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Arts & culture writer mostly covering music, photography and celebrity topics for publications including W Magazine, Rolling Stone, The Independent, The Economist, The Face, Interview, Dazed, The i, NYLON, Observer, Attitude, Wallpaper*, Service95, Jezebel, AnOther, Hunger, etc.
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More Bully, less Busted: It's Nice That's culture columnist breaks down the film on everyone's feeds, and how it's already earned a place in the teenage rebellion history books.
In a season of London exhibition openings dominated by major retrospectives of trailblazing female artists, the Barbican's Beatriz González show is an extremely
Conceptual art, eh? It's not for everyone. First emerging in the 1960s as a reaction against the commodification of art, at its core is the belief that an artis
A stroll through Tracey Emin: A Second Life is an evocative experience. Positioned as a 40-year retrospective through the pioneering artist's vast and varied re
'Exuberance' is the word of the day at the opening of The Picture Comes First, Rose Wylie's marvellous retrospective at the Royal Academy. It is referenced in t
"Before villainising such behaviour, we must ask ourselves: are we without sin?" writes Gary Grimes from British Vogue. "Have we never indulged in a little armchair analysis of a loved one, mostly motivated by interest and care?"
As 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' is released, Sam Worthington talks to Rolling Stone UK about the astonishing vision behind the saga James Cameron spent almost two decades completing
At first sight, Candice Lin's g/hosti, a new commission from the Whitechapel Gallery, evokes a childlike playfulness. At its centre is a maze of cardboard panel
'Fun' is a quality which seems to be all too frequently forgotten by curatorial teams. But it certainly takes pride of place at the Saatchi Gallery's The Long N
'It's not sex,' Andy Lee declares of what he does to earn a living. He's showing me a pair of worker boots that he sometimes demands a submissive scene partner to sniff, assuring me they're not just...
When Italian composer Caterina Barbieri was contacted by Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, president of the Venice Biennale, asking her to take the reigns of La Biennale Musica as the festival's youngest ever artistic director, the call to action was clear: a revolution was in order.
The Brazilian DJ tells us about playing DC-1O and his journey to the top so far.
Reading parties, literary salons and more - Gary Grimes charts the rise of London's, dare we say it, sexy new literary scene.
As festival season approaches, Gary Grimes explores the blossoming of queer spaces and the challenges that come with inviting straight people in
Post-nut clarity explained: brain changes, feelings, and simple aftercare-even for sexting. Celebrate smart on National Nut Day.
House of Music, the latest solo exhibition by Peter Doig, marks new territory for the artist who is increasingly known for being Europe's most expensive painter
Photographer Simon Wheatley has been shooting grime's brightest stars for decades. Here, he shares the secrets behind his favourite images
Beacons, a series of colourful pavilions for music festivals, have been created by architects JAM for the latest Gala festival in the UK
Doctor Spice's collection of Spice Girls memorabilia is estimated to be worth up to £60,000. But what is it about the '90s icons that still inspires such tireless dedication?
Ilona Staller, known as La Cicciolina, is re-releasing Memorie, a book of photos and anecdotes from her extraordinary life.
12 January marks the 25 years since the Armed Rorces' 'gay ban' which prohibited all LGBTQ+ people from serving in the military was repealed
Meet the Cork artist dubbed the Irish Banksy
Shot over roughly a decade in a pre-gentrification Lower East Side, Glendalis captures the heart and soul of a Puerto Rican family, with a particular focus on the family’s youngest daughter – the book’s namesake, Glendalis – as she grows into a young woman.
A new documentary and a show highlight the impact of his playful, experimental compositions | Culture
Saddle up and strap in for a truly wild ride - if you think you've got the stones for it, writes Gary Grimes, after a weekend of debauchery on Ferropolis
In 2003, as war broke out in Iraq, Madonna's "American Life" video sparked outrage. Ten people involved in the making of it recall the controversy
In the winter of 2003, five women famous for winning an ITV talent show were tasked with recording a make-or-break second album. ‘What Will the Neighbours Say?’ would end up one of the weirdest, most chaotic records in UK pop history. Gary Grimes speaks to those involved – including Nadine Coyle and Nicola Roberts.
On Mayhem, Gaga wears her influences on her sleeve, evoking the sounds of 80s pop and rock for a return to the sound of her earliest work.
Remembering Madonna's three-way VMA kiss on its 20th anniversary, from the people who made it happen.
“The battle of France is over,” Churchill declares in the intro to Duff’s “Gypsy Woman” on her album, Dignity. The line is from his famous Finest Hour speech, and I needed to know how—why!—this collab happened.
The Polish techno DJ pop princess talks us through her eerie new Shadrinsky-directed music video.
A deep dive into this game-changing early aughts album, which established Aguilera as an artist in control of her own narrative and freedom.
Ahead of Mighty Hoopla, Kesha spills the tea on how she feels about music leaking, recent collaborators and the 'psychosis' of making music.
Skinner also dishes on his fears that gay TV shows don't get promoted and how his boyfriend helped him grow as both a performer and a gay man
From Billie to Fletcher, Clairo to Chappell, it truly was a queer woman's world this year - and weren't we just lucky to be living in it?
Dazed sat down with the trailblazing artist to hear the stories behind six of the most beloved and pivotal tracks in her career
Sampled by Charli XCX and now referenced on Beyoncé's comeback single, the rave classic is everywhere in 2022. But what does the originator think about its resurgence?
I sat down with 'Big Boys' creator Jack Rooke and actor Olisa Odele to discuss the final series.
Showcasing stories from Julia Webster Ayuso, Abe Beame, Tracy Thompson, Will Boast, and Gary Grimes.
Ahead of its premiere, Jordan told us all about the new short film - and teaching his straight pals about hun culture
Yang sits down with Attitude to discuss his new queer dramedy The Wedding Banquet and overcoming the dark times he faced whilst filming Wicked
This new day party at Block9 is a welcome addition to dance music's core place at Glastonbury.
We meet Tia Kofi as she wins The Breakthrough Award at the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards, powered by Jaguar.
If you find yourself wandering around the southeast corner of Worthy Farm at Glastonbury this year, you may well happen upon an enormous queue of festival goers, all sporting stick-on moustaches and, curiously, not much else. No need to be confused at this sight, for you have found yourself at the ever-growing line for the NYC Downlow, Glastonbury’s very own purpose-built gay club. Here, Gary Grimes takes us behind the scenes…
Banksy has pledged to donate £10 million to help fund a bid to purchase Reading Gaol, the jail that once held Oscar Wilde.
As his new exhibition opens in Milan, Michel Haddi tells us the story behind some of his most famous images of Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Moss, Janet Jackson and more
In his latest mural, the artist married his signature style of simplistic, almost childlike drawings with the complicated spirit of his favorite writers.
Boasting the late Derek Jarman as a former winner, Alternative Miss World has been pushing the boundaries of art, fashion and expression since 1972. As it returns for a raucous 50th anniversary extravaganza at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, founder Andrew Logan tells Attitude how the event has withstood the test - and tastes - of time.
Revered showbiz chronicler Dave Benett recalls his journalistic beginnings, documenting subcultural scraps in the '80s.
Photography institution Fotografiska opens its New York doors next month with a retrospective collection from one of fashion's most prolific creators.
The reality TV icon turned pop star reflects on her cult track that now soundtracks Paris runways and viral TikToks and inspired Slayyyter to create music
Drag Race UK vs The World queen Jujubee opens up about receiving death threats following the series ahead on tonight's final.
From the Queen of Pop to the Queen of England, the co-founder of "Dazed & Confused" tells us the tales behind some of his most iconic images.
Mick Rock reflects on his most iconic celebrity photos, from the '70s through today, from Madonna to Miley Cyrus.
Dino Fetscher, star of the Apple TV sci-fi series Foundation, believes only queer actors should play queer parts.
Exclusive: Attitude talks to Jack Wolfe ahead of his role in the second season of Netflix's hit fantasy series Shadow and Bone.
From sexual abuse and addiction to Hollywood homophobia, Teen Wolf star Colton Haynes tells Gary Grimes about sharing full, unfiltered story.
Move over all-inclusive Ibiza deals: a new style of package holiday promises the quintessential Balearic experience with all-out access to the island's high life and its esoteric party crowd. Gary Grimes investigates
Ahead of a performance at Bilbao BBK Live, Peaches reflects on the impact she and her peers have had on music in the twenty years since The Teaches of Peaches.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of what was perhaps the most notorious rave in UK history.
Queer as Folk reboot writer Stephen Dunn on casting "ally: Kim Cattrall and rebooting the show for the age of Gay Twitter.
Attitude chats to Heartstopper executive producer, Patrick Walters and the show's music supervisor about nailing the music and supporting queer artists.
For over four decades, Benett has shot defining moments in pop culture, like Geri in that Union Jack dress, or Kate and Naomi on a '90s night out. Now, he's getting ready for his first-ever solo exhibition.
NYC Downlow celebrated its 16th birthday this year and has become a festival-favourite ever since its inception.
As an exhibition of the photographer's work goes on display in London, he talks us through five of his most iconic images - a 'tableau of ridiculous fame'
Ahead of her final ever gig in Pikes, Ibiza, Parisian DJ and 'it' girl Louise Chen chats to HUNGER about tying up her career in music.
The national newspaper has faced backlash this year following the publication of a number of anti-trans opinion pieces.
One of the UK's most vibrant festivals returned once again, this time with the likes of Honey Dijon and Four Tet taking to the stage.
Euphoria's season two finale was the best and worst of the show - in some parts genuinely thrilling, in other parts, a little haphazard.
Kate Bush is racing up the charts with Running Up That Hill thanks to Stranger Things, but she's always been an icon to LGBTQ fans.
Domhnall and Brian Gleeson on their new sitcom, advice from dad and Dublin nightlife
In response to recent acts of homophobia in Waterford, artist Dónal Talbot has launched a new art project to send a message to local bigots.
Irish Queer Artists React To 'MONTERO' (Call Me By Your Name) by Lil Nas X
Drag Race UK vs The World finalist Mo Heart opens up about toxic fans needing to face "consequences", Jimbo drama and conversion therapy.
The chief executive of the World Cup has responded to gay footballer Josh Cavallo's after he said he would be "scared" to play in Qatar.
We explore the fanfare around the Virgin Media News Correspondent who's developed something of a cult following on Irish Twitter.
Legendary photographer Denis O'Regan shares stories behind some of his favorite photos from his career, including Kate Bush, David Bowie and Freddie Mercury.
"I feel like I have a duty when I'm in spaces that don't understand or respect working class communities, to let them know about 'common' people with 'common' accents"
When I sat down with Kev Kremers, designer for Dublin based clothing company Feature Clothing, he mentioned that their hoodies are made from 320gsm fabric, which he later translated for me as meaning they are "really f***ing warm hoodies".
"Say what you want about Christians, at least they believe in forgiveness," Rue tells us in the opening monologue of season two, episode six of Euphoria,
As Euphoria season 2 reaches the half-way mark, this slow burn has exploded into a blazing inferno as Rue hits rock bottom.
Euphoria season 2 continued with Rue still spiralling, a very naked (and aroused) Dothraki, and the reveal of whether Nate is dead or alive.
The fourth episode of RuPaul's Drag Race season 14 saw the remaining queens deliver on uneccessary drama, tears and Jennifer Lopez.
Dragula stars Boulet Brothers on double-edged sword of drag's success, keeping "filthy and fabulous" and defying toxic fans.
Taylor Swift mattered so much to Gary Grimes as a gay teenager in North West Ireland - now her music is more important to him than ever
