Culture Music
Ariana Grande says Eternal Sunshine tour will be her ‘last hurrah’ as she continues acting endeavours
"At least for a long, long, long, long, long time," says Grande
Wicked
Culture Film & TV
Wicked’s Jonathan Bailey reflects on the challenges of growing up gay at school: ‘I felt scared and alone’
In an interview with Sky News, the Wicked: For Good star described feeling isolated during his school years
Culture Theatre
Sir Ian McKellen joins Jeremy Corbyn’s Wicked drag Christmas panto as Toto
"I am thrilled, relieved even, to now be offered the role of a dog," says McKellen
Culture Film & TV
Wicked star Jonathan Bailey makes history as People’s first publicly gay Sexiest Man Alive for 2025
Posing shirtless on the cover with his dog Benson, Bailey opened up about what he looks for in a partner, and what is an instant deal-breaker
Culture Theatre
Jeremy Corbyn starring in upcoming Wicked inspired drag Christmas pantomime: ‘Oh yes I am’
"Local theatre is where the real wizardry happens," said the MP
Culture Film & TV
Oz, Carnegie, and Fire Island: The myth and meaning of Judy Garland’s gay icon status
Who’s your best Judy? For us, it’s still the Wizard of Oz star who inspired the 20th-century queer slang in question. Ahead of Wicked: For Good, we celebrate the legacy of a community godmother... and find, on balance, she wasn’t perfect! (Spoiler alert: but we love her anyway)
Culture Film & TV
Colman Domingo joins Wicked: For Good as voice of the Cowardly Lion
Filmmaker Jon M. Chu told Deadline that fans would be thrilled when they found out who it was
Style Fashion
From ‘slutty little glasses’ to thigh-high boots: 9 Jonathan Bailey looks we thought were wicked
Bailey is not just pushing new fashion looks; he's pushing for LGBTQ+ rights – but doing so in a very stylish way
Culture Film & TV
Jonathan Bailey ‘so proud’ to support School Diversity Week as he reflects on time in education
“This week gives pupils the chance to learn, have fun, and embrace diversity, helping to build a future where all young people can be themselves without fear," said Bailey
Culture Film & TV
Wicked: For Good trailer and first-look images drop – and we’re defying gravity once again
Speaking to Attitude about the Wicked universe last year, director Jon M. Chu said there could be even more films to come from the Wicked universe: "It's possible, for sure"
Culture Film & TV
Cynthia Erivo on the inherent queerness of Elphaba: ‘She is the ultimate other’
Erivo also spoke about her intensely close bond with co-star Ariana Grande, remarking that it feels "so strange"
Culture Film & TV
The best LGBTQ films of 2024 – from All of Us Strangers to Love Lies Bleeding
Queer, Emilia Pérez, I Saw the TV Glow: it's been a bumper year for queer cinema. Here, Attitude revisits the best of the best (with spoilers)
Culture Film & TV
Kristen Chenoweth blasts conservatives calling for parents to boycott Wicked: ‘They spew hate’
Chenoweth, who famously first played the role of Glinda on stage, took to Instagram to share some choice words on the group's efforts
Culture Film & TV
‘Wicked’ banned in Kuwait cinemas reportedly due to LGBTQ+ cast
The blockbuster musical was due to show in cinemas in Kuwait this week but has been removed from listings on the eve of its opening
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Culture Film & TV
Wicked: Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James on being ‘like, Glinda’s publicists’ (Exclusive)
This makes perfect sense! Here, SNL's Bowen and rising star Bronwyn reveal all about their roles in the Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande-starring blockbuster
Culture Film & TV
Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande tell LGBTQ youth rejected by parents: ‘You deserve love’
Exclusive: "You can find family, even if they aren’t blood family," Cynthia tells Attitude, as Ari agrees: "Don't be afraid to outgrow people"
Culture Film & TV
Michelle Yeoh on sweet way her ‘Wicked family’ celebrated her Oscar win on set
Exclusive: "I left the next day to come back on set," says Yeoh, who won the gong for Everything, Everywhere, All at Once, adding: "We were on a tight schedule!"
Culture Film & TV
Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande: ‘Oz is full of queerness’ (Exclusive)
Pop icon Ariana also praised the movie's celebration of "beautiful differences" in a new interview with Attitude
Culture Film & TV
Wicked’s Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum share epic message of hope for LGBTQ youth: ‘It’s your superpower’ (video)
Exclusive: "I hope all queer kids see this story and know things are going to be OK" says Jonathan
Culture Film & TV
‘I’ve held the ruby slippers!’: Wicked costume designer on creating new iconic looks for Land of Oz
Exclusive: "I wanted to make sure there was a quality of inclusivity," said Paul Tazewell in an interview with Attitude