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Bhutan's trailblazing beauty queen speaks up for LGBTQ community
Bhutan's trailblazing beauty queen speaks up for LGBTQ community
by  AFP

Tashi Choden will not only be the first contestant to represent Bhutan at the Miss Universe competition -- she is also the Himalayan country's only openly gay public figure. And now, with Choden representing Bhutan on the Miss Universe stage -- watched by millions worldwide -- many are hopeful about the future of the country's queer youth.

'Gangnam Style' impact endures a decade after it broke the internet
'Gangnam Style' impact endures a decade after it broke the internet
by  AFP

When South Korean rapper Psy released "Gangnam Style" a decade ago, few anticipated the scale and speed of its success, and how it would help usher in the streaming revolution. South Korea is a global entertainment powerhouse today, but in 2012, "Gangnam Style" was the first encounter with Korean pop culture for many audiences.

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