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Serial collaborator Ada Rook makes all kinds of music, from slick synthpop to aggressive grindcore
Music

Serial collaborator Ada Rook makes all kinds of music, from slick synthpop to aggressive grindcore

From music genres to political labels, the Toronto rocker—one half of Black Dresses—rails against preconceptions

By vivi hansen
If Carrie couldn’t handle bisexuality, how will she do with pronouns on the ‘Sex and the City’ reboot?
That’s the Way It Is

If Carrie couldn’t handle bisexuality, how will she do with pronouns on the ‘Sex and the City’ reboot?

In these uncertain times, nostalgic TV brings comfort, even when it should make us cringe

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour
The queer dating shows that will inspire your hot vax summer
TV & Film

The queer dating shows that will inspire your hot vax summer

Whether it’s “Are You the One?” or the new bisexual “Bachelorette,” one thing we know for sure: When reality TV goes queer, it gets messy

By Mel Woods
When Alison Bechdel says comics are her ‘other girlfriend,’ you’d better believe it
Books

When Alison Bechdel says comics are her ‘other girlfriend,’ you’d better believe it

Fellow cartoonist Jennifer Camper talks to the lesbian legend about her new memoir “The Secret to Superhuman Strength”

By Jennifer Camper
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 5 recap: Marketing genius
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 5 recap: Marketing genius

A dynamite lip sync to “Absolutely Everybody” caps an otherwise frustrating episode

By Kevin O’Keeffe
How a revolutionary turned a Berlin mosque into a declaration of love
TV & Film

How a revolutionary turned a Berlin mosque into a declaration of love

A new documentary about human rights advocate Seyran Ateş takes us inside her mission to reinvigorate Islam

By Zaina Arafat
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Everything queer coming to streaming platforms in June
TV & Film

Everything queer coming to streaming platforms in June

From  Mae Martin in “Feel Good” to Lil Nas X at Can’t Cancel Pride 

By Sarah Taher
Topline: It’s (always) an honour just to be Asian
Xtra Weekly

Topline: It’s (always) an honour just to be Asian

The recent rise in anti-Asian racism has made acknowledging and celebrating Asian Heritage Month all the more urgent

By Michelle da Silva
How Elliot Page’s thirst trap sparked conversations about trans body image
Identity

How Elliot Page’s thirst trap sparked conversations about trans body image

The actor and activist showed off his top surgery and rockin’ abs in a new photo posted to his social media this week

By Mel Woods
23 non-binary TikToks for laughing, learning and sharing
Tik Talk

23 non-binary TikToks for laughing, learning and sharing

Demi Lovato’s public coming out has spurred a conversation about the spectrum of non-binary identity. TikTok is a great place to see it in action

By Mel Woods
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 4 recap: Ru-duce, Ru-use, Ru-cycle
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 4 recap: Ru-duce, Ru-use, Ru-cycle

A second chances design challenge gives an eliminated queen a second chance as well

By Kevin O’Keeffe
What happens to ‘The Most Beautiful Boy in the World’ after the cameras are gone?
TV & Film

What happens to ‘The Most Beautiful Boy in the World’ after the cameras are gone?

A new documentary about the teenage star of Visconti’s “Death in Venice” doesn’t paint the prettiest picture

By Frank M. Miller
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Topline: Connecting to community through food
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Connecting to community through food

Half-vaxxed picnic season is here

By Riley Sparks
Enjoying drag superstars from the comfort of your car… and other pleasures
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Enjoying drag superstars from the comfort of your car… and other pleasures

Our recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning May 20

By S. Bear Bergman
‘I’m so much more than that diagnosis.’ Billy Porter comes out as HIV-positive
Culture

‘I’m so much more than that diagnosis.’ Billy Porter comes out as HIV-positive

In an interview with “The Hollywood Reporter,” the “Pose” star spoke candidly about living with HIV

By Mel Woods
Demi Lovato comes out as non-binary after ‘healing and self-reflective work’
Culture

Demi Lovato comes out as non-binary after ‘healing and self-reflective work’

The singer and former child star says they want to better express the fluidity of their gender expression

By Mel Woods
How to tell Black queer and trans stories when you’re not Black, queer or trans
Culture

How to tell Black queer and trans stories when you’re not Black, queer or trans

Social justice organizers suggest three principles for allies wanting to support Black LGBTQ2S+ narratives

By Joshua Mackey
Please don’t mistake up-and-coming pop star Siena Liggins for a rapper
Music

Please don’t mistake up-and-coming pop star Siena Liggins for a rapper

With her new visual album, this Atlanta-based musician wants to move beyond buzzwords

By vivi hansen
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