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Will Wikle Gives Go Go Boy Tips
Will Wikle is a registered nurse and a go go god.
He is best known for his appearance in the fifth American season of BIG BROTHER. Wikle parlayed his Big Brother notoriety into a gig as co-host of the Logo network travel-themed program, Round Trip Ticket.
Wikle (flexing) with go-go dancer friends Will Wikle, is a frequent panelist on the Here! TV series Threesome,
achieved a longtime dream of becoming a celebrated go-go boy in New
York City and offers tips to other aspirants, in an article he wrote for
Paper magazine.
The 32-year-old former Big Brother
contestant recalls that he’s wanted to be a dancer since popping his
booty as a 7-year-old in front of his baby-sitter while listening to an
El DeBarge song, but his dreams were dashed by his conservative
parents.
Wikle writes about the past year, which he spent balancing his
new hobby with his day job as a registered nurse. He reveals that the
view from from his go-go perch allowed him to witness drag queens
perfecting “their tuck game,” as well as drunken one-night stands
spring to life on the dance floor.
Wikle also offers the following essential tips to become a successful go-go boy:
1. Nike high-top sneakers:
The bigger and chunkier, the better your legs will look sprouting out the top.
2. Timoteo jockstrap:
Basic underwear might get you enough tips for an Old Navy duffel, but showing your ass guarantees a Louis Vuitton travel bag.
3. Johnson & Johnson baby oil gel:
This will make all the right body parts shine, even in the pitch-black dark.
4. New York Yankees baseball cap:
A fitted cap is the go-go’s high fashion sweatband.
5. The official go-go buzz cut:
Go see Humberto at VL Studio on Christopher Street for the best $12 fade you’ll ever get in your life.
RENT’s Sean Michael Murray
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chats with the super handsome and talented star of Rent at New World Stages.
Sean Michael Murray!
He talks about his Broadway debut in American Idiot, his quirks, stupid human tricks and some great messages about living your life to the fulllest.
Please check it out.
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Michael Kors & Lance Le Pere Marry in South Hamptons
Mazel tov! Michael Kors and his longtime partner Lance Le Pere have finally made it official, reports Women’s Wear Daily. The couple were married in a private ceremony on Tuesday in Southampton with the town’s mayor Mark Epley officiating. It has been a long time coming for Kors and Le Pere, who have known each other since 1990 when Le Pere joined the designer’s company. They fell in love with Paris, Le Pere told New York in an interview from last August: “We share a certain level of taste… an American point of view, and I think we like to play with Americana. Over the years and the day-to-day process of dreaming together, things just naturally fell into place.” Kors and Le Pere had given hints that a marriage ceremony was impending, as the two were spotted on August 3 at New York’s City Hall applying for a marriage license. Kors said in a statement, “Lance and I are very excited to finally be able to have the opportunity to marry in our home state after many years together. We have no plans for a major party, but we will be getting married privately.”
Congratulations guys!!
Broadway hero for August…Mr. Gay USA Eddie Rabon
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Michael Cavnaugh have selected the Broadway Hero of the Month for August….
Eddie Rabon. He does Broadway Bares every year, Is an Assistant Dean for a performing Arts School and the current, Mr. Gay USA.
GayLifeNYC.org sat down with Eddie and talked about his win last year, and his many accomplishments in the theatre world. – And he is very very involved with Broadway Cares / Broadway Bares.
Watch Eddie on the YouTube interview.
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Ari Gold Music Artist & Gay Activist- Statement on the Passing of Marriage Equality
As someone who grew up as an orthodox Jew its also great to see other people from religious communities understand that this is not a religious issue but an issue of civil rights.
New York is where gay liberation in this country began so it only makes sense for New York to be one of the first states to make marriage equality a reality. And for this to pass during gay pride—it is truly a day to feel proud of being a New Yorker and American on the right side of history.”
Ari Gold/Singer, Writer, Performer and Gay Activist
Highly accomplished and openly gay pop artist Sir Ari Gold is a buzz worthy, subculture celebrity in his own right, quickly winning over critics far beyond the reach of the LGBT community.
Shortly after the release of his captivating and controversial “Make My Body Rock” single, Ari releases the second single off his fourth studio album Between the Spirit & the Flesh. “Sparkle” emerged with instant interest-catching soul and flavor. The track features Sarah Dash of Labelle (Patti Labelle and Nona Hendrix) to add a powerhouse female vocal that plays well with Ari’s range and strength.
This self-empowerment anthem is a rallying cry against bullies, but most importantly one’s own view of self-worth. The music video is directed by acclaimed visual artist and HIV/AIDS activist Duane Cramer. Making cameo appearances in the “Sparkle” music video are underground NYC superstars, LadyFag, Stephan Keating, Mila Jam, Laverne Cox (from VH-1’s Transform Me) and even Sir Ari’s mother.
As the mainstream catches up to this pioneering recording and performing artist’s future-forward genius, “Sparkle” continues Sir Ari’s unwavering commitment to LGBT rights and equality.
“There are some out gay artists who want to sort of push aside their sexuality,” he continues, “and that makes them more palatable to straight people. You’ve got to deal with the fact that I do actually like to have sex with men. I’m not just some funny, campy entertainer for straight people to laugh at.” (Read more of this interview from 2004.)
The NYU and Yale-educated Gold has been doing the national pride circuit — he is promoting his new album but also celebrating his connection with his gay fans.
SPARKLE video
OFFICIAL Ari Gold
Broadway.com Announces Audience Favorites – Nick Adams Gets TWO!
Broadway Darling NICK ADAMS is getting more press than Betty White these days!
Broadway fans have had their say, picking their favorites of the 2010-2011 season at the Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards. The winners were announced live at the Allen Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center in a swanky, funny ceremony hosted by Vanessa Williams.
The revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying picked up four trophies including Favorite Musical Revival. Stars Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette each won two, including the shared Favorite Onstage Pair award.
Sister Act was named Favorite Musical, with War Horse being named the fans’ Favorite Play. Acting awards were also awarded to Sutton Foster (Anything Goes), Robin Williams (Bengal Tiger at the Baghad Zoo), Judith Light (Lombardi), Billie Joe Armstrong (American Idiot) and Nick Adams, who triumphed in two categories for his role as Felicia in Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Favorite Diva Performance & Favorite Breakthrough Performance.
“It was an incredible evening & star studded event with celebrity host Vanessa Williams and presenters such as Audra McDonald, Sutton Foster and Gavin Creel. I had a blast, was so honored to be awarded for my performance in Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and was very grateful to share the evening with my family.” said Nick “Thanks to all who voted! !
See ALL of the winners at BROADWAY.com More on Nick Adams
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Win a Date Night with Ronnie Kroell
Dear Friends,
Recently I have learned that more and more of my friends, family, and fans have been diagnosed with Cancer. I cannot even begin to tell you how upset I have been over this. How have we not been able to stop this heartless and non-discriminating predator?
Although Cancer can be one of the most
challenging of adversities to overcome – those who are personally living with it, are some of the strongest people I know! I truly admire the attitude that my own friends have taken on and the determined mind-set they have chosen to battle this beast.
I personally have participated in the Relay for Life, donated funds and time to this cause, and supported close friends that are winning their personal battles, BUT now more that ever I feel the need to do something BIGGER. SO, I am looking to all of you for support…
Below, you will have the opportunity to bid on a “Date Night” with yours truly that comes with an autographed copy of PLAYGIRL Magazine and a one of a kind photo-soap. Please share it with your networks of family, friends, and colleagues. If you feel so compelled, bid on it yourself too.
Thanks for your time and support of this important cause; together we will beat Cancer.
Ronnie
The bidding started at $250.00 and is up to $900 as of this morning!!
Bids must increase by a minimum of $50 increments. All bids must be made in the comment section of Ronnies blog site. This auction will end on June 1, 2011 at 5PM EST. Proceeds will benefit The American Cancer Society. –
New York DJ Hottie Scottie Thomson Talks with Ambiente
Pride week – all the parties, bodies & beats – in to town came an unassuming and gentle blond boy.
He could easily blend into the crowd of
surfers, hot & tanned bodies clubgoers that make up the daily South Beach
magic – that is until he starts to spin and takes you for a whirlwind ride on
the dance floor.
Now you are in DJ Scott Thomson’s World, so let your self go, bounce about and take your shirts off if you dare!
Coming from a well bread upbringing in New York, Scott has spent
much of his time as a competitive sailboat racer & an uptown corporate
job – Gucci suits and all – to now burning up the turntables in New York City
and now the world, reflects a bit for AMBIENTE.
Read the full article at AMBIENTE!
Nick Cunningham Talks with Gay Life NYC.org
is GAY LIFE NYC’S
MAY HERO HOTTIE
OF THE MONTH!
Nick is another triple threat on Broadway. This adorable Aussie started his career at the famous Moulin Rouge in Paris!
He has worked with the PET SHOP BOYS, and has starred in the La Cage revival.
He chats with Gay Life NYC’s Michael Cavnaugh about his boyfriend, Reed Kelly, and his involvment with great charities like BROADWAY BARES.
Stop by and watch the Video of Nick –
and check out GayLifeNYC –
the NUMBER 1 resource
for HIV and AIDS Information
in New York City! AND very cool entertainment news and interviews!
VOTE FOR NICK ADAMS – AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARDS
Priscilla Queen of the Desert has been nominated
for several Audience Choice Awards!
After a week of fan voting, nominations have been announced for the 12th Annual Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards, the only major theater prize chosen by Broadway theatergoers.
VOTE FOR NICK!!! Vote for his 3 categories and his show. HURRY – ENDS MAY 12TH!
Favorite Musical Favorite Diva Performance Favorite Funny Performance
and Favorite Breakthrough Performance
And if you have not seen it – GET TICKETS for PRISCILLA ON BROADWAY!
Our FAVORITE SHOW OF THE YEAR!! If you bhave seen it – GO AGAIN!
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Gay Life NYC.org does Michael Cusumano, Jeffrey Cares, Broadway Boys Bare and MORE
Broadway Hero- Mikey Cusumano from Chicago, talks about his role in the show as well as being the youngest person ever to be a dancer with ABT.
Then they were at the Jeffrey Cares Fashion show – watch the Hightlight video of the hot guys from Fashion show with some stunning male models.
More gorgeous men get naked with Broadway Bares Solo Strip– the hottest guys on Broadway Strip for Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS- highlights.
Amazing Celebrity Videos from The Point Foundation Honors–
Point Foundation Executive Director Jorge Velencia, White Collar star, Marsha Thomason, Broadway Star Mentego Glover and Grammy Winner, Matchbox20, Rob Smith
Plus Andy Cohen, Kelly Ripa, Super Model, Iman, Sam Champion.
Also chats with Judith Light (who is in Lombardi), Sandra Bernhard, and Real Housewife Teresa Guidice
WOW! What an awesome organization.
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Please support this awesome site as well!
Joe Oppedisano and His Masculine Male Images in Photography
His men are classic strong figures,
masculine and confident.
They force the viewer to sit up, take notice of their command and sexual allure that has no shame or remorse.
The details of his images are sometimes immediately noticeable, sometimes, you must look again and again to see the tiniest piece of information that was missed in the first several glances, but they are the details that pull the photograph together, and bring the world of Joe Oppedisano’s photography 360 degrees. These are the defining characteristics that have earned him the comparisons to Caravaggio, Tom of Finland, and more recently named him the most obvious heir to Robert Mapplethorpe, as well as his body of work to date, the face of his generation.
Joe first studied fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology. After a short stint as stripper ! he worked as a fashion editor for W, Vanity Fair, L’Uomo Vogue and others. Only in America, RIGHT?!
At the age of 30 he decided to never again dress up like a model and taught himself photography.
He lives and works in New York City.
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Uncensored
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and Knockout! on DVD.
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Attacked in Beaten in New York City For Being Gay
You would think, this wouldn’t still happen. But we must remember, hate is still everywhere. Sure we have gay bars and gay pride and one or two rights, but we are still hated by many. Damian Furtch is a reminder, hate still exists. Even in New York City.
STEPH WATTS reports, 26 year old Damian Furtch was on his way home from work at a restaurant late Sat night (Sunday morning), when he stopped off at a McDonalds in NYC’s West Village ( a predominantly gay area) to get some food. It was approx. 4:30 am.
While inside the restaurant Damian noticed 2 men staring at him – giving him “looks” – we have all been there, we know what this feels like. It was late, Damian was tired, he felt uncomfortable and he didn’t want any trouble so he left.
He was across the street, walking away while on the phone to a friend when the 2 men from McDonalds approached him and asked him “if he had a problem” before he knew it he was punched in the face by one man, then instantly felt another punch by the second perp, and then he heard it – “You Fucking Faggot” , the words as hurtful as the punches.
Damian managed to get away – but not before suffering a severe beating to his face – and head to the nearest hospital where the police were called. He filed a police report and the cops appropriately asked him if they used any slurs. Damian said yes “they called me a faggot.” Now these 2 thugs are wanted in connection to a HATE crime. Damian got 4 stitches and they have to break and re-set his nose.
Take a stand for Damian against the epidemic of hate in this country. It doesn’t stop here….This is where it starts.
We commend Damian on his bravery for coming forward, for not being ashamed as to what happened. We are committed to seeking justice for Damian. Please stand with me on this issue and add Damian as a friend on facebook – let him know his is not alone in this fight!
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Michael Alago Booksigning March 19th
left the music business in the summer of 2003 to concentrate on another lifelong passion—photography.
Working initially with a Polaroid camera, Michael embarked on a series of stark male portraits—a series that continues to this day.
While these images of friends, models and bodybuilders feature the muscular physique, tattoos, and attitude that define this particular male subset, they also bear Alago’s distinctive stamp of irreverent heat. A collection of his work entitled Rough Gods was published in 2005.
His new book coffee-table book, Brutal Truth: Muscular, Tough Machos , just came out!
Michael will do a book signing at Rainbows and Triangles on 8th ave next Saturday March 19th from 2pm to 5pm..save the date..come on by to say hello and get your book autographed!
Alago has exhibited in New York, Paris, Berlin, San Francisco, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Montreal, and Toronto, and continues to photograph rough gods wherever he may find them. Are you a rough god? Who knows, you could end up in his next book!
If you fit the bill, Michael invites you to contact him through his website Rough Gods.
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Gay Retreats to be Held in Pennsylvania
in the Pennsylvania area.
Set down your burdens, satisfy your thirst, come home to the garden of paradise, and lose yourself in lovemaking with God. This is the true erotic message Jesus, or Yeshua, gave his friends two thousand years ago, and it is the true journey of Lent in the Christian mystical tradition. In this four-day experiential workshop, you can begin Lent by experiencing the Christian mysteries as never before, harnessing their sensuous power to radically transform your life.
This is a workshop for spiritual and erotic adventurers: gay and bi men who are willing to question their beliefs, feel their wounds, and explore their own erotic edges – a workshop for men who are willing to risk joy.
The Erotic Body of Christ – 2011Kirkridge Retreat Center – Delaware Water Gap, PA
March 17, 2011 to March 20, 2011
This Workshop is for Gay and Bi Men, Singles and Couples Welcome
As gay men, in some ways we have an instinctive ability to bridge the masculine and the feminine. Still, we often struggle with our power. Collectively, we have fought for acceptance and equality in the social arena. It is yet another step to stand in our personal power without fear or excuses, compromises or justifications.
By means of exploring the masculine and the feminine principles in our bodies, movement, breath, voice and contact, we will engage our power as a visceral, pulsating, emotional experience. Once comfortable with it — or even better, once deriving pleasure from it — we will express our power in various forms of play.
Power, Pleasure and Play
Kirkridge Retreat Center – Delaware Water Gap, PA
April 28, 2011 to May 01, 2011
This Workshop is for Gay and Bi Men, Singles and Couples Welcome
Are you looking for greater intimacy in your life?
Is something preventing you from fully enjoying the touch of another man?
Do you want to better express yourself through touch?
Are you wanting deeper and more meaningful relationships?
Then this is the workshop for you!
With Eros – the God of Love – as our inspiration for this weekend, you’ll find yourself in the company of like-minded men who are sincere seekers. Together we’ll earnestly explore the questions, ‘What is intimacy?’ and “Can I be intimate with another if I am not also intimate with myself?’ With the support of community you’ll come to know how the accepting presence of other men can give you the courage and desire to go even deeper into knowing yourself and others.
Kirkridge Retreat Center – Delaware Water Gap, PA
June 09, 2011 to June 12, 2011
This Workshop is for Gay and Bi Men, Singles and Couples Welcome
Gay Vacations, Travel Tours, Weekend Getaways and Men’s Retreats.
Spirit Journeys offer play, adventure and relaxation, as well as the potential for personal growth and the exploration of spirituality and sexuality.
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