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Drag Queen in Olympic Opening Ceremony has No Regrets, Calls it 'A Photograph of France in 2024'
As a gay youth growing up in central France, Hugo Bardin never felt he lived in a world that represented who he was — a world in which he had a place.
Matt Healy's 'Gay Kiss' at Malaysian Festival Could Cost Him $2.4 Million
Festival organizers have filed a lawsuit against Healy's group, The 1975, after the frontman's kiss with a bandmate got the event canceled last year at a Malaysian music festival.
Paris Olympics Set Record for Number of Openly LGBTQ+ Athletes, but Some Say Progress isn't Finished
The Olympic Games have made giant strides in recent years (the Paris 2024 Olympics set a record for the most athletes who are openly LGBTQ+) but advocates and athletes say international athletics have a long way to go in opening up to the queer community.
Olympic Opening Ceremony DJ Filing Legal Complaints for Online Abuse over 'Last Supper'
A storm of outrage about the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony took a legal turn, with a DJ who performed at the show saying her lawyer is filing complaints over a torrent of threats and other abuse that the LGBTQ+ icon has suffered online.
A Record 191 Openly LGBTQ+ Athletes are Competing in the 2024 Olympics
A record number of athletes openly identifying as LGBTQ+ are competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics, a massive leap during a competition that organizers have pushed to center around inclusion and diversity.
Paris Olympics Organizers Say they Meant No Disrespect with 'Last Supper' Tableau
Paris Olympics organizers apologized Sunday to anyone who was offended by a tableau that evoked Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" during the glamorous opening ceremony, which included drag artists and dancers.
Paris' Olympics Opening Was Wacky and Wonderful — and Upset Bishops. Here's Why
Revolution ran like a high-voltage wire through the wacky, wonderful and rule-breaking Olympic opening ceremony that the French capital used to astound, bemuse and, at times, poke a finger in the eye of global audiences on Friday night.
Grindr Blocking Location Services at Paris Olympics to Protect Athletes
The gay dating app has disabled some of its location-sharing features to protect athletes from harassment.
Drag Queens Shine at Olympics Opening, but 'Last Supper' Tableau Draws Criticism
In an unprecedented display of inclusivity, drag queens took center stage at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, showcasing the vibrant and influential role of the French LGBTQ+ community — while also attracting criticism.
Olympic Shorts: Mr. France Makes His Debut; And a Lost Wedding Ring
Short takes from the Games: France's Victor Wembanyama made his Olympic debut on Saturday; while the French rugby team dominated, and an Italian high jumper drops his wedding ring in the Seine.
Olympic Pics: Check Out the Celebrities at the Paris Opening Ceremony
The spectacular opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games has attracted millions of visitors to Paris, including these celebrities.
Olympic Pics: Paris Glitters in the Rain for Ambitious Opening Ceremony
Paris has kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century with a rain-soaked, rule-breaking opening ceremony. Check out these Associated photos of the event.
Paris Dazzles with a Rainy Olympics Opening Ceremony on the Seine River
A hot-air balloon brought an Olympic ring of fire into a rainy sky and singer Celine Dion belted from the Eiffel Tower as Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century Friday, with a four-hour-long, rule-breaking opening ceremony that unfurled a
Paris Olympics Off to Rough Start, with Sabotaged Trains and Cloudy Skies
The Paris Olympics were off to a rough start Friday, with suspected acts of sabotage targeting France's high-speed rail network and forecast rains ahead of the sprawling, ambitious opening ceremony.
How Olympics Opening Ceremony Artistic Director Thomas Jolly is Capturing the Essence of France
In a luxurious hotel room on the 16th floor, overlooking the heart of Paris and the iconic Seine River, Thomas Jolly prepares for the grand spectacle that will inaugurate the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Reports: Grindr Partially 'Blocked' in Olympic Village to Protect Queer Athletes
Reports say that Grindr's "explore" function has been suspended at the Olympic Village in Paris to help protect queer athletes representing homophobic countries from being outed.
All the Clues Pointing to Lady Gaga Performing at Paris Olympics
Lady Gaga is in Paris, and there are lots of clues that she could be performing at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games.
Two Italian Men Brutally Attacked Crossing a Rome Street for Holding Hands
An Italian same-sex couple were brutally attacked by strangers after attending a Pride event in the early morning hours of July 9 in Rome.
Racer Lewis Hamilton Applauds Ex-F1 Star Ralf Schumacher for Coming Out
Hamilton said Schumacher's decision to come out as gay "sends such a positive message."
In Landmark Verdict, South Korea's Top Court Recognizes Some Rights for Same-Sex Couples
South Korea's top court ruled Thursday that same-sex couples are eligible to receive the same health insurance benefits as heterosexual couples, a landmark verdict hailed by human rights groups.