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David Furnish on AIDS, Elton John and becoming the world’s most famous gay couple (EXCLUSIVE)
This is an excerpt of a feature appearing in Attitude’s November/December 2026 issue
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Here are all the 2026 Attitude Awards winners – from Donatella Versace to David Furnish, Michael Johnston, Jordan Stephens and more
Congratulations to all 12 winners!
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David Furnish reflects on fatherhood as he accepts Gamechanger Award at Attitude Awards 2026
Furnish said everything he and husband Elton John do is to create a better world for their two sons
News UK
David Furnish says we have all the tools to end HIV/AIDS transmission ‘today’ but stigma still stands in the way (EXCLUSIVE)
The filmmaker, producer, businessman and advocate opens up about ending HIV/AIDS transmission by 2030, to mark him receiving the Legacy Award, supported by M&S, at the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards 2026, in partnership with M&S and electrified by Polestar
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David Furnish defends straight actors playing gay roles at Attitude Awards 2026: ‘It’s about who’s the best person’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“I’m not a fan of gay people should play gay people, and straight people should be straight people,” he said
Culture Music
Elton John marks 36 years of sobriety: ‘Grateful for every single day’
John has been open about his struggles with addiction, as depicted in the 2019 biographical film Rocketman
Culture
Elton John’s family portrait, featuring David Furnish and their sons, is hung in the National Portrait Gallery
Elton grew emotional as he expressed how proud he was of his children and husband while admiring the photo
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Kit Connor shows off brand new look in photo with Elton John and celebrity friends
Fans were quick to notice the Heartstopper actor’s hairier appearance, with Connor sporting a full, bushy beard
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Elton John launches premium non-alcoholic sparkling wine for sober nights out
The pop icon has unveiled Elton John Zero Blanc de Blancs, a sparkling Chardonnay made in collaboration with Benchmark Drinks
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‘It’s a gift’: David Furnish and Vanessa Williams on the The Devil Wears Prada musical cast recording (EXCLUSIVE)
Attitude spoke to the show's producer and star on the exclusive Elton John demos from the new album, and whether a sequel to the musical could work...
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David Furnish on the latest Elton John Eyewear range: ‘Every frame has a story behind it’ (EXCLUSIVE)
"The Elton John AIDS Foundation is very, very top of our list at the moment, because of the cuts in government funding," adds David of life post-Elton's new LP with Brandi Carlile, while chatting with Attitude at the Elton John Eyewear at Specsavers launch
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Elton John and David Furnish named patrons of UK’s first LGBTQ+ museum
The new patrons commented: "It’s a museum for everyone—to learn, understand, and embrace what it means to be LGBTQ+ today"
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Elton John and Brandi Carlile tease details of new song inspired by David Furnish (EXCLUSIVE)
The song, entitled 'Someone To Belong To', was written by Brandi about the tender dynamic between Elton and David
News Pride
Elton John AIDS Foundation launches Speak Up Sing Out campaign – giving you the chance to meet the Rocketman himself in NYC
Exclusive: EJAF CEO Anne Aslett speaks to Attitude about the Foundation's new 'Your Song'-inspired social media crusade against LGBTQ+ discrimination and stigma
News Pride
David Furnish to man the tills at Elton John Eyewear pop-up for Pride in London
Exclusive: The husband of Elton John will be helping raise money for the Elton John AIDS Foundation
Culture Film & TV
David Furnish hits back at Germaine Greer in surrogacy row
Sir Elton John’s hubby put the outspoken feminist in her place.
Culture Film & TV
Sir Elton John’s ex-wife suing singer for £3million for writing about their marriage in book
Renate Blauel claims the superstar's autobiography, ‘Me’, triggered long-standing mental health problems.
Culture Film & TV
Elton John wins Oscar for Best Original Song for ‘Rocketman’s ‘(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again’
The musical icon took home his first Oscar in 25 years on Sunday (9 February).
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Taron Egerton pays tribute to Elton John and David Furnish as he wins Golden Globe for ‘Rocketman’
"This role has changed my life."
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Sir Elton John’s mother tried to stop his civil partnership to David Furnish
The singer says his mother hated anyone being closer to him than she was