News UK
Stephen Holroyd and Simon Mapals make history as Leeds’s first publicly gay Lord Mayor and Consort
As Lord Mayor of Leeds, Holroyd is supporting LGBTQ+ sexual health organisation, MESMAC
Culture
Azealia Banks’s history of public LGBTQ+ statements revisited
Unfortunately, despite being part of the LGBTQ+ community, Banks has repeatedly used the f-slur in public statements, made controversial remarks about the trans community, and drawn criticism for femme-shaming gay men
News World
History-making LGBTQ+ rights activist and former congressman Barney Frank dies aged 86
During his tenure, Frank became a leading liberal voice on banking regulation, housing, pro-immigration policies and LGBTQ+ rights
Editors’ picks
Culture Film & TV
Boots sensation Kieron Moore unveiled as cover star of new-look Attitude – as he talks polarising new movie Blue Film
“It’s the best acting experience I’ve ever had,” says rising star Kieron of his role as gay camboy in crisis Aaron Eagle
Culture Music
Billie Eilish tells LGBTQ fans ‘I love you – stay strong’ in Attitude Uncut cover interview (EXCLUSIVE)
“You mean everything to me,” adds the ‘Birds of a Feather’ singer in an interview to celebrate her new film, Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)
News Politics
Terrence Higgins Trust CEO: Nigel Farage is wrong about HIV – and the policy he attacks is one that’s working (EXCLUSIVE)
“You cannot end an epidemic while drawing lines around who deserves treatment, because the virus does not recognise the lines,” Angell writes for Attitude
Culture Film & TV
Who will be the next James Bond? Attitude picks our top 007 contenders from Jonathan Bailey to Miriam Margolyes
As casting begins for the next James Bond, Attitude has shaken, not stirred, up a list of names we think would dominate as Britain’s most iconic spy
News
News UK
Stephen Holroyd and Simon Mapals make history as Leeds’s first publicly gay Lord Mayor and Consort
As Lord Mayor of Leeds, Holroyd is supporting LGBTQ+ sexual health organisation, MESMAC
News World
History-making LGBTQ+ rights activist and former congressman Barney Frank dies aged 86
During his tenure, Frank became a leading liberal voice on banking regulation, housing, pro-immigration policies and LGBTQ+ rights
News Pride
Petrol & Pride returns for 2026, revving up celebrations for LGBTQ+ car lovers and allies
Marking its second year, Petrol & Pride encourages attendees to celebrate both their vehicles and their identities
News World
Man suspected of killing transgender university student charged with first-degree murder
Prosecutors currently say there is no evidence the killing was a hate crime
News World
Major Hong Kong Pride carnival called off for second year in a row
“After thorough consideration, we have had to make the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Pink Dot HK outdoor carnival,” wrote organisers
News UK
Met Police apologises to Graham Linehan after Heathrow arrest over gender-critical posts
“I apologise to Mr Linehan for the shortcomings in this investigation,” said Inspector Matt Hume
News UK
James Murray replaces Wes Streeting as health secretary
Following Streeting’s resignation, the spotlight is now on Murray, as the LGBTQ+ community awaits his approach to trans rights
News UK
Reform UK councillor resigns following reports of performing in gay porn
“We have always been transparent about it and are not ashamed of what we do,” Stephen Mousdell said on adult content he created with his partner
News UK
Heterosexual minority groups urged to take action to help meet UK HIV Action Plan targets
“Stigma can cost lives, and we all have a part to play in changing that,” said Head of the HIV Section at UKHSA Dr Tamara Đjuretić
Culture
Culture
Azealia Banks’s history of public LGBTQ+ statements revisited
Unfortunately, despite being part of the LGBTQ+ community, Banks has repeatedly used the f-slur in public statements, made controversial remarks about the trans community, and drawn criticism for femme-shaming gay men
Culture
Kylie Minogue reveals second cancer diagnosis in Netflix docuseries
“Hey, who knows what’s around the corner, but pop music nurtures me,” said Minogue
Culture Music
Louise Redknapp says she’s entering her ‘next two years’ with ‘tenacity and f***er energy’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Speaking exclusively to Attitude, Redknapp revisits dropping out of the Eternal reunion – standing firm on trans rights, reflecting on past fashion mistakes, and teases her return to the LGBTQ+ festival circuit with a 2026 Mighty Hoopla set full of surprises
Culture
Azealia Banks says ‘defund the f*****s’ in femme-shaming response to OnlyFans star’s tweet
“Ever since we told them they can wear lipstick in public, gays have let themselves go,” wrote Banks, unprovoked
Culture Film & TV
Travis Alabanza on bringing trans stories to screen in directorial debut with Choked (EXCLUSIVE)
“When so much of the world is stripping away our rights, imagination and fantasy, our art feels imperative to hold onto,” Alabanza tells Attitude
Culture Music
Kylie Minogue reflects on Impossible Princess era: ‘Things from that time I’d like to somehow incorporate into now’
“That experimental… I don’t think I’ve ever not been experimental, but to that degree,” the star tells Attitude in a new interview
Culture Music
Kylie Minogue shuts down Madonna Confessions II collab rumours
Minogue had been among several names rumoured to appear on the project, including Shakira, after numerous clues circulated online
Culture Music
Beyond the Singles: Madonna’s best album tracks, ranked – from ‘Isaac’ to ‘I Don’t Search I Find’
‘Candy Perfume Girl’, ‘Sky Fits Heaven’ and ‘Mer Girl’ from 1998’s Ray of Light should all be in here, but we forced ourselves to just pick the one song…
Culture Film & TV
Who are the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing? Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe land top job
According to BBC News, Willis will be taking over Tess Daly’s hosting duties on the ballroom floor, whilst Widdicombe will be positioned upstairs in the former “Clauditorium”
Style
Style Fashion
Gus Kenworthy goes off-grid with Moncler Grenoble
The Olympian heartthrob shows us how to dress for the desert in the brand’s Spring/Summer 2026 campaign
Style Fashion
Superstar stylist Harry Lambert teaches us how to hunt designer vintage like a pro
Whether sourcing pieces for clients like Harry Styles or hunting down archival Prada for himself, the London stylist shares his insights in eBay’s Watchlist trend report
Style Fashion
Acre & Row are stripping back the formality of custom tailoring
From finding the right fit to the importance of colour, founder Dav Sehra is demystifying the world of made-to-measure
Attitude Loves
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?
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!
Life
Life
Myra DuBois solves dating woes, AI taking your job and political disasters in her brand new Attitude advice column (EXCLUSIVE)
Attitude’s agony aunt dishes out advice on everything from romance in a chaotic world to the rise of artificial intelligence
Life Travel
Forget the bar crawl – Avani+ Riverside Bangkok is doing Pride differently this spring
In partnership with Avani+ Riverside Bangkok
Life Travel
Borneta in Barcelona review: Chic boutique hotel is a lesson in artfully subdued Spanish style
Enviably located in the hip and bohemian El Born district in Old Town, nearby points of interest include the Museu Picasso de Barcelona and the Museu Moco Barcelona,” writes Attitude’s Jamie Tabberer