Blogging, Photography, Movies, Music, Television, Theater, Beautiful Men
Music I Like:
Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Madonna, Gwen Stefani, Rufus Wainwright, Scissor Sisters, Imogen Heap, Goldfrapp, The Killers, The White Stripes, Gorillaz, Annie Lennox, Patti LaBelle, Sylvester, The Beatles, Todd Rundgren, Laura Nyro, Billie Holiday, Aretha, Sondheim, Mozart & Bach
Films I Like:
8 1/2, All Over The Guy, Amelie, Angels in America, Bad Education, Being There, Brokeback Mountain, Broken Hearts Club, Cinema Paradiso, Come Undone, Death in Venice, Delicatessen, Juliet of the Spirits, Law of Desire, The Leopard, Lion in Winter, Maurice, The Opposite of Sex, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Vertigo, Slackers, Seven Beauties, Sunset Blvd & Touch of Evil
Literature I Like:
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, Life of Pi, Middlesex, The Sound and the Fury, The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, As I Lay Dying, Brideshead Revisited, I Claudius, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Great Gatsby, Ragtime, A Clockwork Orange, The Moviegoer, Slaughterhouse-Five, Sophie's Choice
TV Shows I Like:
Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives, Prison Break, Nip/Tuck, Little Britain, Heros, Dr Who & 30 Rock
I'm Lewis Adrian -- the creator and editor of QueerVerve, the the weblog magazine that is a fusion of beautiful men from all over the world, queer and pop culture, entertainment and celebrities, style and fashion, art and photography, technology and travel. You can sample some of our posts below or visit us at lonestarverve.blogspot.com to see it all!
Stud du Jour // Sultry Zach (6/12/08) [View | Hide]
Zach likes to fantasize about many things. Sometimes, he'll imagine himself in the lockeroom after rugby practice, next to his teammate with the monster bulge in his shorts.
And as smoothly as the sweat trickles down his chest, Zach will follow suit, and help his buddy out massaging one muscle that needs special attention.
Gay TV Guide | Fri 06.13.08 (6/12/08) [View | Hide]
Cut Sleeve Boys 12:00 AM/EDT - here! (86 min) Movie After attending a friend’s funeral, two Chinese British gay men begin to realize that the lines on their faces seem to be adding up quicker than their party invites. Mel is an aging scene queen who won’t accept that his best chance at happiness may be with a provincial Welsh boy. Ash, tired of the jaded gay scene decides that the tranny life may be the route to the man of his dreams. This witty film from director Ray Yeung is a quirky journey to self-discovery.
Fat Girls 12:00 AM/EDT - here! (82 min) Movie Armed with biting humor and outlandish sensibility, Rodney and his Rubenesque friend Sabrina are valiantly suffering through the indignity known as high school. Both are outcasts -- he's gay and she's overweight. Trapped in a small Texas town and having come to accept his "fat girl" within, Rodney is an aspiring Broadway star who musters up the energy to confront his fears and take life -- and the hot new student from England -- by the horns.
Live with Regis and Kelly Syndicated - Check local listings (1 hr) New Liv Tyler stops by to talk about her upcoming movie "The Incredible Hulk" with Regis and Kelly. And Broadway Week continues with a performance from the cast of "Grease."
Good Morning America 7:00 AM/EDT - ABC (2 hr) New Cyndi Lauper performs for the GMA Summer Concert Series. Also: a recipe by chef Cat Cora and a consumer report by Elisabeth Leamy.
Our new face this week is model Joe D'Arcy. Hailing from London, Joe was discovered when his dad showed Rebecca from the Nevs Modeling Agency a photo of him.
When the 19 year old isn't building up his modeling portfolio, he enjoys snowboarding, music, traveling, movies and Uni! We're not exactly sure what the latter is -- but we'll take Joe's word for it.
Petites Maisons For Pampered Pets (6/12/08) [View | Hide]
Just how much do you love your pet? Enough to give it accommodations with all the same amenities that you have in your own home? Then Le Petite Maison's custom-built luxury dog and cat houses are the answer to your pampered pets needs.
Celebrities like Rachel Hunter have commissioned these one-of-kind doghouses from Architect Alan Mowrer and his partner interior designer Michelle Pollack that are designed to each client's taste and to compliment their main house and grounds.
The pet mini-mansions start around $5,000 but can climb easily up to $25,000 with details like central air and heating, hardwood floors, copper roofs, framed artworks and bay windows. -- But its a small price to pay to keep your precious pet happy.
Say Hello To Michael Montesanto (6/12/08) [View | Hide]
Michael Montesanto is a 22 year old model of Italian and Ukranian descent from Long Island, New York. We say that Michael looks like the type of guy that can get things done.
In face, we can think of a couple of things that Michael could do for us right now...
Queer Reads | Bob Colacello’s Out (6/12/08) [View | Hide]
As the editor of Andy Warhol's Interview from 1971 to 1983, Bob Colacello was perfectly placed to record this life of art openings, movie premieres, cocktail parties, dinner parties, charity balls and after-hours clubs; he wrote about the best of them in a monthly column called "Out." In 1975, Swiss art dealer Thomas Ammann gave Colacello one of the first miniature 35mm cameras, a black plastic Minox small enough to hide in his jacket pocket, and Colacello began snapping photographs too. Sneaking a shot of Henry Kissinger holding forth at a dinner party, or Bianca Jagger letting loose at Studio 54, Colacello was in the middle of the action, "an accidental photographer" more akin to a secret agent than any typical paparazzo.
With their skewed angles, multi-layered compositions, and moody lighting, his images have an immediacy and grit not often found in the work of professional party photographers. And what subjects! Diana Vreeland, Calvin Klein, Jack Nicholson, Richard Gere, Cher, Raquel Welch, Mick Jagger, Diane von Furstenberg, Barry Diller, Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent, Nan Kempner, Robert Rauschenberg, Roy Lichtenstein and always Warhol himself. “Out” documents an era at once so close and so far away: the wild, glamorous, disco-and-drugs decade between the end of the Vietnam war and the advent of AIDS, when, in certain parts of Manhattan, every night was party night.
Stud du Jour // Dashing Donny (6/12/08) [View | Hide]
It's hard to get an impression of Donny. When he arrived, he was with two buddies and they brought several cases of beer, and proceeded to slam a beer down via some chugging technique by sucking the whole can down in one fell swoop. His friends were nice enough, but its not normally how I start a shoot off. He said he was nervous and his friends came along for the road trip. He was tipsy for sure. Basically I sent him home to get some sleep, and we started the shoot the next day a bit fresher.
What a difference a night makes! Instead of the quasi-tipsy party boy, I had a super serious and polite dude, who clearly thought about his friends and takes care of his own. So on one hand I know I've got a guy who likes to party, but also can be a real professional guy. And you can see the results in the photos.
Gay TV Guide | Thur 06.12.08 (6/12/08) [View | Hide]
Live with Regis and Kelly Syndicated - Check local listings (1 hr) New The Jonas Brothers from the new Disney musical movie "Camp Rock" stop by for a visit with Regis and Kelly. And Broadway Week continues with a performance from Kerry Butler and the cast of "Xandau."
Last Comic Standing 8:00 PM/EDT - NBC (1 hr) New The audition process continues with "Cheers" alumni George Wendt and John Ratzenberger appraising comedic talent in Nashville. Meanwhile, Kate Flannery and Brian Baumgartner, both from "The Office," evaluate hopefuls in Minneapolis. Look for out comedienne Erin Foley.
Bravo's A-List Awards Red Carpet Preview 8:30 PM/EDT - Bravo (30 min) New Tim Gunn is on the red carpet it greet the celebrities as they arrive for Bravo's A-List Awards honoring those people that have made an indelible mark in the arts this past year.
We're All Angels 8:30 PM/EDT - Showtime (88 min) Movie This documentary from filmmaker Robert Nunez charts the inspiring rise of pop music stars Jason & deMarco, gay Christian lovers who struggle to be accepted by either the evangelical or gay communities in an intimate story that celebrates the power of music and the liberation of self-acceptance.
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D List 9:00 PM/EDT - Bravo (1 hr) Season Premiere The fourth season of the Emmy-winning celeb-reality (mis)adventures of Kathy Griffin kicks off with Kath digging in to co-host a New Year's Eve show with Anderson Cooper. Later, she prepares to be a presenter at the Producers Guild Awards. Watch for Kathy's "gays," best pals Dennis and Tony.
Elton John: Me, Myself, and I 9:00 PM/EDT - Logo (60 min) Movie Join Sir Elton John as he reflects on his exciting life and music career thus far. In his own words, John candidly chronicles everything from his decades-long collaboration with lyricist Bernie Taupin to his struggles with drug addiction. Through archival footage, John and many of his celebrity friends, including John Lennon, Freddie Mercury, and Princess Diana, are reunited.
Swingtown 10:00 PM/EDT - CBS (1 hr) New This new period drama examines the impact of sexual and social liberation in 1970s American suburbia. Tonight's episode: Bruce celebrates a great day on the trading-room floor by attending a party with Susan and the Deckers at the Playboy Club. Meanwhile, Janet entertains her new neighbors and realizes how important her friendship with Susan is. Look for same-sex couplings as the swinging goes on this summer.
A-List Awards 10:00 PM/EDT - Bravo (1 hr, 30 min) New D-list diva Kathy Griffin hosts this inaugural A-list gala, a celebration of the artistic process that salutes creative spirits in various arts fields, such as beauty, design, fashion and cooking. Nominees include Dana Delaney, Jenna Fischer, Leighton Meester, Vanessa Williams, Christian Siriano and Tila Tequila.
Miami Ink 10:00 PM/EDT - TLC (1 hr) New The popular reality series that profiles the owners and patrons of a South Beach tattoo parlor. Tonight: Nunez buys his mom a house and helps her move; Ami gets a lesson in jujitsu; Garver tattoos an admirer from Italy; Tim and Nunez give brothers matching scars. Watch for lesbian co-worker, Baby Dre.
RENO 911! 10:30 PM/EDT - Comedy Central (30 min) New A reporter from "Strong Sister" magazine wants to do a profile of single mom and officer Raineesha Williams. Look for Thomas Lennon as the hot-pants wearing gay Lt. Dangle and Mary Birdsong as the closeted lesbian Dep. Kimball.
Style // Its A Nautical Summer (6/11/08) [View | Hide]
Fashion 156, the online fashion webzine, has gone nautical for their latest issue. Its a very modern take on a classical look that seems to crops up each and every summer. The menswear layout was shot on a deserted beach in Spain and the model was dressed in minimal tailoring with a preppy edge from Gucci along with some great new designer pieces.” -- The results, as you can see, are simply amazing.
[Credits: Photography by Paul Farnham; Styling by Guy Hipwell; Retouching by Kevin Smith; Grooming and Hair by Marlene Andersson; Stylist's Assistant Liz Dye; Photographer's Assistant Kevin Smith; Model Chrisopher @ Nevs]
Heloise & The Savoir Faire (6/11/08) [View | Hide]
Helosise And Dancer Joe Shepard Talk About The Pageantry of Their Live Shoes, Their Collaboration With Debbie Harry And Their Naughty Gay Nicknames.
With a live show described by Disorder Magazine as a “great big flying disco ball swerving through a relentless shower of pink glitter and synth-lasers,” Heloise & The Savoir Faire have already gained popularity in the UK after making their TV debut on “The Graham Norton Show.” This mesmerizing New York electro-rock outfit has released their debut album Trash, Rats and Microphones on Elijah Wood’s Simian Records, a new label and joint venture with Yep Roc Records.
An electrified collision of late-70’s disco-infused dance punk and 80’s synth-pop, the group is fronted by the charismatic Heloise Williams and backed by two dancers (Joe Shepard and Sara Sweet Rabidoux) and full band (James Bellizia on guitar, Luke Hughett on drums and Jason Diamond on bass). Trash, Rats and Microphones captures the energy, sexuality and humor of the band’s live show. Of their recent gigs at South by Southwest, Out magazine raved: “…their wild live performances…made us feel like we'd stumbled into the world's coolest, queerest underground club. We're ready to crown the band our pick for breakout stars.”
The album also features guest vocals by Debbie Harry of Blondie fame who recently called Heloise & The Savoir Faire one of her favorite underground bands in The New York Times Style Magazine. When asked about her collaboration with Harry, Heloise says, “I still can’t believe it happened. She came to a show in New York, and that’s when we were introduced. When I went into the studio, I asked if she would be a guest vocalist. She was amazing and really sex-kittened up the songs!”
Question: How did Heloise & the Savoir Faire come about? Heloise Williams: This band came about because of a quest for fun and entertainment.
Q: What kind of fun? HW: Of the song and dance variety. We like to create a spectacle. We try to create a whole sensory experience, not just one for your ears. Also, a lot of the songs have a strong narrative component. It’s not like we’re acting them out, but we try to give the songs an element of drama.
Tyson Ballou comes clean with Guess model Irina Shaykhlislamova for this recent fashion editorial entitled “Longer Than Forever” by photographer Joe Lally for the German magazine Squint.
Tyson, who is considered a male supermodel, has kept a photo diary documenting his adventures across the globe while on modeling assignments. This month's Vman magazine has posted his collection of snapshots which gives a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the world of fashion.
Ab Fab | Absolutely Everything (6/11/08) [View | Hide]
“Absolutely Fabulous” fans can rejoice! The entire “Ab Fab” catalog -- all the episodes, all the specials -- is available now in a beautiful boxed, special edition set. Relive the marvelously ridiculous adventures of Patsy and Edina, the lovable inebriated sluts from London, in this BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning series that's completely without any trace of redeeming value but hysterically funny.
The nine disc “Absolutely Fabulous: Absolutely Everything” set includes: Season One, Season Two, Season Three, Season Four, “White Box,” Season Five and “Absolutely Special.” So pour yourself a glass of wine, sweetie darling, and indulge in rude, wickedly funny and extremely witty excess. -- Just don't look in any mirrors for a while afterwards.
Absolutely Fabulous: Absolutely Everything is available at Amazon and TLA Video.
Stud du Jour // Mighty Matthew (6/11/08) [View | Hide]
Matthew's a stallion in a suit. And he can project a lot more than his voice when reading off the assets of being in his "company."
But what you might find most impressive is his benefits package. Which covers the whole gamut from head to toe.
Gay TV Guide | Wed 06.11.08 (6/11/08) [View | Hide]
Live with Regis and Kelly Syndicated - Check local listings (1 hr) New Actress Molly Sims and New York Giants linebacker Michael Strahan stop by to catch up with Regis and Kelly. And Broadway Week continues with a performance from the cast of "A Catered Affair."
Top Chef 10:00 PM/EDT - Bravo (1 hr) Season Finale It's the final chopping block, as the winning chef is announced in the conclusion of the Season 4 finale. The winner takes home $100,000 and scores a dream gourmet vacation. Keep your fingers crossed for Lisa, the last lesbian contestant.
She's Got the Look 10:00 PM/EDT - TV Land (1 hr) New After facing six modeling agents, the 10 finalists prepare for their first elimination challenge: a nude photo shoot. Kim Alexis hosts with Sean Patterson, Robert Verdi and Beverly Johnson serving as the series' judges. Look for out model-wannabe Paula.
Dress My Nest 11:00 PM/ET - Style (30 min) New Designer Thom Filicia ("Queer Eye") hosts this series that takes interior design to an unprecedented level of personalization. Tonight's episode: Thom meets soon-to-be newlyweds who need help marrying their dramatically different styles.
Nils Butler Is Olympic Gold (6/10/08) [View | Hide]
With the Olympics being right around the corner, we thought that we'd get everyone in the mood for the Summer Games with Ford model Nils Butler in this recent photo shoot by Kai Z Feng for Arena magazine.
Nils is quite the jock completing in archery, basketball, fencing, gymnastics, javelin throw, swimming, track and wrestling. -- This should definitely put him in the category of hottest all-around athlete.
In 1982, Leslie Jordan stepped off a Greyhound bus from the hills of Tennessee, said “hello” to Hollywood and has never looked back. Best known for his Emmy-winning role as Beverley Leslie on “Will & Grace,” he has made appearances in hundreds of television shows, films and commercials including “Ally McBeal,” “Boston Public,” “Monk” and “Murphy Brown.”
On stage, Mr. Jordan won the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for his portrayal of “Preston Leroy,” the aging, sodden barfly in Del Shores hit play “Southern Baptist Sissies.” His autobiographical one-man show “Like a Dog on Linoleum” performed to sold-out audiences in Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Chicago, Atlanta and San Francisco. But with success came dangerous temptations: a self-proclaimed former substance abuser and sex-addict, Leslie has spent time in jail and struggled to overcome his addictions and self-loathing.
"My Trip Down the Pink Carpet" is a rollicking, fast-paced collection of stories, served up with wit, panache, and plenty of biting asides. Filled with comically overwrought childhood agonies, offbeat observations, and revealing celebrity encounters -- from Boy George to George Clooney -- it delivers a fresh, laugh-out-loud take on Hollywood, fame, addiction, gay culture and learning to love oneself.
My Trip Down the Pink Carpet is available at Amazon and TLA Video.
Chad White | L'Officiel Hommes (6/10/08) [View | Hide]
One of our favorite posers, Chad White, is the subject of this sexy photo editorial entitled "Solaire" photographed by Milan Vukmirovic for the latest edition of L'officiel Hommes.
Chad makes us want to run buck naked down the beach... that is... among other things.
Prince Harry is quickly becoming the hunkiest royal from the House of Windsor. Case in point, the younger Prince of Wales looking absolutely debonaire in his tux for a recent night on the town for a London gala. Talk about being studlicious! Yum!
In fact, we wish someone would come out with a Prince Harry doll complete with matching wardrobe and accessories. What fun we'd have dressing Harry up in his tuxedo, his polo gear and riding boots, his army uniform and rife or leather chaps with matching harness.
I got a message from an adorable guy named Clark Conner about wanting to model for Randy Blue. I took a look at his photos and immediately knew I wanted him for the site. He had this quality that I couldn't quite explain. He was very handsome yet had a sort of rugged quality, especially with that gorgeous chest hair of his. When he came in to meet me he was very calm and introspective.
As we were talking I couldn't shake the fact that I feel I had seen him somewhere before. I confessed this fact to him and he smiled and said that he had actually done some professional modeling work. I knew I had seen that face somewhere before. So I was really glad to have the chance to shoot him for the site.
Gay TV Guide | Tues 06.10.08 (6/10/08) [View | Hide]
Live with Regis and Kelly Syndicated - Check local listings (1 hr) New Regis and Kelly welcome Marisa Tomei to talk about the new action film "War, Inc." And Broadway Week continues with a performance from the cast of "Cry Baby."
Rachael Ray Show Syndicated - Check local listings (1 hr) New Actor James Marsden stops by for a visit with Rach. Then Gretta and Colby step in to help three men who've been ignoring fashion advice from their women for way too long.
Work Out 10:00 PM/EDT - Bravo (1 hr) Season Finale Jackie and Brianna dissect their relationship. In other developments, Greg and Renessa comfort Rebecca in the wake of her broken romance, clients participate in a final boot camp and Jackie and Co. rejoice in the release of their fitness DVD.
A Shot at Love 2 10:00 PM/EDT - MTV (1 hr) New Bisexual model-entertainer-singer Tila Tequila plays the dating game with both male and female rivals for her affection. Tonight's episode: Tila meets the families of the final four contestants.
Sport Studs | Nick Youngquest (6/9/08) [View | Hide]
Say hi to Nick Youngquest. He's the Australian professional rugby player for the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League.
You may remember Nick for the controversy over his revealing pose for the Naked Rugby League Calendar 2007-08, where he had one hand placed just partially over his genitalia.
Now Nick is modeling for MojoDownUnder, an Aussie underwear line. And it looks like he has a big evening in store for him. Don't you wish Nick's plans included you? -- We do.
Queer Cinema // The Incredible Hulk (6/9/08) [View | Hide]
"The Incredible Hulk" kicks off an all-new, explosive and action-packed epic of one of the most popular superheroes of all time. In this new beginning, scientist Bruce Banner (Edward Norton) desperately hunts for a cure to the gamma radiation that poisoned his cells and unleashes the unbridled force of rage within him: The Hulk.
Living in the shadows -- cut off from a life he knew and the woman he loves, Betty Ross (Liv Tyler) --Banner struggles to avoid the obsessive pursuit of his nemesis, General Thunderbolt Ross (William Hurt) and the military machinery that seeks to capture him and brutally exploit his power.
As all three grapple with the secrets that led to The Hulk's creation, they are confronted with a monstrous new adversary known as The Abomination (Tim Roth), whose destructive strength exceeds even The Hulk's own. And on Friday, June 13, one scientist must make an agonizing final choice: accept a peaceful life as Bruce Banner or find heroism in the creature he holds inside -- The Incredible Hulk.
Brody Jenner, the 22 year old reality "star" of MTV's "The Hills" and youngest son of Olympic decathlon champion Bruce Jenner, was spotted frolicking on the beach this past week while vacationing in Hawaii with his on-again, off-again girlfriend Cora Skinner.
Brody seemed only too happy to show off his body for the cameras in Maui. So guys, what do you think? Beach Boy Brody -- Hot or Not?
Interview With Dresden Doll Brian Viglione (6/9/08) [View | Hide]
The Dresden Dolls' Brian Viglione Talks About The Intense Relationship He Shares With Musical Soulmate Amanda Palmer, The Rush Of Dressing In Drag And The Band's Message To Its Gay Fans
A band that blurs the lines between spectator and sport, hunter and prey, the real and the imagined, Boston's The Dresden Dolls are an all-encompassing machine, which is somewhat of a feat considering the band is only two people strong. Vocalist/keyboardist Amanda Palmer and drummer Brian Viglione create a world entirely of their own, full of dress-up, independence, confused sexual orientations, loneliness, camaraderie and a bursting, considerable amount of heart all pounded effortlessly into the piano and the drums.
Having spent nearly two years solid on the road since the release of their second album Yes,Virginia, including tours with Panic! at the Disco, the True Colors tour with Cyndi Lauper and The Gossip, and their own sold-out headlining shows across the country, The Dresden Dolls are proud to release their newest collection of songs, the mischievously titled No, Virginia. The album is made up of new songs, old demos and b-sides from the Yes, Virginia sessions. A startling companion album to an old fan favorite, No, Virginia is ripe with the incredible songwriting by which the Dolls are defined, and presents some of their best playing yet: Palmer's piano may literally be turning to dust from the strength she uses to bang on it, while Viglione's drums carry every melody on their sturdy snare snaps and chaotic cymbal crashes.
The Dresden Dolls will be playing select shows in support of No, Virginia later this year. In the meantime, Palmer will be playing a special solo show in her hometown of Boston with The Boston Pops in early June. Additionally, Viglione recently contributed his rhythmic talents to two songs on the recently released Nine Inch Nails album, Ghosts I-IV.
Question: How did you and Amanda first get together?
Brian Viglione: We met at a Halloween party. She was playing music on her spinet piano. I thought, "This is what I've been looking for." I was playing bass in a band, and I wanted to get back to playing drums. Her music offered everything I wanted to experience.
Here’s Travis. He’s a blond skate boarder who showed up to the location with the worst hair ever. No, really. We took him straight to get his hair cut and he emerged a full-fledged Fratman in no time.
Travis was a trooper. His plane was diverted and he ended up taking a 23-hour trip to the set and once he landed we had 1 hour to get him a haircut and some clothes before he had to start filming. But he didn’t let us down, Travis dazzles in his first video for Fratmen.
