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RIP to Anne Rice, LGBTQ2S+ ally and legend
The Buzz

RIP to Anne Rice, LGBTQ2S+ ally and legend

“Interview with the Vampire” author Anne Rice passed away this week

By Mel Woods
Hate crime ‘hoaxes’ are still extremely rare, despite Jussie Smollett verdict
Power

Hate crime ‘hoaxes’ are still extremely rare, despite Jussie Smollett verdict

ANALYSIS: Fewer than 0.2 percent of hate-motivated attacks reported to police are later found to be falsified, according to research

By Nico Lang
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2: After the Sashay with Gia Metric
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2: After the Sashay with Gia Metric

Xtra contributor Russ Martin gets all the tea from this week’s eliminated “Drag Race” contestant

By Russ Martin
8 fantastic books we somehow missed in 2021
Books

8 fantastic books we somehow missed in 2021

It was a bountiful year for queer and trans literature in Canada. It’s hard to keep up

By Christopher DiRaddo
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2, Episode 9 power ranking: Reunion and elimination
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2, Episode 9 power ranking: Reunion and elimination

After a cast reunion, how do the final four queens rank as we head into the finale?

By Kevin O’Keeffe
Navigating love and life with compassion and grace
Books

Navigating love and life with compassion and grace

A conversation with S. Bear Bergman on his new illustrated advice book, “Special Topics in Being a Human”

By Andy Bandyopadhyay
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‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2, Episode 9 recap: Reunited and it feels… like someone’s going home
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2, Episode 9 recap: Reunited and it feels… like someone’s going home

Lip Sync for the Crown? More like Lip Sync for the Finale

By Kevin O’Keeffe
Pastor forced to step down from his church after doing drag on HBO show
Culture

Pastor forced to step down from his church after doing drag on HBO show

Former pastor Craig Duke received a barrage of hate following his appearance on an episode of HBO’s “We’re Here”

By Oliver Haug
Here are 6 queer Brazilian superstars you need to know
Music

Here are 6 queer Brazilian superstars you need to know

Their radically sexy music is taking the country—and the world—by storm

By Nicole Froio
Shayda Kafai’s ‘Crip Kinship’ traces a legacy of Sins Invalid’s disability justice activism
Books

Shayda Kafai’s ‘Crip Kinship’ traces a legacy of Sins Invalid’s disability justice activism

The Sins Invalid collective was instrumental in the evolution of the disability justice movement. A new book chronicles their history

By Dev Ramsawakh
What casting a straight cis man means for ‘Drag Race’
Drag Race

What casting a straight cis man means for ‘Drag Race’

OPINION: RuPaul’s empire has transformed over the last two decades. A cis straight contestant is the latest big change

By Mel Woods
We’re finally getting an openly lesbian Real Housewife
The Buzz

We’re finally getting an openly lesbian Real Housewife

“The Real Housewives of Miami” will see the debut of Julia Lemigova, who’s married to tennis star Martina Navratilova

By Mel Woods
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‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2: After the Sashay with Adriana
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2: After the Sashay with Adriana

Xtra contributor Russ Martin gets all the tea from this week’s eliminated “Drag Race” contestant

By Russ Martin
Global Black Pride is coming to Toronto—and it’s bigger and better than ever
Identity

Global Black Pride is coming to Toronto—and it’s bigger and better than ever

“Black Pride is a political act whether we’re protesting or dancing”

By Sophie Hurwitz
Alan Cumming unpacks years of ‘Baggage’ in a fast-paced memoir
Books

Alan Cumming unpacks years of ‘Baggage’ in a fast-paced memoir

The Broadway star reflects on abuse, authenticity and why NYC is home to misfits like him 

By Christos Tsirbas
Synae’s Animal Crossing-inspired ‘Wild World’ is the hug you’ve been waiting for
Playlist Q

Synae’s Animal Crossing-inspired ‘Wild World’ is the hug you’ve been waiting for

The podcast producer by day and singer-songwriter by night is making relatable bops for tough times 

By Daria Lynn Cottingham
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2, Episode 8 power ranking: Prom queens
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2, Episode 8 power ranking: Prom queens

One queen pulls ahead as the dolls become drag mothers to queer teens

By Kevin O’Keeffe
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2, Episode 8 recap: Queerest prom ever
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2, Episode 8 recap: Queerest prom ever

LGBTQ2S+ teenagers are the subject of the makeover challenge, and the results are nothing short of delightful

By Kevin O’Keeffe
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