The Iris Prize 2018 – five of the best

UP & DOWN

New albums from Christine and the Queens, MNEK, John

Meet the team

WHAT’S YOUR MOST MEMORABLE CELEB MOMENT?

Editor in Chief’s Letter

I was too young to appreciate Freddie Mercury’s cultural

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Pitching herself as a pop futurist, Rina Sawayama is

A new school of thought

It’s 30 years since Section 28 banned the discussion of same-sex relationships in school. Teacher Luke Burgess, 26, shows just how much progress has been made since it was repealed, by coming out to pupils, along with a colleague this summer

The Rules

For Bringing True Stories To The Screen

AH MER AH SU

If you haven’t heard of her yet, you soon will. Growing up in Oakland, California, trans pop star Ah Mer Ah Su – real name Star Amerasu – is blazing trails in the music industry and has already been compared to Nina Simone

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You win a million dollars – what’s the first thing

You could miss the real hero if you go on waiting for Superman

You could miss the real hero if you go on waiting for

Culture Club

Sex and the City’s legacy is enduring and (mostly) endearing

Queer kids need safe spaces that don’t feed addiction

As I stumbled into my late teens in the early 2000s

Range Rover Velar

Does neutral Switzerland have an army? And do they carry knives? Although if their knife was a car…

HOMES

Fancy lording it up in a cool, converted church? Well

Attitude

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LATE NIGHT BAD BOY

Andy Cohen became the first out gay chat show host when he took the reins of Watch What Happens Live. He tells us about fame, celebrity feuds, Real Housewives and why he is looking forward to compering this year’s Attitude Awards

Rhap star

Bringing the story of Freddie Mercury and Queen to the big screen was never going to be easy. But for Rami Malek, playing the rock legend was “one sweet moment set aside”

LEGALISED TORTURE

Men suspected of being gay, and transgender women, are being subject to barbaric government-sanctioned anal examinations in parts of Africa and Asia

SHE’S ONE OF US

The summer of 2018 will be remembered for a heatwave AND Cher stealing the show in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. She tells us about her love of gay men, the new album of ABBA covers, what the future holds and how death won’t prevent her making herself heard

Who’s that girl?

The new series of Doctor Who sees Jodie Whittaker piloting the Tardis into previously unexplored territory, and we think it’s fair to say she’s excited…

I n good company

Broadchurch star Jonathan Bailey is set to make a real song and dance in a bold re-imagining of the hit musical Company — as one half of the play’s first same-sex couple

A kind of magic…

John Grant’s music has always reflected his pain, struggle and feeling different. Little wonder then that some song titles on his new album aren’t all sweet and light. He tells us about his work, his loves and his hates

Gerhard Jenne & Paul Cons

The founder, and the chief executive of Konditor & Cook

Just the TICKET

Raise a glass at the inaugural European Gay Wine Weekend

It’ll take your breath away

Attitude fitness expert Matt Lister discovers a

3OF THE BEST… Property Rental Sites

Sometimes you want to live like a local, with all the home comforts that go with that, so here are three of the best sites for property rentals…

FRIGHT NIGHTS

Masked maniacs, chainsaw-wielding crazies, howling werewolves and a girl possessed by the devil — Universal Orlando has the stuff your nightmares are made of this Halloween

Second thoughts

It may technically be Australia’s second city, but there are plenty of reasons why Melbourne is the top dog

HOT HOTEL

The family-owned wellness resort Preidlhof is nestled

ACTIVATE

With more than 20 million users worldwide, Freeletics

GROOMING

Luxury men’s grooming brand Marram Co have introduced

STRICTLY SPEAKING

AJ PRITCHARD, the Strictly Come Dancing pro, tells us about training, romances and what he feels about having same-sex couples on the show

STRETCHING YOUR WINGS

Being proactive rather than reactive is beneficial for your training: doing a bit of flexibility and mobility TLC around your time in the gym can prevent injury and save you a fortune fixing an avoidable problem, and it seems silly that the easiest parts of working out — the warm-up and cool-down — are all-too-often the neglected…

A PROBLEM SHARED

My boyfriend has always been slim, but now he’s lost lots of weight. He doesn’t eat much and is in the gym five times a week. I’m worried that he’s become obsessed and might be anorexic. What do I do?

CREAM OF THE CROP

Farm boy Ben Andrews grew up far away from big cities with all they have to offer a young gay man, but he didn’t let that affect him and now he’s reaping the harvest

PETER HÄGGSTRÖM LINDECRANTZ

Founder and chief ex ecutive of YMR Track Club, and former Olympic long jumper

FIGHTING FIT

In his day, former military man Patrick Lyster-Todd stood on the front line for gay rights. And, at 63, he is still ready for battle when it comes to talking about ageing, his health and being proud of his body

THE WORD ON THE STREET

Who is your dream queen of the world?

Table For Two

GRAHAM AND RICHARD DINED AT M VICTORIA STREET, LONDON

BUDDY BRILLIANT

In a celebration of queer friendship, we ask best mates some telling questions and find out just how well they really know each other

Asian fusion

Standard rom-com formula gets a Far East shake-up

The gloves are off

Thomas Page McBee pulls no punches in tale of racism, grief and modern masculinity

We speak the same Language

MNEK’s long-awaited debut album brims with power and pride

HOMO FOMO

QUEER THEATRE, FESTIVALS, EXHIBITIONS AND MORE

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To mark our 300th issue, we joined forces with Three

SCARE WEAR

It’s almost Halloween but if you don’t like wrapping up in bandages like a mummy, try these more subtle picks

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River Island has hit the big 3-0. To celebrate, the

WILD SIDE

Photography Leonardo Corredor Fashion Joseph Kocharian

W.A.T.C.H

The Velo from Larsson & Jennings is a watch of

TRUE COLOURS

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