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Voter ID and local elections 2026: everything LGBTQ+ people need to know If you are worried about your voter ID as a trans or non-binar person, you can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate.

Everything you need to know
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'What the f**k is wrong with wearing something that looks gay?': Fra Fee on growing up queer in Northern Ireland (EXCLUSIVE) The star talks to Attitude on his upcoming Netfix project and the journey that led him to become a proudly out actor.

“I really sort of fall in love with him, to be honest” – Fra Fee on his upcoming role
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Heated Rivalry inspired reality spin-off has five closeted athletes ready to come out, says creator Joel Relampagos (EXCLUSIVE) Following the success of Jacob Tierney's Heated Rivalry, Joel Relampagos is casting 20 gay hockey players and allies for a reality TV show.

By casting gay hockey players and their allies in a 2027 reality series, he sets his sights on creating the “gay Avengers of hockey”.
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Oscar Nominated - Best Live Action Short Film Now streaming on Disney+ UK & Europe Dorothy (BAFTA winner Miriam Margolyes) is a lonely widow whose body is failing, but her mind remains as bright as… A Friend of Dorothy - full Oscar nominated short film starring Miriam Margolyes and Stephen Fry

Watch Oscar-nominated A Friend of Dorothy on Attitude ✨
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Rupert Everett joins Big Mood series 2 on Channel 4 (EXCLUSIVE) Rupert Everett joins Nicola Coughlan and Lydia West in Big Mood series 2, set to hit TV screens early 2026.

Coming soon 📺️
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BRITs 2026: Dua Lipa, Harry Styles and RAYE lead packed performance lineup at Manchester ceremony Rosalía also put on a show, marking her first BRITs appearance, while producer Mark Ronson delivered a set.

Rosalía also put on a show, marking her first BRITs appearance, while producer Mark Ronson delivered a set

Olympian Alex Di Giorgio reflects on the lack of support he received as a gay athlete Olympic freestyle swimmer Alex Di Giorgio has reflected on his experiences of a lack of support during his time as a professional athlete.

Olympic freestyle swimmer Alex Di Giorgio has reflected on his experiences of a lack of support during his time as a professional athlete.
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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.

“We’re going to see what’s feasible” – Bell Media’s Justin Stockman on an extra special episode of Heated Rivalry
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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.

After more than a decade of protests, planning battles and tireless community campaigning, London’s iconic LGBTQ+ pub the Black Cap is finally preparing to reopen its doors.
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Malaysian minister urges citizens to replace LGBTQ+ references with 'deviant culture' The Malaysian government has urged its citizens to use the phrase "deviant culture" in an attempt to erase the LGBTQ+ community.

Same-sex marriage is not legally recognised in Malaysia
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BRITs 2026 red carpet: See Harry Styles, Rosalia, JADE and more lead the glam attendees The red carpet saw musicians, presenters and celebrity guests arrive at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena ahead of the ceremony.

The red carpet saw musicians, presenters and celebrity guests arrive at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena ahead of the ceremony

Zack Polanski's Green Party wins Gorton and Denton by-election, with Reform UK second and Labour third The Green Party has won the Gorton and Denton by-election, with candidate Hannah Spencer taking the seat in a landslide vote.

“This used to be one of Labour’s safest seats” – Green Party leader Zack Polanski celebrating the win
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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.

“Wellness in the Workspace is about moving beyond performative inclusion towards meaningful action” – Tim Spoor MBE, CEO of Queerwell
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The Hollywood Closet: The LGBT screen stars forced to live in secrecy From Rock Hudson to James Dean, these are the LGBT stars who defined an era.

From the archive
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Peter Paul Hartnett on the legacy of famed photographer Mike Arlen We take a look back at the work of photographer Mike Arlen with the help of photographer, writer and collector Peter Paul Hartnett.

Take a look back at the work of photographer Mike Arlen
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Tim Gunn on being celibate for the last 43 years: 'This is the advent of AIDS' Project Runway's Tim Gunn has revealed he has been celibate for 43 years, following an unfaithful ex-partner during the HIV/AIDS pandemic.

“He’d been sleeping with just about everything that walked by” – Tim Gunn on the past relationship that turned him celibate
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A Friend of Dorothy: Watch the Oscar-nominated short film with Miriam Margolyes in full on Attitude now (EXCLUSIVE) A Friend of Dorothy, also starring Alistair Nwachukwu and Stephen Fry, is directed by Lee Knight, who recently made the 2026 Attitude 101, empowered by Bentley list

Watch A Friend of Dorothy, the Academy Award-nominated short film starring Miriam Margolyes, here 🍿
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Actors who are breaking the mould with zero prosthetics: Cooper Koch, Alex Hassell, Barry Keoghan and more go full frontal From Cooper Koch in Netflix’s Monster and Alex Hassell in Disney’s Rivals to Barry Keoghan in Salt Burn, there's not a prosthetic in sight.

Male full frontal nudity in film, it’s something that always gets the internet talking. Is it real, or is it not? Is it actually that big…? Well, Attitude has done the hard work so you don’t have to (if you’ll pardon the pun).
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Luke Evans shares his life lessons: 'The best decision I ever made was to call the Samaritan' "I was a gay kid in a religious household, and I couldn’t speak to anybody" explains the Hollywood heartthrob Luke in this exclusive interview

Life lessons with Luke Evans
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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) Polanski says his determination to speak for a disaffected electorate came from frustration with decades of political evasiveness.

“We’ve had decades of politicians that have tried to triangulate positions, never really quite saying what it is that they believe”
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Red, White & Royal Wedding BTS snaps show Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine back in action Following the start of production on the Red, White & Royal Blue sequel earlier this year, Casey McQuiston takes viewers behind the scenes.

“Did you just fucking say Lena Headey” – McQuiston on Lena Headey being cast for Red, White & Royal Wedding
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The Sims 4 takes Heated Rivalry’s Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov’s relationship to a whole new level Heated Rivalry has become a worldwide success, spawning a reality spin-off series, a newly announced second season and a gaming series.

“Shane found out he was pregnant again on Valentine’s Day.”
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All of Us Strangers' Andrew Haigh on LGBTQ stories in Hollywood: 'There's an illusion that everything has changed' "I don't think it's because of the queerness. It's about what you're saying about queerness," said All of Us Strangers' Andrew Haigh.

“I don’t think it’s because of the queerness. It’s about what you’re saying about queerness"
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Red, White & Royal Wedding BTS snaps show Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine back in action Following the start of production on the Red, White & Royal Blue sequel earlier this year, Casey McQuiston takes viewers behind the scenes.

“Anybody know these guys?” – Casey McQuiston pens under a behind-the-scenes shot with Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine
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Olympian Alex Di Giorgio reflects on the lack of support he received as a gay athlete Olympic freestyle swimmer Alex Di Giorgio has reflected on his experiences of a lack of support during his time as a professional athlete.

“Here it is more accepted” – Di Giorgio expressing his sexuality on Dancing with the Stars Italy
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Human Rights Campaign president challenges Donald Trump's HIV/AIDS medical cuts Kelley Robinson, president of the Human Rights Campaign, has publicly challenged Donald Trump's HIV/AIDS medical cuts in the US.

"There's nothing ordinary about them cutting billions of dollars from HIV prevention," said Robinson
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Voter ID and local elections 2026: everything LGBTQ+ people need to know If you are worried about your voter ID as a trans or non-binar person, you can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate.

Local elections are on 7 May, and the voter ID rules affect trans and non-binary voters more than most
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Malaysian minister urges citizens to replace LGBTQ+ references with 'deviant culture' The Malaysian government has urged its citizens to use the phrase "deviant culture" in an attempt to erase the LGBTQ+ community.

"The more we utter, write and mention the term 'LGBT', the more related content will pop up," said religious affairs minister Marhamah Rosli
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Zack Polanski's Green Party wins Gorton and Denton by-election, with Reform UK second and Labour third The Green Party has won the Gorton and Denton by-election, with candidate Hannah Spencer taking the seat in a landslide vote.

"People everywhere will now know that voting Green is the way to defeat Reform," said Polanski
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