Culture Film & TV
Hollyoaks actor James Sutton says Channel 4 was ‘so brave’ to air his gay teen romance storyline
Sutton commended the channel and Hollyoaks production, saying: “Don’t forget, we were on at 6.30 in the evening. That’s early”
Culture Film & TV
Ian McKellen to star in 14 year old boy’s LGBTQ+ feature film
McKellen will star in Dragged Through Time, the brainchild of filmmaker Jacob Franklin, which will cover events and groups in LGBTQ+ history
Breaking News
Supreme Court rules that the word ‘woman’ in UK law refers to ‘biological women’
The court also noted that today’s ruling should not be seen as “a triumph of one or more groups in our society at the expense of another, it is not”
Editors’ picks
Culture Music
Olly Alexander’s Attitude cover, in 7 stylish shots – as star talks ‘maximalist approach’ to new LP
“I never thought I’d do an ‘Olly Alexander album’, to be honest,” says the star of Polari in his accompanying Attitude interview
Culture Music
Olly Alexander on how reuniting with boyfriend after 10 years apart gave ‘new perspective’ on music (EXCLUSIVE)
“This idea of returning to love was really on my mind”
News Politics
‘Why Trump’s attempts to reduce access to life-saving HIV medicine are a global catastrophe’
“Through remembering the dead to fight like hell for the living – we act up and fight back!” writes LGBTQ+ rights activist Dan Glass in an op-ed of his response to the news
Culture Film & TV
Renée Zellweger: Bridget Jones ‘evolved’ past 1st film’s anti-gay slur: ‘It’s so different now’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“I love that relationship,” adds star of Bridget’s friendship with her gay friend Tom, adding: “The four of them together, they’re just this unit”
News
News World
Hungary passes amendment to constitution which bans public LGBTQ+ events and recognises only two genders
The amendment, which states it is in protection of “children’s rights”, was passed by a vote of 140 for to 21 against
News World
Disgraced US cop played key role in sending gay make-up artist to prison in El Salvador
“We have grave concerns about whether he can survive,” says Andry José Hernández Romero’s lawyer of conditions at the maximum security prison
News UK
85% of LGBTQ+ people in the UK say their sexuality has negatively impacted their career
A staggering 93% of LGBTQ+ people interviewed believed bias may have played a role in hiring practices for their job
News World
White House officials inform reporters they won’t respond to anyone who displays preferred pronouns
“We do not respond to reporters with pronouns in their bios,” a White House official told a journalist from The New York Times
News UK
New data shows LGB people more than twice as likely to self harm or take their own life
The data shows the suicide rate among LGB people aged 45 – 64 years old is almost double that of people aged 16 – 24 years old
News UK
Greater Manchester Police call for witnesses after threatened knife attack at trans picnic
The community group Trans Mutual Aid Manchester (TMAM) previously said they “do not expect any positive outcome” from the police report
Life Wellbeing
Therapist offers free support to LGBTQs threatened with knife attack at trans picnic
“Waiting lists are long, therapy’s expensive and if people couldn’t access a space to process what happened, I wanted to offer that” therapist Tash Wild tells Attitude
News
J.K. Rowling criticised for calling International Asexuality Day ‘Fake Oppression Day’
“All she wants to do is attack small, marginalised groups of people,” asexuality campaigner Yasmin Benoit has told Attitude
News World
Trump administration deports gay make-up artist to maximum security prison in El Salvador
A TIME photojournalist heard Hernandez Romero say, “I’m not a gang member. I’m gay. I’m a stylist,” as he cried out for his mother, was slapped and had his head shaved
Culture
Culture Film & TV
Hollyoaks actor James Sutton says Channel 4 was ‘so brave’ to air his gay teen romance storyline
Sutton commended the channel and Hollyoaks production, saying: “Don’t forget, we were on at 6.30 in the evening. That’s early”
Culture Film & TV
Ian McKellen to star in 14 year old boy’s LGBTQ+ feature film
McKellen will star in Dragged Through Time, the brainchild of filmmaker Jacob Franklin, which will cover events and groups in LGBTQ+ history
Culture Theatre
Layton Williams on Titanique: ‘This was not the show I thought I’d be getting my Olivier for’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Williams also reflected on his motivations for taking part in Strictly: “I was like, I’m from the streets, I’m gonna get some cash”
Culture Music
Mika recalls being told his music was ‘a little too gay’ by industry figures
Mika reflected on his early career saying: “I was accused of being brazen, but I think it was brazen homophobia”
Culture Film & TV
Warfare review: A fine young cast and dirt-on-the-lens effectiveness
“Warfare’s fine young ensemble — including Kit Connor, Will Poulter and D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai — commits to the grind of this war epic”
Culture Theatre
Watch Drag Race’s Jan Sport in OSCAR at the Crown performance clip as single drops today (EXCLUSIVE)
Track ‘Call of the Wild’ is taken from the hit underground New York musical, heading to London soon
Culture Film & TV
Why Doctor Who speaks subtly to queer people: A brief history of the show’s LGBTQ legacy
“As a gay and neurodivergent child, I often felt like I didn’t quite fit in” writes Doctor Who super fan Michael Sheridan for Attitude in this examination of the show’s impact on our community
Culture Film & TV
Kit Connor on going from Heartstopper to Warfare: ‘From an acting perspective, the goal is to stretch yourself’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“The fact there are these moments of tenderness, moments of love between these guys is really beautiful,” adds Kit of the men of Warfare
Culture Film & TV
Kit Connor and the cast of Warfare on brotherhood and masculinity (EXCLUSIVE)
“The fact there are these moments of tenderness, and moments of love between these guys is really beautiful” says Kit of the men depicted in the film
Style
Style
Six gloriously chaotic Vivienne Westwood moments we’ll never forget
We mark what would have been Dame Viv’s birthday by celebrating some of her most iconic moments, from causing chaos at the Attitude Awards to ripping into the Spice Girls
Style Fashion
Spring has sprung: Attitude’s latest style guide for the new season
Freshen up your wardrobe with our spring style guide – from bold colours to timeless staples, here’s how to dress for the season of renewal
Style Music
Shawn Mendes leaves thirsty comment on Bad Bunny’s Calvin Klein video
The ‘Why Why Why’ singer, who publicly said last year he’s “figuring out” his sexuality, has previously modelled for Calvin Klein himself
Attitude Loves
Attitude Loves
Take a sneak peak at upcoming exhibition Threesome: A Celebration of Queer Art & Desire
Threesome heroes the work of Gavin Dobson, Isalu Ishii, and Mark Jackson, who all share a “painterly approach” according to the show’s curator
Attitude Loves
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”
Style Fashion
Boys in pants: Dominic Albano underwear we’re lusting over this week, in 16 not entirely SFW images
The designs are inspired by “queer culture, New York and European fashion and a sense of nostalgia”
Life
Life Travel
Universal Epic Universe review: A game-changer for theme parks
Universal Orlando’s newest theme park is their most ambitious ever, as we discover with an exclusive first look
Life Travel
Virgin Atlantic’s ‘A Rainbow in the Clouds’ campaign flies in the face of DEI oppression
Virgin Atlantic’s new ad campaign is a win for diversity, equity and inclusion
Life Film & TV
Attitude editor: Warner Bros. should be ashamed for giving a platform to JK Rowling
“What a sad little life, Joanne” writes Attitude’s Cliff Joannou in an op-ed, as he challenges the Harry Potter creator and speaks out in support of our asexual family