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Zara Larsson's new album is so queer, and she's not afraid to admit it

The fierce ally sits down with The Advocate to talk all about her new record Venus, which was heavily influenced by her LGBTQ+ fanbase.

Venue After Venue Cancels Michelle Shocked Over Tirade

Club owners in California, Oregon, Illinois, and Washington State say no thank you to Shocked shows.

Iowa Venue Refuses to Host Gay Wedding

Despite the state's marriage equality and antidiscrimination laws, the Mennonite owners of The Gortz Haus say they have the right to refuse service to gay couples based on their religious beliefs.

Minneapolis Venue Cancels Dave Chappelle Comedy Show

The cancelation seems to be related to Dave Chappelle's anti-trans material. 

Music Venue Fires Employee for Pro-Gay Shirt

An employee of a music venue in Tennessee was fired from his job for wearing a T-shirt that read, "I Support Same-Sex Marriage."

Christian-Owned Wedding Venue Turns Away Gay Couple

"God says in the Bible that marriage is between a man and a woman," Highgrove Estate said in a statement.

'Christian' Mo. Wedding Venue Turns Away Lesbian Couple

The owners of a wedding venue say same-sex marriages violate their religious beliefs and their 'conscious.'

Wedding Venue Now Claims 'Targeting' by Lesbian Couple

The owners of Liberty Ridge Farm, in appealing a discrimination verdict, say they were set up by the couple. Not so, the women respond.

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In Settling Bias Case, Wedding Venue to Pay for Couple's Nuptials

A Minnesota hunting club that had refused to host a same-sex wedding will now foot the bill for the festivities.

Pa.: Still Legal to Discriminate, Venue Rejects Lesbian Wedding

In the process of planning her wedding, a woman gets snubbed by a venue simply because she plans to marry her female partner.

Tenn. Wedding Venue Changes Tune, Will Allow Gay Couples

After consulting with the statewide equality organization, Mint Springs Farm near Nashville, Tenn., decided that it will allow same-sex couples to host weddings and commitment ceremonies on its grounds.

Club Q Shooting Comes Amid Increased Attacks on LGBTQ+ Venues

The mass shooting in Colorado Springs at Club Q is the latest attack against members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Gay Couple Rejected by Wedding Venue Due to Owner’s Religious Beliefs

The Tennessee couple scheduled a tour -- and then things got weird.

Gala Honoring Brazil's Homophobic President Finds New Venue in NYC

New York Marriott Marquis will host event honoring the President Jair Bolsonaro.

To Avoid Lawsuits, Antigay Iowa Venue Ends All Weddings

The owners of Gortz Haus Gallery made the decision after paying $5,000 to settle a complaint by a same-sex couple.

WATCH: Iraq Vets Turned Away From Tenn. Wedding Venue

Anthony Wilfert and Brian Blas thought they'd found the perfect place to hold their commitment ceremony, until they received an email claiming Tennessee's prohibition on same-sex marriage made the couple ineligible for booking.

Charlotte Clarifies Transgender Policy for Public Bathrooms

With just a few emails, a local trans activist in this North Carolina city was able to get clarity -- and equality -- from major sports venues.

N.Y. Venue Will Stop Weddings Rather Than Serve Gays

The owners of Liberty Ridge Farm will no longer host weddings at the property, but they will continue to make it available for receptions for both gay and straight couples.