American music megastar Beyoncé found herself in hot water with fans after she performed at a concert in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a country known for severe restrictions on LGBTQ rights. Beyoncé headlined the private $24 million concert in Dubai at the luxury hotel Atlantis The Royal, marking her first live performance in five years. Gay bar owner Lawrence Batron said it was "truly disappointing" to hear of the performance and wondered if Beyoncé had considered the LGBTQ legislation in the UAE. The latest Beyoncé album, Renaissance, was widely celebrated by fans and critics for honoring Black queer culture. Additionally, Beyoncé has been an outspoken advocate for marriage equality, promoting the "Y'all Means All" campaigned targeting North Carolina's "Bathroom Bill."
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