News Politics
Greater Manchester mayor declines to commit to new EHRC trans guidance
“I am working through what the guidance means in terms of the transport services that I am in control of,” she said
Culture
High School Musical co-stars Frankie Rodriguez and Joe Serafini announce engagement
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series stars flooded the comments to congratulate the pair
Culture Music
‘More soon’: Christina Aguilera marks Back to Basics 20th anniversary with cryptic message
The message was paired with a nostalgic video paying homage to one of her greatest projects
Editors’ picks
News Politics
Lib Dem leader Carl Cashman interview: ‘About 90 per cent of my Instagram followers are gay men’ (EXCLUSIVE)
It’s not just his good looks or to-camera videos about local planning policy that have magnetised the gays
Culture Literature
Meet the gay poet who overcame a decade of depression to write his debut book
“There is something strange about transforming your private life into a character and then surviving him,” writes London-based poet Richard James, who reflects on queer melancholy, the poems that first made his pain legible, and writing his way beyond his self
News UK
How does the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s final draft affect trans people?
From the April 2025 UK Supreme Court ruling to the final Code of Practice, campaigners are challenging the final guidance
Style Beauty
The scents we’re spraying when it’s too hot to wear anything else
Think bright citrus and oceanic accords that transport you straight to the tropics, even in the middle of a heatwave haze
News
News Politics
Greater Manchester mayor declines to commit to new EHRC trans guidance
“I am working through what the guidance means in terms of the transport services that I am in control of,” she said
News World
Gay man dies after being attacked by group of teenagers in Bulgaria
Georgi Kuzev was found near Dzhendem Tepe, also known as Youth Hill, at approximately 5:20pm on Tuesday (4 August)
News UK
Wes Streeting addresses ‘unbelievable volume’ of homophobic abuse in new defence secretary role
Streeting was one of three publicly LGBTQ+ ministers to be sworn into Andy Burnham’s cabinet upon his appointment on 20 July, following Keir Starmer’s resignation
News World
Miss North Carolina USA stripped of title after alleged ‘racism, homophobia, transphobia’
In a statement shared on Instagram, Miss USA president and CEO Thom Brodeur said the ruling had been made jointly with Boltinhouse
News UK
London enters the race to host WorldPride 2032
Organisers are tying the campaign to the 60th anniversary of London’s first Pride march, which took place in 1972
News Pride
Lincoln Pride 2026 performance times: Here’s the full weekend lineup and timings
Looking for the Lincoln Pride 2026 running order? Here’s the complete schedule for the free celebration on Saturday 15 August
News World
Trans woman alleges paid sexual encounter with Lindsey Graham after his death
Taylor Snider, a former sex worker, made the claims during an interview with Uncloseted Media, published this week
News UK
LGB Alliance calls on supporters to lobby MPs against Conversion Practices Bill
The controversial group is urging campaigners to descend on Westminster next month in a bid to persuade MPs to reject the proposed legislation
News Sport
Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy announces engagement to boyfriend Andrew Rigby
Kenworthy proposed on Tuesday (4 August) after taking Rigby on a boat trip to the island of Torre de ses Illetes, off the coast of Mallorca
Culture
Culture
High School Musical co-stars Frankie Rodriguez and Joe Serafini announce engagement
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series stars flooded the comments to congratulate the pair
Culture Music
‘More soon’: Christina Aguilera marks Back to Basics 20th anniversary with cryptic message
The message was paired with a nostalgic video paying homage to one of her greatest projects
Culture Film & TV
Rachel Reid defends Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie Heated Rivalry season 2 casting
“Thinking about all the people last summer who told me the casting for Ilya and Shane was wrong and bad,” wrote Reid
Culture Music
William Orbit, producer behind Madonna’s Ray of Light, dies aged 69
His family confirmed that Orbit died on 23 July, with the news announced in a statement shared on Instagram today (7 August)
Culture Literature
Meet the gay poet who overcame a decade of depression to write his debut book
“There is something strange about transforming your private life into a character and then surviving him,” writes London-based poet Richard James, who reflects on queer melancholy, the poems that first made his pain legible, and writing his way beyond his self
Culture Film & TV
Heartstopper’s Kit Connor tipped to play Cyclops in X-Men reboot, joining Joe Locke in the MCU
Locke made his MCU debut as the teenage Wiccan in Disney+’s Agatha All Along, with the character expected to play a major role in Marvel’s future
Culture Music
Róisín Murphy criticises Madonna for supporting transgender people
“Madonna has no such excuse for supporting the TQ+ bandwagon,” the singer wrote on X this week
Culture Film & TV
Andrew Scott opens BFI London Film Festival with gay role in Elsinore
Elsinore is based on the true story of Ian Charleson, an acclaimed actor who died from an AIDS-related illness
Culture Film & TV
François Arnaud says ‘there’s definitely more of Scott and Kip’ in Heated Rivalry season 2
Their on-screen relationship has become a fan-favourite part of season 1, with several athletes and people in sport praising the pair’s storyline
Style
Style Fashion
Moncler just brought mountain performance to the city streets
With the Citytrek trainers, the alpine brand reimagines outdoor functionality for the rhythm of city life
Style Fashion
Romeo Beckham fronts Tommy Hilfiger’s Fall 2026 Always Denim campaign
The campaign comes shortly after Beckham landed his first acting role, starring in the upcoming queer tennis romance Forty Love
Style Beauty
The scents we’re spraying when it’s too hot to wear anything else
Think bright citrus and oceanic accords that transport you straight to the tropics, even in the middle of a heatwave haze
Attitude Loves
Attitude Loves
Attitude Loves: From Drag Race-driven Diesel, ABBA Voyage parties and body positivity, here’s what we’re into right now
Summer scents, dancing queens and naked bodies… oh my!
Attitude Loves
Attitude Loves: From Schiaparelli at the V&A to Sony’s new earphones, here’s what we’re into right now
Trainers, bags, art… oh my
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?
Life
Life Travel
All aboard for WorldPride Amsterdam serveing canals, cocktails and celebration
Travelling with Eurostar and staying at Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam, we discover a weekend of LGBTQ+ history, spectacular Pride boats and unforgettable nightlife.
Life Travel
Escape to Cyprus
Whether it’s parties or peaceful seclusion you’re after, Cyprus, with its glorious beaches, mountain villages, varied nightlife and near-guaranteed sunshine, is a desirable destination all year round
Life Travel
WorldPride Amsterdam’s exhibition on its queer history extended into 2027
Queer Amsterdam, the Pink City exhibition at De Nieuwe Kerk is open until 4 April 2027