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It gave the world Christopher Columbus, Niccolò Paganini and… pesto sauce! Adrian Gillan savours the odd palazzo ‘n piazza, plus
Read MoreIt gave the world Christopher Columbus, Niccolò Paganini and… pesto sauce! Adrian Gillan savours the odd palazzo ‘n piazza, plus
Read MoreDelicious food, tasty men! Bent’s Adrian Gillan bites off as much as he can possibly chew at the annual Food
Read MoreMore and more gay families now include children – adopted, biological, maybe even from previous op-sex relationships. Where better to
Read MoreHorny Herrs! Adrian Gillan enjoys Düsseldorf’s colourful history, culture and scene – old and new, side by side on the
Read MoreThe North of England’s ultimate spa town! Adrian Gillan gets steamed and cream-tea’d up – by happy Harrogate’s Georgian grandeur
Read MoreBent Shop is proud to add Marco Marco Underwear to their amazing pants portfolio. And with an generous 15% off
Read MoreTo be sure, so it is! More and more gay families now include children – adopted, biological, maybe even from
Read MoreDo you think nipples are a useless part of the male anatomy? Just for aesthetics? Wrong: nipples are one of
Read MoreMuscle god and math genius Pietro Boselli has recently uploaded a tutorial to sculpt his iconic abs. Whether you want
Read MoreSounds like a Madonna song? Adrian Gillan samples the natural beauty – human and otherwise – on the sultry Atlantic
Read MoreMere downhill skiing no longer thrill? Adrian Gillan explores the winter wonderland south of Bern, joining lush local lads to
Read MoreThink you know gay old Stratford-upon-Avon?! Bent’s own little Bard, Adrian Gillan discovers a clutch of new attractions and hotels,
Read MoreAlways an eye for talent and one of our favourite underwear brands, Garçon Model sits down to talk to one
Read MoreTis the season – to grab great bargains! With the festive season firmly behind us, it’s time to shift the
Read MoreManly and Moorish! Bent’s Adrian Gillan flies Monarch to get hot ‘n sweaty with those mucho macho Med men in
Read MoreCapital of the proud region of Brittany in northwest France, Adrian Gillan enjoys the history, culture and feisty scene in
Read MoreOh Boyo! More and more gay families now include children – adopted, biological, maybe even from previous heterosexual relationships. So
Read MoreBringing together two of our favourite things with a magical outcome – model Zachery Howell poses shirtless in a Harry
Read MoreJust when you thought Red Hot couldn’t get any hotter – 2017 is subtitled “Exposed” and finally the models are
Read MoreWhere the boys are as saucy as the food! Adrian Gillan savours pastas and porticoes, towers and testosterone in student-swollen
Read MoreThe lowdown on Motown! With a proud heritage of music, sport and culture, dynamic resurgent Downtown plus friendly gay scene,
Read MoreNorman powerhouse and natural gateway to the historic D-Day landing beaches, Adrian Gillan enjoys the culture and scene in student-brimming
Read MoreWelcome to Bent’s picture special of the hottest thighs in Rugby! Who doesn’t love a big juicy thigh on a
Read MorePop heart-throb Nick Jonas and wilderness hunk Bear Grylls stripped to their old ripped underwear, ran across snow and jumped
Read MoreMore and more gay families now include children – adopted, biological, maybe even from previous op-sex relationships. And where better
Read MoreCan we please take a moment and discuss our new favourite sport? We are already writing up a petition to
Read MoreBent’s Adrian Gillan hits the UK’s queerest seaside resort for the 50th Brighton Festival (7-29 May 2016), England’s largest arts
Read MoreSwitzerland’s trains are almost as famous as the country itself! Bent’s Adrian Gillan enjoys both, choosing to rail it
Read MoreOK, we’ve taken that first step and entered the sauna, you know, the one everyone told you about, the
Read Moreby Les Lea Paddy had bought a new pair of underpants. Well, I say new, in fact they
Read MoreWith Pride events around the world now in full swing there has been a lot of comment about whether
Read MoreBent’s Adrian Gillan is far from neutral about the sizzling Swiss sights and scene in Zurich – not least
Read MoreEveryone who was anyone was there, except for those who were in London at the BAFTAs, but Los Angeles hosted
Read MoreJust thought you might like to have a look at a relatively new site (to me anyway) called onlywayisgay.com . It
Read MoreBent favourite Sam Smith has announced his ‘In The Lonely Hour Tour 2015’ which sees him bring his critically acclaimed
Read MoreBent would like to welcome ESC Radio to its site as it broadcasts across Europe 24/7. The Eurovision Song Contest
Read MoreFeeling versatile? Want to experience everything? You decide Well here’s a new little idea that might just put the fun
Read MoreThis month, Christopher Logan re-releases his remarkable coffee table book filled with photographs capturing the worlds most celebrated drag superstars
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Read MoreBack in 2009 Bent interviewed a new 16 year-old singer who we thought would be making waves in the future.
Read MoreAdrian Gillan visits Stratford-upon-Avon to celebrate Shakespeare’s 450th birthday. But was the Bard really bent? 450 years after his birth
Read MoreSTOP PRESS…. STOP PRESS…. STOP PRESS They said it couldn’t be done. They said we’d be foolish to try. They
Read MoreHi, my name is Jonathan Dahl and I’m an actor. (Actually, that looks pretty impressive once it is written
Read MoreLinz in Austria is a charming blend of class and sass reports Adam Lowe. Its name comes from the word
Read MoreOne of the most homoerotic sports in the world now has its first openly gay combatant. World Wrestling Entertainment (or
Read MoreA landmark decision has taken place in the USA now that the US Supreme Court has struck down a law
Read MoreWell, now that the pride season is in full swing it is always of great interest to see which celebrity
Read MoreI have to own up… I am besotted with Derren Brown! When I discovered he was gay, it made me
Read MoreSam Callahan is on this way to being the pin-up boy of the summer; young, cute, adventurous and possibly the
Read MoreI’d slept heavily but was suddenly wide awake. The darkened room told me it was still night and a glance
Read MoreAdam Lowe ventures down to Chiswick for good gin and good food at Charlotte’s Bistro. Set in the heart of
Read MoreIf you are familiar with NAM’s patient information materials, hopefully you already know about our popular series The basics. These
Read MoreWe’ve teamed up with Southside, Birmingham’s most vibrant and diverse district, to give away a fabulous weekend of activities for
Read More‘My last boyfriend was mixed race,’ he tells me with a cheeky smirk. He’s seven years younger than me, with
Read MoreBeyond Words is a photographic competition and exhibition presented by the Beyond Words and Foyles Bookshop as part of London Pride
Read MoreGaping gondolas! Adrian Gillan visits one of the most genuinely unique, beautiful – and frankly unlikely – cities on Earth!
Read MoreBent favourites Hurts have announced they will release ‘Blind’, the second single from their new album ‘Exile’, on 12th May
Read MoreThe mortality rate for men in same-sex marriages has dropped markedly since the 1990s, according to a Danish study published
Read MoreWatch out for a new short concept film that is doing the Queer Film circuit and one that is already
Read MoreConfession: Acknowledgment; avowal, especially in a matter pertaining to one’s self; the admission of a debt, obligation, or crime. The
Read MoreChristmas. It’s just around the corner, and like anything that lurks just out of sight, it’ll jump out on you
Read MoreCallum Strode || Rhianne Clark It has been said that homophobia is so ingrained in football that it’s accepted as
Read MoreReport shows €50 billion annual spend by gay European tourists A report shows that gay Europeans spend up to €50
Read MoreBy Tom Corliss and Les Lea. I know it only seems days ago that the sun (or at least more
Read MoreIt bore Guy Fawkes, and Judi Dench – but it won’t bore you! Bent’s Adrian Gillan hits student-brimming York –
Read MoreAiden Grimshaw appeared as a finalist in The X Factor in 2010. His audition is one of the most
Read MoreThe Essential Camping Cookbook By Nick Allen Drawing on the know-how and expertise of the Scout Association
Read MoreThe lad from Cleethorpes has changed his image and style of music a couple of times now but he’s
Read More56 Dean Street is offering members of the gay community the chance to design an innovative HIV or
Read MoreThank you so much for all the letters and messages, which you’ve been sending me over the past few
Read MoreBy Gordon Hopps Angelo represents a new direction for pop music. Taking lyrical inspiration from ancient mythology and transforming it
Read MoreWe’re all very aware that the world of celebrity isn’t the real world. We already know their world is very
Read MoreSCOTTEE: EAT YOUR HEART OUT (. . . and keep on eating!) Scottee is trashy, funny and camp. He’s also
Read MoreA couple of years ago UK porn company Eurocreme had the idea of forming their own boyband, clever named ‘Boy
Read MoreIt may be winter in the Canadian capital, but Ottawa’s history, culture and men leave Adrian Gillan all in a
Read MoreZack Knight, British born of Eastern descent is the UK’s newest “homegrown” multi-talented singer, songwriter and producer. At 21 he
Read MoreSamuel Kneen, or, Mr Gay UK as he is now known, has kept his promise to donate part of his
Read MoreHaving wowed audiences with his unique sound and style in the latest series of X Factor, Marcus Collins is set
Read MoreBeauty and the beach By JD Van Zyl Hedonistic party nights, sun-drenched beaches and the most gay-friendly destination in the
Read MoreNow You Know By Christopher Walker Charlie is a bored, gay, urban teenager with a scratch card obsession, an electronic
Read More1. Tell him he’s a God 2. Suck his dick 3. Assume the position 4. Get a friend to come
Read MoreNorthampton born Benjamin Johnson has been creating a stir UK wide over the past year. A passionate singer/songwriter Benjamin’s music
Read MoreBy Beyonce Recently Channel 4 contacted me out of the blue. They wanted to speak to a gay man about
Read MoreBy Adam Lowe Recording artists don’t come more alternative than DragChrist – the names rhetorical. John Waters kitsch starlet Divine
Read MoreTo be honest I really can’t complain about my job, working in the homophile adult entertainment industry – to give
Read MoreLion TV’s hit show Playing it Straight appeared back on our screens on Monday 9th January, once again causing its
Read MoreMany years ago, when I was in the Navy, a few of my mates and I would book into a
Read MoreBooty Poppin’ & Jaw Droppin’ GLUTES! Just when you thought only doing THREE exercises would be EASY! This
Read MoreAll Eyes Are On You! For this month’s Grooming Special we thought we would focus on giving you some ‘come
Read MoreWhat made you enter Mr Gay UK this year? My friends persuaded me, and I thought it might help with
Read MoreFrom Bristol to Birmingham, from Derry to Dundee this year saw the return of Mr Gay UK after a three
Read MorePeter Tatchell The New Year brings with it a rather important anniversary for gay rights. Peter Tatchell, a man who
Read MoreCANYONS Keep Your Dreams 16th January Canyon have publicly away from producing an album of ‘dance songs’. Keep
Read MoreAT SWIM TWO BOYS Earthfall’s award winning 2005 production of At Swim Two Boys, based on the novel of the
Read MoreIntimacy unwrapped to Books Whenever a photographer wants to show his models completely nude he needs a lot of
Read MoreBoy George ‘King of Queens’ – is a deep and personal journey through legendary pop icon Boy George’s fascinating life,
Read MoreBEST FILMS OF 2011 Number One Rise of the Planet Of The Apes The Artist The Help Crazy, Stupid, Love
Read MoreI’m not sure about you but I’m starting to hate these new smart phones. I must confess that I’ve been
Read MoreLIVING A ROCKSTAR LIFE… In South Beach, Miami By Randy Myers “South Beach is a playground for celebrities and fashionistas,”
Read MoreI had always wanted to visit one of the saunas in Leeds but lacked the courage. Finally, I drove
Read MoreSimon Walton is an openly gay singer/ songwriter from Brighton and he believes that lyrics should not hide one’s
Read MoreUshered onto the global stage by the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, Salt Lake City might still be best known as
Read MoreYou know… that place near Sitges! Adrian Gillan visits the Catalan capital of camp and cool and finds Barcelona still
Read MoreCHRISTMAS CORRESPONDENCE By Alex Wiggan John ‘Good Guy’ Smith Hi Kriss Kringle, Thanks for accepting the friend request. Thought it
Read MoreFollowing last year’s sell out run at Leicester Square Theatre, Snow White and her Seven Poofs are back for another
Read MoreDeck yourself with boughs of holly, tinsel, glitter and anything else that sparkles and settle in for a warm winter’s
Read MoreBy Lee Hudson The last time I saw Will live was in a huge arena with Gareth Gates and assorted
Read MoreWith Christmas just a few weeks away… you’d better start thinking now of that special gift for that special someone
Read MoreBeauty is a Pop/R&B solo artist from Liverpool with an ability to write catchy songs that instantly get stuck in
Read MoreBy Edward Jonas Coleman and Jackson Vrana make up the controversial band, Elephant – the only white, twin
Read MorePorn star Ashley Ryder is well known for his work with the likes of Eurocreme, UK Naked Men and a
Read MoreDavid Ducasse shot to fame when he appeared with Scooch – the fabulous foursome who in 2007 represented the UK
Read MorePhoto by Grizz Eight Drag Idol wanna-bes took to the stage at this year’s annual Mesmac fundraising event. As always,
Read MoreThis party’s not one for divas. This party’s just about one thing: sex! The Hustlaball in Berlin – the biggest
Read MoreBy Les Lea I’d been looking forward to our holiday in Cyprus for a few months and despite my
Read MoreSue Johnston is described by many as a national treasure. She has been on our screens since the early eighties
Read MoreThese days I get invited to quite a lot of charity events and I’m often keen to accept the invitation
Read MoreBy Adam Lowe Miss Thunderpussy is the Midlands’ last surviving “IT” girl and an international drag star. She performs all
Read MorePhoto: Newquay PR team. Who needs Hawaii? Adrian Gillan far prefers the gorgeous surfer boys wafted in by warm
Read MoreBy Max Jiminez Madrid, Tel Aviv, Milan… Checking in with DJ Aron and his appearances is like following a
Read MoreBeyonce So, according to internet rumour, Chris ‘Wife-Beater’ Brown is allegedly bisexual. And a bottom. And slightly mad. Whether
Read MoreFalkirk born actor David Paisley is one of the most recognisable faces on British TV, especially if you are
Read MoreFor a young guy to make the leap from starring in porn movies to be given a serious acting role
Read MoreBecause you’re too damn fabulous to be restrained by the range of clothes in the men’s section at H&M.
Read MorePretty Masculine Whether you identify it as an adjective or as an adverb, the connotation of the teaser title
Read MoreIt’s a good idea to own your own car – especially in the Czech Republic. I’m not talking about personal
Read MoreBy Les Lea Alone as always Simon sat at his computer, naked apart from a pair of white BVD
Read MoreLive Large. Think Big. That’s the Dallas marketing slogan and one on which the metropolis delivers in true Texan style.
Read MoreThe truth about masturbation. It’s one of those activities that can be both relaxing and exhilarating at the same time.
Read MoreSome say that you should never meet your heroes because you may be disappointed, so it was with a
Read MoreIt was in November of 2009 when London based musician Mads Langer was asked by his local radio station
Read MoreBy Alex Wiggan So, what are you into? Go on, you might as well come clean; we’re all friends here,
Read More1. Sleep Keeps Your Heart Healthy Lack of sleep has been associated with worsening of blood pressure and cholesterol,
Read MoreRANDA & THE SOUL KINGDOM 24th October Opening with the happening groove of ‘Power in Me’, Randa’s vocals ride
Read MoreHere at Bent we always have a har… er… soft spot for guys who wear shorts to work especially when
Read MoreRevered for her crass in-your-face style and taboo-busting material, Margaret Cho is one of the most prolific and critically
Read MoreHomotopia’s 8th festival brings audiences 5 new commissions and 4 world premieres amongst over 30 events across Liverpool throughout November.
Read MoreSARAH BLASKO Xanadu 24th October Aussie alt-folk songstress Sarah Blasko becomes every gay man’s best friend when she covers
Read MoreIn recent years the number of radio stations in the UK has risen, specifically those aimed at a LGBT audience
Read MoreThe new gay wedding magazine for men, Two Men on a Cake.com, has recently been launched. Celebrating everything involved in
Read MoreBy G Alexander I have been to several of these ceremonies and never quite get why a couple would spend
Read MoreIs it still taboo for two guys to suck face in public? We’ve never been more accepted
Read MoreBy Martin Croft Six months ago I left school and got a job as an office junior in a large
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