Lady Gaga's Brazil concert faced a bomb plot targeting the LGBTQ+ community. Here's everything we know
Two people were arrested in Brazil for allegedly planning to bomb Lady Gaga's free concert.
May 5, 2025
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'Deafening' Explosion Goes Off in NYC's Chelsea
A dumpster exploded in the east end of the gay-centric neighborhood and authorities aren't sure what set it off. Mayor Bill de Blasio says it appears to be "an intentional act."
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September 17, 2016
Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Firebombing Church Over Drag Queen Events
The arsonist admitted to the FBI he “would have felt better” if he had “burned the entire church to the ground.”
October 25, 2023
Police mobilize for possible violence during Jerusalem pride march
Thousands of police deployed across Jerusalem on Thursday to head off any violence at a gay pride march that has sparked riots by ultra-Orthodox Jews and denunciations by Muslim and Christian leaders.
June 22, 2007
New Orleans gay bars feel impact of Bourbon Street terror attack
The driver of the truck who plowed into New Year's Day revelers had pledged support to the so-called Islamic State, the same group the Pulse nightclub shooter had claimed was his inspiration.
January 6, 2025
Beaus of Broadway Take It Off for Charity
The hunks of the Great White Way camped it up in the 2nd Annual Broadway Beauty Pageant to raise money for queer homeless youths.
May 1, 2008
Suspected Gunman in Club Q Shooting to Appear in Court
Formal charges can be expected within about 10 days, according to police.
November 23, 2022
Pride march in Jerusalem draws thousands of marchers, police
Under heavy police guard, gay activists marched in a gay pride parade in downtown Jerusalem on Thursday, sparking a noisy counterdemonstration by ultra-Orthodox Jews and denunciations by Muslim and Christian leaders. There were no incidents of violence during the brief event.
June 23, 2007
NYC Bombing a Protest of Anti-LGBT Bias, or Is Claim a Hoax?
Police are investigating this among several claims about the explosion in the heavily LGBT Chelsea area.
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September 18, 2016
Ohio man sentenced to 18 years in prison after firebombing church for hosting drag events
Aimenn D. Penny admitted to attacking the Community Church of Chesterland on March 25 using homemade Molotov cocktails, citing anger at two upcoming drag events.
February 1, 2024
New Revelations About Club Q Shooting Suspect Unsealed
A court record for the suspect explains what happened during a 2021 bomb threat incident.
December 9, 2022
