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Conchita Wurst starts a new show project at Friedrichstadt Palast It has never been really quiet around Conchita Wurst or Tom Neuwirth. After the victory for Austria at the ESC, the artist was represented in numerous formats and showed, among other things, that moderation is also one of his strengths. Now a new project is in the starting blocks. Conchita is collaborating on "Arise", the new show for the Friedrichstadt Palast. Because: the artist has written two songs, which will then be presented on the big stage of the house. Songs for others - A small premiere for Tom Neuwirth Anyone who has followed the career of Conchita or Tom knows that the artist usually sings himself. That he writes songs for others is a small premiere. In addition, the 32-year-old also seems to have a close connection to the Friedrichstadt Palast. Because: in an interview with dpa, he revealed that he regularly visits the house himself. When he j...

Texan Bishop Strickland calls Pride rainbow a 'sin' Although there are always glimmers of hope that suggest the LGBTQ community and the church are coming closer together, it is statements like this one from Bishop Strickland that show how deep the chasm has become. Joseph Edward Strickland (Bishop Strickland), a Texas bishop, has spoken out on Twitter and left no doubt about his position on Pride. He has already drawn attention to himself in the past with homophobic posts. Strickland's post in detail Bishop Strickland calls the Pride rainbow on twitter a sign that is directed against God. It is being used as a rebellion against God's commandments and is losing more and more of its original meaning, which would have been hope. He asks his followers to pray for the world and the church. (Literally: "The rainbo...

Viktor Orbán addresses the people over controversial LGBTQ law Apparently, the criticism that the Hungarian head of government Viktor Orbán faces does not leave him cold. Because: now he plans to ask the people about their opinion around the legislation against queers. In this way, he wants to defend himself against the criticism he has received, especially from the EU. According to a report in Der Spiegel, he shared his plans on Facebook. Viktor Orbán is looking for popular support Certainly, it would be a kind of satisfaction for the Hungarian head of government to know that a large part of his people are behind him. After all, the criticism he has faced since the publication of his plans for an anti-LGBTQ law is huge. Therefore, he did not miss the opportunity to simultaneously ask for support for his side and criticize Brussels as part of the announcement for the vote. He said that the EU had criticized Hungary because of the ...

Riccardo Simonetti defends himself against death threats Riccardo Simonetti, among others, knows that life as a queer influencer is not always "all sunshine". However, after he appeared on Fernsehgarten on ZDF, he is now even receiving death threats. He already knows about hate on the Net. However, the current events seem to clearly outshine the (negative) experiences he has had so far. On Instagram, he talks about how the messages he has received since the weekend have been very "cruel". Although the shock is visibly deep, Simonetti, however, does not want to take the victim role. He is fighting back. Among other things, he not only wants to clarify the situation, but also to report anyone who sent the messages to the police. What do the haters object to? A glance at the www is usually enough to see that Riccardo Simonetti is quite polarizing. With this, he seems to have...

In the past, many impressive personalities have been honored with the Pride Award. In 2021, a public figure will receive this award. Georgine Kellermann is a permanent fixture at WDR. She has been working at Westdeutscher Rundfunk for about 40 years. However, her outing as a transsexual was not all that long ago. It was only two years ago that she informed her environment about her sexual orientation, or rather about not having been born in the right body. What is the Pride Award about? The Pride Award is presented by the Hamburg Pride association. During the award ceremony on Saturday, the CSD weeks in Hamburg will be opened. The presentation to the journalist is a novelty in that in the past no public figures were honored with the award. Now a slightly different focus is to be placed by emphasizing the well-known people even more as role models for other queers. This b...

Meanwhile, there are more and more queer podcasts that address, among other things, the queer-hostile issues within the community. Johannes Kram runs the "Queerkram" podcast and has recently collaborated with Jochen Schropp. Jochen, who nowadays is certainly considered by many to be one of the best proofs that coming out does not have to destroy a career in television, had a lot to report. Schropp's clear opinion on "Celebrities under Palms Particularly in the context of reality TV shows, the balancing act between "That'll get ratings!" and "We can't broadcast that like that!" seems to be difficult. Proof that homophobia can certainly make it - even if only briefly - into the evening programs of major broadcasters was the last season of "Promis unter Palmen," which was subsequently canceled anyway due to the death of Willi Herren. Before this decision was made, however, the first episode...

Even if it still takes a little time until the CSD in Bremen moves through the streets, it is already certain that a decision makes high waves. Because: According to the organizers, the display of fetish should be prohibited. In the meantime, many critical voices have been raised. No wonder! After all, this way a large part of the community is virtually excluded from the event. What does the organizer say about the fetish ban? According to the organizer, the goal of the CSD in Bremen is to educate society about the problems queer people always have to deal with. The representation of fetish does not seem to be helpful to the responsible persons, when it would be about talking about rights for transsexuals in other places, for example. Many fetishes would be "read sexually" anyway and the corresponding representations (and interpretations) would be forced on the viewers in a certain way. In conclusion, the organizers emphasize...

"Queer Cinema" on 3sat - an exciting journey into the past. In a Queer Cinema era where Prince and Princess Charming find themselves on TV (or streaming services) in search of great, same-sex love, it seems inconceivable that this very thing would have been unthinkable some 100 years ago. However, 3sat looks at this very question: "How present was queerness actually on TV or in cinema in the past?" Excitingly, there are significant differences between "then" and "now." Especially in the 1950s and 1960s, the topic of queer cinema was treated almost stepmotherly. Sure: every now and then there were a few "spotlights" that suggested that there was obviously more to society than the love between a man and a woman. However, some works, such as the silent film "Anders als die andern §175", were banned again shortly after their release. "Girls in Unif...

Hape Kerkeling: "Paws off the Table" makes it to No. 1 on the Spiegel bestseller list Many of his fans have long known that Hape Kerkeling can do more than "just" comedy. With "Pfoten vom Tisch" (Paws from the Table), he has now proven his authorial qualities once again. The self-confessed cat fan shares his knowledge and experiences with all those who want a mix of cat stories, laughter and information. The project seems to be very well received. Because: within a short time "Pfoten vom Tisch" has made it to number 1 on the Spiegel bestseller list. Perhaps also because the writing style alone conveys a pleasant "He's one of us!"? Kerkeling explains at the beginning of the book that he discovered his love for cats at an early age. To this day, he loves his animals above all else, even dedicating the book to them - his still-living and already deceased pussycats. A mix of love and fascination The individual sections of the...