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A VERY PINK PRIDE

Ahead of Scott Evans playing a ‘Ken’ in the new Barbie movie, Jujubee interviews the actor and talks coming out, calling out homophobia, and what the enduring support from his brother Chris — aka Captain America — means to him

THE RISE AND RISE OF MICHAELA JAÉ RODRIGUEZ

From Emmy Award nominee to Golden Globe winner, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez captured our hearts with her lead role in Pose. After the series ended, she expected her career to stall, but it turns out that was just the beginning…

Queen of Europop

PRIDE ICON AWARD SUPPORTED BY MAGNUM

Father figures

Meet the Atwal-Brices, the inspiring same-sex couple who have adopted two sets of twins, and advocate for disability rights as well as equality for LGBTQ+s

Seen and heard

Fashion brand founder Luke Christian is raising awareness of issues faced by LGBTQ+s with deafness through his clothing line DEAF IDENTITY

Freedom fighter

After leading a protest against Nigeria’s anti-gay laws, Joel Mordi fled to the UK. It proved to be no safe haven, but after a rocky start, he continues to support LGBTQ+s back home

Guiding light

After helping in the aftermath of Turkey’s disastrous earthquake in February, Tracy Doyle is a beacon of hope in the London Fire Brigade

The voice of now

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Party with a purpose

HUNGAMA and Not Dead Yet founder Ryan Lanji on his inclusive, celebratory club night for the LGBTQ+ South Asian community

Pride, not prejudice

Sarah Savage isn’t afraid to stand up for trans and nonbinary rights — she’s the powerhouse behind Trans Pride Brighton which celebrates its 10th birthday this year

Pushing the boundaries

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Doctor in the house

Fighting for inclusion and better treatment for trans and genderqueer people by the healthcare profession is an overriding passion for Dr Jo Hartland

Full volume

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Our annual Pride Awards share the love for LGBTQ+ heroes

S ixmonths ago, the eyes of the LGBTQ+

Dear Attitude readers,

We’re honoured to be back as a partner

ON THE COVER

Photography Dennis Leupold Stylist Luca Falcioni at Opus

FROM THE ARCHIVE

August 1997, Mark Owen Greatest Days, the upcoming

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PASCO PHOTOGRAPHY OFFLINE TIME Give yourself some me

SHOW. ME. THE. RECEIPTS. PARIS HILTON

DJ and heiress Paris Hilton has rebranded of

Let’s talk about… douching

ALAMY; CORINNE CUMMING I neverthought I’d find myself

Sasha Velour

Are you tired of seeing your famous lip-sync?

THE PODIUM

Sasha Velour ranks the drag of three queens from season 9

Party or protest?

Half a century on, what does Pride mean today?

“I put on a skirt for the first time and was like, ‘OK, bestie, you’re slaying!’”

Shaf grew up in Malaysia, where homosexuality is illegal and LGBTQ+s face heavy discrimination. After moving to London, Shaf has embraced their non-binary identity and is now thriving

How ketamine infusion therapy changed my negative perspective

P artof the conundrum of therapy is that

THE OUTER RIM

Exploring the furthest reaches of the multiverse

CARS

Jaguar F-Type 75

DOWN TO EARTH

Zack Polanski is one of UK politics’ rising stars. As the first gay, Jewish deputy leader of the Green Party, he tells us why everything comes back to the environment

Ben Jackson

PROFILE

Quick on the draw

ARTISAN

Just the TICKET

THE COAST IS HERE Costa Navarino is Greece’s

Brazilian soul

Few places have reinvigorated the Attitude travel editor’s spirit than witnessing the amazing Ibiti Project’s many programmes to renew Brazil’s Atlantic rainforest. A shabby-chic stay here is partnered with a trip to glitzy Rio de Janeiro where life’s a beach — but there is much more to the city than sand and sun

HOT HOTEL

‘Listen, I’m in desperate need of a massage!”

WORK BITCH!

Caleb Marshall knows how to work it hard. It’s his profession. As The Fitness Marshall, he has millions picking up what he’s putting down with his regular dance workout videos. Here he chats all things Britney, dancing, and (Gimme) more

DOCTOR’S ORDERS

Dr Ranj Singh discusses current health issues

FINDING HOME WITHIN

A combination of fashion and community has helped Anairin Kaines find themselves and celebrate who they are with the rest of the world. Here they tell Attitude about his fashion choices and what inspires them

ALISON GOLDFRAPP

MAT MAITLAND From ‘Strict Machine’ to ‘Ooh La

ALL-INCLUSIVE

As party night HE.SHE.THEY. celebrates its fifth anniversary, its founders discuss how they pioneered true diversity in clubland

JUKEBOX

Joseph Ryan-Hicks shakes things up with another listen

B SIDES

Attitude goes beyond the hits to unearth hidden musical treasures… This issue, James Hodge celebrates Elton John

“BRING ME THE GLITTER”

Zara Larsson is here to spice up your

TRANSLIVES: UNFILTERED

Kokomo City director D. Smith hopes that her unflinching documentary about four Black trans sex workers — one of whom was murdered earlier this year — will help to humanise one of the most vulnerable sectors of the LGBTQ+ community

THE LAST LAUGH

We giggle along to the UK’s first permanent LGBTQ+ comedy club on its opening night in London

Young love

The Late Americans Brandon Taylor/Jonathan Cape A writer

QUEER CLASSIC

The Leather Boys Gillian Freeman/Valancourt Books. First published

Access all areas

TRUE TALES: Koko Da Doll reveals all Kokomo

CRUSH

PHOTOGRAPHY AZAZEL HAIR LOUIS SOUVESTRE USING BABYLISS PRO

EDITOR’S PICK

ASOS

SHOW YOUR METAL

Dust off the latex and leather, the chokers and chunky boots, it’s time to toughen up your look with punk and heavy metal influences

BEAUTY

KEEP IT NATURAL Founded by three South Asian

BEAUTY BAR

Keep that barnet in peak condition with these scalp savers

DANNII MINOGUE

From criminally underrated pop star to X Factor