Canada’s Drag Race

’Canada’s Drag Race’ Episode 4 recap: And that’s what everyone’s talking about

It’s time for the queens to collect—make a collection, that is—for a group design task

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Xtra Weekly

Topline: Former ‘Glee’ actor Chris Colfer and Polish president Andrzej Duda

Here’s what to expect from the “Xtra Weekly” newsletter, July 24

By Xtra Staff

Culture

4 happenings to wind you up or down right now

What to watch, read, listen to and look at: July 23

By Sarah Taher

Culture

Alice Wu’s ‘The Half Of It’ is a reminder that queer desire is all about eye contact

The film is a study in unspoken wanting—something LGBTQ2 people know well

By Ray Levy Uyeda

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 5’ Episode 7 power ranking: Stand-up dolls

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Season 5, Episode 7 recap: Comedy RuNight

The final four hit the stage to tell stand-up, but only three get invited back for an encore

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Canada’s Drag Race

After the sashay: Anastarzia Anaquway kisses the competition goodbye

The pageant queen talks about friendship, loyalty and representation

By Arvin Joaquin

TV & Film

Floral artist Maurice Harris displays ‘what liberation and freedom can look like’

His new show, “Centerpiece,” is a creative showcase for Black excellence

By Tre’vell Anderson

Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Episode 3 power ranking: Chart-toppers

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Episode 3 recap: Baby I’m sorry (I’m not sorry)

The rap battle challenge is a blast, which makes it hard to see anyone go

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Arts

4 happenings to wind you up or wind down with now

What to watch, read, listen to and look at: July 16

By Sarah Taher

Xtra Weekly

Topline: Bounce artist Big Freedia and model Valentina Sampaio

By Xtra Staff

Books

How femme memoirs challenge queer stereotypes about rural living

Working-class country living isn’t always bad for queer folks. Five authors tackle femme identity and queerness outside city limits

By Andi Schwartz

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 5’ Episode 6 power ranking: The Backyardigans

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Season 5, Episode 6 recap: Break out the ‘cues and have a ball

Is that all there is to a backyard eleganza look?

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Canada’s Drag Race

After the sashay: Kyne speaks out about the way she’s portrayed on ‘Canada’s Drag Race’

The TikTok math queen talks about the show and the challenges of being a queen of colour on Drag Race

By Arvin Joaquin, Sarah Taher

Music

10 queer artists whose music supports anti-racist and LGBTQ2 advocacy groups

Righteous sounds: A playlist of musicians and singers putting their money where their mouth is

By Caitlin Stall-Paquet

Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Episode 2 power ranking: Citrus blast

By Kevin O’Keeffe