News Sport
Japanese volleyball player Rui Takahashi comes out as gay
As well as sharing his own coming-out journey, Takahashi said he hopes his story will help inspire others
Style Fashion
Louis Vuitton makes a case for the featherweight trainer
Weighing in at approximately 300 grams per shoe, the LV Drop 300 is the definition of lightweight luxury
Culture Film & TV
Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman shine in trailer for hard-hitting AIDS drama Elsinore
Elsinore will open this year’s BFI London Film Festival on 7 October 2026
Editors’ picks
News World
Netherlands’ Prime Minister Rob Jetten is Attitude’s latest cover star – watch his powerful Attitude Pride Awards acceptance speech (EXCLUSIVE)
The Netherlands’ first openly gay prime minister dedicates his Attitude Pride Award to “bystanders that are no longer bystanders”
Culture Film & TV
Luke Evans is Attitude’s latest cover star – revealing how starring in Rocky Horror boosted his body confidence (EXCLUSIVE)
Speaking to Attitude, Evans reveals what playing Dr Frank-N-Furter meant to him as a gay man
News UK
‘The demonisation of gay people must end’: Why I’m taking on GB News
Liam Austen-Rondi explains why he had to speak out about the continuing unchallenged use of the offensive trope that portrays gay men as paedophiles by commentators on the news channel
Life
Danny Beard to host the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards 2026, in partnership with M&S and electrified by Polestar
The drag legend takes hosting duties for Attitude’s biggest night of the year, with Sugababes and Orville peck confirmed to perform
News
News World
Hudson Williams calls for Cornell 7 to be arrested as case is reopened
The Heated Rivalry actor posted headshots of the men to his Instagram Stories, writing, “Arrest them. F*** them and f*** Cornell too”
News World
Trump administration pushes to block gender-affirming care for trans prisoners
The request is part of Kingdom v. Trump, a legal challenge brought by three transgender federal prisoners
News Sport
Japanese volleyball player Rui Takahashi comes out as gay
As well as sharing his own coming-out journey, Takahashi said he hopes his story will help inspire others
News World
Brooke Lynn Hytes launches petition to support Transgender Bill of Rights
To show her support for the proposal, Hytes has set up a petition titled “Ask Congress to Act on H.Res. 1058 and S.Res. 604”
News World
Drag Race star Gottmik arrested for suspected DUI
Gottmik was reportedly released on 17 September
News Politics
Bridget Phillipson says she wouldn’t allow trans women into a women’s refuge
“I believe a women’s refuge should be for those of us who are biologically women,” said Phillipson
News Politics
Former US representative Mary Peltola denies using f-slur after allegations from staffers
The Alaska Senate candidate has rejected claims from former aides that she used homophobic language while working in Congress
News UK
Brighton’s Ironworks Studios expands LGBTQ+ club programme amid venue closures
Ironworks says the expansion is part of a wider attempt to support Brighton’s queer nightlife
News Pride
UK Black Pride announces Blacktober Fest 2026 after pausing August celebrations
UK Black Pride is set to return in 2027 after taking a year off to rebuild its community-led event
Culture
Culture Film & TV
Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman shine in trailer for hard-hitting AIDS drama Elsinore
Elsinore will open this year’s BFI London Film Festival on 7 October 2026
Culture Film & TV
Cynthia Erivo among latest batch of hosts for Saturday Night Live UK
The actress was revealed as one of three star hosts, alongside Rivals actor Danny Dyer on 10 October and James Norton the following week on 17 October
Culture Film & TV
Luke Evans on his Rocky Horror Show Broadway run and upcoming role in ITV’s The Party (EXCLUSIVE)
After his Tony-nominated run in Broadway’s The Rocky Horror Show, Evans previews his new political thriller The Party, and its look at “lies, sexuality, death, deceit, corruption and finding your authentic self”
Culture
Nikki Glaser apologises to disabled trans influencer over ‘penis’ joke
Glaser’s joke got back to Adams-Wheatley through a fan, who claimed the comedian had discussed her transition and made a joke about her “penis”
Culture Film & TV
Big Brother’s Frankie sparks girlfriend speculation after saying he misses his ‘girl’
The 23-year-old marketing manager from London came out as bisexual in episode two of the programme
Culture Film & TV
Viral story about Covid-conscious lesbian bar reportedly being eyed for Hollywood adaptation
The interest follows the publication of a Boston Globe feature last week, which examined the fallout after Last Ditch changed its COVID-19 masking rules
Culture Music
Ellie Goulding calls out fan page for anti-LGBTQ+ post: ‘You are better than this’
“We don’t tolerate any anti LGBTQ+ in the fandom,” wrote Goulding
Culture Music
Will Young makes gender change to ‘Evergreen’ lyrics in 25th anniversary performance
Young has changed the lyrics of ‘Evergreen’ from “girl” to “boy” in a new performance, 25 years after its release and his coming out
Culture Film & TV
Big Brother’s Frankie says he feels like a ‘ticking time bomb’ in tense House of Nothing preview
Frankie, who came out as bisexual earlier in the programme, appears to be at the centre of tonight’s drama
Style
Style Fashion
Louis Vuitton makes a case for the featherweight trainer
Weighing in at approximately 300 grams per shoe, the LV Drop 300 is the definition of lightweight luxury
Style Beauty
Aesop has turned Regent Street into a scent library
A limited-time installation invites visitors to explore Fragrant Fables and its latest scent, Unforeseen Aer
Style Fashion
Lacoste puts a sporty spin on rainy days with its Mackintosh collaboration
As part of the brand’s Autumn/Winter 2026 collection, the collaboration brings together performance and polish
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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
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
Life Wellbeing
Loneliness: Dr Ranj Singh on the gay epidemic we don’t talk about
Attitude’s resident doctor explores loneliness, social isolation and the unique pressures facing gay and bisexual men
Life Business
Meet the gay man managing The Chancery Rosewood, home of the Attitude Pride Awards (EXCLUSIVE)
Michael Bonsor, managing director at The Chancery Rosewood, talks to Attitude about transforming London’s former US Embassy into an open house, the emotional intelligence behind exceptional hospitality, and why the truest expression of luxury may be making somebody feel they were always meant to be there