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Art, horror, glamour: The queer legacy of Udo Kier
TV & Film

Art, horror, glamour: The queer legacy of Udo Kier

In “Swan Song,” the acclaimed German actor plays a character whose gay history mirrors his own contributions to queering the movies

By Frank M. Miller
Topline: In bed with Carole Pope and Dusty Springfield
Xtra Weekly

Topline: In bed with Carole Pope and Dusty Springfield

Calling the diva squad to dispel the fog

By Gordon Bowness
4 queer and trans happenings to wind you up or down beginning Mar. 18
Culture

4 queer and trans happenings to wind you up or down beginning Mar. 18

What to watch, read, listen to or look at this week

By Sarah Taher
At Paris’ Dirty Lemon, a new kind of lesbian bar has emerged
Culture

At Paris’ Dirty Lemon, a new kind of lesbian bar has emerged

Ruba Khoury prioritizes queer connection, good eats and tasty cocktails above all—a testament to what LGBTQ+ women really want in their bars

By Emily Monaco
Indie Canadian drag film ‘Jump, Darling’ nabs a major Hollywood star and spawns a surprising love affair
TV & Film

Indie Canadian drag film ‘Jump, Darling’ nabs a major Hollywood star and spawns a surprising love affair

The film’s director and lead actor discuss how they connected on set and the wonder of working with a legend like Cloris Leachman in her final role

By Max Gao
A bisexual artist in Toronto discovers the queer joys of snail mail
Creating Community

A bisexual artist in Toronto discovers the queer joys of snail mail

The founder of Toronto’s Bi+ Arts Festival started a postcard exchange to foster a sense of belonging

By Catherine Jones
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 10 power ranking: Two of hearts
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 10 power ranking: Two of hearts

An entertaining makeover partnership puts two unlikely sisters on top 

By Kevin O’Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 10 recap: You teach me and I teach you
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 10 recap: You teach me and I teach you

It’s a “Freaky Friday”-style makeover challenge, as the queens swap aesthetics

By Kevin O’Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 2, Episode 9 recap: Soaps and Panto
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 2, Episode 9 recap: Soaps and Panto

A top four acting challenge serves as a final pit stop before the finale

By Kevin O’Keeffe
Topline: The great escape of film
Xtra Weekly

Topline: The great escape of film

Travelling through screens as we wait for the pandemic to end

By Riley Sparks
Everything from gender in opera to the best queer anthem for a serotonin boost
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Everything from gender in opera to the best queer anthem for a serotonin boost

Our recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning Mar. 11

By S. Bear Bergman
See Britain through its LGBTQ+ silver screen

See Britain through its LGBTQ+ silver screen

Experience your favourite cinematic adventures in the iconic countryside of Great Britain

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The unholy trinity of drugs, lockdowns and queers
Music

The unholy trinity of drugs, lockdowns and queers

Toronto singer Danny Dymond explores an unexpected toxic relationship in his latest release

By Rolyn Chambers
Making tech queer- and trans-friendly is about much more than hiring
The Xtra Long Read

Making tech queer- and trans-friendly is about much more than hiring

Diversity is not an end in itself. Technologies need to serve their users

By Caitlin Stall-Paquet
Cis people in Hollywood need to stay out of trans folks’ business
Culture

Cis people in Hollywood need to stay out of trans folks’ business

“Coming 2 America” is the latest film to include an anti-trans joke 

By Tre’vell Anderson
When it comes to Harry and Meghan, the media is the message
That’s the Way It Is

When it comes to Harry and Meghan, the media is the message

Xtra’s royal watchers weigh in on Megxit, monarchy and mental health

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour
My phone, a window to a brave new queer world
My Safe Space

My phone, a window to a brave new queer world

Watching LGBTQ2S+ content on the small screen of my iPhone is queer escapism, freedom from my everyday mundanities

By Sarah Taher
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 9 power ranking: Impersonation sensation
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 9 power ranking: Impersonation sensation

A shake-up among frontrunners is building serious momentum for the second half of the season

By Kevin O’Keeffe
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