How sneaker culture saved my life

A young man returns to the hobby he shared with his father as a way of survival

The world according to Abigail Thorn

The personality behind the massive Philosophy Tube brand has come out as trans—and with that comes heaps of expectations

By Niko Stratis

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 5 power ranking: It’s in the bag

A fan favourite falters in a episode designed to let the fashion queens werk it

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 5 recap: Ball o’ bags

It’s time for the season’s ball challenge. Theme? Bags

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 2, Episode 3 recap: Who wore it best?

She stole my look! And she stole hers, and she stole hers…

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Xtra Weekly

Topline: The new normal-not-normal of Amanda Gorman and Kamala Harris

Have we really been released from years of manipulation, gaslighting and existential threats?

By Zaina Arafat

Culture

4 queer and trans happenings to wind you up or down beginning Jan. 28

What to watch, read, listen to or look this week

By Sarah Taher

Music

The trunk-rattling beats and impassioned vocals of R&B singer Quinton Barnes

“I have a fire inside me,” says the 23-year-old musician from Kitchener, Ontario

By Jesse Locke

TV & Film

‘Euphoria’s Jules continues to break our hearts

The latest special from the HBO drama, co-written by Hunter Schafer, will hit you right in the feels—as usual

By Casey Plett

Drag Race

RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 4 power ranking: Acting is a challenge

New friendships are formed, a few favourites surprisingly fade into the background and a star continues to rise

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 4 recap: We made it to the merge!

The two groups of queens finally come together, which means one competitor has to go

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 2, Episode 2 recap: Jellicle songs for Jellicle ‘Rats’

When the dawn comes, tonight will be a memory, too

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Culture

4 queer and trans happenings to wind you up or down beginning Jan. 21

What to watch, read, listen to or look this week

By Sarah Taher

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 3 power ranking: Phenomenal

The Porkshops make the most of their second helping

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 3 recap: Revenge of the Porkchops

Season 13’s underdogs get a chance to prove their mettle

By Kevin O’Keeffe

TV & Film

Javicia Leslie is a new Batwoman for a new era

The bisexual star leads the charge for a diverse DC universe

By Max Gao

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 2 premiere recap: British invasion

For the first time in Drag Race herstory, two RuPaul-hosted seasons are airing simultaneously

By Kevin O’Keeffe

TV & Film

‘Edge of Seventeen’ remains a coming-out classic

Starring Lea DeLaria in one of her earliest roles, the film’s message, she says, still holds up 20 years later

By Daniel Sanchez Torres