Culture Music
Olly Alexander says expressing his sexuality was met with ‘extreme resistance’ and ‘hostility’ from record label
Alexander remarked: "It’s not gone unnoticed that I was much more popular when I was in a band with two straight people”
Years & Years
Culture Music
Olly Alexander: ‘The way I perceive my sexuality and identity has really changed’ (EXCLUSIVE)
A 101 Attitude Film, TV and Music trailblazer, Olly takes us on a stroll through Hampstead Heath to discuss Polari, his new album named after the secret gay slang, why gay sex should be celebrated, and that Eurovision controversy
Culture Music
Olly Alexander says new album inspired by George Michael and Pet Shop Boys: ‘That time was speaking to me’
Alexander also confirmed the album was made entirely with PC Music alum Danny L. Harle, known for his work with Carly Rae Jepsen and Caroline Polachek
Culture Music
Olly Alexander on how reuniting with boyfriend after 10 years apart gave ‘new perspective’ on music (EXCLUSIVE)
"This idea of returning to love was really on my mind"
Culture Music
Olly Alexander’s Attitude cover, in 7 stylish shots – as star talks ‘maximalist approach’ to new LP
“I never thought I’d do an ‘Olly Alexander album’, to be honest," says the star of Polari in his accompanying Attitude interview
Culture Music
Olly Alexander unveiled as Attitude’s new cover – as star talks new album and what it means ‘to be gay and be an artist’
“I never thought I’d do an ‘Olly Alexander album’, to be honest," says star, who also leads the Film, TV and Music category of Attitude 101, empowered by Bentley
Culture Music
Olly Alexander announces new album Polari along with single ‘Cupid’s Bow’
It's a banger!
Culture Music
‘F**k the EBU’: LGBTQ acts at Eurovision 2024 in 7 key moments – as Bambie Thug slams European Broadcasting Union
“The world has spoken. The queers are coming. Non-binaries for the f**king win”
Culture Music
Eurovision 2024: Years & Years singer Olly Alexander chosen to represent UK
“I’m determined to give it everything I’ve got and fly the flag for the UK in the gayest way possible"
Culture Film & TV
Years & Years Glastonbury review: ‘Olly Alexander confirms status as UK’s best queer pop star’
Olly's sexy, magnetic and jubilantly gay set left Glastonbury crowds in awe on Sunday evening.
Culture Film & TV
Olly Alexander’s manager addresses Doctor Who casting reports in brilliant statement
"I’m afraid I have to exterminate this speculation"
Culture Film & TV
Olly Alexander delivers the moves in Years & Years’ ‘Starstruck’ video
Come through, choreo!
Culture Film & TV
Olly Alexander drops new single and talks Years and Years split: ‘We grew apart musically’
It's A Sin star's new track Starstruck is out now
Culture Film & TV
Olly Alexander announces first solo Years & Years single ‘Starstruck’
The It's A Sin star makes his musical return in just a matter of weeks.
Culture Film & TV
Years and Years drop new song It’s a Sin ahead of Olly Alexander’s star turn in new drama
Epic.
News World
Olly Alexander says bulimia and self-harm battle was prompted by ‘self-loathing’ over sexuality
“It was self-loathing. I didn’t want to be gay," recalls the star of Russell T Davies' It's a Sin.
Culture Sexuality
It’s a Sin creator Russell T Davies on gay TV and how 2015’s Cucumber ‘wrecked’ a close friendship
Topping Attitude 101’s Media & Broadcast list, the Queer as Folk and It's a Sin creator talks to former mentee – and fellow listee – Amrou Al-Kadhi about the importance of representation.
Culture Sexuality
Russell Tovey wants to be a ‘possibility model’ for young LGBTQ people
The recipient of the Attitude Culture Award believes in the power of stories.
Culture Sexuality
Brighton Pride digital festival line-up revealed
You can watch it all on the Attitude YouTube channel over the weekend of 31 July - 2 August.
Culture Film & TV
Olly Alexander teams up with Pet Shop Boys for new single ‘Dreamland’
The collaboration was teased earlier this year and the new single is out now!