Who will be the fifth winner of the British spinoff?

It’s time to meet the 10 new cast members of “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK”—but who’s that in the background?

Plus new releases from tip/toe, Tinashe, Lola Wild and Eartheater

Whitney Houston, figure skating, comedy and queer obsession combine in Crave’s comedy doc-series

Tarot legend and comics writer Rachel Pollack’s legacy is epic

OPINION: Queer and trans voices were shunted aside in a rush to join the media circus and repeat protesters’ hate-filled messaging

Indie news outlets are caught in the middle of a fight between giant corporations, legacy media and the Canadian government

Plus Danny Ramadan’s new children’s book and more

They bring their Elliot Page–presented show “Less Lonely” to Just For Laughs Toronto later this month

ANALYSIS: Digital minimalism is more than a time-management tool; it’s a whole new mindset. How might this approach to technology benefit queer users in particular?

Sports writer Katie Barnes’s debut book is a must-read deep dive into trans inclusion in sport

Young intimacy is rarely portrayed so beautifully—plus there’s a meet-cute moment for the ages. Xtra talks with the film’s director and star

REVIEW: Director Billy Luther’s feature debut is an absolutely charming coming-of-age story set in the Navajo Nation of Arizona

A ninja league sets a model for all-gender divisions, even as “American Ninja Warrior” backs away from its prior commitment to gender inclusivity

REVIEW: Devery Jacobs gives a intensely physical and emotionally nuanced performance

Cheng Thom discusses her latest book, and how she holds on to love and hope

Director Sophie Dupuis and star Théodore Pellerin discuss why the artform of drag is so contested—and necessary—right now

Plus two great fiction choices for tweens and teens

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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 5, Episode 1 power ranking: The new crew

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 5 premiere recap: Fifth time’s the charm

Crooning country from Mitski and COBRAH’s bisexual anthem top the tune-up this month

With ‘I Have Nothing,’ Carolyn Taylor dives into queer obsession

Rachel Pollack’s vision of spirituality may be her greatest accomplishment

How media coverage of the 1 Million March betrayed LGBTQ2S+ Canadians

Put music from Sister Wife Sex Strike, Venezuelan film ‘Bad Hair’ and a Coyote Joe Stevens musical on your culture calendar

Comedian Jes Tom on the art of being horny online

‘Fair Play’ is the thorough reflection on the trans sport ‘debate’ we need

‘Golden Delicious’ offers a sweet, fresh take on the classic coming-of-age sports story

A young boy blossoms in the desert in ‘Frybread Face and Me’ at TIFF

Can ‘American Ninja Warrior’ stay gender-inclusive as it goes mainstream?

What makes high-intensity cheerleading drama ‘Backspot’ such a winner

Kai Cheng Thom’s ‘Falling Back in Love with Being Human’ is an ode to the love letter

‘Solo’ at TIFF is a celebratory love letter to Montreal’s drag scene

Book your date with queer country love from Tyler Childers and trans advocate Chanel Lopez