Pop stars have long been some of the most outspoken figures in mainstream media to support the LGBTQ+ community and push society foward, whether a member of the community themselves or an ally.

To celebrate Pride season (it's not just one month, honey) we want to take a look back at some of the boldest, fiercest and most amazing moments in pop where our favourite singers have made a beautiful queerstunt, whether it be for a bigger reason or simply to be fabulous.

Protesting Russian authorities even after you've been told you might be arrested? Embracing your queer potential to take over the world? Flourishing right in front of our very eyes?

Yep, our faves are next-level and should be yours too, if they aren't already.

Take A Trip Into Troye's Garden

Troye Sivan - angel, pop star, queer icon-in-the-making - did what he had to do for the queers this year when he released 'Bloom'. The title song from his upcoming second album is the second single and is about the beautiful, joyous act of bottoming. Yep, a whole song filled with flower-bum metaphors. We are not worthy.

"Arrest me, Russia!"

In 2012, Lady Gaga was threatened with arrest in Russia after making a speech onstage voicing her support for the LGBTQ+ community. "They said 'Gaga when you go to Russia, they may arrest you.' I said 'arrest me! I don't give a fuck what people say.'" she said, before screaming "Arrest me, Russia! I don't give a fuck." I-con-ic. She didn't get arrested in the end but she did solidify herself as a total badass.

Olly Alexander's Tunes About Bottoming

You may remember Years & Years released a bloody brilliant song 'Meteorite' for the Bridget Jones' Baby soundtrack but you might not know it's all about bottoming. The brilliantly sex-positive frontman Olly Alexander recently explained to Graham Norton (in front of Rihanna) that he couldn't relate to having a baby inside of him so he wrote a song about"a big d*ck" instead. Ugh, what a man.

Oh So Filthy, Ever So Gorgeous

Scissor Sisters. This video. This song. All of its queer glory. Just watch. Listen. Dance. Admire. Get inspired. Throw glitter on your face. Go wild. Spread love.

'We Are Beautiful In Every Single Way'

It's hard to believe it's been 16 years since Christina Aguilera released 'Beautiful' and perhaps more difficult to explain to younger people today how groundbreaking its video was now that the media does have'some'queer representation. From the gay couple kissing to watching the transgendered person getting ready, all soundtracked by a stunning ballad that lets us know we are all accepted, loved, worthy and beautiful. Forever thankful.

MNEK Living His Best Life

It's clear that MNEK set out to make 2018 that girl. The insanely talented and forever underrated singer-songwriter-producer showed the world he is going to live nothing but his truth when he dropped the 'Tongue' video earlier this year.

Sexy, free, fun, confident - the glossy video is one of the most joyful visuals pop has seen in years, mainly because the star of it all is clearly in control and living their best life. What a monster of a tune, too!

Words: Ross McNeilage