US singer Anastacia has said she is “glad” to see ceremonies like the Metro Pride Awards celebrating LGBT+ people as there are “a lot of people” attacking the community at the moment.
The inaugural Metro Pride Awards, hosted by TV presenter Rylan Clark, is recognising LGBT+ celebrities and allies who have made a difference, with awards categories including LGBTQ+ trailblazer and rising star of the year.
Speaking to the PA news agency on the ceremony’s red carpet, she said: “I’m super glad to see something like this happening in the culture we’re in today, which is, ‘Oh, well, why are we going to do a Pride?’ No.
She added: “I think the attack on the gay community, and when I say gay, I mean every single LGBTQIA+ … I think it’s a completely cowardly move on whoever is doing it.
Anastacia, known for her hit song, I’m Outta Lova, is a vocal ally and has played at LGBT+ events such as 2014’s Manchester Pride and Gran Canaria’s Drag Queen Gala in 2023.
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