News UK
Gay Liberation Front activist Nettie Pollard dies aged 76
Pollard died on 25 December 2025, according to community notices and tributes shared by LGBTQ+ organisations and activists
Culture Music
Rihanna teases new music after posting late-night studio session
Rihanna’s most recent musical project was the single ‘Friend of Mine’, recorded for the 2025 Smurfs film soundtrack
News World
Human Rights Campaign president challenges Donald Trump’s HIV/AIDS medical cuts
“There’s nothing ordinary about them cutting billions of dollars from HIV prevention,” said Robinson
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News UK
Zack Polanski unveiled as the Attitude 101 ‘Trailblazer of the Year 2026’ – as Green Party leader talks ‘bold politics’ and re-imagining of capitalism (EXCLUSIVE)
Speaking to Attitude, Polanski says his determination to speak for a disaffected electorate came from frustration with decades of political evasiveness
Culture Film & TV
BBC removed homophobic tic aimed at Alan Cumming, says Tourette’s activist after BAFTAs backlash
Davidson has now revealed that additional tics aimed at Cumming were edited out of the televised version of the ceremony
Culture Film & TV
A Friend of Dorothy: Watch the Oscar-nominated short film with Miriam Margolyes in full on Attitude now (EXCLUSIVE)
“This little film has changed my life,” Miriam tells us of the 22-minute short, also starring Alistair Nwachukwu and Stephen Fry; director Lee Knight recently made the 2026 Attitude 101, empowered by Bentley list
Culture Film & TV
Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney on gay storytelling, DMs from closeted athletes and critics calling the series unrealistic (EXCLUSIVE)
Tierney reflects on the impact Heated Rivalry has had on athletes, both positive and negative, as he remains deeply grateful for its reach
News
News UK
Gay Liberation Front activist Nettie Pollard dies aged 76
Pollard died on 25 December 2025, according to community notices and tributes shared by LGBTQ+ organisations and activists
News World
Human Rights Campaign president challenges Donald Trump’s HIV/AIDS medical cuts
“There’s nothing ordinary about them cutting billions of dollars from HIV prevention,” said Robinson
News World
Malaysian minister urges citizens to replace LGBTQ+ references with ‘deviant culture’
“The more we utter, write and mention the term ‘LGBT’, the more related content will pop up,” said religious affairs minister Marhamah Rosli
News UK
Zack Polanski’s Green Party wins Gorton and Denton by-election, with Reform UK second and Labour third
“People everywhere will now know that voting Green is the way to defeat Reform,” said Polanski
News Sport
Olympian Alex Di Giorgio reflects on the lack of support he received as a gay athlete
“In the past, I may not have had the support I would have needed,” said Di Giorgio
News UK
Queerwell warns LGBTQ+ mental health inequality is ‘structural’ as new workplace wellness programme launches
“Wellness in the Workspace is about moving beyond performative inclusion towards meaningful action,” Tim Spoor MBE, CEO of Queerwell, said
News Sport
Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois says homophobia is ‘equally serious’ as racism after Gianluca Prestianni suspension
“We simply cannot accept them and the insult is equally serious,” says Courtois
News World
Gay and bisexual teens attacked in Sydney as inquiry hears links to Bondi Beach network
ABC figures show that at least 64 people have been charged in New South Wales and Victoria for attacks on LGBTQ+ people since 2023
News Politics
Donald Trump fails to congratulate Dutch prime minister Rob Jetten as world leaders show support
India, France, Australia and Ukraine are among the countries that have sent their congratulations to Jetten upon his appointment
Culture
Culture Music
Rihanna teases new music after posting late-night studio session
Rihanna’s most recent musical project was the single ‘Friend of Mine’, recorded for the 2025 Smurfs film soundtrack
Culture Music
RAYE proves she’s Britain’s most compelling live performer at The O2
As she heads next to the US and Canada for more sold-out shows, the whole world is about to experience the full glory of RAYE’s reign
Culture Scene
Black Cap activist reflects on 10-year fight as legendary LGBTQ+ venue finally reopens (EXCLUSIVE)
With a confirmed relaunch date on the horizon, campaigners say the moment feels both emotional and hard-won
Culture Film & TV
Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney reveals target release window for season two
Tierney shared the update during an appearance on CBS Mornings alongside executive producer Brendan Brady
Culture Theatre
Sir Stephen Fry honoured by Queer Theatre’s new season with Luvvie: Gods and Monsters event
“I didn’t grow up at the time of Queer Theatre. I wish I had,” said Fry
Culture
Big Brother’s Nathan King sparks backlash after praising ‘homophobic’ comment about GK Barry
The comment follows a string of anti-trans statements made by King directed at former Big Brother housemate Zelah Glasson
Culture Film & TV
Red, White & Royal Wedding BTS snaps show Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine back in action
Zakhar Perez and Galitzine looked excited as they travelled overseas to London, filming the Red, White & Royal Blue sequel
Culture
The Sims 4 takes Heated Rivalry’s Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov’s relationship to a whole new level
On fan fiction site AO3, there are now more than 700 stories featuring a pregnant Shane Hollander
Culture Film & TV
Rupert Everett joins Big Mood series 2 on Channel 4 (EXCLUSIVE)
“Can Maggie and her special brand of chaos find space in Eddie’s new life? Or will Maggie lose Eddie forever?” Channel 4 teases
Style
Style Fashion
Diesel partners with END. to revive archive designs
Available exclusively at the streetwear retailer, the five-piece capsule reimagines iconic Diesel designs from 1989 to 1992
Style Fashion
Step into spring with the kicks that have Attitude obsessed
With sunnier days ahead, it’s time to put your winter boots into storage and refresh your footwear collection with Attitude’s picks for the best shoes for spring
Style Fashion
Fashion designer Louis Gabriel Nouchi talks Alien inspiration and collaborating with OnlyFans (EXCLUSIVE)
The award-winning designer breaks down his bold Autumn/Winter 2026 collection as he leads the ‘Fashion, Art & Design’ category of Attitude 101, empowered by Bentley
Attitude Loves
Attitude Loves
Attitude Loves: From the BFI Flare film festival to gorgeous male nudes, here’s six things we’re into right now
Movies, men, and fresh coffee… Is there anything else one needs?
Attitude Loves
Gender-diversity on-camera: Inside Brighton Museum & Art Gallery’s Gender Stories Exhibition
The exhibit runs from 31 January to 12 April 2026 – and features an Attitude portrait of Trans Pride Brighton CEO Sarah Savage!
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
Life
Voter ID and local elections 2026: everything LGBTQ+ people need to know
Local elections are on 7 May, and the voter ID rules affect trans and non-binary voters more than most
Life Business
How My Time in Finance Strengthened My Connection to the LGBTQ+ Community
In partnership with myGwork
Life
University of Westminster and London Transport Museum celebrate LGBTQ+ history in new project
Organiser Zoe Few intends to collect historic items to add to the exhibition, as well as to tell the forgotten stories from the time