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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 12 power ranking: Roasted queens
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 12 power ranking: Roasted queens

Smart strategy triumphs over cheap shots as the top six queens become a final five

By Kevin O’Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 12 recap: Roasters with the most-ers
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 12 recap: Roasters with the most-ers

The final six challenge is a good old-fashioned roasting of three Miss Congenialities

By Kevin O’Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ aired two seasons simultaneously—and bing, bang, bong, ‘UK’ won
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ aired two seasons simultaneously—and bing, bang, bong, ‘UK’ won

Once again, “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” has produced a stellar season, leaving the flagship series with some things to learn

By Kevin O’Keeffe
From an Alok Vaid-Menon performance to Black queer folk rock, everything to get you through the pandemic
Queer Culture Catch-Up

From an Alok Vaid-Menon performance to Black queer folk rock, everything to get you through the pandemic

Our recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning Mar. 25

By S. Bear Bergman
‘Kink’ anthology explores desire, BDSM and pleasure across the sexual spectrum
Books

‘Kink’ anthology explores desire, BDSM and pleasure across the sexual spectrum

Kink is rarely portrayed to its fullest, queerest potential in popular culture. Editors R.O. Kwon and Garth Greenwell decided to remedy that

By Ilana Masad
The novel ‘Milk Fed’ queers—and redeems—the manic pixie dream girl trope
Books

The novel ‘Milk Fed’ queers—and redeems—the manic pixie dream girl trope

Melissa Broder’s latest book is a delightfully deranged exploration of sex, food and faith

By Harron Walker
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#GoldenGlobesSoWhite #NoSweatsattheOscars #DearGodPleaseLetGlennWin
That’s the Way It Is

#GoldenGlobesSoWhite #NoSweatsattheOscars #DearGodPleaseLetGlennWin

Thomas and Tranna, voting members of the Cynical Queer Press Corps, take issue with this year’s award season

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour
Get active in Britain, the LGBTQ+ way

Get active in Britain, the LGBTQ+ way

Find queer and trans adventures as you explore the scenic countryside of Great Britain by foot, bike or kayak

Created for Visit Britain
I created my own soap opera to get through heartbreak and quarantine
My Safe Space

I created my own soap opera to get through heartbreak and quarantine

When the pandemic hit, I used “College Heights” to work through my own neuroses

By Skylar Baker-Jordan
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 11 power ranking: Stop, pop and roll
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 11 power ranking: Stop, pop and roll

A branding challenge and a Beast-themed runway have clarified that this is one top queen’s competition to lose

By Kevin O’Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 11 recap: Brand strategy
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 11 recap: Brand strategy

Soda pop commercials give the queens a chance to show off who they are—or rather, what their brands are

By Kevin O’Keeffe
For LGBTQ+ Nigerians, Twitter is home for unbridled queer celebration
Identity

For LGBTQ+ Nigerians, Twitter is home for unbridled queer celebration

In the community colloquially known as “Qwitter,” users find safety, comfort and joy with other queer folks—often for the first time

By January Ikeoluwa
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 2 finale recap: ‘A Little Bit of Love’ and then some
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 2 finale recap: ‘A Little Bit of Love’ and then some

One of the most enjoyable “Drag Race” seasons in years comes to a close

By Kevin O’Keeffe
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
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