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How do we sustain friendships in a world on fire?
Books

How do we sustain friendships in a world on fire?

Lee Arden’s book “The Politics of Lonely” delves into the structural causes of our loneliness

By Oliver Haug
‘Fruit Fly’ author Josh Silver has a sweet tooth—and the summer’s buzziest book
Books

‘Fruit Fly’ author Josh Silver has a sweet tooth—and the summer’s buzziest book

The English writer talks the duality of social media, how nursing helped his draft—and the cost of massive success

By Samuel Eli Shepherd
How ‘North of North’ is introducing Indigenous queer dramedy to a global stage
TV & Film

How ‘North of North’ is introducing Indigenous queer dramedy to a global stage

Actors Anna Lambe and Zorga Qaunaq on learning about forgiveness and queerness through their award-winning show

By Sherlyn Assam
Michael Urie’s big moment
Culture

Michael Urie’s big moment

The iconic gay actor talks “Oh, Mary!,” “Shrinking”—and 20 years of “Ugly Betty”

By Barry Levitt
‘By Hook or by Crook’ still pushes queer cinema boundaries 25 years later
TV & Film

‘By Hook or by Crook’ still pushes queer cinema boundaries 25 years later

Filmmakers Harry Dodge and Silas Howard discuss the lasting resonance of their boundary-pushing trans-butch buddy caper

By James Factora
‘Stop! That! Train!’ director Adam Shankman says the movie used AI
TV & Film

‘Stop! That! Train!’ director Adam Shankman says the movie used AI

Shankman sat down with Xtra to talk RuPaul, modern gay cinema—and exactly how much AI was used in his film

By Russ Martin
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Adam Lambert wants his flowers
Music

Adam Lambert wants his flowers

After a stint on Broadway, the gay icon tells Xtra about his new album “ADAM”—and his love of eating

By Russ Martin
In ‘Spawning Season,’ Joseph Osmundson explores what it means to build a queer family
Books

In ‘Spawning Season,’ Joseph Osmundson explores what it means to build a queer family

The writer and biologist on conception, queering family and grief

By Henry Carnell
Bentley Robles wants a brotherhood of gay pop stars
Music

Bentley Robles wants a brotherhood of gay pop stars

The yellow-haired singer talks rising stardom, Zara Larsson and dating while gay-famous

By Russ Martin
Vivek Shraya is hot, blond and hitting the dance floor
Music

Vivek Shraya is hot, blond and hitting the dance floor

The Toronto multi-hyphenate’s new album, “VIVICA,” shirks respectability politics for a sensual, high-gloss exploration of queer and trans desire

By Elena Sénéchal-Becker
Director Bretten Hannam on breaking the ghost story form in their new Indigenous-led thriller
TV & Film

Director Bretten Hannam on breaking the ghost story form in their new Indigenous-led thriller

The Two-Spirit filmmaker tells Xtra about twisting time, space and sound in “At the Place of Ghosts”

By Colby Payne
Alex from Degrassi on finding her calling counselling queer teens
TV & Film

Alex from Degrassi on finding her calling counselling queer teens

Deanna Klymkiw tells Xtra about playing the franchise’s first out lesbian, and her career pivot since

By Jacob Aron Leung
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Karim Diané on playing Star Trek’s first gay Klingon
TV & Film

Karim Diané on playing Star Trek’s first gay Klingon

The actor tells Xtra about carrying on Star Trek’s legacy of inclusion

By Christos Tsirbas
Joan Chen is ‘attracted’ to queer stories
TV & Film

Joan Chen is ‘attracted’ to queer stories

The legendary actress tells Xtra about “Saving Face,” “Montreal, My Beautiful”—and the life lessons that came in between

By Sarah Williscraft
‘Rising Through the Fray’ shows roller derby has no borders
TV & Film

‘Rising Through the Fray’ shows roller derby has no borders

Courtney Montour’s documentary follows a revolutionary Indigenous derby team—in all its beauty and power

By Rosie Long Decter
Silky Nutmeg Ganache on taking a ‘Slaycation’ with Alyssa Edwards
Drag Race

Silky Nutmeg Ganache on taking a ‘Slaycation’ with Alyssa Edwards

The ‘Canada vs. The World’ star talks the value of a variety of drag TV and Miss Fiercalicious’ desire to be Galinda

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘LOVING II’ uncovers a century of forbidden gay love in photos
Books

‘LOVING II’ uncovers a century of forbidden gay love in photos

The new collection showcases men in love from the 1850s to the 1950s

By Rob Salerno
‘Heated Rivalry’ is the steamy hockey romance we deserve
TV & Film

‘Heated Rivalry’ is the steamy hockey romance we deserve

The queer Canadian hockey drama packs heart and heat, setting it apart from other MLM adaptations

By Kevin Hurren
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