Day: July 30, 2024

Thomas Jolly, the queer artistic director behind the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, has addressed the backlash over a segment that many incorrectly interpreted as inspired by the ‘Last Supper’. The segment featured drag performers and was part of a broader display aiming to represent diverse communities. In a previous interview with British Vogue, […]

The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics was sharply criticised by Georgia’s parliamentary leader and religious figures, who argued it underscored the necessity for a proposed law banning queer propaganda. Friday’s event, set on the River Seine, featured performances by pop musicians, dancers, and drag performers. DJ and producer Barbara Butch, donning a silver halo-like […]

Elton John and David Furnish top the list of the wealthiest LGBTQ+ celebrity couples, with an astounding combined net worth of $700 million. Elton John alone holds a personal fortune of $650 million, largely amassed through his prolific music career. His partner, David Furnish, adds $50 million from his work in television and theatre production. […]

Ghana’s supreme court has upheld a colonial-era law criminalising consensual same-sex conduct between adults, a decision criticised by Human Rights Watch as contrary to Ghana’s human rights obligations. This ruling, which was made on the 24th of July 24, comes amid a heated debate over a proposed anti-LGBTQ+ law that could further criminalise sexual and […]