Awards
Here are all the 2026 Attitude Awards winners – from Donatella Versace to David Furnish, Michael Johnston, Jordan Stephens and more
Congratulations to all 12 winners!
Culture Film & TV
Ben Affleck confirms he didn’t use a prosthetic for full-frontal Gone Girl scene
The actor addressed the speculation in a new interview with Variety, when questioned about a shower alongside co-star Rosamund Pike
Culture Film & TV
Chris Appleton reveals what it was like styling Britney Spears’ hair (EXCLUSIVE)
He described the moment to Attitude as “a childhood dream”
Editors’ picks
Culture Film & TV
Michael Johnston reveals he was taught being gay would send him ‘straight to hell’ in Attitude cover interview (EXCLUSIVE)
Johnston, who was raised in a Southern Baptist family, recalled internalising the idea that being gay made him an “abomination”
Culture Music
Jordan Stephens opens up about ex Jade Thirlwall in Attitude cover interview: ‘She showed me what an ally is’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The Rizzle Kicks star opens up about his and Jade’s shared love for the LGBTQ+ community to mark him receiving the Ally Award, supported by Polestar, at the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards 2026, in partnership with M&S and electrified by Polestar
Culture Music
Orville Peck opens up on overdose, addiction and rehab in Attitude cover interview: ‘I was so lost’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The country star reflected on the darkest period of his life while speaking ahead of the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards 2026, in partnership with M&S and electrified by Polestar
Culture Music
Pet Shop Boys star on the cover of Attitude, revealing the meaning behind ‘It’s a Sin’: ‘People have always assumed it’s about being gay’ (EXCLUSIVE)
After years of people assuming their ’80s hit is about being “gay”, the duo reveal the true meaning behind the song as part of receiving the Legend Award, supported by Virgin Atlantic, at the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards 2026, in partnership with M&S and electrified by Polestar
News
News UK
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
News Politics
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”
News World
Dru Project founders remember victim Drew as they accept the Inspiration Award at the Attitude Awards 2026
Founders Sara Grossman and Brandon Wolf accepted the award on behalf of the Dru Foundation
News World
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
News UK
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
News World
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
News World
Brazil elects first trans woman from the northeast to Congress
Thabatta Pimenta becomes the third trans parliamentarian in Brazil’s Congress
News World
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
News UK
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
Culture
Culture Film & TV
Ben Affleck confirms he didn’t use a prosthetic for full-frontal Gone Girl scene
The actor addressed the speculation in a new interview with Variety, when questioned about a shower alongside co-star Rosamund Pike
Culture Film & TV
Chris Appleton reveals what it was like styling Britney Spears’ hair (EXCLUSIVE)
He described the moment to Attitude as “a childhood dream”
Culture Film & TV
Russell T Davies says Troye Sivan was considered to play Ritchie in It’s a Sin
In his new television memoir, The Queerest of Folk: A Life in Television, Davies spoke about the casting process for the acclaimed series
Culture Scene
The story of the 2026 Attitude Awards – from Orville Peck to Donatella Versace – in 18 sensational images
Pet Shop Boys, David Furnish and the Sugababes were among last night’s winners – as RuPaul’s Drag Race UK champ Danny Beard took on presenting duties
Culture Film & TV
Big Brother star Zelah Glasson is engaged to partner Francesca
“I would not be the man I am today if it was not for you,” Glasson wrote in his engagement announcement
Culture Film & TV
Michael Johnston confirms he does not play Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz’s son in The Mummy (EXCLUSIVE)
After reading The Mummy 4 script, Johnston said his first thought was: “Oh my God, the fans are going to love this”
Culture Music
Orville Peck reveals he got permission from Raiders player before singing about their kiss (EXCLUSIVE)
The country star said the unnamed NFL player was “very excited” to feature in his song ‘Ring The Bell’
Culture Film & TV
Attitude Awards 2026: Tip Toe win this year’s Television Award, presented by Charley Marlowe
The cast and crew were honoured at the 15th anniversary of the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards 2026, in partnership with M&S and electrified by Polestar
Culture Music
Pet Shop Boys accept Legend Award at Attitude Awards 2026 from Sir Ian McKellen
Presenting their award was McKellen, who starred in their 1988 music video for ‘Heart’
Style
Style Fashion
Attitude Awards 2026: Donatella Versace wins this year’s Icon Award, presented by Ncuti Gatwa and Natasha Poly
Versace was honoured at the 15th anniversary of the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards 2026, in partnership with M&S and electrified by Polestar
Style Fashion
Donatella Versace says it ‘shakes me to my core’ that trans women face violence (EXCLUSIVE)
The fashion legend has discussed the challenges facing the trans community to mark her receiving The Icon Award at the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards 2026, in partnership with M&S and electrified by Polestar
Style Fashion
Red carpet arrivals for the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards 2026, in partnership with M&S and electrified by Polestar, in 15 images
The glitziest date in the LGBTQ calendar returns to Camden Roundhouse in London with a headline performance from Sugababes
Attitude Loves
Attitude Loves
Attitude Loves: From a Cretan retreat to the latest foldable phones, here’s what we’re into
Gorgeous hotels, fancy jewels and the best new phones – this is what you need in your life right now
Attitude Loves
Attitude Loves: From Drag Race-driven Diesel, ABBA Voyage parties and body positivity, here’s what we’re into right now
Summer scents, dancing queens and naked bodies… oh my!
Attitude Loves
Attitude Loves: From Schiaparelli at the V&A to Sony’s new earphones, here’s what we’re into right now
Trainers, bags, art… oh my
Life
Life
Jaguar reveals sensational new Type 01: less ‘woke’, more an awakening
Finally! Daring all-new, all-electric, £125k GT coupé breaks cover boasting more than 1000bhp, 360 new patents and a range of well over 400 miles
Life
Driving the Polestar 5 through Britain’s latest countryside escape
The transition to electric power is finding a second wind – we’ve sussed why, where and how to plug in, now comes maturity, performance and desirability to sate enthusiasts. Enter the Polestar 5
Life
Polyamory, monogamy or body type fetishes? Myra DuBois answers your questions (EXCLUSIVE)
Polyamory or monogamy? Are my sexual preferences problematic? Whatever your love-life dilemma, Myra is here to solve it