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Drag Race France estrenará All Stars con participantes de las tres primeras temporadas

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Drag Race France es la segunda franquicia en ganar una versión All Stars tras el éxito de Drag Race España. Después de la tercera temporada de la serie, que se emitió a principios de este año, World of Wonder ha anunciado que regresará con Drag Race France All Stars. A continuación la presentación oficial del concurso: “Reinas lé-gen-daires de las tres primeras temporadas de Drag Race France regresarán al Werk Room para competir por la codiciada corona. Con los clásicos de la franquicia como mini y maxi rectos, pasarelas, actuaciones…

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French LGBTQ+ couples mark 10 years of same-sex marriage

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When France legalised gay marriage exactly 10 years ago, Nicolas and his partner David couldn’t wait to tie the knot. A decade on, the couple still cherish the memories of their town hall wedding in a suburb of Paris. “It was something else. The beautiful town hall and the mayor dressed in the red, white and blue sash. She made a beautiful speech about how proud she was to officiate her first same-sex wedding, it was very, very moving,” Nicolas recalled. Beyond giving LGBTQ+ couples the chance to celebrate their…

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Disneyland Paris Pride to return for a third year

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Disneyland Paris Pride will return in June, immersing guests in a festive and colourful atmosphere with exciting entertainment. There will be a unique live concert in the heart of Walt Disney Studios® Park with talented artists and access to select attractions. This year’s line-up includes none other than multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter Calum Scott, as well as the first winner of French series Star Academy, Jenifer. Also performing will be Christophe Willem and Bianca Costa. After the Park closes, Walt Disney Studios® Park will be transformed as guests celebrate Pride and…

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French government to create an LGBTQ+ ambassador role

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France’s Prime Minister, Elisabeth Borne, announced the new LGBTQ+ ambassador position on the 40th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in the country. Borne visited an LGBTQ+ centre in Orleans, where she unveiled plans for the new government position. The Prime Minister said the role of the ambassador is to “campaign for the decriminalisation everywhere of homosexuality and trans identity.” She continued: “The President of the Republic’s approach, my approach, the government’s approach is not ambiguous: we will continue to fight to make progress on the rights of the LGBTQ.”…

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Nicky Doll will host the first-ever season of Drag Race France

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France’s edition of Drag Race announced that its first-ever season will be hosted by season 12 contestant, Nicky Doll. In November 2021, World of Wonder confirmed that casting for the series was underway. Not much is known about the series, but it’s expected to follow the same format as the US original and its various spin-offs, including Drag Race Thailand, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Canada’s Drag Race, Drag Race Holland, RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under and Drag RaceEspaña. Nicky Doll will host the season, with TV presenter Daphné Bürki and…

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France bans “barbaric” conversion therapy in historic legislation

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France has unanimously passed a law making the practice of LGBTQ+ conversion therapy illegal in the country. Those found engaging in it will face up to two years in person and a fine of €30,000, with heftier punishments of €45,000 for cases involving under-18s or vulnerable adults. The National Assembly passed the bill by 142 votes to 0 on the evening of 25 January. President Emmanuel Macron tweeted his support of the move and stated that “being oneself is not a crime, because there is nothing to be cured.” Once…

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France ends “absurd” ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual men

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France has lifted its ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood, ending restrictions that have been in place since early on in the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Announcing the move on 11 January, the country’s Minister of Solidarity and Health took to Twitter to announce that the changes will come into effect on 16 March. Olivier Véra wrote: “From March 16, all French people, whatever their sexual orientation, will be able to donate blood! “We are ending an inequality that was no longer justified.” References to sexual orientation in blood donation…

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France’s first lady Brigitte Macron ‘to sue’ over conspiracy theory she is secretly transgender

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Brigitte Macron is allegedly planning to sue the people behind the rumours that she was born as a man named Jean-Michel Trogneux. According to Paris-based newspaper Le Figaro, a hashtag of her deadname, #JeanMichelTrogneux, was trending for several days in December. The conspiracy reportedly started after an article was published in September by right-wing journal Faits et Documents. CNews stated that It was claimed the outlet conducted a three-year-long investigation into Macron and that its theory had support from experts. It cited “proof” such as Macron frequently covering her neck…

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France could make conversion therapy illegal as soon as February 2022

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France’s parliament has unanimously backed a ban on conversion therapy in the country, bringing it one step closer to outlawing the practice. Lawmakers in the country voted on Bill 673 on 5 October, which would see medical officials administering conversion therapy imprisoned for two years or fined €30,000. Therapists and other providers offering it to minors will face three years in prison and an even harsher fine of €45,000, as well as doctors being given a potential 10-year ban from practicing. Conversion therapy is described in the legislation as “practices,…

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Man, 67, hospitalised after being tied to tree and beaten in apparent hate crime

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The mayor of a small town is in hospital after being stripped, tied to a tree, beaten up and robbed in an apparent anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime. Content warning: This story may include topics that some readers may find uncomfortable. The 67-year-old, who remains unnamed at this time, is reportedly a mayor in the Aveyron department in the south of France. He was allegedly leaving a parking lot that is also a gay cruising area when the attack took place, sparking concerns that he was the victim of a discriminatory attack.…

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