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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 10 recap: Looking Snatched
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 10 recap: Looking Snatched

Season 14’s cast gets shocked out of their good vibes by an unprecedented twist

By Kevin O’Keeffe
Dear celebs, tweeting the word ‘gay’ isn’t radical
Culture

Dear celebs, tweeting the word ‘gay’ isn’t radical

OPINION: Florida’s homophobic “Don’t Say Gay Bill” won’t be fought by tweeting the word “gay”

By Mel Woods
Why an Irish queen winning ‘Drag Race’ matters so much
Drag Race

Why an Irish queen winning ‘Drag Race’ matters so much

OPINION: Blue Hydrangea’s triumph means a lot to Irish queers like me

By EC Marcon
The long lost musical project of ‘The Kids in the Hall’ alums Scott Thompson and Paul Bellini finally gets its due
Music

The long lost musical project of ‘The Kids in the Hall’ alums Scott Thompson and Paul Bellini finally gets its due

Their 1980s art punk band Mouth Congress is making up for lost time

By Jesse Locke
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Versus The World’ finale recap: The first Queen of the Mothertucking World is…
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Versus The World’ finale recap: The first Queen of the Mothertucking World is…

We have our first international “All Stars” champion!

By Kevin O’Keeffe
Do celebrities—especially queer ones—deserve to be role models?
Culture

Do celebrities—especially queer ones—deserve to be role models?

In an age where fans know a little bit too much of what’s in the dark corners of the minds of famous people, maybe we should look for other role models

By Paul Gallant
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Disney exec touts ‘inspiring’ content despite company funding ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Florida politicians
The Buzz

Disney exec touts ‘inspiring’ content despite company funding ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Florida politicians

Don’t focus on the money we give to homophobes, Disney says, focus instead on the few gays we put on screen

By Mel Woods
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 9 power ranking: Someone’s got a hold on #1
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 9 power ranking: Someone’s got a hold on #1

We reshuffle the rankings after another non-elimination week

By Kevin O’Keeffe
Jill Gutowitz on Che Diaz, offline girlfriends and getting stepped on by Rachel Weisz
Books

Jill Gutowitz on Che Diaz, offline girlfriends and getting stepped on by Rachel Weisz

Her debut memoir, “Girls Can Kiss Now,” explores the mainstreaming of lesbian pop culture

By Mel Woods
What went wrong at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and how can it be fixed?
Culture

What went wrong at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and how can it be fixed?

Generational conflict and accusations of systemic racism plagued the company before the board resigned

By Chris Dupuis
Buddies in Bad Times’ new board chair leaves amid ongoing tensions about the future of the Toronto theatre
Culture

Buddies in Bad Times’ new board chair leaves amid ongoing tensions about the future of the Toronto theatre

Last year, staff demanded restructuring and more power in hiring decisions

By Krishna Rau
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 9 recap: A casual stroll to find America’s Next Drag Superstar
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 9 recap: A casual stroll to find America’s Next Drag Superstar

What Season 14 lacks in urgency it makes up for in fun times with its cast

By Kevin O’Keeffe
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‘It’s our church.’ DIY rave scenes are safe spaces for marginalized folks
Nightlife

‘It’s our church.’ DIY rave scenes are safe spaces for marginalized folks

From Toronto to Miami, queer nightlife is seeing a resurgence—set to the beat of inclusive DJs

By Rhea Singh
Fantasia Royale Gaga is the Next Queer Sex Symbol
Speed Date

Fantasia Royale Gaga is the Next Queer Sex Symbol

Xtra catches up with the legendary showgirl following her “Hot Haus” win

By Russ Martin
‘Keyboard Fantasies,’ Queering The Canon and Harvey Fierstein
Queer Culture Catch-Up

‘Keyboard Fantasies,’ Queering The Canon and Harvey Fierstein

Plus other recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning March 3

By S. Bear Bergman
The ferocious beauty of Tanya Tagaq
Music

The ferocious beauty of Tanya Tagaq

Filmmaker Thirza Cuthand talks with the Inuk musician about her latest album, Indigenous resistance and the intersection of rage and love

By Thirza Cuthand
Harvey Fierstein tells almost all in his star-studded new memoir about Brooklyn, Broadway and beyond
Books

Harvey Fierstein tells almost all in his star-studded new memoir about Brooklyn, Broadway and beyond

We interview one of the first out powerhouses of American showbiz about his life on and off stage, and about why endings are so important

By S. Bear Bergman
Sorry, Sam Elliott, movie cowboys have always been gay
TV & Film

Sorry, Sam Elliott, movie cowboys have always been gay

ANALYSIS: Elliott slammed “The Power of the Dog” for being too queer, but queerness has always been a key ingredient of westerns

By Mel Woods
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