The Buzz

Right-wing trolls can’t handle a trans person buying pads in new Disney+ show

Plus Neil Patrick Harris on aging and that star-studded British “Vogue” cover

By Mel Woods

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 8 power ranking: All I want for Christmas is a Legendary Legend Star

Has Jaida Essence Hall indeed secured herself a spot in the finale?

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 8 recap: Santa, tell me if you’re really there

It’s Christmas in July as the queens take on a Santa-themed acting challenge

By Kevin O’Keeffe

London Calling

Cabaret star Tyreece is the toast of London—and the internet!

The non-binary burlesque performer and “Slag Wars” winner gives Xtra a personal tour of LGBTQ+ London

By Russ Martin

TV & Film

Zane Phillips on ‘Fire Island,’ ‘Legacies’ and educating co-stars about himbos

Concurrent roles in TV and film have led to a break-out year for the actor

By Max Gao

The Buzz

Janelle Monáe and Phoebe Bridgers say ‘f*ck you’ to the Supreme Court

Plus Beanie Feldstein is engaged and T.J. Osborne goes to Nashville Pride

By Mel Woods

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 7 power ranking: Do you get déjà vu?

A similar result to the last design challenge gives one queen a massive boost

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 7 recap: Designing Women

The queens are challenged to create garments inspired by Ru looks—and Pinterest

By Kevin O’Keeffe

TV & Film

After ‘Pose,’ Michaela Jaé Rodriguez is ready to delve into something new

Rodriguez stars in the new Apple TV+ comedy “Loot” alongside Maya Rudolph

By Max Gao

Queer Culture Catch-Up

Celebrate Pride with ‘The Annie Sprinkle Project’ and theatre from Bilal Baig

Plus more of what’s up and on, starting June 23

By S. Bear Bergman

TV & Film

Gina Yashere’s dream was to play a best friend on a sitcom. Now she’s writing for one of TV’s most popular shows and making other people famous

How comedian Gina Yashere, once shy about being out, became a Hollywood powerhouse with a little help from “Bob ❤️ Abishola”

By Paul Gallant

The Buzz

Billy Eichner pokes fun at clickbait, ‘comes out’ as straight and dating Anna Kendrick

Plus Jennifer Lopez’s kid uses they/them pronouns and Amy Schneider’s first pitch

By Mel Woods

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 6 power ranking: A whole new ballgame

Suddenly, the underdogs are the frontrunners

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 6 recap: Totally Y2K

It’s a big day for Yvie Oddly, as she suddenly rises to the top of the pack

By Kevin O’Keeffe

History

As HIV/AIDS ravaged Montreal in the ’90s, gay men were getting murdered—and trying to fight back

Season 3 of CBC’s “The Village” takes on the Montreal murders in the midst of the AIDS crisis

By Mel Woods

The Buzz

Rebel Wilson came out—but a newspaper threatened to out her first

Plus the Tony Awards, Netflix’s queer comedy special and Alison Bechdel on “Fire Island”

By Mel Woods

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 5 power ranking: Star generosity

Who will be the recipients of the two extra Legendary Legend Stars?

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 5 recap: Commencement couture

A legend finally receives her Legendary Legend Star, but there’s a twist

By Kevin O’Keeffe