Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, July 31

What to watch, read, listen to and look at: July 30

A delicious cheesecake inspires thoughts of charity: to our forebears, to our future and to ourselves

For 40 years, Child has been behind hits by Christina Aguilera, KISS, Katy Perry, Bon Jovi, Ricky Martin, Cher and many others. But as a gay artist, his path to success hasn’t been easy

A largely celebratory finale provides a nice cap on a rocky-but-revelatory year of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’

The Toronto sensation discusses the pressure of expectations and the value of the spotlight

New Starz drama revolutionizes non-binary representation

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

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

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

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

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

The pageant queen talks about friendship, loyalty and representation

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

Culture

Topline: Polish President Andrzej Duda and ‘Pose’ star Angelica Ross

4 happenings to wind you up or down right now

Keeping the promise of milk and honey

Desmond Child is more than your favourite songs

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 5’ finale power ranking: We three queens

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Season 5 finale recap: All in the family

After the sashay: Tynomi Banks leaves the competition with her head up high

‘Getting it true’ with ‘P-Valley’ star Nicco Annan

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Episode 4 power ranking: One day you’re in, and the next day you’re out

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

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

4 happenings to wind you up or down right now

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

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

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

After the sashay: Anastarzia Anaquway kisses the competition goodbye

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

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