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TV & Film

Channeling alienation into a cosmic passion project

Channeling alienation into a cosmic passion project

John Shepherd dreamed of contacting aliens through music he beamed into space

By Jesse Locke • September 23, 2020 at 11:14 am EDT
Activism

‘A rainbow is enough to get arrested’: Inside Poland’s clash for LGBTQ rights

‘A rainbow is enough to get arrested’: Inside Poland’s clash for LGBTQ rights

Activists call the latest protests against homophobia and transphobia the “Polish Stonewall,” as anti-LGBTQ President Andrzej Duda is re-elected for another term

By Juliette Bretan • September 7, 2020 at 9:00 am EDT
TV & Film

Inside Isabel Sandoval’s radical trans female gaze

Inside Isabel Sandoval’s radical trans female gaze

The writer, director and star of “Lingua Franca” discusses her sensual and frank film about an undocumented trans Filipina

By Tre’vell Anderson • August 25, 2020 at 11:56 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Season 5 finale recap: All in the family

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Season 5 finale recap: All in the family

A largely celebratory finale provides a nice cap on a rocky-but-revelatory year of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’

By Kevin O’Keeffe • July 25, 2020 at 9:31 am EDT
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Bounce artist Big Freedia and model Valentina Sampaio

Topline: Bounce artist Big Freedia and model Valentina Sampaio
By Xtra Staff • July 16, 2020 at 9:36 am EDT
Xtra Weekly

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ debuts, the president of Poland’s constitutional homophobia and Halle Berry’s trans snafu

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ debuts, the president of Poland’s constitutional homophobia and Halle Berry’s trans snafu

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, July 10

By Xtra Staff • July 9, 2020 at 10:09 am EDT
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From despair to inspiration to action in Chechnya

From despair to inspiration to action in Chechnya

Neal Baer, an executive producer of the HBO documentary ‘Welcome to Chechnya,’ on why the world’s attention must turn to the country

By KC Hoard • June 30, 2020 at 3:33 pm EDT
Human Rights

The world in 10: Nine flashpoints and one bright spot in the global fight for LGBTQ rights

The world in 10: Nine flashpoints and one bright spot in the global fight for LGBTQ rights

As Pride is marked around the globe, we take a look at the places where rights are under attack and one nation that has seen recent victories

By Paul Gallant • June 24, 2020 at 10:23 am EDT
Xtra Weekly

J.K. Rowling’s controversial pen name, Anderson Cooper’s dream come true and Beyoncé remains queen

J.K. Rowling’s controversial pen name, Anderson Cooper’s dream come true and Beyoncé remains queen

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, June 12

By Xtra Staff • June 11, 2020 at 4:17 pm EDT
TV & Film

King of Vogue Dashaun Wesley hosts ‘Legendary’

King of Vogue Dashaun Wesley hosts ‘Legendary’

Ten years after he competed on ‘America’s Best Dance Crew,’ the voguer and choreographer discuss his latest gig

By Tre’vell Anderson • May 22, 2020 at 10:30 am EDT
Obsessions

Naomi Campbell remains fabulous at 50

Naomi Campbell remains fabulous at 50

With her YouTube channel and her ‘Essence’ cover, the legendary 1990s supermodel is unedited, occasionally out-of-touch and utterly endearing

By Thomas Leblanc • May 20, 2020 at 11:42 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12, Episode 9 recap: Political cats

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12, Episode 9 recap: Political cats

It’s been eight years since Sharon Needles won her season’s political challenge, so the office of Drag President is wide open

By Kevin O’Keeffe • April 25, 2020 at 9:30 am EDT
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Xtra Weekly

America wants to limit sharing information with countries that criminalize homosexuality, Cyndi Lauper headlines online benefit concert and Ansel Elgort’s thirst for a cause

America wants to limit sharing information with countries that criminalize homosexuality, Cyndi Lauper headlines online benefit concert and Ansel Elgort’s thirst for a cause

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, Apr. 24

By Xtra Staff • April 23, 2020 at 12:33 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12, Episode 5 recap: It’s a medical mystery

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12, Episode 5 recap: It’s a medical mystery

The queens take on ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ and one is left without she-mergency care

By Kevin O’Keeffe • March 28, 2020 at 9:30 am EDT
Your Communities in Action

COVID-19: Your communities at work, Mar. 24

COVID-19: Your communities at work, Mar. 24

A running diary of LGBTQ2 folk coping and caring for each other. Today: “Community defence” of sex workers and your favourite L.A. lesbian comic talks books

By Xtra Staff • March 24, 2020 at 10:35 am EDT
Your Communities in Action

COVID-19: Your communities in action, Mar. 20

COVID-19: Your communities in action, Mar. 20

A running diary of LGBTQ2 folk coping and caring for each other. Today: Your weekend queer concert roundup with Jeremy Dutcher, Rufus Wainwright, Janette King and more.

By Xtra Staff • March 20, 2020 at 2:27 pm EDT
Your Communities in Action

COVID-19: Your Communities in Action, Mar. 19

COVID-19: Your Communities in Action, Mar. 19

A running diary of LGBTQ2 folk coping and caring for each other. Today: Your invitation to the partypocalypse and something darling for the kiddies

By Xtra Staff • March 19, 2020 at 5:23 pm EDT
Xtra Weekly

Vladimir Putin’s possible term extension, Billy Eichner’s plea and RuPaul’s big ruveal

Vladimir Putin’s possible term extension, Billy Eichner’s plea and RuPaul’s big ruveal

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, March 20

By Xtra Staff • March 19, 2020 at 11:59 am EDT
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