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December 2023: AmongMen
The modern figure of Santa Claus is based on numerous folklore traditions from around the world, the most significant dating all the way back to the third century, when Saint Nicholas became the patron saint of children.
December 2023: 29Secrets
The history of high heels is long and diverse. Read on for a mini history lesson on the surprising history of heeled shoes, including their origin, evolution and cultural significance.
December 2023: IN Magazine
Here’s every celebrity to join Madonna on stage to help judge the vogueing ballroom portion of the show, where the gay icon’s dancers show off some of their best moves.
December 2023: 29Secrets
If you’re looking to gift a glitzy bottle to someone special this holiday season, why not opt for one approved by their fave celebrity!
November 2023: 29Secrets
So what does the “Sleeping Beauties” theme mean? Read on for all of the details we have so far for the 2024 Met Gala and the extravagant exhibit that will open to the public a few days after.
November 2023: AmongMen
Peloton has officially launched Peloton Entertainment, which lets members stream live sports, TV and movies from their Bike, Bike+, Tread or Row as they work out.
November 2023: 29Secrets
Here is the full story behind the strawberry-pink Chanel suit and matching pillbox hat worn by the former First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy on the day of her husband’s assassination.
October 2023: 29Secrets
With over 150 episodes, it’s easy to forget just how many other actors had a brief stint in Stars Hollow.
October 2023: 29Secrets
Here’s the story of Yves Saint Laurent’s Le Smoking, one of the most enduring and powerful fashion creations of the last century.
September 2023: 29Secrets
Believe it or not, regardless of your version of true happiness, living a happier, more satisfied life is within your reach.
September 2023: IN Magazine
Pictures that tell stories: Roye’s ongoing photography project centres on the queer Caribbean experienc
September 2023 29Secrets
With the “quiet luxury” trend showing no signs of losing steam, and the slightly sultry, smoky scent trending (yet again), it’s time to take a peek into the history of Le Labo’s Santal 33, the internet’s favourite fragrance and current obsession.
September 2023: IN Magazine
I sit down with the one and only Salah Bachir as he prepares to release his memoir this fall, entitled First to Leave the Party.
August 2023: 29Secrets
In the middle of the Chihuahua desert in Texas sits Prada Marfa, a permanent one-room art installation and faithful reproduction of a real Prada boutique.
August 2023: 29Secrets
Meet the gentle (yet super-effective) pimple patches from Hero Cosmetics, created especially for when your skin is acting up.
August 2023: Bustle
Discover the statement sneakers that are FOREVER. CLASSIC.
August 2023: 29Secrets
In what should come as a surprise to absolutely no one, a recent survey shows that the majority of people on the popular dating app Tinder are currently in a relationships.
August 2023: 29Secrets
Here’s the story of the friendship between the designer and his muse, and of the legendary long black satin dress that was tailor-made for the actress for the classic film.
August 2023: AmongMen
More than a century later, the Titanic disaster still draws us in. Why is that?
July 2023: AmongMen
In celebration of being able to relive (or watch for the first time) the lives of Degrassi’s teens, here’s a collection of fun facts that you may not have known about the iconic Canadian franchise.
July 2023: AmongMen
During a career that spanned eight decades, the crooner sold millions of records and won countless awards. As people around the world celebrate the life and music of Tony Bennett, we take a look back at 15 things that you may not have known about the music icon.
July 2023: 29Secrets
Read on for more on Queen Elizabeth I, her legacy, her incredible vanity, the role her makeup played in her brutally self-disciplined persona, and what role those thick layers of makeup may have played in her death.
July 2023: IN Magazine
I chat with Maggiacomo about everything from how he started at Peloton, to how he picks the music for his classes, to living his life authentically, to activism and role models. Oh… and, of course, his favourite Drag Race queens.
July 2023: 29Secrets
With varying finishes (metallic, glitter and opaque), the Barbie-approved collection features everything you need for the ultimate Barbie-inspired manicure.
June 2023: 29Secrets
After years of advocacy and promises, Canada has finally banned the testing of cosmetic products on animals, a largely symbolic move from the government that brings the policy in line with dozens of other countries around the world.
June 2023: AmongMen
Read on to learn more about the Titanic, including how it was found, what it was like on board, and what secrets we’ve learned from the wreckage.
June 2023: 29Secrets
Here’s the full story of the white ivory halter dress that Monroe wore in that famous scene from The Seven Year Itch, and the consequences that rippled far beyond the few seconds of wind that blew the dress upwards.
May 2023: IN Magazine
In celebration of Pride, Fitness+ is introducing a new Artist Spotlight series featuring music by longtime social activist and ally, Madonna. Plus, watch for new workouts and meditations that will shine a light on the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
May 2023: 29Secrets
It has been argued, many of those who praised her after her death ignored her ongoing pleas for help while she was alive. Here is the tragic real-life story of fashion icon and muse Isabella Blow.
May 2023: IN Magazine
Ready to shop? Apple is set to release a brand new watch band in celebration of Pride later this month.
May 2023: 29Secrets
Beginning with Cinderella, Stanley acted out a live-action version of the story as a template for the final animated feature. That was just the start of her “double life,” where she would “star” in animated films while continuing to appear in small roles in live-action films.
April 2023: 29Secrets
Eight designers will compete against each other in weekly challenges to create new dragged up looks in the hopes of taking home a cash prize.
April 2023: 29Secrets
Here’s the history of good old-fashioned Vaseline, or more generally, petroleum jelly, which has been around since the 1870s. Yes, the 1870s…you read that right!
April 2023: AmongMen
Here’s a look back at the history of Pizza Nova and their time-honoured “439-Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh Pizza Nova” ad campaign, and how it came to be.
March 2023: IN Magazine
A look back at the unusually fashionable history of the groundbreaking mail-order catalogue.
March 2023: IN Magazine
We chat with Grande about everything and anything from starring in the hair-raising romp Summoning Sylvia, to love, hate, reality TV (of course) and his favourite Ariana song.
March 2023: 29Secrets
Here’s a look back at the racy origins of the world’s most famous doll, and a brief look back at Barbie’s cultural revolution through the decades.
March 2023: 29Secrets
Here’s a look at a few of our best dressed gents from the 2023 Oscar red carpet at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
March 2023: 29Secrets
This year, on the Oscars 2023 red carpet, stars pushed the limits…Here’s a look at which leading ladies stunned on the biggest red carpet of the year.
March 2023: 29Secrets
The most expensive costume in Hollywood history is one that you probably don’t even recognize.
March 2023: IN Magazine
The Tony- and Emmy-award-winning actor dishes on Och & Oy!, his current Broadway obsession, the Spice Girls and more.
February 2023: 29Secrets
Here’s the story behind Berry’s big win, the gorgeous Elie Saab Couture design she wore that night, the stylist who made it all happen, and how the memorable gown helped to put Berry on the radar as one of the most fashionable women in Hollywood.
February 2023: 29Secrets
On the anniversary of his death, we’ve rounded up the 10 most iconic runway collections of McQueen’s extraordinary career to celebrate his genius.
February 2023: 29Secrets
Her choice to wear an ensemble by Ukraine’s Ivan Frolov for the finale of her set is most noteworthy.
January 2023: 29Secrets
Fans may love it, but the dress actually has a pretty complicated history. Read on for the story behind Carrie’s oh-so-memorable Christian Dior newspaper dress.
January 2023: IN Magazine
I sit down with the openly gay actor to chat about coming out, role models, his first acting gig, the upcoming TV show, and much more.
• Nicole Kidman’s Necklace In ‘Moulin Rouge’ Was The Most Expensive Necklace Ever Made For Film (December 2022: 29Secrets)
• The First Issue Of Vogue Magazine Came Out 130 Years Ago Today (December 2022: 29Secrets)
• Bourbon 101: The Complete Bourbon Guide (And Why Hosts Love This Holiday Gift) (December 2022: AmongMen)
• THE STORY OF: Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” (December 2022: 29Secrets)
• Product Of The Week: Cleverfy’s Shower Steamers (December 2022: 29Secrets)
• Before Club Q: A Brief History Of Attacks On LGBTQ+ Clubs (November 2022: IN Magazine)
• THE STORY OF: Hair Colour And The Evolution Of Hair Dye (November 2022: 29Secrets)
• November/December 2022 COVER STORY: Bob The Drag Queen Is Here (And For That We’re Thankful) (November 2022: IN Magazine)
• Catching Up With ‘Making It Home’ Co-Star Kenny Brain (October 2022: IN Magazine)
• How Anna Wintour’s First Vogue Cover Revolutionized Fashion (October 2022: 29Secrets)
• THE STORY OF: The Pink Dress Worn By Both Marilyn Monroe and Madonna (October 2022: 29Secrets)
• The History Behind The Black Mourning Veils Worn At Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral (September 2022: 29Secrets)
• Watch The TikTok-Inspired Video For Bob The Drag Queen’s New Single “Bitch Like Me” (September 2022: IN Magazine)
• THE STORY OF: Queen Elizabeth II’s Wedding Dress (September 2022: 29Secrets)
• 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Lisa LaFlamme (August 2022: 29Secrets)
• THE STORY OF: Elvis Presley’s Jet-Black Hair (August : 29Secrets)
• Looking Back At “The Facts About AIDS” Card Insert Madonna Included With Her ‘Like A Prayer’ Album (August 2022: IN Magazine)
• Here’s All Of Madonna’s Iconic Versace Ad Campaigns (August 2022: 29Secrets)
• How Madonna’s May 1989 Vogue Cover Signalled A Dramatic Change For Fashion Magazines (July 2022: 29Secrets)
• THE STORY OF: Imelda Marcos’ Legendary Shoe Collection (July 2022: 29Secrets)
• 25 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial’ (July 2022: AmongMen)
• Here’s What Order To Read The Heartstopper Books And Novellas (July 2022: IN Magazine)
• Everything You Need To Know About The 2022 Green Space Festival! (July 2022: IN Magazine)
• THE STORY OF: Gwyneth Paltrow’s White Tom Ford Gown & Cape She Wore To The 2012 Oscars (June 2022: 29Secrets)
• Levi’s Celebrates Pride 2022 With A Collection That Honours Activists (June 2022: IN Magazine)
• The 519: Supporting 2SLGBTQ+ Futures Since 1975 (June 2022: IN Magazine)
• How Beverly Johnson’s Groundbreaking August 1974 ‘Vogue’ Cover Changed Fashion (June 2022: 29Secrets)
• Our Place Releases 'Full of Pride' Mugs In Collaboration With Queer Artist Viviana Matsuda (May 2022: IN Magazine)
• Apple Celebrates Pride 2022 With Two New Apple Watch Bands (May 2022: IN Magazine)
• Netflix’s ‘Heartstopper’ Has Been Renewed For Seasons 2 And 3 (May 2022: IN Magazine)
• THE STORY OF: The Von Dutch Trucker Hat (May 2022: 29Secrets)
• Eurovision 2022: A Beginners Guide To The Eurovision Song Contest (May 2022: AmongMen)
• Billie Eilish Debuts New Fragrance, Eilish (May 2022: 29Secrets)
• Toronto Blue Jays Hosting 2022 Pride Night Game (May 2022: IN Magazine)
• The Story Behind Roe v. Wade, And What Overturning It Could Mean (May 2022: 29Secrets)
• 25 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Ozark’ (May 2022: AmongMen)
• Met Gala 2022: Men On The Red Carpet (May 2022: AmongMen)
• Met Gala 2022: The Best Dressed Stars On The Red Carpet (May 2022: 29Secrets)
• May/June 2022 Cover Story: The Mystery Of The Mummy In The Drag Queen’s Closet (May 2022: IN Magazine)
• Here’s What The Heartstopper Characters Look Like In The Netflix Series Vs. The Graphic Novels (April 2022: IN Magazine)
• The Best Soothing Creams For Your Sensitive Skin 2022 (April 2022: 29Secrets)
• ‘Heartstopper’ Has A Rare 100% Score On Rotten Tomatoes (April 2022: IN Magazine)
• Did You Know A Canadian Fashion Designer Created All Of Ross Mathews’ Looks On RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 14? (April 2022: IN Magazine)
• 20 Celebrities Who Posed For Abercrombie & Fitch Before They Were Famous (April 2022: 29Secrets)
• THE STORY OF: Kate Middleton’s Alexander McQueen Wedding Dress (April 2022: 29Secrets)
• Russian Influencers Are Cutting Up Their Chanel Handbags To Protest Sales Ban (April 2022: 29Secrets)
• 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (April 2022: AmongMen)
• Grammys 2022: Men On The Red Carpet (April 2022: AmongMen)
• 7Acres Is The High End Cannabis Brand Reaching For The Clouds (April 2022: HighSnobiety)
• Everything You Need To Know About Alopecia (March 2022: 29Secrets)
• Ariana DeBose Makes History As First Openly Queer Woman Of Colour To Win An Oscar (March 2022: IN Magazine)
• Jessica Chastain Delivered A Powerful Condemnation Of Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation At 2022 Oscars (March 2022: IN Magazine)
• Oscars 2022: Men On The Red Carpet (March 2022: AmongMen)
• Oscars 2022: The Best Dressed Stars On The Red Carpet (March 2022: 29Secrets)
• 14 Straight Actors Who Won Oscars For Playing LGBTQ+ Roles (March 2022: IN Magazine)
• Must-Have Spring 2022 Beauty Products (March 2022: 29Secrets)
• THE STORY OF: Nail Polish (March 2022: 29Secrets)
• This Must-Have Makeup Product Was Used In Nearly Every ‘Euphoria’ Season 2 Scene (March 2022: 29Secrets)
• The Golden Girls: Their 8 Gayest Moments (March 2022: IN Magazine)
• Bilal Baig's Groundbreaking 'Sort Of' Has Been Renewed For A Second Season (February 2022: IN Magazine)
• Remembering Trailblazing Transgender Model April Ashley (February 2022: IN Magazine)
• THE STORY OF: Björk’s Swan Dress (February 2022: 29Secrets)
• The Big Problem With Pam & Tommy: Consent (February 2022: 29Secrets)
• KitKat’s Limited-Edition Chocolate Bar Helps Support Toronto's Friends of Ruby (February 2022: IN Magazine)
• 10 Things You Didn’t Know About French Fashion Designer Manfred Thierry Mugler (1948 – 2022) (January 2022: 29Secrets)
• 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Legendary Singer & Actor Meat Loaf (1947 – 2022) (January 2022: AmongMen)
• 15 Things You Didn’t Know About Fashion Icon André Leon Talley (1948 – 2022) (January 2022: 29Secrets)
• 25 Things You Might Not Have Known About The Late Betty White (January 2022: AmongMen)
• THE STORY OF: How “Anti-Supermodel” Kate Moss Pioneered A Whole New Fashion Trend (January 2022: 29Secrets)
• Meet The Designer Behind Some Of Your Favourite Canadian Drag Queens’ Most Sickening Looks (January 2022: IN Magazine) •
• THE STORY OF: The Cabbage Patch Kids Dolls (December 2021: 29Secrets)
• Lush Cosmetics Has Deactivated Its Social Media Accounts To Bring Awareness To Mental Health (December 2021: 29Secrets)
• 15 Things You Didn’t Know About Virgil Abloh (1980-2021) (November 2021: AmongMen)
• All Of Lady Gaga’s ‘House Of Gucci’ Red Carpet Premiere Looks, From London To LA (November 2021: 29Secrets)
• THE STORY OF: Patrizia Reggiani, Who Plotted The Murder Of Her Gucci Heir Ex Husband (November 2021: 29Secrets)
• Do You Know This Simple Hand Gesture That Can Be Used To “Signal For Help” (November 2021: 29Secrets)
• November/December 2021 Cover Story: Brooke Lynn Hytes Really Is The Queen Of The North! (November 2021: IN Magazine)
• FLASHBACK: Diana, Princess Of Wales Visits Toronto's Casey House (October 25, 1991) (October 2021: IN Magazine)
• THE STORY OF: Britney Spears’ “…Baby One More Time” Schoolgirl Outfit (October 2021: 29Secrets)
• 15 Things You Didn’t Know About Netflix’s Squid Game (October 2021: AmongMen)
• 6 Indigenous-Owned Canadian Beauty Brands To Know & Support (September 2021: 29Secrets)
• 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Fashion Editor & Husband To Tom Ford, Richard Buckley (1948 – 2021) (September 2021: 29Secrets)
• Volvo Cars Canada & Casca Footwear Team Up To Make A Shoe For World Car Free Day (September 2021: AmongMen)
• THE STORY OF: Lady Gaga’s Meat Dress (September 2021: 29Secrets)
• A Perfect Negroni: The Martini Negroni Cocktail (September 2021: AmongMen)
• Peloton Just Launched Its Own Apparel Brand (September 2021: 29Secrets)
• What Are Amber Alerts And When Are They Used? (September 2021: AmongMen)
• Why Don’t We Make Every Weekend A Long Weekend? (September 2021: AmongMen)
• Watch The Trailer For Bilal Baig's Groundbreaking Series 'Sort Of' (September 2021: IN Magazine)
• September/October 2021 Cover Story: Bilal Baig Is Breaking Boundaries (September 2021: IN Magazine)
• THE STORY OF: The Hermès Birkin Bag (August 2021: 29Secrets)
• T.R. Knight Talks About The Canadian Premiere Of A Groundbreaking Children’s Series & More (August 2021: IN Magazine)
• KFC Canada Launches Colonel & Co Collection Of Branded Apparel & Accessories (September 2021: AmongMen)
• A Look Back At Gia Carangi’s 5 Cosmopolitan Covers (July 2021: 29Secrets)
• THE STORY OF: Sunscreen, And Our Love/Hate Relationship With The Sun (July 2021: 29Secrets)
• You Can Add Pronouns To Your Pinterest Profile (July 2021: IN Magazine)
• Juneteenth: 12 Films & Documentaries To Help Educate On Racism & Black Oppression (June 2021: 29Secrets)
• THE STORY OF: The Revenge Dress Worn By Diana, Princess of Wales (June 2021: 29Secrets)
• Here’s Why Gender Pronouns Are So Important (July 2021: IN Magazine)
• Two Friends, One Obsession, Zero Filter (July 2021: IN Magazine)
• Peloton’s Jess King On Showing Up For The LGBTQ+ Community (July 2021: IN Magazine)
• White Ribbon’s “Day After Day” Video Addresses Domestic Violence Rises During Pandemic (June 2021: AmongMen)
• Laverne Cox Teams Up With SodaStream To Celebrate Pride Month (June 2021: IN Magazine)
• The Pride 2021 Beauty Collections We’re Excited About! (June 2021: 29Secrets)
• Tan France's New 'Queer Icons' Podcast Is Here To Educate & Entertain (June 2021: IN Magazine)
• The Connection Between Hanlan's Point And Toronto's Queer Communities (June 2021: IN Magazine)
• Puma Celebrates Pride 2021 With Forever Free Pride Collection (June 2021: IN Magazine)
• ‘Six Feet Under’ 20th Anniversary: 20 Things You Didn’t Know About HBO’s Groundbreaking Drama (June 2021: AmongMen)
• Priyanka Gets Candid About Drag Race Faves, The Pandemic, Mentorship And The #Vizzybility Project (May 2021: IN Magazine)
• Quo Beauty Launches Its First Pride-Inspired Collection (May 2021: IN Magazine)
• Reebok Celebrates Pride 2021 With "All Types of Love" Collection (May 2021: IN Magazine)
• Converse Unveils Their 2021 Pride Collection (May 2021: IN Magazine)
• A Look Back At Halston And Liza Minnelli’s Real-Life Friendship (May 2021: 29Secrets)
• THE STORY OF: Famed Hairdresser Vidal Sassoon (May 2021: 29Secrets)
• Celebrate Pride 2021 With Levi's "All Pronouns. All Love" Collection (May 2021: IN Magazine)
• adidas And Allbirds Team Up To Create Sustainable FUTURECRAFT.FOOTPRINT Running Shoe (May 2021: AmongMen)
• Eurovision 2021: A Beginners Guide To The Eurovision Song Contest (May 2021: AmongMen)
• Oscars 2021: Men On The Red Carpet (April 2021: AmongMen)
• Oscars 2021: The Best Dressed Stars On The Red Carpet (April 2021: 29Secrets)
• 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Fashion Designer Alber Elbaz (1961 – 2021) (April 2021: 29Secrets)
• There’s A Name For The Way You’ve Been Feeling During This Pandemic: Languishing (April 2021: AmongMen)
• THE STORY OF: Madonna’s Iconic Jean Paul Gaultier Cone Bra (April 2021: 29Secrets)
• 15 Things You Didn’t Know About Prince Philip, Duke Of Edinburgh (April 2021: AmongMen)
• "First Day" A Groundbreaking Series About A Trans Teen's First Day At A New School Comes To Canada (March 2021: IN Magazine)
• Inside The Last Blockbuster Video Store In The World (March 2021: AmongMen)
• THE STORY OF: Eyeliner (March 2021: 29Secrets)
• A Brief History Of International Women’s Day (March 2021: 29Secrets)
• Marsha Aizumi’s Co-Written Memoir Of Acceptance Has Been Republished (March 2021: IN Magazine)
• Canada's Drag Race's Kyne Is Making STEM More Inclusive With A Fun Pi Day Event (March 2021: IN Magazine)
• Vivek Shraya Has Turned Her One-Woman Play Into A Book (March 2021: IN Magazine)
• Steps & Michelle Visage Release "Heartbreak In This City" Remix, The Gay Anthem We Need (February 2021: IN Magazine)
• Ganni x Levi’s Are Back With A Spring/Summer 2021 Collection Of Sustainable Denim (February 2021: 29Secrets)
• 20 Things You Didn’t Know About The Silence Of The Lambs (February 2021: AmongMen)
• THE STORY OF: Cher’s Bob Mackie “Mohawk” Gown (February 2021: 29Secrets)
• Peloton Has Released A New Apparel Collection In Celebration Of Black History Month (February 2021: 29Secrets)
• 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Legendary Talk Show Host Larry King (January 2021: AmongMen)
• Why Kamala Harris, Michelle Obama And Hillary Clinton Wore Purple On Inauguration Day (January 2021: 29Secrets)
• Mattel Unveils Maya Angelou Barbie Doll Ahead Of Black History Month (January 2021: 29Secrets)
• The Story Of The Legendary Drag Queen Tandi Iman Dupree And Her Epic “Holding Out For A Hero” Performance (January 2021: IN Magazine)
• THE STORY OF: British Supermodel Stella Tennant (January 2021: 29Secrets)
• Meet Peloton Instructor Extraordinaire Cody Rigsby (January 2021: IN Magazine)