Queer Culture Catch-Up

Everything from gender in opera to the best queer anthem for a serotonin boost

Our recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning Mar. 11

By S. Bear Bergman

Culture

Cis people in Hollywood need to stay out of trans folks’ business

“Coming 2 America” is the latest film to include an anti-trans joke

By Tre’vell Anderson

That’s the Way It Is

When it comes to Harry and Meghan, the media is the message

Xtra’s royal watchers weigh in on Megxit, monarchy and mental health

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 9 power ranking: Impersonation sensation

A shake-up among frontrunners is building serious momentum for the second half of the season

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 9 recap: From Tudor to Tik Tok

It took two and a half months of real-world time, but we’ve finally arrived at the show’s signature challenge

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 2, Episode 8 recap: British humour

A comedy challenge sets up a surprising elimination

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race: Corona Can’t Keep a Good Queen Down’ recap

The special is most interesting when it focuses on the mechanics of filming during quarantine

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Identity

No, lesbians are not disappearing

A new Gallup poll finds more Americans than ever identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans—especially Gen Z

By Erica Lenti, Rachel Giese

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 2, Episode 7 recap: Be your own shero

A design challenge and a visit from Raven provides a major boost for one queen

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Xtra Weekly

Topline: The agony and ecstasy of a good cringe-watch

Philosopher king Dawson Leery offers a surprising balm from feeling “stressy and depressy”

By Lito Howse

That’s the Way It Is

Thomas and Tranna dissect ‘Framing Britney Spears’

Xtra’s resident debate club wrangles with media, misogyny and that magical child, Britney

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 8 power ranking: Who’s in your top nine?

It’s a reversal of fortune, as a frontrunner falters and an underdog grabs the spotlight

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 8 recap: Don’t rain on my Rusical

A social media-themed musical challenge produces a surprising bottom two

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 2, Episode 6 recap: English Snatch

A frontrunner takes a tumble, while another queen appears to be on a roll

By Kevin O’Keeffe

TV & Film

‘It’s a Sin’ snatches ephemeral joy from the jaws of death

A Gen-Z skeptic reviews Russell T. Davies’ paean to ’80s hedonism and community

By KC Hoard

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 7 power ranking: I’m a boss

The fight for crown is shaping up to be a battle between two high charisma queens

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 7 recap: Late-night shenanigans

It’s time for another improv challenge, and the format’s a blast from the recent past

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 2, Episode 5 recap: Back in the game

The queens return from a filming hiatus to take on Eurovision

By Kevin O’Keeffe