News UK
UK government to ban porn depicting strangulation and incest from November
The measures follow an independent review of pornography regulation led by Conservative peer Baroness Gabby Bertin, published in February 2025
Culture Scene
New photo book documents East London’s queer nightlife from 2005 to 2015 (EXCLUSIVE)
Ralf Obergfell’s limited-edition collection features photographs and first-hand accounts from a decade of underground parties
Culture Theatre
Midnight review: A gay Hamilton with talent to spare and no room to breathe
Todrick Hall’s Midnight brings extraordinary vocals, ambitious choreography and a sweeping love story to the Off-Broadway stage, but an overstuffed production leaves its strongest ideas struggling to breathe
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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
UK government to ban porn depicting strangulation and incest from November
The measures follow an independent review of pornography regulation led by Conservative peer Baroness Gabby Bertin, published in February 2025
News World
Trailblazing transgender actress and cabaret performer Ana Lupez dies aged 82
She was among the first Argentine transgender women to undergo gender-affirming surgery and spent much of her career performing in Argentina and Spain
News World
Chick-fil-A CEO dodges questions about donations to anti-LGBTQ+ groups
In an interview for NBC’s Today, Cathy was questioned by anchor Craig Melvin about the scandal
News UK
ACT UP announces 2027 calendar marking 40 years of HIV/AIDS activism
All profits will go towards ACT UP’s Fund Healthcare Not Warfare campaign, which is building towards an international day of action in 2027
News World
Hungary votes to scrap anti-LGBTQ+ restrictions introduced under Viktor Orbán
Hungary’s parliament has approved changes to a law that restricted LGBTQ+ representation in material available to children
News World
Michael Kearns, actor and HIV/AIDS activist, dies aged 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
News UK
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
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”
Culture
Culture Scene
New photo book documents East London’s queer nightlife from 2005 to 2015 (EXCLUSIVE)
Ralf Obergfell’s limited-edition collection features photographs and first-hand accounts from a decade of underground parties
Culture Theatre
Midnight review: A gay Hamilton with talent to spare and no room to breathe
Todrick Hall’s Midnight brings extraordinary vocals, ambitious choreography and a sweeping love story to the Off-Broadway stage, but an overstuffed production leaves its strongest ideas struggling to breathe
Culture Music
The Celebrity Traitors star Bash Croft releases new single ‘Good Light’
Croft, best known for playing Ben Hope in Netflix’s Heartstopper, began releasing music in 2025 with his debut single ‘Tokyo’
Culture Scene
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Naya Thorn joins Dr Ranj for House of Suarez’s 20th anniversary RUNWAY
The Liverpool ballroom institution celebrates two decades of queer artistry with a special anniversary event this weekend
Culture Music
Rose Gray: ‘I need to surround myself with girls, gays and theys to make great dance-pop’ (EXCLUSIVE)
As she prepares for London’s biggest queer Halloween rave, False Idols at DRUMSHEDS, the dance-pop queen talks about finding her feet on and off the club floor
Culture Film & TV
Forty Love trailer: Romeo Beckham and Paul Kircher star in first-look at queer tennis drama with a gory turn
“It’s not my fault if you’re f*****g in love with me,” Beckham tells Kircher in the footage
Culture Film & TV
Red, White & Royal Wedding receives R-rating in the US
The sequel will continue the story of Alex and Henry following the events of Red, White & Royal Blue, which premiered on Prime Video in 2023
Culture Film & TV
Jacob Tierney says Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie offered to go full-frontal in Heated Rivalry
“I was like, ‘I’m not showing your d***k,’” he said
Culture Film & TV
Iris Prize announces first winners of 2026 LGBTQ+ film festival
Uncanny Waters, Kiss Me Thru the Phone and Clecs/Gossip take home awards recognising community, educational and micro-short filmmaking
Style
Style Fashion
Teddy Bryce is retiring from OnlyFans – and putting everything into Strapp Metal (EXCLUSIVE)
Speaking to Attitude, Long reflects on his decision to step away from OnlyFans, the realities of making a living from sex work, and the complicated boundaries between performer and fan
Style Fashion
Samsøe Samsøe x END. just made leather trousers our autumn essential
From furry slip-ons to lightweight knits, the collaboration has autumn dressing covered, with plenty of attitude
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
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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!
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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 Business
Standard Chartered’s Agata Banas and Lewis Shaw on the making of Business, Belonging and Beyond podcast
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Uncategorised Travel
2027 Travel Trends: Gothic getaways, trip snacking, and un-adulting
From spontaneous one-night stays in chic city hotels to dramatic castle escapes, travel in 2027 is being defined by personal intention and playful indulgence
Life
Iain Dale on being a ‘sauna whore’, coming out again at 40 and why the Tories ‘wouldn’t exist without the gays’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“I wouldn’t say I’ve ever been addicted to sex per se, but I was addicted to the whole sort of sauna experience,” he tells Attitude