News World
Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen fined after calling homosexuality a ‘developmental disorder’
Räsänen said the decision was “a shock”, adding that she is considering an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights
Culture Film & TV
Paris Lees reacts to landing five BAFTA nods for What It Feels Like for a Girl: ‘It’s still sinking in’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The series is nominated in the publicly voted Memorable Moment category, meaning fans can directly support Lees ahead of the 10 May ceremony
News Sport
Transgender women banned from female Olympic events
The policy overrides all previous IOC statements on transgender inclusion
Editors’ picks
News UK
Zack Polanski unveiled as the Attitude 101 ‘Trailblazer of the Year 2026’ – as Green Party leader talks ‘bold politics’ and re-imagining of capitalism (EXCLUSIVE)
Speaking to Attitude, Polanski says his determination to speak for a disaffected electorate came from frustration with decades of political evasiveness
Culture Film & TV
Miriam Margolyes unveiled as Attitude Uncut’s new cover girl – as A Friend of Dorothy goes for Oscar glory (EXCLUSIVE)
“My life has been irradiated by the film,” says Miriam, as she leads Attitude Uncut: The Film Issue alongside her A Friend of Dorothy director Lee Knight
Culture Film & TV
It’s a Sin star Callum Scott Howells on why playing Henry Paget in Madfabulous changed his life (EXCLUSIVE)
Upcoming film Madfabulous tells the story of the fifth Marquess of Anglesey, a 19th-century Welsh aristocrat who loved nothing more than splashing obscene amounts of cash and dressing up in extravagant women’s costumes. Here, lead actor Callum Scott Howells and director Celyn Jones discuss bringing this flamboyant eccentric to life
Life
The Traitors star Matty Hyndman recalls conversion therapy pressure as survivors speak out (EXCLUSIVE)
So-called “conversion therapy” is the practice of pressuring LGBTQ+ people to “change” a same-sex attraction or deny a trans identity. It’s now eight years, five prime ministers and a change of government since we were first promised a ban, and LGBTQ+ people are still subjected to the heinous practice, which is often rooted in religious oppression. Here, Attitude speaks to Traitors star Matty Hyndman and actor and writer Emmanuel about their experiences
News
News World
Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen fined after calling homosexuality a ‘developmental disorder’
Räsänen said the decision was “a shock”, adding that she is considering an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights
News Sport
Transgender women banned from female Olympic events
The policy overrides all previous IOC statements on transgender inclusion
News World
India’s upper house passes transgender bill stripping gender autonomy
“This is not a harmless clarification. It is a constitutional regression,” says Thamizhachi Thangapandian, a member of India’s lower house of parliament
News UK
LGBTQ+ charity METRO to close after 40 years, citing financial pressure
The London-based charity said it had explored “all viable options” but could no longer continue operating in its current form
News Sport
Ex Brisbane Lions star Leigh Ryswyk becomes the first AFL player to come out as gay
The 41-year-old shared the news during on the GayFL programme on Melbourne LGBTQ+ station JOY 94.9
News UK
LGBTQ+ non-profit You Are Loved launches suicide prevention campaign in memory of Strictly’s Robin Windsor
“Too many LGBTQ+ people are dealing with isolation, substance use and poor mental health, often behind closed doors,” said You Are Loved founder Marc Svensson
News Sport
German football coach Christian Dobrick comes out as gay: ‘This charade has drained me’
Bundesliga club FC St Pauli said in a statement posted on social media: “Of course, we are behind him and his coming out”
News Politics
Reform Scotland leader apologises for homophobic joke about George Michael’s partner
Malcolm Offord was speaking at a Burns supper at the London Scottish Rugby Club in 2018, where he had been chairman at the time
News UK
Metropolitan Police under investigation over alleged homophobia in handling of Edward Cornes’s death
The IOPC is investigating the Met’s alleged failings in the investigation, such as the loss of evidence, alleged homophobia during the inquest, and poor communication with Cornes’s family
Culture
Culture Film & TV
Paris Lees reacts to landing five BAFTA nods for What It Feels Like for a Girl: ‘It’s still sinking in’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The series is nominated in the publicly voted Memorable Moment category, meaning fans can directly support Lees ahead of the 10 May ceremony
Culture Music
Chappell Roan’s security guard takes ‘full responsibility’ for Brazil hotel incident with Jude Law’s daughter
“I take full responsibility for the interactions on 21 March,” said celebrity security guard Pascal Duvier
Culture Film & TV
Moonlight at 10: An Oscar-winning milestone revisited
“The Academy has long salivated over Black trauma framed as progressive, tasteful cinematography – but this wasn’t a white-saviour narrative,” writes Lerone Clarke-Oliver, as the Oscar-winning Moonlight turns 10
Culture Music
Reneé Rapp live in London review: chart-topping Mean Girls star really can do it all
“By the time she left the stage flexing her muscles, there was no questioning Reneé’s place in the pop big leagues”
Culture Music
Full Brighton Pride 2026 line-up confirmed: Paris Hilton, Holly Johnson, RAYE and Diana Ross lead this year’s stars
Brighton & Hove Pride 2026: Saturday and Sunday acts confirmed: Diana Ross, RAYE, Paris Hilton, RuPaul, Jessie J, Holly Johnson and more
Culture Film & TV
Broken English review: Courtney Love and Suki Waterhouse help Marianne Faithfull step out of Mick Jagger’s shadow
Debuting in the UK at the Barbican, Broken English reclaims Marianne Faithfull’s story and reminds us how much of it has been told for her
Culture Film & TV
Cinderella’s evil stepsisters receive their own live-action movie at Disney
Recognised for their exaggerated fashion and dramatic personalities… how could the evil stepsisters not be beloved by the gay community?
Culture Music
Ex Pussycat Dolls star Jessica Sutta says political views led to reunion snub: ‘I’m MAGA and I triple down on it’
“I aligned with Bobby Kennedy, which is aligned with MAGA,” Sutta said, adding, “I was a liability”
Culture
Stephen Fry challenges stigma around prostate cancer and gay men this Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (EXCLUSIVE)
“The fact is prostate cancer has absolutely nothing to do with whatever you happen to play with or however you treat your bottom” says Fry
Style
Style Fashion
Still searching for the perfect white T-shirt? David Gandy Wellwear and M&S deliver
The model’s bestselling brand joins the retail giant as an exclusive digital partner
Style Fashion
Fernando Soriano Iglesias, design director of Radley, on bringing Spanish Pride to British fashion (EXCLUSIVE)
From Spain to London’s Mayfair, Iglesias is a pioneer in a new era of the British heritage brand Radley
Style Fashion
Here’s how the Heated Rivalry boys dressed up for Oscars night
Our favourite hockey hunks traded their jerseys for black tie at Hollywood’s biggest night
Attitude Loves
Attitude Loves
Attitude Loves: From the BFI Flare film festival to gorgeous male nudes, here’s six things we’re into right now
Movies, men, and fresh coffee… Is there anything else one needs?
Attitude Loves
Gender-diversity on-camera: Inside Brighton Museum & Art Gallery’s Gender Stories Exhibition
The exhibit runs from 31 January to 12 April 2026 – and features an Attitude portrait of Trans Pride Brighton CEO Sarah Savage!
Attitude Loves
From Jade Thirlwall to Trixie Mattel: Revisit photographer Magnus Hastings’ epic career
Girls Aloud. Courtney Act. Alaska. Sugababes. Photographer extraordinary Magnus Hastings has captured them all. Here, we take a look at his best work
Life
Life
UK Black Pride co-founder Lady Phyll: ‘Why LGBTQ+ inclusion at work cannot survive as branding’
UK Black Pride CEO Lady Phyll addresses diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace, and what true inclusion really looks like
Life Wellbeing
Porn and age verification: Has your relationship with adult content changed?
Four voices give their take on whether their relationship with porn has changed under the UK Online Safety Act, in Attitude’s Foursight feature
Life Travel
Anantara The Marker, Dublin hotel review: ‘The jewel in the crown is its staff’
“Where contemporary five-star hotels can be at risk of a formal stuffiness, the very best of Irish hospitality is on show,” writes Attitude’s Sophie Porter