Culture Theatre
Podcaster Jake Shane to make Broadway debut in All Out: Comedy About Ambition
The comedian will star in the production through to its scheduled closing on 8 March 2026
Style Fashion
Here’s how fashion is ringing in the Year of the Horse
From galloping charms to Bottega Veneta’s homage to Mandopop, here’s how to celebrate Lunar New Year in style
Culture Film & TV
Heated Rivalry season 2 to show Shane Hollander coming out to hockey teammates
“Spoiler for season 2: I’m going to have to do Shane coming out to his team,” said creator Jacob Tierney
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
Life Wellbeing
‘After 40 years of HIV testing, we are on the verge of something extraordinary’
To mark National HIV Testing Week 2026 (9 to 15 February) Marc Tweed, Head of Terrence Higgins Trust South, writes for Attitude about the vastly changed landscape for testing
Culture Scene
Olly Alexander, Glyn Fussell and Dani St James on why Trans Mission had to happen now – and the unannounced acts still to come (EXCLUSIVE)
Speaking to Attitude, Olly, Glyn and Dani reflect on the moment that sparked the idea, the power of visible allyship, and why community matters now more than ever
Awards
Attitude 101 past honourees: From Graham Norton to Nava Mau, revisiting the speeches that inspired the LGBTQ+ community
We also revisit James Longman and Krishna Omkar at Attitude 101 as we gear up for the next wave of honourees
News
News Sport
Formula 1 legend Ralf Schumacher to marry boyfriend after coming out as gay in 2024
Schumacher met Etienne Bousquet-Cassagne in Monaco around 2022, before going public two years later
News UK
Dr Ranj Singh, Wes Streeting and I Kissed a Boy’s Adam Williams back National HIV Testing Week push
National HIV Testing Week allows anyone in England to order a free, confidential HIV home testing kit, with results available in as little as 15 minutes
News Sport
German referee Pascal Kaiser attacked at home after proposing to boyfriend at football match
According to French newspaper, L’Équipe, Kaiser received threats in the days following the proposal, including messages referencing his home address
News World
Grindr trials ultra-premium $500-a-month plan using artificial intelligence
Grindr EDGE is currently being trialled with a limited number of users in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand
News Sport
Winter Olympics hit by bizarre doping row as ski jumpers accused of penis enlargement tactic
The Winter Olympics now face the bigger challenge of new types of performance‑enhancement questions
News Politics
Erik Bottcher wins New York State Senate seat, making politics ‘twice as gay’
During his time on the City Council, Bottcher advocated for marginalised communities, while opposing ICE actions and anti-LGBTQ+ extremism
News UK
India Willoughby challenges BBC News over on-air ‘transphobic’ language in emails seen by Attitude (EXCLUSIVE)
In her correspondence, Willoughby challenges one executive over alleged guidance calling trans women “biological males who identify as women”
News World
Anti same-sex marriage campaigners falsely accuse Barack Obama of supporting their agenda
Obama’s image appears alongside Charlie Kirk, Allie Beth Stuckey and Seth Dillon, despite him being a long-time supporter of LGBTQ+ rights
News Sport
Premier League LGBTQ+ armbands no longer required as new ‘With Pride’ initiative launches
As part of the campaign, the League is collaborating with the national LGBTQ+ support line Switchboard
Culture
Culture Theatre
Podcaster Jake Shane to make Broadway debut in All Out: Comedy About Ambition
The comedian will star in the production through to its scheduled closing on 8 March 2026
Culture Film & TV
Heated Rivalry season 2 to show Shane Hollander coming out to hockey teammates
“Spoiler for season 2: I’m going to have to do Shane coming out to his team,” said creator Jacob Tierney
Culture Music
Doechii appears to come out as a lesbian in Instagram bio update
The artist has previously spoken about her sexuality but had not identified as a lesbian publicly before
Culture
Jessie J announced for Brighton Pride 2026 as she joins RAYE, Diana Ross and RuPaul
“Expect a domino effect of excitement when she hits the main stage,” Brighton Pride announced Jessie J’s headliner slot
Culture Scene
LEGACY’s Love Pride Ball returns to Cape Town’s ballroom scene as co-founders reflect on the vital role of chosen family (EXCLUSIVE)
“In a society where queer and trans individuals can face marginalization, the Floor becomes a sacred stage,” says co-founders Léa Debbah and Rori Bingham
Culture
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
Culture
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime was historic: Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin star in a bold celebration of LGBTQ+ inclusion
Bad Bunny blends music, culture and unity in a star‑studded Super Bowl halftime show celebrating Latin identity and togetherness
Culture Film & TV
Laid Bare creators on full-frontal casting, filming slips and zero prosthetics: ‘I really wish we’d put more nudity’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“I remember at one point someone had their leg up and we had to stop shooting because… it wasn’t a prosthetic,” says Tim O’Leary
Culture Film & TV
Emerald Fennell on queer storylines in Wuthering Heights: ‘It’s part of the world of desire’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“Isabella is making Cathy a ‘book of friendship,’ which I think we have to admit, is extremely pornographic in nature!”
Style
Style Fashion
Here’s how fashion is ringing in the Year of the Horse
From galloping charms to Bottega Veneta’s homage to Mandopop, here’s how to celebrate Lunar New Year in style
Style Fashion
sacai takes Smythson’s travel essentials up a level
Japanese designer Chitose Abe unveils a sleek rework of the British brand’s signature passport holder, notebook, and flat pouch
Style Fashion
JW Anderson collaborates with Justin Vivian Bond on operatic debut
The American cabaret star worked with the designer on costumes for her Opera Philadelphia debut in ‘Complications in Sue’
Attitude Loves
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
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
Life Wellbeing
Midlife and the parasocial phenomenon: What I’ve learned about growing older in the algorithm age
Nick Ede: “Midlife doesn’t need more pressure – and ageing well, it turns out, isn’t about keeping up with anyone else”
Life
The Ultimate Guide to LGBTQ+ Nightlife in the UK
In partnership with Serpier
Life
Fighting With Pride CEO: This LGBTQ+ History Month, justice for veterans is still unfinished
Gibson highlights his concerns over how Pride has evolved, and what it means for veterans who continue to face the legacy of discrimination