Life
M&S becomes an official headline sponsor of the Attitude Awards
This is not just a partnership…this is an M&S partnership
Culture Music
Music Is Black Festival: Queer Frequencies – line-up, stages and location
The free-to-attend event is described as: “a takeover by London’s queer collectives redefining music, culture and community”
Culture Film & TV
Heated Rivalry physical release to include deleted scenes and bloopers
The first season will arrive on DVD and Blu-ray in October, followed by a limited 4K Collector’s Edition in November
Editors’ picks
News Politics
Lib Dem leader Carl Cashman interview: ‘About 90 per cent of my Instagram followers are gay men’ (EXCLUSIVE)
It’s not just his good looks or to-camera videos about local planning policy that have magnetised the gays
Culture Literature
Meet the gay poet who overcame a decade of depression to write his debut book
“There is something strange about transforming your private life into a character and then surviving him,” writes London-based poet Richard James, who reflects on queer melancholy, the poems that first made his pain legible, and writing his way beyond his self
News UK
How does the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s final draft affect trans people?
From the April 2025 UK Supreme Court ruling to the final Code of Practice, campaigners are challenging the final guidance
Style Beauty
The scents we’re spraying when it’s too hot to wear anything else
Think bright citrus and oceanic accords that transport you straight to the tropics, even in the middle of a heatwave haze
News
News World
‘We had to fight for a seat at the table’: Why the dance floor matters in the fight for HIV justice
As Mpact celebrates 20 years of fighting HIV stigma, interim executive director Alex Garner reflects on the power of queer joy
News Politics
Who is Neil Amin-Smith? Andy Burnham’s economic adviser who used to be in Clean Bandit and dated Olly Alexander
Since leaving the British music group in 2016, he’s pursued a very different career, which has now landed him a top job at No. 10
News World
Pete Hegseth uses anti-trans slur during Iowa State Fair speech
Hegseth was speaking at the Iowa State Fair alongside Republican congressman Zach Nunn, who is running for re-election in November
News UK
Co-op scraps trans-inclusive toilet policy following Supreme Court ruling
“Wherever possible we will provide gender neutral individual lockable units, with inclusive signage,” writes the Co-op’s new policy
News Sport
Nicolás Keenan embraces Rob Jetten after Argentina Hockey World Cup win
Keenan will next play for Argentina on 18 August against his fiancé’s home country, the Netherlands
News Sport
Swiss beach volleyball player Leo Dillier comes out as gay with an empowering message
“I’m incredibly proud to be sitting here today, hoping this message gives someone the courage they need,” said Dillier
News UK
Dannii Minogue, Sir Stephen Fry and Dame Kelly Holmes lead 30 stars fronting LGBTQ+ youth campaign
The Proud Trust’s #DeserveBetter campaign is calling for greater understanding, safer spaces and better support for LGBTQ+ young people across the UK
News World
Hayden Panettiere’s death is under investigation following the actress’s passing amid an alleged overdose
“The preliminary investigation has not indicated any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances,” said Greenville Police
News Sport
WNBA hits back at ‘bad-faith’ campaigners calling for no trans women in the league
“We strongly denounce the bad-faith efforts to use these topics to demean or marginalise others,” said a WNBA spokesperson
Culture
Culture Music
Music Is Black Festival: Queer Frequencies – line-up, stages and location
The free-to-attend event is described as: “a takeover by London’s queer collectives redefining music, culture and community”
Culture Film & TV
Heated Rivalry physical release to include deleted scenes and bloopers
The first season will arrive on DVD and Blu-ray in October, followed by a limited 4K Collector’s Edition in November
Culture Film & TV
Brooke Lynn Hytes on working with RuPaul in Stop! That! Train!: ‘I relate to her a lot’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“When she walks into a room, you know she’s there. She makes her presence known,” Hytes tells Attitude
Culture Film & TV
Stop! That! Train! review: RuPaul takes us aboard the campest film of the year
Stop! That! Train! is exactly the type of movie that’s best paired with several bottles of Kylie Rosé whilst surrounded by your best Judys
Culture Music
Cynthia Erivo teases another appearance at Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Tour in London: ‘I’ll be back’
“I missed this. We missed this,” wrote Erivo
Culture Music
Yungblud breaks leg in motorcycle accident amid touring schedule
Yungblud is set to perform at the CA Vilar de Mouros Festival and Pukkelpop
Culture Theatre
Troy Iwata is cast as Shane Hollander in Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody
The Musical Parody storyline follows Shane’s “journey from power centre to power bottom”
Culture Music
Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Tour review: Cynthia Erivo joined her on stage and The O2 went Wicked
Seven years is a long time to stay away from a live stage, but it was easy to see why the wait had been worth it
Culture Theatre
Edinburgh Fringe 2026: Reuben Kaye and Sam Morrison bring queer comedy, politics and gay swans to the festival
Kaye brings award-winning Hard to Swallow and late-night variety show The Kaye Hole, while Morrison brings DUCK
Style
Style Fashion
M&S announce surprise collaboration with London-born streetwear brand Aries
From £10, the capsule collection brings the cult label to the high street
Style Fashion
Moncler just brought mountain performance to the city streets
With the Citytrek trainers, the alpine brand reimagines outdoor functionality for the rhythm of city life
Style Fashion
Romeo Beckham fronts Tommy Hilfiger’s Fall 2026 Always Denim campaign
The campaign comes shortly after Beckham landed his first acting role, starring in the upcoming queer tennis romance Forty Love
Attitude Loves
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
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?
Life
Life
M&S becomes an official headline sponsor of the Attitude Awards
This is not just a partnership…this is an M&S partnership
Life Travel
Hotel Mercier review: A Travel Proud property with a queer legacy
Discover Hotel Mercier, a stylish four-star boutique hotel in Amsterdam’s Jordaan district that seamlessly blends rich LGBTQ+ history with Travel Proud, inclusive hospitality
Life Wellbeing
‘Gym penis’ is trending online – but what is it and why does it happen?
Cleveland Clinic urologist Dr Raevti Bole explains that a range of factors can affect how large the penis appears