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Edward Burra: Tate Britain curator on ‘queer life, joy and desire' in artist's work ahead of major retrospective
A top art curator has reflected on the unique appeal to LGBTQ art lovers of Edward Burra ahead of an exhibition of the artist's work at the Tate Britain next month. Edward Burra – Ithell Colquhoun, which runs from 13 June–19 October 2025, will showcase Burra's work alongside the works of fellow British great Ithell Colquhoun. This will be the first retrospective of Burra's work in London in 40 years. Burra, according to Tate reps, is renowned for his vibrant, satirical scenes of the uninhibited urban underworld and queer culture during the 'Roaring Twenties.' Thomas Kennedy, Curator, Modern British Art, Tate Britain tells Attitude: 'Edward Burra was a British artist who vividly captured the queer nightlife of Paris and the south of France during the 'Roaring Twenties'. 'In Paris, he immersed himself in gay-friendly bars and clubs lining streets like Rue de Lappe. His work Rue de Lappe (1930) depicts men dancing together in a club, embodying the era's spirit of queer liberation. 'He also painted sailors on leave in the sun-drenched south of France, as seen in Three Sailors at a Bar (1930). Burra and his bohemian friends were 'sailor mad', incited by the risqué stories found in French books and films. 'Though Burra's sexuality remains ambiguous – he lived at a time when homosexuality was illegal in the UK – his art pulses with depictions of queer life, joy and desire.' For more information about The post Edward Burra: Tate Britain curator on 'queer life, joy and desire' in artist's work ahead of major retrospective appeared first on Attitude.
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Wicked: For Good trailer and first-look images drop – and we're defying gravity once again
The trailer for has dropped – and it contains plenty of wickedly good clues about what to expect from the sequel to last year's Oscar-winning smash. Among them: updated looks for Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (), a wedding between Glinda and Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey), and a tornado whipped up by Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh). The film will be released to UK cinemas on 21 November 2025. Also starring Jeff Goldblum, he film is once again directed by Jon M. Chu, who is also helming the upcoming Britney Spears biopic. According to the film's official synopsis, the action will see 'an angry mob rise against the Wicked Witch, [meaning] Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. 'With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good.' Speaking to Attitude about the Wicked: For Good universe last year, Jon said there could be more films to come from the Wicked universe. 'Well, you never know,' Chu said of the matter. 'There are plenty of things to get into in the characters, that this [film] allows us to. Let's see. Let's see.' 'It's possible,' the In the Heights director added. 'It's possible, for sure.' The officials synopsis in fullElphaba (Cynthia), now demonised as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz's silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth she knows about The Wizard (Jeff). Glinda, meanwhile, has become the glamorous symbol of Goodness for all of Oz, living at the palace in Emerald City and revelling in the perks of fame and popularity. Under the instruction of Madame Morrible (Michelle), Glinda is deployed to serve as an effervescent comfort to Oz, reassuring the masses that all is well under the rule of The Glinda's stardom expands and she prepares to marry Prince Fiyero (Jonathan) in a spectacular Ozian wedding, she is haunted by her separation from Elphaba. She attempts to broker a conciliation between Elphaba and The Wizard, but those efforts will fail, driving Elphaba and Glinda only further apart. The aftershocks will transform Boq (Tony nominee Ethan Slater) and Fiyero forever, and threaten the safety of Elphaba's sister, Nessarose (Marissa Bode), when a girl from Kansas comes crashing into all their lives. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good. The post Wicked: For Good trailer and first-look images drop – and we're defying gravity once again appeared first on Attitude.
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8 hours ago
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Gay GB News host says Pride ‘doesn't show anything good about the gay community'
Alex Armstrong, a gay presenter, has come out against , saying the gay community doesn't need it anymore. Armstrong, who hosts The Saturday Five on the right-wing news channel, was participating in a debate with the topic 'Do we need Pride anymore', arguing against its existence. 'Things like Pride do the exact opposite to what Jonathan [a guest on the show] thinks they do. It turns people off,' Alexander said. 'What I see when I see some of those Pride events is fetishes being displayed on the street, men running naked around, thinking that's acceptable when there are children walking around. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alex Armstrong (@alexharmstrong) 'It doesn't show anything good about the gay community. It stereotypes them, and there'll be millions of gay men, thousands of them watching tonight, who'll go: 'Actually, I don't want that representing us'.' Amrstrong went on to say go beyond criticising Pride, instead blasting the gay community writ large for its support of granting access to puberty blockers to trans children. He went on to say: 'They've advocated for for children. During the 2000s gay rights was being relatively accepted, people have got over the fear of it all and moved on. The public had moved on. Do you know what? We don't really care anymore. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alex Armstrong (@alexharmstrong) 'It's the assimilation argument all over again, isn't it? Do you want to be part of society, or do you want society to look at you and think you are different?' Armstrong later shared a clip of his appearance on Instagram, posted with the caption: 'Millions of gay people are sick of having their sexuality weaponised, being told it's the most important thing about them. Then you get the far-left activist LGBT groups pushing their degenerate ideology down people's throats on top of it all.' The host received support from a number of his 14,000 followers, with one user commenting: 'Well said Alex, we wanted equality which we have. We didn't want to be part of a cult and for the movement to be hijacked, not only by what it is now but by corporations virtue signalling. There are still countries where you can be imprisoned or put to death for being gay, don't see them virtue signalling in those countries though.' The post Gay GB News host says Pride 'doesn't show anything good about the gay community' appeared first on Attitude.
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Jessie J announces she has been diagnosed with ‘early' breast cancer
has shared that she been diagnosed with 'early' breast . In a message to fans shared to Instagram, the singer said: 'I was diagnosed with early breast cancer,' adding that 'cancer sucks in any form but I'm holding onto the word 'early'.' The singer explained that she is due to undergo surgery to treat the cancer after her upcoming performance at the Capital Summertime Ball. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jessie J (@jessiej) 'It's a very dramatic way to get a boob job. I am going to disappear for a bit after Summertime Ball to have my surgery, and I will come back with massive tits and more music,' the singer joked. 'The timing of it has been mad but also beautiful and given me this incredible perspective in this time,' she went on. 'But honestly I need to process it and talk about it and, I need a hug. You have loved me through all my good and hard times. And I don't want this to be any different.' The singer revealed that she was torn about whether or not to share her diagnosis in public as she feared the media scrutiny it might bring, but she ultimately decided to be open about her health as she needs her fans' support. 'I just wanted to be open and share it. One, because, selfishly, I do not talk about it enough. I'm not processing it because I'm working so hard. 'I also know how much sharing in the past has helped me with other people giving me their love and support and also their own stories. I'm an open book. 'It breaks my heart that so many people are going through so much similar and worse – that's the bit that kills me,' Jessie continued. The 'Price Tag' songstress has been in the middle of a robust comeback campaign in recent months as she is preparing for the release of her first album in seven years later this year. 'All jokes aside (You know it's one of the ways I get through hard times) This last 2 months have been so amazing, and having this go on along side it on the sidelines has given me the most incredible perspective,' she wrote. 'BUT… Your girl needs a hug. Also not getting massive tits. Or am I? No no… I must stop joking.' The post Jessie J announces she has been diagnosed with 'early' breast cancer appeared first on Attitude.
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2 days ago
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King of the Hill actor Jonathan Joss killed in alleged homophobic shooting
Jonathan Joss, the voice actor behind John Redcord in King of the Hill, has been shot dead in what his husband alleges was a homophobic attack. Joss, who also appeared in shows like and ER, was killed on 1 June according to a statement posted to his Facebook page by his husband Tristan Kern de Gonzales. He was 59 years old at the time of his death. 'My husband Jonathan Joss and I were involved in a shooting while checking the mail at the site of our former home,' Gonzales wrote. 'That home was burned down after over two years of threats from people in the area who repeatedly told us they would set it on fire. We reported these threats to law enforcement multiple times and nothing was done. 'King Of The Hill' voice actor Jonathan Joss was murdered as the result of a homophobic hate crime, his husband says in new statement. — Pop Base (@PopBase) June 2, 2025 'Throughout that time we were harassed regularly by individuals who made it clear they did not accept our relationship. Much of the harassment was openly homophobic,' he wrote. Gonzales goes on to write that upon returning to their old home, the couple discovered the skull of their dog and its harness were left for them to see, causing them both 'severe emotional distress', leading them to yell and cry in response. 'While we were doing this a man approached us,' he explained. 'He started yelling violent homophobic slurs at us. He then raised a gun from his lap and fired. 'Jonathan and I had no weapons. We were not threatening anyone. We were grieving. We were standing side by side. When the man fired Jonathan pushed me out of the way. He saved my life.' In spite of Gonzales' claims, police in Texas say they are not certain the incident was the result of a , telling the : 'Despite online claims of this being a hate crime, currently the investigation has found no evidence to indicate that the Mr Joss's murder was related to his sexual orientation.' 'Jonathan is my husband. He gave me more love in our time together than most people ever get. We were newlyweds. We picked Valentines Day. We were in the process of looking for a trailer and planning our future,' Gonzales concluded. 'He was murdered by someone who could not stand the sight of two men loving each other.' The post King of the Hill actor Jonathan Joss killed in alleged homophobic shooting appeared first on Attitude.
