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Editor in Chief’s Letter
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Gropers are out of touch
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The Rules
…for making it in showbusiness
We have no choice but to oppose Far-Right terrorism
PHOTOGRAPHER SAYS HE IS FOND OF MEMES, CATS AND PIZZA
big in a wig
”A monstrous Lydia coming from the depths to prey on an unsuspecting ginger swimmer”
Culture Club
Times are exciting in queer cartoon land
All I’m left with are memories and painful, lasting regret
Jaguar F-Pace SVR
Whatever you believe, in general, about the saying “size matters”, there is no doubt it does when it comes to this supercar
HOMES
Replace the smog of the city with a great big waft
Features
WHEN GUS MET LAITH
Cliff Joannou brings together two former Attitude cover stars to talk about trans rights, and violence in the community
AN INTERN UP FOR THE BOOKS
Drag show stalwart Ross Mathews tells Attitude about his life on screen, feeling lucky, being the “wrong sort of gay” and his plans for love and retirement
A star is torn
Renée Zellweger tells Attitude what it was like to play Hollywood legend and gay icon Judy Garland
Sister act
Lorna Luft — Judy Garland’s daughter and Liza Minnelli’s younger (half) sister — tells David McGillivray about her life-long love affair with the UK, fighting addiction, and her affinity with the LGBTQ community. All in time for a new film, chronicling her mother’s final days…
Always and forevher
Having overcome anxiety and a fear of being lonely, singer Shura tells Attitude how she took a leap for love to be with her girlfriend in New York
Rainbow warriors
Art and activism collide as we take a stand with Rainbow Riots, a musical movement bringing together some of India’s first openly LGBTQ artists
Dean Smith & Steve Cook
Boyfriends Dean Smith and Steve Cook met 17 years ago
Travel
Just the TICKET
Travelling to one of the few LGBTQ-friendly cities
Building bridges
Travelling to countries that were under the influence of the Soviet Union can be daunting for LGBTQ travellers but there are pockets of acceptance, and a growing number of groups are encouraging us to visit. Standing in contrast to Hungary’s right-wing government, the welcome in Budapest is warm
HOT HOTEL
Poseidonion Grand Hotel
Active
ACTIVATE
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Gentleman prefers blond
Former England rugby captain Chris Robshaw, 33, reveals how he keeps fit, the importance of backing the LGBTQ community and why he has to avoid swimming pools for a while
BEAT THE MEAT
While many people have made changes to what they eat, others are worried about lost protein. There’s no need, says Matt Lister
A PROBLEM SHARED
Got a problem? Dr Ranj Singh is here to off er his advice
Social
NO DRAMA… PERIOD!
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MATTHEW HODSON
Executive director of NAM/aidsmap, actor and HIV activist
NO FILTER
Artist and model Angel Ito, 43, is bored by society’s obsession with perfection, and says you’ll only soar once you’ve embraced your body — flaws and all
THE WORD ON THE STREET
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Table For Two
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BUDDY BRILLIANT
In a celebration of queer friendship, we ask best mates
BOOK OF THE MONTH
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As good as Goold
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All the Motivation we need
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Eyes on the prize
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