News World
New Zealand’s High Court rules puberty blocker ban for trans youth is unlawful
The High Court ruled that the restrictions were unlawful and invalid and ordered that the ban be set aside
Culture Film & TV
Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams is writing a film about an ex-hockey player
The update comes as the actor prepares for the release of Yaga, which premieres on Sky Atlantic in the UK on 31 October
Culture Film & TV
The Heated Rivalry lookalikes are still going strong – and recreating the show’s iconic cottage trip
Felix Eller and Aram Matagi won a Heated Rivalry lookalike contest in Washington, DC, in April 2026
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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 World
New Zealand’s High Court rules puberty blocker ban for trans youth is unlawful
The High Court ruled that the restrictions were unlawful and invalid and ordered that the ban be set aside
News World
Arizona man arrested over alleged threat to drive into Pride parade and open fire
A woman who reported being harassed by an Arizona man said he threatened to rape and dismember her, made references to bombs and repeatedly contacted her, including allegedly visiting her home
News Sport
Gay basketball player Isaac Humphries retires due to ongoing knee injury
“I’ll miss my teammates. The laughs. The trenches. I’ll miss the fans, the noise, and the feeling of having an entire community behind you,” wrote Humphries
News World
Netherlands’ Prime Minister Rob Jetten and Nicolás Keenan announce they’re expecting their first child
It comes months after Jetten told Attitude of his hopes to have children with the professional hockey player
News UK
NHS England assessment warns new single-sex ward guidance could harm trans patients
New guidance issued by the NHS states that trans women are no longer to be placed on female-only wards, where applicable
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, Andrew 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
Culture
Culture Film & TV
Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams is writing a film about an ex-hockey player
The update comes as the actor prepares for the release of Yaga, which premieres on Sky Atlantic in the UK on 31 October
Culture Film & TV
The Heated Rivalry lookalikes are still going strong – and recreating the show’s iconic cottage trip
Felix Eller and Aram Matagi won a Heated Rivalry lookalike contest in Washington, DC, in April 2026
Culture Film & TV
Glee reboot officially ordered by Disney+ and Hulu
Series co-creator Ryan Murphy revealed in September that he had completed a script with Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan
Culture Film & TV
Kim Petras defends Hunter Schafer after bottom surgery disclosure: ‘Trans women get fetishised’
In a recent interview with Elle magazine, Schafer spoke about undergoing bottom surgery in December 2025
Culture Film & TV
American Horror Story renewed for season 14 by FX ahead of 13 finale
American Horror Story: Season 13 has been a fan-pleaser, with several returning characters and cast members appearing throughout its 13-episode run
Culture Film & TV
Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney confirms intimacy rehearsals for season 2 are underway
Tierney previously revealed that both actors were willing to film full-frontal nude scenes for the first season, but he decided against it
Culture Film & TV
BBC Three to close again after Drag Race UK and I Kissed A Girl/Boy axings
BBC Scotland and BBC Radio 4 Extra will also cease broadcasting as linear services, with their content remaining available through the BBC’s digital platforms
Culture Music
50 Cent says he is ‘not ashamed’ of his late mother’s relationships with women
“I’m not ashamed of that in any way. I grew up around that,” said the rapper
Culture Music
Mariah Carey’s Holiday Bar is launching at London’s O2 for Christmas
The wider Mariah Carey’s Holiday Bar experience is expanding to eight cities this year, with London marking its first international destination
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!
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 Travel
Brits are eyeing up haunted holidays and less ‘sex on the beach’ in 2027
Paranormal tourism and 2027 holidays to work through relationship issues lead Booking.com’s 2027 travel predictions
Life Travel
Cristine Bedfor, Málaga, hotel review: A vintage slice of Spanish heaven
Comfortable, charming and not bad on the eye either, Cristine Bedfor is a brilliant base in one of Spain’s most historic cities
Life Business
Standard Chartered’s Agata Banas and Lewis Shaw on the making of Business, Belonging and Beyond podcast
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