Video: Nick Jonas & Bear Grylls strip off and go for a dip!
Pop heart-throb Nick Jonas and wilderness hunk Bear Grylls stripped to their old ripped underwear, ran across snow and jumped
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Film – One Deep Breath
Antony Hickling’s new film ONE DEEP BREATH just won a prize at the Bilbao LGBTQ+ film festival One Deep Breath
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The Only Way Is Gay
Just thought you might like to have a look at a relatively new site (to me anyway) called onlywayisgay.com . It
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Bent America – We Are Young
“Bad” girl Vassy has had a phenomenal year! Her David Guetta and Showtek- produced EDM rebel anthem, “Bad” (http://youtu.be/0Tue1dqgSx4
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Bottom or Top?
Feeling versatile? Want to experience everything? You decide Well here’s a new little idea that might just put the fun
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Jabs for the Boys
HPV affects both men and women. HPV is sexually transmitted and can lead to a range of cancers, including anal
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The Dancer – Pumping it up
I’d seen him dancing on the podium at my local club before. I was never sure if he was spaced
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Opinion – No Pride by Graham Somersby
Well, now that the pride season is in full swing it is always of great interest to see which celebrity
Read moreEurope’s Biggest Annual Circuit Party Is Back
Barcelona 2012 Year after year, gay party-goes across the world descend on Spain’s vibrant Barcelona to enjoy ten days
Read moreJohan’s Blog – Home Alone
Thank you so much for all the letters and messages, which you’ve been sending me over the past few
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The voice of an Angelo
By Gordon Hopps Angelo represents a new direction for pop music. Taking lyrical inspiration from ancient mythology and transforming
Read moreEthan Bourne
A couple of years ago UK porn company Eurocreme had the idea of forming their own boyband, clever named ‘Boy
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Travel – Hot in Ottawa!
It may be winter in the Canadian capital, but Ottawa’s history, culture and men leave Adrian Gillan all in a
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Zack Knight, British born of Eastern descent is the UK’s newest “homegrown” multi-talented singer, songwriter and producer. At 21 he
Read moreBent Fiction – Interrupted
By Raj Singh This happened over the recent festive period. I was at my boyfriend’s place getting down to it
Read moreKeeping a promise.
Samuel Kneen, or, Mr Gay UK as he is now known, has kept his promise to donate part of his
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Having wowed audiences with his unique sound and style in the latest series of X Factor, Marcus Collins is set
Read moreBook Interview – Now You Know
Now You Know By Christopher Walker Charlie is a bored, gay, urban teenager with a scratch card obsession, an electronic
Read moreWorldPride
While East London is gearing up for the Olympics and Buckingham Palace prepares for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Soho is
Read more5 easy ways to please your man
1. Tell him he’s a God 2. Suck his dick 3. Assume the position 4. Get a friend to come
Read moreShowboat to stardom!
Northampton born Benjamin Johnson has been creating a stir UK wide over the past year. A passionate singer/songwriter Benjamin’s music
Read moreHas the internet ruined sex?
By Beyonce Recently Channel 4 contacted me out of the blue. They wanted to speak to a gay man about
Read moreJohan’s Blog – Being honest
To be honest I really can’t complain about my job, working in the homophile adult entertainment industry – to give
Read moreCamping it up while playing it straight
Lion TV’s hit show Playing it Straight appeared back on our screens on Monday 9th January, once again causing its
Read moreThe Dolphin Club By Dave Smith
Many years ago, when I was in the Navy, a few of my mates and I would book into a
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Booty Poppin’ & Jaw Droppin’ GLUTES! Just when you thought only doing THREE exercises would be EASY! This
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What made you enter Mr Gay UK this year? My friends persuaded me, and I thought it might help with
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From Bristol to Birmingham, from Derry to Dundee this year saw the return of Mr Gay UK after a three
Read moreBED OF MOSES
American Connection by Randy Myer Moses is not afraid to turn conventional on its ear. In his new album, Predictions,
Read moreBent Bites – At Swim Two Boys
AT SWIM TWO BOYS Earthfall’s award winning 2005 production of At Swim Two Boys, based on the novel of the
Read moreBook Review including Dylan Rosser – Naked
Intimacy unwrapped to Books Whenever a photographer wants to show his models completely nude he needs a lot of
Read moreJohan’s Blog – January
I’m not sure about you but I’m starting to hate these new smart phones. I must confess that I’ve been
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LIVING A ROCKSTAR LIFE… In South Beach, Miami By Randy Myers “South Beach is a playground for celebrities and fashionistas,”
Read moreMy First Time at a Gay Sauna
I had always wanted to visit one of the saunas in Leeds but lacked the courage. Finally, I drove
Read moreSimon Walton
Simon Walton is an openly gay singer/ songwriter from Brighton and he believes that lyrics should not hide one’s
Read moreTravel – Barca Boys
You know… that place near Sitges! Adrian Gillan visits the Catalan capital of camp and cool and finds Barcelona still
Read moreChristmas Correspondence
CHRISTMAS CORRESPONDENCE By Alex Wiggan John ‘Good Guy’ Smith Hi Kriss Kringle, Thanks for accepting the friend request. Thought it
Read morePrepare for pressy buying for your other half
With Christmas just a few weeks away… you’d better start thinking now of that special gift for that special someone
Read moreIn the eye of the beholder
Beauty is a Pop/R&B solo artist from Liverpool with an ability to write catchy songs that instantly get stuck in
Read moreQUEER HIP HOP NATION
By Edward Jonas Coleman and Jackson Vrana make up the controversial band, Elephant – the only white, twin
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Porn star Ashley Ryder is well known for his work with the likes of Eurocreme, UK Naked Men and a
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David Ducasse shot to fame when he appeared with Scooch – the fabulous foursome who in 2007 represented the UK
Read more‘Adele’ wins Drag Idol
Photo by Grizz Eight Drag Idol wanna-bes took to the stage at this year’s annual Mesmac fundraising event. As always,
Read moreJohan’s Blog – Everyone… do the Hustlaball
This party’s not one for divas. This party’s just about one thing: sex! The Hustlaball in Berlin – the biggest
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By Les Lea I’d been looking forward to our holiday in Cyprus for a few months and despite my
Read moreTerry George – Tellin’ Stories – NBF (New Best Friend)
These days I get invited to quite a lot of charity events and I’m often keen to accept the invitation
Read moreMISS TIARA THUNDERPUSSY
By Adam Lowe Miss Thunderpussy is the Midlands’ last surviving “IT” girl and an international drag star. She performs all
Read moreNewquay nookie!
Photo: Newquay PR team. Who needs Hawaii? Adrian Gillan far prefers the gorgeous surfer boys wafted in by warm
Read moreGoing gay at the Oktoberfest – by JD van Zyl
Welcome to the Oktoberfest’s Gay Sunday. It is barely noon, but we’ve been at the Bräurosl tent for over two
Read moreDJ ARON: BEAUTY AND THE BEAT
By Max Jiminez Madrid, Tel Aviv, Milan… Checking in with DJ Aron and his appearances is like following a
Read moreWHAT’S IN YOUR CLOSET?
Beyonce So, according to internet rumour, Chris ‘Wife-Beater’ Brown is allegedly bisexual. And a bottom. And slightly mad. Whether
Read moreUnhappy but happy
Falkirk born actor David Paisley is one of the most recognisable faces on British TV, especially if you are
Read moreIt’s all in a Kiss
For a young guy to make the leap from starring in porn movies to be given a serious acting role
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Pretty Masculine Whether you identify it as an adjective or as an adverb, the connotation of the teaser title
Read moreJohan’s Blog – Car Horn
It’s a good idea to own your own car – especially in the Czech Republic. I’m not talking about personal
Read moreBent Erotic Fiction – Computer Nerd
By Les Lea Alone as always Simon sat at his computer, naked apart from a pair of white BVD
Read moreDazzlin’ Dallas – not your verage Western cowtown
Live Large. Think Big. That’s the Dallas marketing slogan and one on which the metropolis delivers in true Texan style.
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The truth about masturbation. It’s one of those activities that can be both relaxing and exhilarating at the same time.
Read moreTellin’ Tales – Terry George
Some say that you should never meet your heroes because you may be disappointed, so it was with a
Read moreOpinion – Les Lea
Opinion Sexual fetishism, or erotic fetishism, is the sexual arousal a person receives from a physical object, or from
Read moreKNOWING WHAT YOU LIKE
By Alex Wiggan So, what are you into? Go on, you might as well come clean; we’re all friends here,
Read moreTen reason to get some sleep
1. Sleep Keeps Your Heart Healthy Lack of sleep has been associated with worsening of blood pressure and cholesterol,
Read moreKaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope, a new organisation to support gay men and lesbians around the world from prejudice and discrimination, its aim
Read moreGLASGAY! 2011
Scotland’s annual celebration of queer culture. This year in a slightly more modest programme, we celebrate and question our
Read moreKnickers to Rafa
Here at Bent we always have a har… er… soft spot for guys who wear shorts to work especially when
Read moreCruising For Art
Homotopia’s 8th festival brings audiences 5 new commissions and 4 world premieres amongst over 30 events across Liverpool throughout November.
Read moreTony Swinhoe on Pride Radio
In recent years the number of radio stations in the UK has risen, specifically those aimed at a LGBT audience
Read moreHelpful advice – Gay Wedding
The new gay wedding magazine for men, Two Men on a Cake.com, has recently been launched. Celebrating everything involved in
Read morePlanning a Civil Partnership ceremony.
By G Alexander I have been to several of these ceremonies and never quite get why a couple would spend
Read morePublic Display of Affection (PDA) By Darrel Moore
Is it still taboo for two guys to suck face in public? We’ve never been more accepted
Read moreHow I became an Executive Toy
By Martin Croft Six months ago I left school and got a job as an office junior in a large
Read moreBarcelona Circuit Festival 2011
by Chris Geary.com The 10 day event held at the beginning of August in Barcelona Spain is the largest gay
Read moreMaspalomas Pride 2011
Photos: Grizz We at Bent are always up for a bit of a ‘do’… and when the particular ‘do’ on
Read moreTravel – Gay Pride List
Celebrate Pride in style – Top 5 getaways Ahead of the approaching Gay Pride Parade in London in July, Cheapflights
Read moreJohan: Sometimes it’s better to just stay in bed!
Maybe you know the feeling. There are days you just want to forget. Days when everything goes wrong and you
Read moreUh-Oh it’s Kyrah
Now female singers are only allowed a single name, let Bent introduce the latest US import, self-confessed drama queen and
Read moreThe justice of InJu5tice
Bent is a keen supporter of boybands. We love every aspect of these glittering youthful creations and always look forward
Read moreJohan’s Blog – the sun is back again
Gym…it’s a tonic At last, the sun is back again. No more snow! Instead, warm temperatures and guys wearing shorts
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Ectomorph: The Hard Gainer Do you have light bone structure, small joints, and find it hard to gain weight/muscle? You
Read moreNo Room to Rent
By Adam Lowe Anyone who’s looked in the back of a gay magazine has seen them before, but soon adverts
Read moreJohan’s Blog – April
Snow drops and exposed bottoms. I really like saunas. The combination of a hot steam-bath and a Jacuzzi – why,
Read moreAlphabeat – Stine Bramsen
We here at Bent Towers love Alphabeat and their camptastic and wonderful tunes. So we thought that we should check
Read moreBent Fiction – And the Gods smiled down
And the Gods smiled down By Les Lea Cam and Darryl had been best mates since they were kids. They
Read moreGet branded with slick LICK
Here at Bent we get sent quite a few new products to try out or review but the latest batch
Read morePulling in my Puma – Pulling off my pants.
by Johan Volny. There is still lots of snow here in the Czech Republic, but I’m already preparing for the
Read moreWhatever – Rodrigo Moratto
He’s cute, has those Latino good looks and South American flare as well as a pretty infectious new single called
Read moreWelcome to Boyztown Pattaya Thailand
Pattaya is Thailand’s main beach resort town, about 2 hours drive southeast of Bangkok on the Gulf of Thailand, and
Read moreBabylon in Bangkok. (Thailand)
By Darrell Hirst. Few capital cities can regard themselves as on a par with Bangkok. Thailand’s main urban centre is
Read moreFrom Envy to ENV
Back in July 2008 Bent chatted to a new cute gay rapper on the scene called DJ Envy. Classically trained
Read moreDressed for success.
By Aamyko He called and said his train was running about and hour late. So I had a bit more
Read moreBent on… Boy Bands.
By Alex Wiggan. Boy bands. The combination of youth, hot guys, dance moves, hot guys, floppy hair, hot guys and
Read moreGym Awakening
By Les Lea I thought it was the worst Christmas present ever. My mate had enrolled me at my local
Read moreQueer Crete!
Role over Rhodes and make way Mykonos! Adrian Gillan hits Crete – birthplace of Zeus; and the Minotaur! By far
Read moreSharp for 15 years! By Jason Guy
2009 is the fifteenth anniversary of the Sharp Boys foray into the music industry as a partnership. It was December
Read moreRunning hot and cold! Johan Volny Blog
I’ve just enjoyed three weeks of holidays – full of endless sunshine, and a temperature of 35°C! But now, alas,
Read moreVICE UP YOUR LIFE
Move over all you girls bands…. the boys are back! They sing, they dance, they look HOT… Prepared to be
Read moreSex, sport… and more – Johan’s Blog
Many people think that my job is just about sex – and sex alone. And I agree, sex dominates my
Read moreRiffs and Rays… From Nasty Girl to Gaga
World domination? At the rate these boys are gaining fans, it surely can’t be long before they’re household names just
Read moreA Not So Little Voice
“Oh my god that’s such a hard question, you have started with such a hard question… are you going to
Read morePurple James
The boys are back in town. And this autumn it’s all about the electro boys. With Calvin Harris and Frankmusik
Read moreA great cup of tea – By Jeremy Song
I just want to share my first experience of sex with another guy and it wasn’t until I was at
Read moreTake Me Back To Tel Aviv (Israel)
It’s fair to say that since August, when a lone gun-man shot dead two young gay lads and injured 10
Read moreFilthy Rich
As a talented Producer/DJ Filthy Rich’s innovative sound has made him undeniably one of the country’s finest DJs today. A
Read moreBent Erotic Story – Morning Horny
By Les Lea I love early morning sex and the guy on the chatline called ‘MorningHorny’ seemed just the type
Read moreBWO – Music for all occasions
“I love BWO, Alexander Bard is absolutely mad, he has written one of the world’s best pop songs of the
Read moreLearning a Lesson – By Trey Lefferson
“Disco is not dead,” declares Barton. “I hear a lot of music on the radio today that is very clearly
Read moreBarcelona Circuit Festival 2009
The Spanish Matinee Group famous for its parties in Barcelona, Ibiza and around the world, now organise what has become
Read moreCheeky Chester!
Adrian Gillan grins wider than a Cheshire cat in historic, and surprisingly queer, Chester! Hugging the North Wales border, Chester
Read moreReykjavik Pride
Words and photos: Mark Hawkins Although not necessarily the place you would imagine to have a gay pride, Reykjavik in
Read moreJohan – Back to the movies
Yes, at last – I’ve done it again! My first movie shoot in three months – and gees, have I
Read moreReal Dolly Mixtures
If you haven’t heard of the Dolly Rockers then a) you are a little behind the times and b) you
Read moreGay Boxing Fundraiser
Get Fierce boxing is strictly an LGBT event. Everyone who competes will be gay, lesbian or transgendered. The event is
Read moreFight to the fetish – by Les Lea
When I was a kid, I used to go and watch the wrestling at the local town hall. It was
Read moreShort Erotic Story: Dumbo to King Porno
Ever since I was at school seeing my mates wearing their little tight Speedos at swimming, their snug white revealing
Read moreJohan’s Blog – Personal Clips
Johan’s Blog So, for the last few months I have been shooting and editing a lot of personal clips for
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Let him Breathe Where have we heard this one before? Would-be model has a go at singing… fails! Well, let
Read moreTravel Gran Canaria
Why is Gran Canaria such a popular Gay Destination ? This was the question that I was asked last week
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Johan’s Blog First, I would like to thank you for all the letters and e-mails I received via Bent magazine
Read moreAdvice for gay travellers
Advice for gay travellers The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), said: “This year, hundreds of Brits will be travelling to
Read moreTerry George, Does money make you happy?
It’s strange but since appearing on Secret Millionaire the second question I’m always asked is “Does money make you happy?”
Read moreTravel – Cardiff
Cardiff & Brecons Oh boyo! Adrian Gillan catches rarebits down in Cardiff and the nearby Brecon Beacons. Dream of yummy
Read moreHotel Matchmakers
Hotel Matchmakers The reservations engine of Attitude Hotels, the world’s only gay-and-lesbian-oriented lodging brand, has just rolled out another revolutionary
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Ten Lies We Tell 1. I’ll only be another 5 minutes on the computer. 2. Those horizontal stripes
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Jane McDonald, much loved singer, Loose Women host and star of BBC show The Cruise – releases her highly anticipated new album
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DANNY TENAGLIA Danny Tenaglia is the master of progressive garage, hailing from the supercool nightclubs of New York. You might
Read moreAdvice – Gay Divorce
Breakdown in Civil Partnership With the break-up of comedian and Little Britain star Matt Lucas and his partner Kevin McGee
Read moreSummer Fitness
Boys!! The Winter’s well and truly over, so get your kit off for England’s sizzling, steamy summer days (we can
Read moreTravel – Tokyo
Holy Sushi! Cool kimonos! Adrian Gillan meets men with yen in Japanese capital, Tokyo. Whilst emperors stayed out of the
Read moreFaroe Island
Fairest of the Faroes! Adrian Gillan explores the Faroe Islands, a stunning – and increasingly gay-friendly – North Atlantic outpost!
Read moreMC Envy: Making Boys Envious
Making Boys Envious Gay and rapping isn’t something that you put together that often, Simon Savidge caught up with MC
Read moreStrictly Ballroom
Strictly Ballroom Jamie Thomson is a cutting-edge new choreographer for New English Contemporary Ballet, and he takes a moment out
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Kelly Rowland is to front the latest MTV’s Staying Alive Foundation, SpinVox and Causes on Facebook campaign, called ‘Stand by
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He Once Was An Asshunter… Basshunter hit our radio airways earlier this year and debuted straight at number one. However
Read moreTravel – Scandaniva
Europride It was London’s turn in 2007 but this year’s biggest pride festival in Europe is in Stockholm, Adam Tamsett
Read moreTravel – Barcelona – Eurofun
Eurofun Barcelona has become Europe’s most popular short break destination thanks to its superb location on the Mediterranean, its vibrant
Read moreQueen’s Day 2008
Queen’s Day 2008 by ChrisGeary.com If you only visit Amsterdam once in your life, make sure your visit coincides with
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