Culture Film & TV
The Traitors star Matthew Hyndman reveals why he shoots nude headstand portraits
“I’m shedding more than my clothes and inhibitions,” said Hyndman
News UK
Senior Tory mocks Will Byers’s Stranger Things coming-out scene in TikTok post: ‘LGBTQ propaganda’
Matthew Bridger holds senior roles within the Ashford Conservative Association and the Ashford Young Conservatives
Culture Film & TV
Banjo & Ro’s Grand Island Hotel lands on BBC iPlayer: a gay couple take on a derelict mansion makeover on small Scottish island
First aired on 5 January 2026, the programme follows the happy couple as they attempt to bring Ulva House back to life as a bustling hotel
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Life
Here are all the 2025 Attitude Awards winners, from Russell Tovey to Dannii Minogue, Tiara Skye, Luke Evans and more
Congrats all!
Culture Film & TV
Attitude Awards Man of the Year Russell Tovey on Plainclothes, growing up gay and being a ‘possibility model’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The winner of Man of the Year, supported by Virgin Atlantic, at this year’s Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards talks about the power of being kind and proud
Culture Scene
Tiara Skye on finding freedom through drag: ‘I decided, f* this – I was going to fight anyone who came for me’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The Drag Award winner at the 2025 Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards shares her emotional story of survival, self-discovery, and finding light through her art on the road to social media stardom
Culture
Dannii Minogue on LGBTQ+ allyship: ‘I don’t want anyone to feel like they’re always fighting to just be themselves’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“I’ve been bullied throughout my life, even as an adult,” the star says, reflecting on the empathy that has shaped her connection with the LGBTQ+ community as she’s honoured with the Ally Award at the 2025 Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards, powered by Jaguar
News
News UK
Senior Tory mocks Will Byers’s Stranger Things coming-out scene in TikTok post: ‘LGBTQ propaganda’
Matthew Bridger holds senior roles within the Ashford Conservative Association and the Ashford Young Conservatives
News World
Over 100 detained in Baku queer nightclub raid and left allegedly humiliated by police
“We are deeply concerned,” said LGBTQ+ rights group ILGA-Europe
News World
Mickey Rourke denies creating GoFundMe page to cover rent amid house eviction
Rourke was removed from the Celebrity Big Brother 2025 house after making homophobic remarks to JoJo Siwa
News UK
Stonewall left with £92k in reserves as charity warns of ‘significant turbulence’ for LGBTQ+ rights
“The UK used to be a world leader in LGBTQ+ rights. Sadly, that is no longer the case,” a spokesperson said
News Sport
US skater Conor McDermott-Mostowy makes Milan Olympic team after trials win
The 23-year-old became the fastest skater in the final on Saturday (3 January), earning automatic qualification for his first Olympic Games
News World
Ten convicted over transphobic cyber harassment of Brigitte Macron
A Paris court ruled that the group deliberately circulated untrue claims suggesting France’s first lady is a transgender woman
News UK
Ricky Gervais responds to criticism over trans jokes: ‘I think I’m right’
“I have a right to talk about those things,” said Gervais
News Sport
Irish athlete Dónal Óg Cusack announces engagement to fiancé Nathan Adams in romantic Christmas post
“25-12-25 Dónal Óg Cusack Happy Christmas to all,” wrote the caption
News World
Trump administration faces complaints over the removal of gender-affirming care from federal health insurance plans
“This policy is not about cost or care – it is about driving transgender people,” says Human Rights Campaign Foundation president Kelley Robinson
Culture
Culture Film & TV
The Traitors star Matthew Hyndman reveals why he shoots nude headstand portraits
“I’m shedding more than my clothes and inhibitions,” said Hyndman
Culture Film & TV
Banjo & Ro’s Grand Island Hotel lands on BBC iPlayer: a gay couple take on a derelict mansion makeover on small Scottish island
First aired on 5 January 2026, the programme follows the happy couple as they attempt to bring Ulva House back to life as a bustling hotel
Culture Film & TV
Drag Race winner Tyra Sanchez announces plans to sue RuPaul, Michelle Visage and World of Wonder
“Here’s my full transparency regarding my lawsuit against RuPaul’s Drag Race,” states Sanchez
Culture Film & TV
General Hospital’s Adrian Anchondo goes public with soap opera boyfriend Colton Little in cosy holiday post
“I lost people I’ve loved and found new love,” said Anchondo
Culture Film & TV
Quinn issues apology and $25k donation after editing trans mention from Heated Rivalry stars’s interview
The audio erotica platform admitted altering an interview clip featuring Heated Rivalry actors Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams
Culture Film & TV
Nicolás Keenan reveals why Heated Rivalry mirrors early romance with Rob Jetten
Keenan reflects on his hidden romance with politician Jetten, recalling not letting him attend hockey games
Culture Film & TV
Miley Cyrus teases Heated Rivalry season 2 music as François Arnaud jokes show ‘can’t afford her’
“Book me. Get me booked,” said Cyrus
Culture Film & TV
Charles Melton shares holiday photo dump with Warfare co-star Kit Connor as they sunbathe on yacht
Reuniting with the cast of Warfare, the actors reflect on sunny memories
Culture Film & TV
Rosie Jones tells Ricky Gervais and Jimmy Carr to ‘shut the f**k up’ over trans jokes and gives update on train attack (EXCLUSIVE)
Jones outlines three key steps for approaching comedy as she gears up for a second season of Out Of Order
Style
Style Fashion
Dior’s first menswear collection by Jonathan Anderson hits stores
The Spring/Summer 2026 global campaign starring Louis Garrel, and Kylian Mbappé heralds the designer’s debut
Style Fashion
Canali takes New Year’s Eve dressing to the next level
Ring in the new year on a sharp, sartorial note with the Italian tailor’s Evening Capsule Collection
Style Fashion
Ferragamo braces for the cold with an exclusive selection of winter wear
The Italian brand’s “Winter Escape” campaign campaign transforms seasonal gear into refined cold-weather essentials
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Culture Sexuality
6 kinky, not entirely SFW photos from the BOYS! BOYS! BOYS! archive
Queer fine art photography platform BOYS! BOYS! BOYS! launched in 2020. Here, founder Ghislain Pascal shares key fetish-themed images from the BOYS! archive, and reflects on the project’s meteoric rise
Life
‘The person I’m studying is me’: How self-voyeurism helped an artist find his voice – and accept his sexuality
The work of Colombian-born, London-based artist Felipe Chavez is an explosive mix of self-portraiture and autoeroticism. Here, the 31-year-old speaks to Attitude about making it in the art world, setting boundaries with clients and the beauty of self-sufficiency
Culture Sexuality
5 not entirely SFW images of queer kink from photographer Matt Ford – and the stories behind them
Leather, lace, and latex are common in Matt Ford’s kinkiest shots – but from bound flowers to inflatable suits in a Tesco carpark, the London-based photographer back catalogue is full of surprises
Life
Life Travel
Grand Hotel Central review: Barcelona’s historic property has been refurbed to great effect
“When our hotel, the Grand Hotel Central, was constructed in the 1920s, not only was it the city’s tallest building, but it was the first on this street,” writes Attitude’s travel editor
Life Business
Attitude’s record year: why reports of the death of diversity and LGBTQ+ media have been greatly exaggerated (sometimes by the LGBTQ+ media)
“It’s not true that 8 out of 10 advertisers have left the building,” says Attitude publisher Darren Styles OBE, “but they are more brand aware than ever, and little wonder”
Life
How Liv Hospital Is Advancing the Field of Regenerative Medicine
In partnership with FL Comms.