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Eurovision crowns first nonbinary winner after politically charged song contest

Nemo, a favorite throughout the process, won over crowds with a stunning rendition of “The Code,” a genre-bending anthem about their journey towards accepting their nonbinary identity.

China Barred From Airing Eurovision Finale After Censoring LGBT Content

The censoring of a gay love song and other content is not in line with the contest's tradition of inclusivity, says Eurovision's organizer.

Russian, Armenian Petitions Seek Drag Performer's Removal From Eurovision

Austria's choice of bearded drag performer Conchita Wurst to compete for the country at the annual Eurovision Song Contest has several antigay nations hitting a sour note.

Antigay Eurovision Winner Changes Tune

'We are all heroes, no matter who we love,' Swedish singer Mans Zelmerlow said as he accepted the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest trophy on Sunday in Vienna.

WATCH: John Oliver Celebrates Drag Diva's Eurovision Win

The host of Last Week Tonight skewered the Eurovision Song Contest performances of Russia and Ukraine while praising the victory of Austria's drag performer Conchita Wurst.

Russia and Gay Activists Headed for Showdown

Gay rights activists in Moscow announced that they have planned pride festivities to coincide with the popular Eurovision Song Contest to be hosted by the city in May, potentially setting the stage for a major showdown between Russia and the international gay community.

Eurovision Kiss Cam Brings Down the House With Same-Sex Kisses

The celebration of same-sex couples was a bold move considering the contest airs in places like Russia that are hostile to LGBTQ people. 

The gayest show on earth

Think American Idol is as schmaltzy as televised singing competitions get? Check out what our neighbors across the pond are doing on Eurovision.

Eurovision rocked

Break-dancers, heavy metal, Norwegian elves, and Will and Grace look-alikes--this is how you put on a televised music competition.

Ireland's Gay Dance on Eurovision Shows World That 'Love Is Love'

Many hailed the performance as a marker of the country's progress since passing same-sex marriage three years ago.

WATCH: Conchita Wurst Takes the U.N. 'Like a Phoenix'

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon stopped by the U.N. offices in Vienna to meet with and take in a performance by Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst.

Orthodox Church Leaders Blame Conchita Wurst for Balkan Floods

'God sent the rains as a reminder that people should not join the wild side,' says the patriarch of Montenegro, in attributing the disaster to the drag performer's Eurovision win.

WATCH: Russian Pol's Attempt to Shame Conchita Wurst Backfires

If these two Russian politicians were hoping to drown out the Austrian drag queen's voice, they may want to check the volume on their bigotry. 

Austrian City Has No Love For Gay Signals

The streets of Austria's third-largest city are becoming less gay.

WATCH: CNN Critiques and Defends Michael Sam

Ken Blackwell of the Family Research Council called the new NFL player's celebratory kiss with his boyfriend 'inappropriate,' but Dallas sportscaster Dale Hansen was there to counter Blackwell's homophobia.

Dorian Film Awards 2021: 'Minari' Leads Nods Among LGBTQ+ Critics

See the full list of nominees selected by GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.

 

Tel Aviv Pride Sees Record Turnout

More than 250,000 people celebrated at the 20th annual parade.

Conchita Wurst: 'We Have an Opportunity to Change Minds'

The 2014 Eurovision winner talks about her upcoming album and the role of artists in the fight for global LGBT rights.