The 1975 frontman Matt Healy has kissed a male fan at a gig in Dubai in defiance of the country's anti-LGBTQ laws
The 1975 frontman Matt Healy has kissed a male fan at a gig in Dubai in defiance of the country's anti-LGBTQ laws.
Fan videos show Healy telling fans"if you're gay, I love you and God freaking loves you", and walking into the crowd to kiss a man on the lips.Homosexuality is illegal in the United Arab Emirates - and punishments can range from 10 years in prison to fines, deportation and even the death penalty, according to Detained in Dubai.
In an online post following the gig, Healy said he did not think he would be allowed to return to the country.Thank you Dubai you were so amazing. I don’t think we’ll be allowed back due to my ‘behaviour’ but know that I love you and I wouldn’t have done anything differently given the chance againHe tweeted:"Thank you Dubai you were so amazing.
The singer later added:"Sorry I shouldn't have tweeted that it's just been a very intense couple of days I love you all so so much."
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