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Sexy, campy, revolutionary and downright queer, brega provides the soundtrack to Brazil’s working class
Music

Sexy, campy, revolutionary and downright queer, brega provides the soundtrack to Brazil’s working class

But just what is it, exactly? Nicole Froio investigates this immensely popular musical genre

By Nicole Froio
Where the fuck are we in your dystopia?
Excerpt

Where the fuck are we in your dystopia?

In this excerpt from their new book, Laurence Fox challenges cishet norms in the current wave of dystopian novels

By Laurence Fox
Teens will now be able to access banned LGBTQ2S+ books for free
Censorship

Teens will now be able to access banned LGBTQ2S+ books for free

A Brooklyn Public Library initiative is countering a new wave of censorship across the U.S.

By Yvonne Marquez
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14 finale power ranking: At last, a champion
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14 finale power ranking: At last, a champion

This is the beginning of the rest of our new reigning queen’s life

By Kevin O’Keeffe
Beanie Feldstein’s ‘Funny Girl’ arrives to mixed reviews
The Buzz

Beanie Feldstein’s ‘Funny Girl’ arrives to mixed reviews

Plus, the buzz on “Fire Island,” Janelle Monáe and the latest lovable “Jeopardy!” champion

By Mel Woods
For sci-fi author Charlie Jane Anders, queer hope and camaraderie are just as important as explosions and spaceships
Books

For sci-fi author Charlie Jane Anders, queer hope and camaraderie are just as important as explosions and spaceships

“There’s just so much weird, imaginative, bizarre stuff being published now”

By Cassandra Roxburgh
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14 finale recap: Long may she reign
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14 finale recap: Long may she reign

At long last, we’ve reached the end of the season

By Kevin O’Keeffe
In Season 2, ‘Gentleman Jack’ gets even gayer as it delves into married life
TV & Film

In Season 2, ‘Gentleman Jack’ gets even gayer as it delves into married life

REVIEW: The lesbian period drama returns for a delightfully gay and messy second season

By Sara Clements
LGBTQ2S+ BYU students celebrate Lavender Graduation ceremony despite college opposition
Power

LGBTQ2S+ BYU students celebrate Lavender Graduation ceremony despite college opposition

After two years of protests, LGBTQ2S+ students gathered to celebrate their accomplishments

By Jackie Richardson
The new ‘Fantastic Beasts’ release was, predictably, a mess
The Buzz

The new ‘Fantastic Beasts’ release was, predictably, a mess

Turns out having a transphobic creator does not lead to box office gains

By Mel Woods
Janelle Monáe’s new book offers a glimpse into a reimagined world
Books

Janelle Monáe’s new book offers a glimpse into a reimagined world

In “The Memory Librarian And Other Stories of Dirty Computer,” the songstress tackles oppressive political systems and surveillance in a series of curated short stories

By Shar Jossell
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 15 recap: Family Ru-union
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 15 recap: Family Ru-union

The dolls gather once again to hash out some of the season’s drama

By Kevin O’Keeffe
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Queer-affirming observances, Broadway online and new Aiyana-Lee
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Queer-affirming observances, Broadway online and new Aiyana-Lee

Plus other recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning April 14

By S. Bear Bergman
Mal Blum talks new EP, trans masc music and who’s gonna win ‘Drag Race’
Music

Mal Blum talks new EP, trans masc music and who’s gonna win ‘Drag Race’

The musician’s new EP “Ain’t It Nice” is a rough and tumble tribute to loneliness

By Mel Woods
Speed Date with musician and songwriter Mal Blum
Speed Date

Speed Date with musician and songwriter Mal Blum

The folk-punk singer embraces alt-rock and country in their new album

By Lito Howse, Mel Woods
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’: What you need to know
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’: What you need to know

An all-winners season of “Drag Race” is finally on the horizon!

By Mel Woods
Rhoyle Ivy King on playing The CW’s first Black non-binary character
TV & Film

Rhoyle Ivy King on playing The CW’s first Black non-binary character

King plays Nathaniel on “All American: Homecoming,” which wraps up its first season next month

By Murtz Jaffer
This student defied Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law by teaching their class about Stonewall
Activism

This student defied Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law by teaching their class about Stonewall

A junior in the suburbs of Orlando presented a mini-lesson on the watershed moment in queer history

By Oliver Haug
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