Books

Walking a fine line with Rick Mercer

The comedian’s new memoir explores how he rose to fame by honing in on political satire

By Max Gao

The Buzz

Mj Rodriguez to young trans folks after Golden Globe win: ‘This is for y’all’

The “Pose” star is the first openly trans actress to win a Golden Globe.

By Mel Woods

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 1 power ranking: The cast, part one

Let’s meet our first seven dolls!

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14 premiere recap: Let the games begin

We’re back to split premieres, with Lizzo on hand to guide us through the first

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Queer Culture Catch-Up

Queer community groups, Joviale and a new A. Light Zachary chapbook

And other recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning Jan. 6

By S. Bear Bergman

The Buzz

22 predictions for 2022

Lil Nas X NFTs to a Kristen Stewart Oscar, here are our queer and trans pop culture predictions for the year ahead

By Mel Woods

TV & Film

Our sparkly guide to magical girl shows, anime’s queerest genre

Revivals of “Sailor Moon” and “Puella Magi Madoka Magica” demonstrate the enduring appeal of high femme adventures

By V.S. Wells

TV & Film

‘The Eternals,’ ‘DemonHuntr’ and Jonathan Van Ness are streaming in January

Here’s everything LGBTQ2S+ coming to streaming platforms in January

By Sarah Taher

Rainbow Rewind 2021

The best and worst social media moments of 2021

Here are 10 times queer and trans people broke the internet over the past year

By Jordan Currie, Michelle da Silva

Rainbow Rewind 2021

Gen Z led the charge: The kids were alright in 2021

JoJo Siwa and Lil Nas X both had huge years. Their rise can teach us something about the future of queer celebrity

By Mel Woods

That’s the Way It Is

The top 100 defining pop culture moments of 2021

Here’s Thomas and Tranna’s mega-list of the good, the bad and the cringe from the past year

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour

The Buzz

‘The L-Word: Generation Q’ heartthrob Leo Sheng is in the new ‘Matrix’ movie

Plus, the new trailer for “Euphoria” and Lil Nas X’s COVID-19 diagnosis

By Mel Woods

Rainbow Rewind 2021

7 moments of trans brilliance from 2021

While there is plenty from the last year to hate, these are the culture touchpoints we should focus on

By Tre’vell Anderson

TV & Film

‘Queen of the Universe’ is a sincere drag take on ‘American Idol’

REVIEW: We’ve come a long way from the parodic origins of “Drag Race”

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2, Episode 10 power ranking: She’s a winner, baby

Come on grandma, winning the whole damn show!

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2 finale recap: A new Queen of the North is here

It’s time to crown Canada’s second Drag Race champion

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

The Top 10 ‘Drag Race’ lip syncs of 2021

The sickening dips, flips, splits and tricks that had us gagged and gooped all year long

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Queer View Mirror

‘Fried Green Tomatoes’ 30 years later

Revisiting Idgie and Ruth, the iconic (but closeted) onscreen butch/femme duo

By Ingrid Randoja