<p>The Chinese city does not recognise same-sex marriage and the newlyweds had to legally register their marriages in the United States, with the officiant joining via video call from Utah.</p>

<p>For Daisy Ko and Dark Chan, their marriage on Tuesday -- even though it came with fewer rights than those of heterosexual couples -- was the fulfilment of a dream years in the making.</p>

<p>"This was my promise to her and today we did it... I'm excited and really happy," Chan, 45, told AFP.</p>

<p>Support for same-sex marriage in Hong Kong has grown over the past decade and hit 60 percent last year, according to a survey by three universities.</p>

<p>More Hong Kong LGBTQ couples are interested in getting married following a landmark court decision last year that ordered better protections of same-sex couples' rights, organisers of Tuesday's "Pride to Wed" event said.</p>

<p>The event was meant as a joyous occasion shared with family and friends, as well as a way to boost public awareness, according to co-organiser Kurt Tung.</p>

<p>"There hasn't been an LGBTQ mass wedding in Hong Kong... (The event) is significant for the community," said Tung, who co-founded an LGBTQ wedding planning business.</p>

<p>"I hope one day that everybody will accept the fact that love is not just between men and women," said businessman Lucas Peng, 66, after marrying his long-term partner.</p>

<p>"To be able to publicly declare our love for each other today is a very important step for us."</p>

<p>Citing the Thai senate's decision this month to legalise same-sex marriage, Peng said he hoped Hong Kong and his native Singapore would follow suit.</p>

<p>'Choices' for all<br />
Hong Kong's top court last September rejected same-sex marriage, but gave the government two years to set up an alternative framework -- potentially in the form of civil unions -- to recognise the rights of same-sex couples.</p>

<p>The government was conducting a "detailed study" into the complex issues, a top minister said last month, though no public consultation has been announced.</p>

<p>Tung said there had been a spike in LGBTQ couples wanting to get married after the court ruling despite the lack of immediate policy changes.</p>

<p>Couples needed a private, comfortable setting so they could feel at ease, while homophobia remained a problem in Hong Kong's hospitality industry, Tung added.</p>

<p>Founded in 2018, her business used to handle 10 or so weddings a year but now the number is closer to 100. Tuesday's mass wedding drew applications from 30 couples.</p>

<p>"Couples used to ask me, what's the point of marriage?" Tung said. "Nowadays they are considering the question of where to get married."</p>

<p>On Tuesday, the 20 participants stood at the front of the ballroom while the marriage officiant in Utah, shown on a large screen, conducted the ceremony.</p>

<p>Utah has become popular among the LGBTQ community as it only requires the officiant to be located in the state, and marriage ceremonies can be held online.</p>

<p>Same-sex couples who are legally married overseas enjoy limited rights while living in Hong Kong, in areas such as taxes, visas, housing and inheritance -- the result of years-long legal battles.</p>

<p>Some of those rights are still disputed by the government and activists say they hope the upcoming legal framework can protect rights in a more comprehensive way.</p>

<p>Newly-wed Chan hoped Hong Kong will one day allow same-sex marriage, so that spouses will have legal status in taking care of one another.</p>

<p>"Aside from (affirming) our love, in case something goes wrong, the marriage certificate is very important as a legal document," she said.</p>

<p>Liam Mak, a wedding participant who is transgender, said marriage should be for all.</p>

<p>"Ideally marriage doesn't have to be divided into same-sex or different sexes. Marriage is marriage."</p>


The Chinese city does not recognise same-sex marriage and the newlyweds had to legally register their marriages in the United States, with the officiant joining via video call from Utah.

The Chinese city does not recognise same-sex marriage and the newlyweds had to legally register their marriages in the United States, with the officiant joining via video call from Utah. For Daisy Ko and Dark Chan, their marriage on Tuesday -- even though it came with fewer rights than those of heterosexual couples -- was the fulfilment of a dream years in the making. "This was my promise to her and today we did it... I'm excited and really happy," Chan, 45, told AFP. Support for same-sex marriage in Hong Kong has grown over the past decade and hit 60 percent last year, according to a survey by three universities. More Hong Kong LGBTQ couples are interested in getting married following a landmark court decision last year that ordered better protections of same-sex couples' rights, organisers of Tuesday's "Pride to Wed" event said. The event was meant as a joyous occasion shared with family and friends, as well as a way to boost public awareness, according to co-organiser Kurt Tung. "There hasn't been an LGBTQ mass wedding in Hong Kong... (The event) is significant for the community," said Tung, who co-founded an LGBTQ wedding planning business. "I hope one day that everybody will accept the fact that love is not just between men and women," said businessman Lucas Peng, 66, after marrying his long-term partner. "To be able to publicly declare our love for each other today is a very important step for us." Citing the Thai senate's decision this month to legalise same-sex marriage, Peng said he hoped Hong Kong and his native Singapore would follow suit. 'Choices' for all Hong Kong's top court last September rejected same-sex marriage, but gave the government two years to set up an alternative framework -- potentially in the form of civil unions -- to recognise the rights of same-sex couples. The government was conducting a "detailed study" into the complex issues, a top minister said last month, though no public consultation has been announced. Tung said there had been a spike in LGBTQ couples wanting to get married after the court ruling despite the lack of immediate policy changes. Couples needed a private, comfortable setting so they could feel at ease, while homophobia remained a problem in Hong Kong's hospitality industry, Tung added. Founded in 2018, her business used to handle 10 or so weddings a year but now the number is closer to 100. Tuesday's mass wedding drew applications from 30 couples. "Couples used to ask me, what's the point of marriage?" Tung said. "Nowadays they are considering the question of where to get married." On Tuesday, the 20 participants stood at the front of the ballroom while the marriage officiant in Utah, shown on a large screen, conducted the ceremony. Utah has become popular among the LGBTQ community as it only requires the officiant to be located in the state, and marriage ceremonies can be held online. Same-sex couples who are legally married overseas enjoy limited rights while living in Hong Kong, in areas such as taxes, visas, housing and inheritance -- the result of years-long legal battles. Some of those rights are still disputed by the government and activists say they hope the upcoming legal framework can protect rights in a more comprehensive way. Newly-wed Chan hoped Hong Kong will one day allow same-sex marriage, so that spouses will have legal status in taking care of one another. "Aside from (affirming) our love, in case something goes wrong, the marriage certificate is very important as a legal document," she said. Liam Mak, a wedding participant who is transgender, said marriage should be for all. "Ideally marriage doesn't have to be divided into same-sex or different sexes. Marriage is marriage."

Hong Kong LGBTQ couples seek love, recognition in mass wedding

<p>Meryl Streep's daughter Louisa Jacobson Gummer, 33, known for playing Marian Brook in the HBO period drama series <em>The Gilded Age</em>, has finally come out of the closet. On her mother's 75th birthday, Louisa shared photos with her partner and producer Anna Blundell and penned a heartfelt note.</p>

<p>The post also celebrated Pride Month, which goes on through June. "Blessed to be entering the Joyful New Era bb," followed by heart and rainbow flag emojis.</p>

<p>Reacting to the Yale School of Drama alumni's post, a netizen wrote, "Glad my “gay detects gay” abilities haven’t failed me yet. Happy Pride to us all." Another commented, "Joyful joyful we adore thee." A third user said, "Coming out at your mom's birthday is so iconic!"Check out the post below!</p>

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<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jennifer-lopez-flies-economy-class-to-paris-without-ben-affleck-amid-marital-woes-734916">Jennifer Lopez flies economy class to Paris without Ben Affleck amid marital woes</a></strong></p>

<p>Before dating Anna, Louisa was in a relationship with actor Jonathan Higginbotham who she met at the Yale School of Drama.</p>

<p>While Meryl didn't comment on her daughter's post, she shared a throwback picture of herself on her Instagram handle and wrote, "Don’t be afraid to take the first step toward your dream." Check it out below!</p>

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<p>In October last year, Meryl revealed that she separated from her husband Don Gummer six years ago and are living their lives apart. The two tied the knot in 1978 and are parents to four children: Henry, 43, Mamie, 40, Grace, 37, and Louisa, 33. The Oscar winner's last public appearance with Gummer was at the 2018 Oscars ceremony.</p>

<p>Before Don, Meryl was dating actor John Cazale, who passed away in 1978 after battling lung cancer.</p>


Meryl Streep's daughter Louisa Jacobson Gummer, 33, known for playing Marian Brook in the HBO period drama series The Gilded Age, has finally come out of the closet.

Meryl Streep's daughter Louisa Jacobson Gummer, 33, known for playing Marian Brook in the HBO period drama series The Gilded Age, has finally come out of the closet. On her mother's 75th birthday, Louisa shared photos with her partner and producer Anna Blundell and penned a heartfelt note. The post also celebrated Pride Month, which goes on through June. "Blessed to be entering the Joyful New Era bb," followed by heart and rainbow flag emojis. Reacting to the Yale School of Drama alumni's post, a netizen wrote, "Glad my “gay detects gay” abilities haven’t failed me yet. Happy Pride to us all." Another commented, "Joyful joyful we adore thee." A third user said, "Coming out at your mom's birthday is so iconic!"Check out the post below! Also read: Jennifer Lopez flies economy class to Paris without Ben Affleck amid marital woes Before dating Anna, Louisa was in a relationship with actor Jonathan Higginbotham who she met at the Yale School of Drama. While Meryl didn't comment on her daughter's post, she shared a throwback picture of herself on her Instagram handle and wrote, "Don’t be afraid to take the first step toward your dream." Check it out below! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Meryl Streep (@merylstreep) In October last year, Meryl revealed that she separated from her husband Don Gummer six years ago and are living their lives apart. The two tied the knot in 1978 and are parents to four children: Henry, 43, Mamie, 40, Grace, 37, and Louisa, 33. The Oscar winner's last public appearance with Gummer was at the 2018 Oscars ceremony. Before Don, Meryl was dating actor John Cazale, who passed away in 1978 after battling lung cancer.

Meryl Streep's daughter Louisa proudly comes out as lesbian on Oscar winner's 75th birthday

<p>Taylor Swift gave a shoutout to all her fans from the LGBTQ community at her recent Eras Tour gig in France. As we get into&nbsp;Pride month, the whole world is celebrating and honouring the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and all the queer community.</p>

<p>On Sunday, June 2, the songstress gave her first performance of the month at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon, France. During her show, the singer took a moment to wish the crowd as she shouted “Happy Pride Month, Lyon,” after which, she sang the verses of “You Need to Calm Down”, the queer anthem from her album <em>Lover.</em></p>

<p>The venue was lit up with rainbow lights, with fans&nbsp;cheering and waving their hands in the air as they grooved to&nbsp;the rhythm.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/taylor-swift-stops-concert-instructs-security-guards-to-help-a-fan-in-need-during-lyon-show-728223">Taylor Swift stops concert, instructs security guards to help a fan in need during Lyon show</a></p>

<p>Swift released the track in 2019 as an attack on all the LGBTQ community haters. In the song, the Grammy-winner sings, ''You are somebody that we don't know/But you're coming at my friends like a missile/Why are you mad?/When you could be GLAAD? (You could be GLAAD)/Sunshine on the street at the parade/But you would rather be in the dark ages/Making that sign, must've taken all night.''</p>

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<p>She continues, ''You just need to take several seats and then try to restore the peace/ And control your urges to scream about all the people you hate/ Cause shade never made anybody less gay so.''</p>

<p><strong>Netizens&nbsp;React</strong></p>

<p>Taylor's clip quickly went viral on social media platforms with netizens hailing the singer for her support to the LGBTQ community.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''This is an incredible scene,'' one user wrote.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/caught-on-camera-adele-shouts-at-homophobic-heckler-yelling-pride-sucks-during-her-las-vegas-concert-728058">Caught on camera! Adele shouts at homophobic heckler yelling ‘Pride sucks’ at her Las Vegas concert</a></p>

<p>''Thanks mother'' another wrote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Over the years, Swift has been an advocate for the LGBTQ community and their rights. She has never shied away from publicly supporting LGBTQ causes. Last year during her&nbsp; Eras Tour stop in Chicago, Taylor gave a moving pride month speech, as she told her LGBTQIA+ fans that concerts would always be a "safe space" for them.</p>

<p>"I wish that every place was safe and beautiful for people in the LGBTQ community, I really wish that. We can't talk about Pride Month without talking about pain," she said.&nbsp;<br />
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"There have been so many harmful pieces of legislation that have put people in the LGBTQ and queer community at risk. It's painful for everyone — every ally, every loved one, every person in these communities. And that's why I'm always posting, 'This is when the midterms are. This is when these important, key primaries are.'</p>

<p>"'Cause we can support as much as we want during Pride Month," the 12-time GRAMMY winner continued. "But if we're not doing our research on these elected officials — Are they advocates? Are they allies? Are they protectors of equality? Do I want to vote for them? — I love you guys so much and happy Pride Month."</p>


Taylor Swift gave a shoutout to all her fans from the LGBTQ community at her recent Eras Tour gig in France. As we get into Pride month, the whole world is celebrating and honouring the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and all the queer community.

Taylor Swift gave a shoutout to all her fans from the LGBTQ community at her recent Eras Tour gig in France. As we get into Pride month, the whole world is celebrating and honouring the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and all the queer community. On Sunday, June 2, the songstress gave her first performance of the month at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon, France. During her show, the singer took a moment to wish the crowd as she shouted “Happy Pride Month, Lyon,” after which, she sang the verses of “You Need to Calm Down”, the queer anthem from her album Lover. The venue was lit up with rainbow lights, with fans cheering and waving their hands in the air as they grooved to the rhythm. Taylor Swift stops concert, instructs security guards to help a fan in need during Lyon show Swift released the track in 2019 as an attack on all the LGBTQ community haters. In the song, the Grammy-winner sings, ''You are somebody that we don't know/But you're coming at my friends like a missile/Why are you mad?/When you could be GLAAD? (You could be GLAAD)/Sunshine on the street at the parade/But you would rather be in the dark ages/Making that sign, must've taken all night.'' 🚨| Taylor Swift wishes a Happy Pride Month to all during "You Need To Calm Down" at today's show! #LyonTSTheErasTour 🏳️‍🌈 "Happy Pride Month Lyon!" pic.twitter.com/lPpgOrSFXl — The Eras Tour (@tswifterastour) June 2, 2024 × She continues, ''You just need to take several seats and then try to restore the peace/ And control your urges to scream about all the people you hate/ Cause shade never made anybody less gay so.'' Netizens React Taylor's clip quickly went viral on social media platforms with netizens hailing the singer for her support to the LGBTQ community. ''This is an incredible scene,'' one user wrote. Caught on camera! Adele shouts at homophobic heckler yelling ‘Pride sucks’ at her Las Vegas concert ''Thanks mother'' another wrote. Over the years, Swift has been an advocate for the LGBTQ community and their rights. She has never shied away from publicly supporting LGBTQ causes. Last year during her Eras Tour stop in Chicago, Taylor gave a moving pride month speech, as she told her LGBTQIA+ fans that concerts would always be a "safe space" for them. "I wish that every place was safe and beautiful for people in the LGBTQ community, I really wish that. We can't talk about Pride Month without talking about pain," she said. "There have been so many harmful pieces of legislation that have put people in the LGBTQ and queer community at risk. It's painful for everyone — every ally, every loved one, every person in these communities. And that's why I'm always posting, 'This is when the midterms are. This is when these important, key primaries are.' "'Cause we can support as much as we want during Pride Month," the 12-time GRAMMY winner continued. "But if we're not doing our research on these elected officials — Are they advocates? Are they allies? Are they protectors of equality? Do I want to vote for them? — I love you guys so much and happy Pride Month."

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