Gary Grimes

CLASH Hits Berlin For A Wild Night With Wet Leg

"Life's too short not to be at the helm," says Wet Leg's Rhian Teasdale. It is a statement she has exemplified time and time again on the band's sophomore

Gary Grimes examines the niche memes and noughties tech-optimism behind Zara Larsson's visual world

She dominated summer 2026, appearing on stage at nearly 30 festivals across the world, but Zara Larsson's fame flourished from behind the screen. It's Nice That's culture columnist looks at how an audience raised on a much more carefree internet have helped catapult the singer to stardom.

Why do celebrities keep trying (and failing) to become artists? Gary Grimes wades into the debate

Adrian Brody, Ed Sheeran, Jack White, who next? It's Nice That's culture columnist examines why megastars can't seem to make it as respected artists, and argues that the worlds of fine art and celebrity might not be as dissimilar as we think.

Paint me like one of your pop girls: Gary Grimes on the modern love affair between fine art and...

When they reach a certain level of stardom it's commonplace for Main Pop Girls to commission a cover painted by a fine artist. Here, It's Nice That's culture columnist Gary Grimes argues they're more than a pretty picture - they solidify said stars' relevance in 'high culture' circles.

Most creative work is made to a brief – so is fake art in film actually ‘fake’?

The Christophers, a new Ian McKellan-starring film includes 16 ‘fake’ artworks by painter Barnaby Gorton. Our culture columnist Gary Grimes argues that this body of work isn’t so different from the pieces that hang in our galleries.

Gary Grimes decodes the angsty cultural references within Romain Gavras' Yung Lean-starring epic

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.

Beatriz González review | Barbican Centre | Art in London

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 and Christine Kozlov review | Raven Row | Art in London

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

Tracey Emin: A Second Life review | Tate Modern | Art in London

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

Rose Wylie: The Picture Comes First review | Royal Academy of Arts | Art in London

'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

It's Actually Fine - Healthy, Even - To Talk About Your Friends Behind Their Backs

"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?"

Avatar's Sam Worthington: 'I get to work with the most visionary director there is'

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

Candice Lin: g/hosti review | Whitechapel Gallery | Art in London

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

The Long Now: Saatchi Gallery at 40 review | Saatchi Gallery | Art in London

'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

Summa Cum Laude

'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...

Caterina Barbieri's Biennale Revolution

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.

Mochakk tells us about becoming one of the world's most in-demand DJs

The Brazilian DJ tells us about playing DC-1O and his journey to the top so far.

The Rise Of London's Literary Parties

Reading parties, literary salons and more - Gary Grimes charts the rise of London's, dare we say it, sexy new literary scene.

'Be yourself... but don't be a dick': How queer spaces at festivals went mainstream

As festival season approaches, Gary Grimes explores the blossoming of queer spaces and the challenges that come with inviting straight people in

Come to Your Senses: Post-Nut Clarity, Explained | Grindr

Post-nut clarity explained: brain changes, feelings, and simple aftercare-even for sexting. Celebrate smart on National Nut Day.

Peter Doig: 'House of Music' review | Serpentine Gallery | Art in London

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

Intimate photos that capture the early days of grime

Photographer Simon Wheatley has been shooting grime's brightest stars for decades. Here, he shares the secrets behind his favourite images

These colourful pavilions reimagine music festival hierarchies

Beacons, a series of colourful pavilions for music festivals, have been created by architects JAM for the latest Gala festival in the UK

Inside the mind-blowing memorabilia collection of a Spice Girls superfan

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 Made Waves as Jeff Koons's Muse. Now She's Telling Her Side of the Story

Ilona Staller, known as La Cicciolina, is re-releasing Memorie, a book of photos and anecdotes from her extraordinary life.

'Lives were ruined': 25 years after Armed Forces 'gay ban' repeal, LGBTQ+ veterans share their...

12 January marks the 25 years since the Armed Rorces' 'gay ban' which prohibited all LGBTQ+ people from serving in the military was repealed

Fin DAC: 'I focus on female portraiture - because that's where I see the beauty'

Meet the Cork artist dubbed the Irish Banksy

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Photographer Angela Cappetta On ‘Glendalis’ – Her New Book Capturing Puerto Rican Girlhood In NYC

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.

Gian Paolo Barbieri elevated fashion photography

A new documentary and a show highlight the impact of his playful, experimental compositions | Culture

Whole Festival 2025 review: A wild, unique queer party that's not for the faint hearted

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

Madonna's 'American Life' Video Was a Bold Statement About War and Celebrity. Then She Spiked It

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

‘God bless them for singing “Let’s go Eskimo” without question’: How Girls Aloud made Britain’s...

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.

Lady Gaga MAYHEM review: 'Gaga in her most straightforward pop star mode since The Fame'

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.

"There's A Kiss:" MTV Execs And Insiders On Madonna, Britney, Christina & Making History

Remembering Madonna's three-way VMA kiss on its 20th anniversary, from the people who made it happen.

My Tireless Investigation Into the Winston Churchill Sample on Hilary Duff’s 2007 Magnum Opus

“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.

Can't Catch Me: VTSS Takes Over the Office

The Polish techno DJ pop princess talks us through her eerie new Shadrinsky-directed music video.

Christina Aguilera's 'Stripped': An Oral History

A deep dive into this game-changing early aughts album, which established Aguilera as an artist in control of her own narrative and freedom.

Kesha talks headlining Hoopla, reclaiming Warrior, Charli xcx, Dreamgirls, and more (EXCLUSIVE)

Ahead of Mighty Hoopla, Kesha spills the tea on how she feels about music leaking, recent collaborators and the 'psychosis' of making music.

Benito Skinner lands Attitude digital cover, talks Overcompensating and his 'queens' Charli xcx...

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

The 10 best LGBTQ+ songs of 2024 - from Billie Eilish to SOPHIE

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?

Peaches shares the stories behind her greatest hits

Dazed sat down with the trailblazing artist to hear the stories behind six of the most beloved and pivotal tracks in her career

Robin S on Show Me Love: "I had to grow to love the song"

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?

Big Boys' Jack Rooke and Olisa Odele reveal they met on Tinder and plans for series 3

I sat down with 'Big Boys' creator Jack Rooke and actor Olisa Odele to discuss the final series.

The Top 5 Longreads of the Week - Longreads

Showcasing stories from Julia Webster Ayuso, Abe Beame, Tracy Thompson, Will Boast, and Gary Grimes.

Jordan Stephens on new gay short film, playing queer characters and what JADE reminds him about...

Ahead of its premiere, Jordan told us all about the new short film - and teaching his straight pals about hun culture

Day 1,509 in the Big Brother House

Big Brother house, this is Davina!

Bowen Yang talks shooting The Wedding Banquet, Fire Island reunions, and the Lady Gaga effect...

Yang sits down with Attitude to discuss his new queer dramedy The Wedding Banquet and overcoming the dark times he faced whilst filming Wicked

Genosys day party at Glastonbury review: Dance music gets the ultimate celebration

This new day party at Block9 is a welcome addition to dance music's core place at Glastonbury.

Queen of the Mothertucking World Tia Kofi on the real cost of Drag Race: 'I had such a difficult...

We meet Tia Kofi as she wins The Breakthrough Award at the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards, powered by Jaguar.

A Sweaty Disco Haven Where (Almost) Anything Goes: Inside Glastonbury’s Legendary Gay Club NYC...

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 to sell Oscar Wilde stencil for £10m to help save gay icon's jail

Banksy has pledged to donate £10 million to help fund a bid to purchase Reading Gaol, the jail that once held Oscar Wilde.

The Story Behind Iconic 90s Images of Cameron Diaz, Heath Ledger and More

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

Painter David Shillinglaw On Meeting Heroes and Finding Inspiration in Ibiza

In his latest mural, the artist married his signature style of simplistic, almost childlike drawings with the complicated spirit of his favorite writers.

Alternative Miss World: The subversive pageant show spreading joy since '72

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.

Photographer Dave Benett on shooting skinhead punch-ups

Revered showbiz chronicler Dave Benett recalls his journalistic beginnings, documenting subcultural scraps in the '80s.

Ellen von Unwerth: 30 years of photographing women

Photography institution Fotografiska opens its New York doors next month with a retrospective collection from one of fashion's most prolific creators.

Is fashion finally recognising Heidi Montag as the pop genius she is?

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 royalty Jujubee received death threats after queen's 'degrading' shade

Drag Race UK vs The World queen Jujubee opens up about receiving death threats following the series ahead on tonight's final.

Behind the Lens with Rankin, the Bad Boy of Celebrity Photography

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.

From Bowie to Blondie, a Career Shooting Stars

Mick Rock reflects on his most iconic celebrity photos, from the '70s through today, from Madonna to Miley Cyrus.

Foundation star Dino Fetscher: 'We need to raise queer actors up'

Dino Fetscher, star of the Apple TV sci-fi series Foundation, believes only queer actors should play queer parts.

Shadow and Bone's Jack Wolfe on queer representation in fantasy and fervent fandoms

Exclusive: Attitude talks to Jack Wolfe ahead of his role in the second season of Netflix's hit fantasy series Shadow and Bone.

How Colton Haynes was forced to reckon with his past while writing first memoir Miss Memory Lane

From sexual abuse and addiction to Hollywood homophobia, Teen Wolf star Colton Haynes tells Gary Grimes about sharing full, unfiltered story.

Ibiza Sliving: Is This the Future of the Package Holiday? | SUITCASE Magazine

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

'Electroclash pioneer Peaches walked so Kim Petras, Cardi B and Beyoncé could run'

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.

A TRIBUTE TO CASTLEMORTON: BLOCK9 AT GLASTONBURY

This year marks the 30th anniversary of what was perhaps the most notorious rave in UK history.

New Queer as Folk writer on Kim Cattrall and rebooting the show for the age of Gay Twitter

Queer as Folk reboot writer Stephen Dunn on casting "ally: Kim Cattrall and rebooting the show for the age of Gay Twitter.

Heartstopper: How the show's creators created such a magical and prideful playlist

Attitude chats to Heartstopper executive producer, Patrick Walters and the show's music supervisor about nailing the music and supporting queer artists.

Dave Benett on shooting the wild world of celebs for over 40 years

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.

Celebs, drag and hedonism - How Glasto's queer nightclub became a jewel in the festival's crown

NYC Downlow celebrated its 16th birthday this year and has become a festival-favourite ever since its inception.

Dave Benett's photos take you inside London's most glamorous parties

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'

DJ Louise Chen on leaving the industry on a high, and surviving 'indie sleaze' as a woman

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.

​Students, Fringe performers and journalists support Trans Writers Union's boycott of The Irish...

The national newspaper has faced backlash this year following the publication of a number of anti-trans opinion pieces.

Inside Lost Village '23: The UK's strangest woodland festival

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.

Heart-stopping Euphoria finale changes everything - for better or worse

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 superfans explain why she's a pioneering ally and eternal gay icon

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.

EXCLUSIVE: Domhnall And Brian Gleeson On Their New Sitcom, Advice From Dad And Dublin Nightlife

Domhnall and Brian Gleeson on their new sitcom, advice from dad and Dublin nightlife

Irish Artist Dónal Talbot Opens Pride Poster Exhibition To Fight Homophobia In Waterford

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 The Lil Nas X Video Everyone Is Talking About

Irish Queer Artists React To 'MONTERO' (Call Me By Your Name) by Lil Nas X

Drag Race icon Mo Heart says toxic fans need to face 'consequences'

Drag Race UK vs The World finalist Mo Heart opens up about toxic fans needing to face "consequences", Jimbo drama and conversion therapy.

World Cup boss tells gay footballer Josh Cavallo 'nobody feels unsafe' in Qatar

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.

Who Is Richard Chambers And Why Is Everyone So Obsessed With Him?

We explore the fanfare around the Virgin Media News Correspondent who's developed something of a cult following on Irish Twitter.

Denis O'Regan has photographed your favorite artists, including David Bowie, Amy Winehouse and...

Legendary photographer Denis O'Regan shares stories behind some of his favorite photos from his career, including Kate Bush, David Bowie and Freddie Mercury.

Dublin's Gemma Dunleavy on the community injustice that spurs her on

"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"

The Weekly Read: Students see gap in the market, launch clothing company

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".

Euphoria, somehow, turns the violence up a notch as cheating drama gets messier

"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,

Euphoria leaves fans heartbroken with jaw-dropping twist and long-awaited reveal

As Euphoria season 2 reaches the half-way mark, this slow burn has exploded into a blazing inferno as Rue hits rock bottom.

Euphoria leaves fans reeling with sex tape revelations and more erect penises

Euphoria season 2 continued with Rue still spiralling, a very naked (and aroused) Dothraki, and the reveal of whether Nate is dead or alive.

RuPaul's Drag Race season 14, episode 4 recap

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 ever-growing popularity

Dragula stars Boulet Brothers on double-edged sword of drag's success, keeping "filthy and fabulous" and defying toxic fans.

How Taylor Swift helped me through the hardest year of my life - Loud And Quiet

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