Life Travel
Attitude revisit Moldova Pride 2024: a country slowly emerging from its past to carve a new queer identity
Moldovan or not, activist or not, queer or not – of all ages and backgrounds join in the festivities
Culture
Oscar Wilde’s only grandson Merlin Holland on his new book After Oscar: The Legacy of a Scandal (EXCLUSIVE)
“The fact today he has become an icon for the gay movement is fantastic,” Merlin tells Attitude from his grandfather’s former home in London’s Chelsea
Life Travel
Seaside Palm Beach review: ‘A design-led beachfront hotel located beside the golden dunes of Gran Canaria’
A retro design icon on the edge of the Maspalomas dunes, Seaside Palm Beach offers a relaxed, LGBTQ+-friendly alternative to Gran Canaria’s party centre, as Attitude’s travel editor Markus Bidaux discovers
Editors’ picks
Culture Music
Mika and Holly Johnson unveiled as Attitude’s latest cover stars – as they talk homophobia, HIV and Pleasuredome’s enduring legacy
Issue 368 of Attitude magazine is available to order now, alongside 15 years of back issues on the free Attitude app
Attitude Loves
Attitude launches 2nd issue of digital little brother mag Uncut, themed around photography
Featuring Ruskin muse Logan Swiecki-Taylor on the cover!
Culture Music
Why Madonna’s Confessions on a Dance Floor is still a slice of pure disco heaven
From ‘Hung Up’, ‘Sorry’ and ‘Isaac’, two decades on Joseph Ryan-Hicks revisits one of Madonna’s greatest albums
News UK
Metropolitan Police apologises over handling of Ed Cornes’s death as family demand case is reopened (EXCLUSIVE)
“We accept that aspects of the way in which the case was handled did not meet the high standards we expect,” said commander Stephen Clayman
News
News Sport
Gus Kenworthy labelled ‘traitor’ after joining Team GB at the 2026 Winter Olympics
“If anything, I almost feel like it’s more patriotic that I’m letting another American go,” said Kenworthy
News Sport
Professional ice hockey team faces walkouts over not wearing Pride jerseys during Pride game
“We are truly sorry for the impact this had,” said the Fife Flyers
News Sport
German referee Pascal Kaiser proposes to boyfriend on football pitch
During the proposal, Kaiser emphasised LGBTQ+ visibility in sport, saying he wanted people to see “a man loving a man in football”
News World
Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty over killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO, judge rules
Mangione, an Ivy League graduate from a wealthy Maryland family, has denied all accusations and remains in custody
News UK
Manchester Pride to return in 2026 under community-led organisation
Manchester Village Pride CIC (MVP), will take responsibility for organising Pride following the collapse of Manchester Pride Events Ltd
News UK
Hampstead ponds remain trans-inclusive for now after judge dismisses legal challenge
“The current admission rules will remain in place until a final decision has been made by members,” said the City of London Corporation
News World
Rob Jetten moves closer to Dutch prime minister role after coalition breakthrough
If confirmed, Jetten would become the Netherlands’s youngest prime minister and the first gay person to hold office
News World
Erin Reed’s transgender Girl Scouts sell over 71,000 cookie boxes, bringing hope to trans youth
“It’s become easier and more essential to find the members that you can connect with,” says Reed
News UK
Liverpool tattoo studio hosts Valentine’s trans fundraiser for Protect Scouse Dolls
“As we know, trans people are being increasingly discriminated against, or worse,” said tattooist Alice
Culture
Culture
Oscar Wilde’s only grandson Merlin Holland on his new book After Oscar: The Legacy of a Scandal (EXCLUSIVE)
“The fact today he has become an icon for the gay movement is fantastic,” Merlin tells Attitude from his grandfather’s former home in London’s Chelsea
Culture Literature
Damian Barr on his novel The Two Roberts: ‘Gay, Scottish, working class, it’s a full house – I’m in’ (EXCLUSIVE)
In association with Audible
Culture Film & TV
BFI Flare: London LGBTQ+ Film Festival announces closing night film: Black Burns Fast
“I wanted to reclaim my youth as a girl, and create a Black experience that was queer, joyful and dynamic,” said Black Burns Fast creator Sandulela Asanda
Life
Bare beauty: Attitude’s Real Bodies photographer Fran Gomez de Villaboa on capturing ‘the surreal’
In the new issue of Attitude Uncut, we speak to Portrait of Britain winner Fran Gómez de Villaboa, who has photographed icons like Naomi Campbell and Anitta. Here’s an extract of the conversation
Culture Film & TV
Schitt’s Creek and Home Alone star Catherine O’Hara dies aged 71
The actress, beloved by the LGBTQ+ community, passed away following a brief illness
Culture
Rylan Clark looks smitten in romantic getaway posts with boyfriend Kennedy Bates
“You were perfect. New year, new friends, new beginnings,” wrote Rylan
Culture Film & TV
Captain America does not kiss Wonder Man in the MCU – here’s where the viral clip is actually from
A clip has gone viral, sparking speculation over whether actor Anthony Mackie kisses Wonder Man star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in a new Disney+ series
Culture Theatre
Michelle Visage on Sea Witch, drag and why theatre has always been queer (EXCLUSIVE)
Ahead of the show’s limited performances, Visage speaks to Attitude about joining Sea Witch and the production’s new music video ‘Beware of the Storms’
Culture Film & TV
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney becomes first political leader to praise Heated Rivalry
“We live in an increasingly dangerous, divided and intolerant world,” said Carney
Style
Style Fashion
Attitude’s guide to upgrading your Valentine’s Day underwear
From fiery shades of red to cheeky cutouts, we’ve rounded up our favourite pants for a day (and night) of passion
Style Fashion
Matt Bomer returns as Mackage’s leading man in leather
The award-winning actor stars in the brand’s Spring/Summer 2026 ‘Oasis’ campaign
Style Fashion
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY unveils a limited-edition collection for The Johnnie Walker Experience
The heritage-inspired designs are showcased in a fearless fashion film starring Honor Swinton Byrne
Attitude Loves
Attitude Loves
From Jade Thirlwall to Trixie Mattel: Revisit photographer Magnus Hastings’ epic career
Girls Aloud. Courtney Act. Alaska. Sugababes. Photographer extraordinary Magnus Hastings has captured them all. Here, we take a look at his best work
Life
7 photos, artefacts and other hidden treasures from LGBTQ history
A new book unearthing artefacts relating to queer life in Britain and Ireland since 1945 is rich with scarcely seen material. Attitude meets the editors of The Queer Scrapbook
Life
Bare beauty: Attitude’s Real Bodies photographer Fran Gomez de Villaboa on capturing ‘the surreal’
In the new issue of Attitude Uncut, we speak to Portrait of Britain winner Fran Gómez de Villaboa, who has photographed icons like Naomi Campbell and Anitta. Here’s an extract of the conversation
Life
Life Travel
Attitude revisit Moldova Pride 2024: a country slowly emerging from its past to carve a new queer identity
Moldovan or not, activist or not, queer or not – of all ages and backgrounds join in the festivities
Life Travel
Seaside Palm Beach review: ‘A design-led beachfront hotel located beside the golden dunes of Gran Canaria’
A retro design icon on the edge of the Maspalomas dunes, Seaside Palm Beach offers a relaxed, LGBTQ+-friendly alternative to Gran Canaria’s party centre, as Attitude’s travel editor Markus Bidaux discovers
Life
7 photos, artefacts and other hidden treasures from LGBTQ history
A new book unearthing artefacts relating to queer life in Britain and Ireland since 1945 is rich with scarcely seen material. Attitude meets the editors of The Queer Scrapbook