Gay opening ceremony

A storm of outrage about the Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony took a legal turn Tuesday July 30,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 in the ceremony’s wake.

A post shared by The Olympic Games olympics. All Equality Medical Religion. Gay Nation. This year, not only are countless queer athletes competing (actually, we did count, and there are !), but today's opening ceremony featured LGBTQ + athletes in key roles, a surprise.

Monday, October 6, Sign in. Jolly, who lives openly with his partner, infused the event with a vibrant and inclusive spirit. Go here to tell us something. All Entertainment Fashion Pop Culture. Got tips or a news story that you would like published?

View this post on Instagram. Visit the Gay Nation store Now. Most Popular. Privacy Policy. Tony Richens - 26 March Tony Richens - 7 December Tony Richens - 12 July Tony Richens - 14 April Tony Richens - 30 January It took a while to get there but the Paris opening gay had its moment that will send chills down our spines for all time.

The event culminated in a flotilla of barges carrying thousands of Olympians, symbolizing ceremony and the coming together of diverse cultures and identities. The news team for Gay Nation love tips from our readers. The Paris Olympics opening ceremony has stirred up a lot of controversy for featuring drag queens and queer moments.

Forgot your password? Password recovery. The extraordinary opening ceremony of Paris set a thoroughly modern tone for these Games, with a flamboyant, diversity-celebrating extravaganza that put the LGBTQIA+ community centre stage.

All Aboard for Pride! The man with the task of delivering the lavish display, Thomas Jolly, told British Vogue opening of Friday’s (26 July) extravaganza that he wanted everyone to feel represented. The ceremony also saw performances by other global stars such as Celine Dion, another queer icon, blending historic and modern French culture with a touch of kitsch.

Her performance was a highlight that set the tone for an evening dedicated to celebrating diversity. One of the most talked-about moments of the evening was the performance by pop icon Lady Gaga. Get help. Gay culture saved the day once again. Athletes like Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner, both openly gay, are among those competing, showcasing their talents and their pride on the world stage.