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Michael Kearns, actor and HIV/AIDS activist, dies age 76
Celebrated as one of Hollywood’s first openly gay actors to publicly disclose his HIV-positive status, he used his career to challenge stigma, homophobia and social inequality
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Thousands sign petition urging Sadiq Khan to block Harry Potter Christmas lights in London
Backed by the Good Law Project, the petition calls on the Mayor of London to stop the Oxford Street display from going ahead
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The Vivienne statue gets major update as campaign gains worldwide support (EXCLUSIVE)
Attitude learns that the project has received international interest from the likes of Greece and the US
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Chris Gallant embraces BDSM past after fetish photos resurface: ‘My friends know I’m kinky as hell’
The Democratic congressional candidate has hit back at criticism over the images, saying, “I make Christian Grey look like amateur hour"
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Dru Project founders remember Pulse victim Drew as they accept the Inspiration Award at Attitude Awards 2026
Founders Sara Grossman and Brandon Wolf accepted the award on behalf of the Dru Project
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Pulse shooting survivor Brandon Wolf on losing his safe space and friend Drew: ‘To invade one of those spaces is to invade all of them’ (EXCLUSIVE)
In memory of Drew and in celebration of their work at the Dru Project, Wolf speaks about the loss to mark receiving the Inspiration Award at the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards 2026, in partnership with M&S and electrified by Polestar
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David Furnish says we have all the tools to end HIV/AIDS transmission ‘today’ but stigma still stands in the way (EXCLUSIVE)
The filmmaker, producer, businessman and advocate opens up about ending HIV/AIDS transmission by 2030, to mark him receiving the Legacy Award, supported by M&S, at the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards 2026, in partnership with M&S and electrified by Polestar
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Donald Trump repeatedly uses anti-trans slur against Democratic Senate candidate Annie Andrews
Trump said Andrews is in favour of “Transgender for Everyone”, a phrase he has used on numerous occasions to criticise Democrats’ stances on gender identity
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Brazil elects first trans woman from the northeast to Congress
Thabatta Pimenta becomes the third trans parliamentarian in Brazil’s Congress
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Protests erupt in Taipei after police raid gay bar and detain 51 people
Following public criticism, Mayor Chiang Wan-an told reporters he regretted the incident and defended the city as “diverse, inclusive and friendly
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Boys! Boys! Boys! claim Meta has restricted their Instagram account as they threaten UK HQ protest
If contacting Meta, the council and their MP fails, Boys! Boys! Boys! says it will organise a protest outside Meta's headquarters on Canal Reach, Camden
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Gay influencer Mad Sandhu shot dead as police investigate ‘planned attack’
Investigators are now looking into the motive behind the alleged planned killing
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LGBTQ+ youth crisis hotline is reinstated in the US
988’s specialised services for LGBTQ+ youth have resumed
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Heated Rivalry producers launch real-life Irina Foundation for LGBTQ+ communities
In Heated Rivalry, Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov start the foundation together – now, it has jumped off the page and into the real world
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Pride in London confirms date for 2027 parade
More information about parade applications, stages, volunteering and participation are to come
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Transgender New York Times executive Jonathan McKinsey shot dead as in-laws charged with murder
His father-and-mother-in-law, Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen, both 77, have been arrested in connection with the killing
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Mitch Brown calls Cornell 7 sexual assault case ‘appalling and devastating’
“Seven men are named in the lawsuit. I want to talk about the remaining men,” wrote Brown
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Ana Brnabić becomes first out lesbian to serve as president of a Balkan country
Brnabić assumed the duties of president on Monday (28 September), following Aleksandar Vučić’s resignation the previous day
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Japanese volleyball player Reon Arao comes out as LGBTQ+, crediting Rui Takahashi for giving him ‘courage’
It comes shortly after Takahashi, who plays in the same SV.LEAGUE, spoke about his own coming-out journey
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Hudson Williams calls for Cornell 7 to be arrested as case is reopened
The Heated Rivalry actor posted headshots of the men to his Instagram Stories, writing, “Arrest them. F*** them and f*** Cornell too"