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The right tried to cancel Kathy Griffin, but the tenacious comedian is determined to have the last laugh
That’s the Way It Is

The right tried to cancel Kathy Griffin, but the tenacious comedian is determined to have the last laugh

After surviving the T***p mask controversy, Griffin reveals her cancer diagnosis and struggle with addiction

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour
Ivan Coyote’s latest book demonstrates the power of listening
Books

Ivan Coyote’s latest book demonstrates the power of listening

“To think that transphobia is any less a part of the fabric of this country is to let your guard down”

By Marjorie Celona
From a drag queen street fighter biopic to a trans musical to star-crossed lovers in Kenya
TV & Film

From a drag queen street fighter biopic to a trans musical to star-crossed lovers in Kenya

These cinematic portrayals of Black queer life from around the world are as diverse as our community

By Valerie Complex
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ Episode 8 power ranking: I will always Snatch Game of Love You
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ Episode 8 power ranking: I will always Snatch Game of Love You

One queen’s Whitney impression wasn’t right—but it was okay enough for safe

By Kevin O’Keeffe
When Frankie shot it in exactly the right direction
Queer View Mirror

When Frankie shot it in exactly the right direction

“Relax” and “Two Tribes” were 1980s clickbait, but there was radical genius at the core of the Frankie Goes to Hollywood hype machine

By vivi hansen
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ Episode 8 recap: Snatch and release
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ Episode 8 recap: Snatch and release

A former titan of Snatch Game falls in surprising fashion

By Kevin O’Keeffe
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The best TikToks by and about queer Olympians
Tik Talk

The best TikToks by and about queer Olympians

The Tokyo Olympics have made it to TikTok. So have the Games’ queer stars

By Mel Woods
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ Episode 7 power ranking: Girls aloud
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ Episode 7 power ranking: Girls aloud

Which queens showed out for the new song “Show Up Queen”?

By Kevin O’Keeffe
How Mary Galloway’s groundbreaking Indigiqueer love story made it to the screen
TV & Film

How Mary Galloway’s groundbreaking Indigiqueer love story made it to the screen

The “Querencia” creator talks about how Indigenous artists can make space for themselves in the entertainment industry

By Shanese Indoowaaboo Steele
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ Episode 7 recap: Show out, queens
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ Episode 7 recap: Show out, queens

The girl group challenge results in a shocker of an elimination

By Kevin O’Keeffe
Topline: Coming outs and clarifications
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Coming outs and clarifications

Coming out is a process. It’s okay to do a little beta testing first

By Mel Woods
Everything queer coming to streaming platforms in August
TV & Film

Everything queer coming to streaming platforms in August

From “The L Word” reboot and another lesbian historical drama to the recent gay romance “Boy Meets Boy” and a drag musical

By Sarah Taher
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Online and offline festival frolics, plus the book club you need to join immediately
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Online and offline festival frolics, plus the book club you need to join immediately

Our recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning July 29

By S. Bear Bergman
How ambient music legend William Basinski made his playful side step into dance music
Music

How ambient music legend William Basinski made his playful side step into dance music

Basinski’s latest project, Sparkle Division, has all the crackle and vitality of a 1970s disco

By Jesse Locke
4 key moments (so far) from Lil Nas X’s wild year
Music

4 key moments (so far) from Lil Nas X’s wild year

“Industry Baby” is another step in the gay icon’s rise to the top of the world

By Mel Woods
If the Spice Girls were so disposable, why are we still humming “Wannabe” 25 years later?
That’s the Way It Is

If the Spice Girls were so disposable, why are we still humming “Wannabe” 25 years later?

The Spice Girls topped the charts for just a short time, but they will forever be fetish objects for queer kids from the 1990s 

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour
Step into the limelight with JLo and all our Leo pals
Lucky Stars

Step into the limelight with JLo and all our Leo pals

Thomas and Tranna roast the lions of the Zodiac

By Xtra Video
Non-binary skateboarder brings joy and pronouns to Olympics
Sports

Non-binary skateboarder brings joy and pronouns to Olympics

U.S. skateboarder Alana Smith proudly showed off their pronoun pin and they/them board during their event

By Mel Woods
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