Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Duc Phuc Wins Intervision Contest, Boosts LGBTQ+ Visibility

9/25/2025

50 3

Summary

Story summary

Duc Phuc, a gay Vietnamese singer, won the Intervision Song Contest in Moscow on September 20, 2025, highlighting LGBTQ+ representation.
The event drew participants from over 20 countries and broadcast internationally.
Ukraine's foreign ministry called the contest 'hostile propaganda' amid Russia's policies.
Duc Phuc's performance, inspired by a Vietnamese folktale, earned him 30 million roubles.

1 of 1

Story summary

Duc Phuc, a gay Vietnamese singer, won the Intervision Song Contest in Moscow on September 20, 2025, highlighting LGBTQ+ representation.
The event drew participants from over 20 countries and broadcast internationally.
Ukraine's foreign ministry called the contest 'hostile propaganda' amid Russia's policies.
Duc Phuc's performance, inspired by a Vietnamese folktale, earned him 30 million roubles.