We’re Here – HBO series aims to create openness and respect through drag – debuted on Apr 23, 2020

posted Thursday, April 16, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Celebrity, Drag, Queer, Television

Debuting THURSDAY, APRIL 23 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO (Crave in Canada), the new six-episode unscripted series WE’RE HERE recruits local residents across small-town America to participate in a one-night-only drag show. In each episode, renowned drag queens Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O’Hara and Shangela Laquifa Wadley visit a different small town to […]

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TO Live presents Living Rooms

posted Saturday, April 11, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Music, Online Events, Queer, Toronto

While TO Live’s doors remain closed great art continues to stimulate, inspire, and build connections. Living Rooms provides a platform for Toronto local artists to celebrate the neighbourhood they live in and promote their work. TO Live’s curatorial, educational and content teams are currently working together virtually to bring digital experiences to  online members, supporters […]

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Elton John AIDS Foundation launches million dollar COVID-19 emergency fund

posted Wednesday, April 8, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Activism, Celebrity, Queer

Sir Elton John has announced that his charity, the Elton John AIDS Foundation is launching a $1-million COVID-19 emergency fund. “For almost 30 years, my foundation has prioritized the most vulnerable people to HIV to end the AIDS epidemic, and we’re committed to this during the COVID-19 crisis too,” he stated. “Distributing medicines, testing and […]

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Prides come together to organize ‘Global Pride’ amid COVID-19 cancellations

posted Wednesday, April 1, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Activism, COVID-19, Drag, Events, Featured Events, Lesbian, Montreal, Music, New York City, Pride, Queer, Toronto

With the uncertainty of when the coronavirus/COVID-19 will be under control, or a vaccine will be available, the majority of Pride organizations around the world have been announcing either the cancellation or postponement of their summer events, including Pride Toronto who made the announcement this week. Pride organizations around the world have come together to […]

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Schitt’s Creek: The Farewell Tour – on stage at Casino Rama June 27, 2020

posted Thursday, March 5, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Celebrity, Events, Featured Events, Queer, Toronto

One of Canada’s most loved television sitcom comedy series is coming to an end. However, there’s a chance to bid farewell to cast members in person this summer. Join Schitt’s Creek cast members, including show creators, Eugene & Daniel Levy, along with fellow cast members, Catherine O’Hara, Annie Murphy, Emily Hampshire, and Noah Reid. The live, interactive […]

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“Queerly Beloved” – a month of queer-themed programming at Toronto’s Paradise Theatre

posted Monday, March 2, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Queer, Toronto

Inside Out  has partnered with Toronto’s newly refurbished Paradise Theatre to present Queerly Beloved, offering a full slot of of 18 queer-themed programming during the month of March.  It offers a retrospective programme of films that shaped the landscape of queer cinema alongside contemporary favourites. From early, groundbreaking works (Different from the Others, Olivia) and immersive documentaries (The […]

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Dorian Electra – releases new single, and beauty product, called Guyliner

posted Friday, February 21, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Activism, Celebrity, Charity, Fashion, Queer

Gender fluid popstar Dorian Electra (they/them/theirs) shared a music video for their glam-worthy track “Guyliner”. Directed by Dorian Electra and their long time creative partner Weston Allen, the video sees Dorian take on the ideals of masculinity by shaping and breaking stereotypes. The visuals and outfits in the video were styled by Dorian, with choice looks influenced by […]

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RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 12 – debuts Feb 28, 2020 with 13 new queens

posted Tuesday, February 18, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Celebrity, Drag, Queer, Television

Canada, start your engines! Season 12 of the award-winning RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE is coming to Crave (in English and French), and OUTtv beginning Friday, February 28, with thirteen fabulous queens vying for the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar” and a cash prize of $100,000.  It’s not only the runway queens who will attracting viewers, as hip-hop queen Nicki Minaj kicks off Season 12 as […]

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“Visible: Out on Television” – a look at on screen LGBT representation, debuts Feb 14 on Apple TV+

posted Thursday, February 13, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Activism, Celebrity, Lesbian, Pride, Queer, Television

“Visible: Out on Television” is a new documentary series that joins its growing slate of premium original series. The five-part television event from Emmy-nominated filmmakers Ryan White and Jessica Hargrave, and executive producers Wanda Sykes and Wilson Cruz, will debut in its entirety on February 14, 2020, exclusively on Apple TV+. “Visible: Out on Television” investigates […]

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Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo – all male comic ballet on stage in Toronto – March 7/8, 2020

posted Tuesday, February 4, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Celebrity, Comedy, Dance, Events, Featured Events, Queer, Toronto

Go totally tutu for the world’s foremost all-male, comic ballet company, New York’s Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo! Catch this hilarious troupe as they touch down in Toronto once again for three performances only, on March 7 and 8, 2020. As well, former Trocks dancer and current reigning drag superstar, Brooke Lynn Hytes, will be joining the troupe onstage for […]

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