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Iconic LGBTQ+ Pop Culture That Shaped A Generation
Let's be real—most of us didn't learn about queerness from school. We learnt it from pop stars in glitter, movies that snuck in a gay subplot, and YouTube interviews that made people feel seen. Here's a list of the moments that actually taught the world what it means to be queer, confident, and unapologetic. 1. When Schitt's Creek gave us a queer relationship without any trauma plotline David and Patrick's love story healed something in us. It was soft, cheesy, and finally happy. No tragic ending, no secret affairs, just two men falling in love over homemade knishes and awkward serenades. And let's not forget the wine scene—where David explained his sexuality using wine labels, not labels-labels. Subtle. Brilliant. Unforgettable. 2. When Rihanna said 'who's going to stop me?' in that Loud album era, and we believed her Every queer person has a Rihanna lyric that got them through a bad day. Rude Boy. S&M. Diamonds. It wasn't just music. It was survival. She taught people confidence before they even knew they needed it. 3. When Lady Gaga said 'born this way' and we played it on loop in our Nokia XpressMusic The LGBTQ+ anthem that wasn't just a bop, it was a cultural reset. Gaga gave us church, glitter, and identity. Schools didn't give us any of that. 4. Sushant Divgikar taking over Indian reality TV (and our hearts) Whether it was Bigg Boss or Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Sushant—and later, Rani KoHEnur—gave India one of its first openly queer entertainers in the mainstream. They didn't just bring vocals, they brought visibility, sass, and sequins. I didn't even know genderfluidity could be that powerful until Rani walked in heels and sang in three octaves. 5. Fashion reality TV teaching us about 'chosen family' before we knew what that meant Project Runway. ANTM. RuPaul's Drag Race. They gave us fashion, drama, and a peek into queer friendships that looked nothing like the friend circles from school. No one taught me confidence like Miss Tyra yelling, "WE WERE ALL ROOTING FOR YOU." 6. That Gauri Khan-produced scene in Kal Ho Naa Ho that was queerer than expected When Kanta Ben kept fainting at the idea of Shah Rukh and Saif's 'relationship,' desi queers everywhere were like 'wait… this is kinda validating?' Sure it was played for laughs, but this was the first time many of us even saw queerness referenced at all in a Bollywood blockbuster. 7. Karan Johar's autobiography admitting what Bollywood wouldn't While he never named it outright, An Unsuitable Boy was the first time a big Bollywood director pulled back the curtain on his private life, in his own words. Karan talked about being bullied in school, growing up feeling 'different,' and how people constantly speculated about his sexuality. He stopped short of using labels, but the subtext was clear. He also called out how homophobia runs deep in the industry and how Bollywood isn't a safe space for queer folks. Queer coding? No babe, this was queer decoding. 8. The Dostana closet scene that caused gay panic among us for the first time When John and Abhishek pretended to be a couple, we laughed. But that closet scene? That was the gay panic we hadn't even processed yet. 9. When Troye Sivan dropped Bloom and the queer internet exploded He was soft. He was openly gay. He was singing about it. And suddenly, Tumblr was full of flower gifs and metaphors. 10. Ayushmann Khurrana playing a gay man in Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan Say what you will about it being commercial, but for many families, this was the first time they even acknowledged the idea of gay love, without changing the channel. It wasn't perfect, but it opened living room conversations. 11. When Sex Education gave us queer teens with real emotions, not just tragedy tropes From Eric strutting in bold prints to Cal navigating identity on their own terms, Sex Education gave us queer characters who felt real, not written in just for drama. But it was Adam's arc that really stood out: a bully figuring himself out, fumbling through feelings, and learning to choose honesty over shame. It wasn't perfect. And that's exactly why it worked. Finally, queer teens with feelings, not just plot devices. 12. Four More Shots Please! and Umang's coming out scene Say what you will about the show's dialogue, but when Umang came out to her conservative Punjabi family, it struck a nerve, because that living room tension felt way too real. Desi bisexual panic? Finally televised. 13. The time Manvendra Singh Gohil came out as gay royalty on Oprah India's first openly gay prince spoke his truth on Oprah. The level of global impact? Unmatched. The message? Queerness exists everywhere—even in palaces. 14. Kalki Koechlin in Margarita with a Straw—queer, disabled, brown and real A bisexual woman with cerebral palsy figuring out her identity? This film dared to exist outside the binary, and for once, gave a story that felt new, nuanced, and needed. This movie taught us that queerness doesn't look one way, and that's the point. 15. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga saying the word 'lesbian' out loud in a Bollywood movie It didn't go viral, but it mattered. Sonam Kapoor played a quiet, closeted queer character with actual dignity, and that's a rarity. Sometimes soft, awkward representation is still representation. 16. Kapoor & Sons gave us a gay character who wasn't the punchline Fawad Khan playing a closeted gay man in a mainstream Bollywood family drama? That was bold. No rainbow flags, no grand speeches, just quiet heartbreak, buried identity, and the weight of trying to 'keep it together.' 17. Aligarh made us sit with the silence Based on the real-life story of Professor Siras, Aligarh wasn't loud or flashy; it was quiet, heartbreaking, and brutally honest. Manoj Bajpayee's performance showed us what it meant to be outed, shamed, and erased, just for existing. 18. When Made in Heaven gave us Karan's storyline and didn't hold back Arjun Mathur's character being unapologetically gay in an Indian OTT show? Huge. The second season going deeper into queer pain, protest, and healing? Even bigger. It wasn't just a subplot—it was a full, raw, queer arc. Still waiting on a school syllabus that mentions Section 377, drag history, or chosen families? Same. Until then, we'll be right here, replaying our queer pop culture curriculum and rewriting the rules.
Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Pregnant Rihanna offers peak of bare bump as she's spotted in blue ensemble before Met Gala
Rihanna sent her legion of loyal fans into a frenzy on Monday when she rocked up at the Met Gala in New York, proudly revealing her third pregnancy Rihanna was papped proudly displaying a peak of her baby bump hours before the star-studded Met Gala on Monday. The We Found Love star, 37, sent her legion of loyal fans into a frenzy when she rocked up on the blue carpet in New York, revealing her third pregnancy, sporting a tailored gown and an oversized hat. Before the fashion extravaganza, which was also attended by the star's partner, A$AP Rocky, Rihanna was seen at the Carlyle Hotel in New York being sheltered from the rain by a huge umbrella. Sporting a baby blue satin top with a matching skirt and boots, the Barbadian showed off her bare bump as she made her way into the plush hotel. Also sporting a black bucket hat and carrying a fur stole, which was adorned by diamond brooches, Rihanna kept a straight face before preparing for the night's festivities. In recent weeks, the Umbrella star has been at the centre of speculation over her third pregnancy, but she had remained tight-lipped about her exciting news. However, as she appeared on the blue carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday, her blossoming baby bump took centre stage as the Grammy Award winner cradled her stomach while posing for photographers. The Rude Boy star was predictably fashion forward as she wore an all-black suit for the event, which was celebrating menswear for the first time in over two decades. When asked about his partner's outfit and the details behind hit, A$AP told CBS Mornings: "Rihanna's outfit tonight is...I don't know, whatever, just don't really cover her baby hump, ya dig?" Rihanna's edgy outfit was the brainchild of legendary fashion designer, Marc Jacobs and consisted of a black floor-length skirt, a cropped black jacket and a grey bustier, which perfectly complimented her baby bump. The singer completed her outfit with a large black hat, a red polka-dot scarf, a pair of black and white heeled shoes - and of course plenty of diamonds. Meanwhile, A$AP, who was this year's co-host, also looked dapper, rocking a tailored black suit, which he had designed himself. The rapper perfectly channelled this year's theme chosen by Condé Nast boss, Dame Anna Wintour, of Superfine: Tailoring Black Style – with an emphasis on 'Black dandyism'. Rihanna and A$AP already share two children, son RZA Athelston Mayers, two, and son Riot Rose Mayers, one. And the Met Gala isn't the only major event that the singer has used to unveil her pregnancies. Like Beyonce did at the MTV VMAs when Blue Ivy was still a baby bump, Rihanna confirmed her second pregnancy in 2023 when she revealed her growing bump during her Super Bowl performance. During the process, she became the first person to headline the halftime show while pregnant.
