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Ocean Vuong, the ‘Canadian Ballroom Extravaganza’ and lots of trans feelings
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Ocean Vuong, the ‘Canadian Ballroom Extravaganza’ and lots of trans feelings

Plus other recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning March 31

By S. Bear Bergman
Netflix is basically making a U-Haul queer reality dating show
The Buzz

Netflix is basically making a U-Haul queer reality dating show

Season 2 of “The Ultimatum” will feature a cast of majority queer women

By Mel Woods
Disney puts a same-sex kiss back into ‘Lightyear’ after employee uproar
The Buzz

Disney puts a same-sex kiss back into ‘Lightyear’ after employee uproar

The move comes amid employee criticism and walkouts related to the Florida “Don’t Say Gay” bill

By Mel Woods
Spicy erotica, crying Nazis and the Badass Trans Women of Comedy
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Spicy erotica, crying Nazis and the Badass Trans Women of Comedy

Plus other recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning March 17

By S. Bear Bergman
Grimes and Chelsea Manning are reportedly dating, let chaos reign!
The Buzz

Grimes and Chelsea Manning are reportedly dating, let chaos reign!

A new report suggests that the musician and whistleblower are “U-Hauling”

By Mel Woods
Disney exec touts ‘inspiring’ content despite company funding ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Florida politicians
The Buzz

Disney exec touts ‘inspiring’ content despite company funding ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Florida politicians

Don’t focus on the money we give to homophobes, Disney says, focus instead on the few gays we put on screen

By Mel Woods
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‘Keyboard Fantasies,’ Queering The Canon and Harvey Fierstein
Queer Culture Catch-Up

‘Keyboard Fantasies,’ Queering The Canon and Harvey Fierstein

Plus other recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning March 3

By S. Bear Bergman
Elliot Page, Jamie Lee Curtis, Gabrielle Union slam trans reporting policy
The Buzz

Elliot Page, Jamie Lee Curtis, Gabrielle Union slam trans reporting policy

Stars are speaking out against Gov. Greg Abbott’s “horrific” new policy

By Mel Woods
How Season 14 became the most trans season of ‘Drag Race’ yet
The Buzz

How Season 14 became the most trans season of ‘Drag Race’ yet

Plus Kristen Stewart’s thoughts on weddings, the end of “Arthur” and some very gay Olympic medals

By Mel Woods
Grace Lavery’s latest, drag storytime and a super gay musical
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Grace Lavery’s latest, drag storytime and a super gay musical

Plus other recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning Feb. 17

By S. Bear Bergman
‘The Sims 4’ wedding pack will be left at the altar—and off store shelves—in Russia
The Buzz

‘The Sims 4’ wedding pack will be left at the altar—and off store shelves—in Russia

The game’s new expansion pack will not launch in Russia due to an anti-gay propaganda law

By Mel Woods
Valentine’s Day gifts for every queer in your life
Love & Sex

Valentine’s Day gifts for every queer in your life

Shower every love in your life with gifts galore this Valentine’s Day

By S. Bear Bergman
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The ‘Family Feud’ audience chanting ‘gay lovemaking’ will make your week
The Buzz

The ‘Family Feud’ audience chanting ‘gay lovemaking’ will make your week

Survey says: name an activity that brings men closer together!

By Mel Woods
Andrea Gibson, Sam Jay and a spicy collection of sexy stories
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Andrea Gibson, Sam Jay and a spicy collection of sexy stories

 This week’s queer culture-catch up features plenty to love

By S. Bear Bergman
‘Encanto’ star Jessica Darrow is your new favourite queer icon
The Buzz

‘Encanto’ star Jessica Darrow is your new favourite queer icon

Jessica Darrow spoke this week about the signifiance of soft butches like her character Luisa

By Mel Woods
‘Degrassi’ is coming back and it better be queer as hell
The Buzz

‘Degrassi’ is coming back and it better be queer as hell

A reboot for HBO Max is prompting plenty of “Euphoria” comparisons

By Mel Woods
Mj Rodriguez to young trans folks after Golden Globe win: ‘This is for y’all’
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
22 predictions for 2022
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
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