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Introducing Xtra Explains: Trans Youth
Inside Xtra

Introducing Xtra Explains: Trans Youth

The 10-part video series provides shareable, fact-checked info on the hot-button issues of the debate around trans youth and their health

By Mel Woods
4 takeaways from TIFF 2024
TV & Film

4 takeaways from TIFF 2024

The queer and trans films and storylines you need to know going into awards season

By Mel Woods
Can anyone dethrone Chappell Roan for queer song of the summer?
Music

Can anyone dethrone Chappell Roan for queer song of the summer?

Is “Good Luck, Babe!” destined to be this year’s Pride anthem?

By Mel Woods
10 queer pop culture Valentine’s cards to woo your boo
Culture

10 queer pop culture Valentine’s cards to woo your boo

Show your love, inspired by “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” “Bottoms” and “Saltburn”

By Jordan Currie, Mel Woods
9 queer films from last year to love (even if the Oscars didn’t)
TV & Film

9 queer films from last year to love (even if the Oscars didn’t)

“Barbie” this, “Oppenheimer” that—what about “Bottoms” and “All of Us Strangers”?

By Johnny Lin
5 queer films we can’t wait to see in 2024
TV & Film

5 queer films we can’t wait to see in 2024

“Love Lies Bleeding,” “Challengers” and “Wicked” highlight an exciting year ahead

By Mel Woods
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Dear 2024, give me more queer reality star comedian couples!
TV & Film

Dear 2024, give me more queer reality star comedian couples!

OPINION: Parvati Shallow and Mae Martin are dating. They follow Gabby Windey and Robby Hoffman. In 2024, we need more!

By Mel Woods
50 queer and trans pop culture moments that defined 2023
Rainbow Rewind 2023

50 queer and trans pop culture moments that defined 2023

From M3GAN to George Santos to “Padam Padam,” these are the pop culture things the gays will remember from 2023

By Mel Woods
20 Canadian queer and trans tattooers to check out
Queer Ink

20 Canadian queer and trans tattooers to check out

New year, new ink? Check out some picks for artists to inspire your next tattoo

By Ashleigh-Rae Thomas, Mel Woods, Phoebe Fuller
8 queer celebrity chefs you need to know
Food

8 queer celebrity chefs you need to know

From Ted Allen to Melissa King, the rise of Food Network has spawned a generation of queer icons

By Dan Clapson
5 new queer books to relish this spring
Queer Culture Catch-Up

5 new queer books to relish this spring

“Mimosa” and “Hijab Butch Blues” highlight this edition of S. Bear Berman’s bi-weekly cultural catch-up

By S. Bear Bergman
The ultimate 2023 queer music festival guide
Music

The ultimate 2023 queer music festival guide

From Coachella to Bonnaroo, Lil Nas X to boygenius, queer artists are taking over fests this summer

By Sylvia Anne
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Live theatre virtually, Two-Spirit model Jazz Moise and Black queer history
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Live theatre virtually, Two-Spirit model Jazz Moise and Black queer history

Plus more queer culture to catch up on starting March 16

By S. Bear Bergman
A perfect queer day in NYC, Black history and a trans research takedown
Queer Culture Catch-Up

A perfect queer day in NYC, Black history and a trans research takedown

This week, S. Bear Bergman’s Queer Culture Catch-up has got it all

By S. Bear Bergman
5 queer songs to get you in the mood (plus 20 more to keep it going)
Music

5 queer songs to get you in the mood (plus 20 more to keep it going)

For Valentine’s Day, we’ve curated your perfect queer sex playlist

By Sylvia Anne
Fat activism, trans literature and Sam Smith
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Fat activism, trans literature and Sam Smith

Plus more queer culture curations to get you through chilly times

By S. Bear Bergman
I’m obsessed with whatever Drew Barrymore is doing on her talk show
TV & Film

I’m obsessed with whatever Drew Barrymore is doing on her talk show

OPINION: Noted bisexual Drew Barrymore’s daytime talk show has become an unlikely space for delightfully naughty queerness

By Mel Woods
Tracks from boygenius, Miss Grit, PVRIS and more to kick off your new year
Monthly Tune-Up

Tracks from boygenius, Miss Grit, PVRIS and more to kick off your new year

Based on the new queer music of January, 2023 is off to a good start

By Jordan Currie
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