new album

By Bryen Dunn

Arts

Opera 101: Così Fan Tutte, ossia La Scuola degli Amanti

Adam Egoyan’s new production of Mozart’s opera explores faith and desire with comedic twists

By Lydia Perovic

Culture

A pamphlet on Jesus inspired Boy George’s newest single

By Raziel Reid

Toronto Diary

Against Me! streams Transgender Dysphoria Blues on NPR

By Jeremy Feist

Opinion

From the Speakers

DJ Kevin Bailey presents his top-10 tracks of the moment

By MICHAEL BABB

Arts

In the pantheon of all-time greats

Toronto’s Kids on TV call it quits and say goodbye with a new album

By Keith Cole

Arts

Butchering fashion

The history of the meat dress

By Michael-Oliver Harding

Culture

Queen helps teenaged boy come of age in time-lapsed video

By Raziel Reid

Arts

Review: Artpop

Sitting down with Lady Gaga’s newest album

By Andrew Jacome

Arts

Review: Britney Jean

Sitting down with the star’s eighth studio album

By Andrew Jacome

Culture

Pic of the gay: Madonna’s penis bong

By Raziel Reid

Toronto

We like to party!

New year’s Eve party guide

By Eduardo Sabate