Can’t Say No to Conor
There’s no stopping nineteen year-old pop wünderkind Conor Maynard. Hot on the heels of his sold-out London show, which
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Johan’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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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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Lion TV’s hit show Playing it Straight appeared back on our screens on Monday 9th January, once again causing its
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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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All Eyes Are On You! For this month’s Grooming Special we thought we would focus on giving you some ‘come
Read moreInterview: Samuel Kneen – Mr Gay UK
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 moreALBUMS – JAN 2012 by Adam Lowe
CANYONS Keep Your Dreams 16th January Canyon have publicly away from producing an album of ‘dance songs’. Keep
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LIVING A ROCKSTAR LIFE… In South Beach, Miami By Randy Myers “South Beach is a playground for celebrities and fashionistas,”
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I had always wanted to visit one of the saunas in Leeds but lacked the courage. Finally, I drove
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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
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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 moreEveryone’s favourite nephew
Porn star Ashley Ryder is well known for his work with the likes of Eurocreme, UK Naked Men and a
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,
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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
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Beyonce So, according to internet rumour, Chris ‘Wife-Beater’ Brown is allegedly bisexual. And a bottom. And slightly mad. Whether
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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.
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 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 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 moreJohan’s Blog – August 2011
I love the “Pride” season. After all, it means it’s summer – and that means cute guys and sex! Over
Read moreWhen Harry Met Barry. . . a romantic musical comedy
Matchmaking angel Betty Blue hits the streets of Soho where she sets up romances for trendy clubber Spencer with TV
Read moreJohan: Casting couch and Dirty F*ckers
I can certainly have no complaints about my job. It’s true – after all, I turned my hobbies into a
Read moreRocket to The Vengaboys
After a 10 year hiatus, Dutch dance four-piece Vengaboys are venturing into the pop stratosphere once again, this time with
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 morePajama Survey
Pyjama Survey According to a recent survey by Jockey International of more than 3,000 men and women, British adults are
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
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Bent is a keen supporter of boybands. We love every aspect of these glittering youthful creations and always look forward
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 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 moreDressed for success.
By Aamyko He called and said his train was running about and hour late. So I had a bit more
Read moreThere’s no business like show business – Johan’s Blog
We’ve really had a lot of shows this recently, in Germany, Belgium…
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By Les Lea I thought it was the worst Christmas present ever. My mate had enrolled me at my local
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Role over Rhodes and make way Mykonos! Adrian Gillan hits Crete – birthplace of Zeus; and the Minotaur! By far
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 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 moreWorking it out – with Jarrett James
Boyz! get big and strong the right way. No matter what equipment you use, dumbbells, barbells or kettlebells , no
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 moreBarcelona Circuit Festival 2009
The Spanish Matinee Group famous for its parties in Barcelona, Ibiza and around the world, now organise what has become
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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 moreHoliday Dos and Don’ts
Holiday dos and don’ts Do Get a tan, so you can show up all those fake-baked nancy-boys what it’s all
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
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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 moreQuentin Harris
Quentin Harris – He’s good looking, gay, extremely talented and has his own gay night in New York called ‘kiss
Read moreTravel – Lanzarote
Lay me in Lanzarote! OD’d on Gran Can? Adrian Gillan gets sweaty on volcanic Lanzarote, the northernmost Canary! You’ll soon
Read moreTravel – Spatacus
Spartacus International Gay Guide 2008 The classic gay travel planner is back and has been fully updated and aimed at
Read moreBrit And Alex
Double Trouble You may recognise Brit & Alex as the singing twins from the John Frieda adverts. Now they are
Read moreBasement Sauna – Gran Canaria
More complex than you think! The Basement Studios are a collection of holiday apartments centred around a pool and a
Read moreChaka Khan
Chaka-Holic Chaka Khan came to notoriety as the singer for Rufus and later as a break out solo artist. Known
Read moreMiami Winter
Winter Party Festival 2008 With the by-line “The US dollar is weak but the Miami sun is strong!” you just
Read moreFramed – James Dean
Framed James Dean – Gay Icon? 1. His enduring fame and popularity rests on only three films, the most famous
Read moreColton Ford
Porn to be a star. Though you may recognize Colton Ford from his previous foray into adult films, it’s time
Read moreAndy Scott Lee
Andy Scott Lee Andy Scott Lee has done it all, he’s been in a boy band, was on Pop Idol,
Read moreTerry – Jimmy Carr
The coldest comedian What a weird weekend I had recently. It started out with a mad dash across the Pennines
Read moreNaked Boys Singing – now on DVD
Get Naked! The raunchy revue ‘Naked Boys Singing’ is now available on DVD… packed full of hilarious songs, stunning choreography
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A Piece of the… Action! Tom Bradford is a Hungarian director based in Budapest, he has directed movies for international
Read moreTravel – Warsaw
Think of Warsaw and you probably think of concrete, lots of concrete. But not any more – Warsaw is a
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