Cover Alert: Trevante Rhodes for OUT magazine!!

OUT Magazine Gives a Bigot a Huge Exclusive

Gay Media continues to disappoint.

OUT Magazine decided to do an exclusive interview with Milo Yiannopoulus. I don't know why they would do this but they did.

As soon as the tweet went out, folks came for OUT magazine.

Thank you @outmagazine for reminding us that racism and bigotry is very much alive among LGBTQ people, as it is among all people https://t.co/xbX3G2XNl8

— Jose Antonio Vargas (@joseiswriting) September 21, 2016

Queer people of color already knew about white supremacy in the LGBTQ community, but @outmagazine has propelled it forward by normalizing it

— Mathew Rodriguez (@mathewrodriguez) September 21, 2016

You're as bad as he is if you can't see why publishing this is an insult to every LGBT person he's harmed. @outmagazine

— Dare To Care (@ThatSabineGirl) September 21, 2016

Milo isn't scary. Plenty of dull racists and bad bleach jobs out there. It's the myriad ways he's legitimized that's scary, @outmagazine.

— JuanPa (@jpbrammer) September 21, 2016

Milo isn't scary. Plenty of dull racists and bad bleach jobs out there. It's the myriad ways he's legitimized that's scary, @outmagazine.

— JuanPa (@jpbrammer) September 21, 2016

I'm glad that OUT magazine is being dragged for this. This mess is so unacceptable

Interesting Quote: Jussie Smollett

“I absolutely, with everything in my heart, I swear to you, believe that at people’s core, they want to be good — and I will cry about it because I believe it so much. I don’t believe that we were created to hate. I believe that we were created only to love. Love is the root of the happiest of times and of wars. Love, or lack of love — but love is the root of everything.”

Read more about Jussie here

President Obama is OUT Magazine's Ally of the Year

Hot Cover: Michael Sam for OUT

Hot Pic: Matt Bomer

Great Hera!

This is the steamy upcoming cover for OUT magazine

Beyonce graces the Cover for OUT Magazine

LGBT People of Color on the Rise in OUT 100 List

Lee Daniels leads a growing list of LGBT people of color in this year's OUT 100. The numbers are between 26-28 and a half because Wentworth Miller.

This is an interesting make-up this year so check out the list.

5 Reasons why Out Magazine's Power List is Problematic

Every year, Out Magazine puts out this tired list of Power Gays. This list seems to forget many things, like actual gay folks, people of color, you name it. But before I go off on a tangent, I want to point out a few reasons why their list is very messy.

1. Out of the 50 power gays only 4 were people of color.
2. There were NO trans people listed. As if Janet Mock or Allyson Robinson did nothing at all recently.
3. They added folks that are not out on the list. Shep Smith? He hasn't publicly come out so what the frak?
4. With some of these power players, it is not clear why they are on the list. It feels like they bought their way on this list. I haven't heard anything about how some of these power peeps contribute to the LGBT civil rights fight.
5. When confronted about the absence of trans people on Buzzfeed, OUT editor Aaron Hicklin said 'I can't artificially inflate the power of trans people to make myself (or you) feel better'. Really? Really, Aaron? That is a foolish and stupid thing to say. If you can make room for Perez Hilton, you can make room for people like Allyson Robinson and Mara Keisling.

In all, this list does nothing for us. I wish OUT Magazine would take the time to create a strong and credible list. If the list is not inclusive or reflective of the times, then what's the point? All it does is reaffirms White privilege and stereotypical mess.

That's not how we should celebrate LGBT accomplishments.

Nate Silver talks about his Quirkly Gay life in OUT

The adorable Nate Silver is OUT Magazine's Person of the Year. In the interview, Nate let us in on who he is and how he views himself.

Here's a little bit from the interview:

If these pastimes—poker, baseball, debating Chinese–U.S. relations—seem atypical of the average twentysomething gay guy, perhaps it’s because gay nerds have a low profile in our culture. “To my friends, I’m kind of sexually gay but ethnically straight,” explains Silver, who came out to his parents after spending a year in London studying economics—“I don’t know how I got any work done”—and considers gay conformity as perfidious as straight conformity. He supports marriage equality, but worries that growing acceptance of gays will dent our capacity to question broader injustice. 

“For me, I think the most important distinguishing characteristic is that I’m independent-minded,” he says. “I’m sure that being gay encouraged the independent-mindedness, but that same independent-mindedness makes me a little bit skeptical of parts of gay culture, I suppose.”

The rest is a good read. Please check it out.

Interesting Quote: Chris Kluwe

In a lot of ways, being a geek (gaming and Sci-Fi books) shaped his view of the world:

“It’s definitely influenced the way I think. You look at all the sci-fi utopias, and, pretty much in every single one, the basic underlying philosophy is that people treat each other the way they want to be treated and there’s freedom to be who you are. What brings these utopias crashing down is the fact that one group tries to take control of another, and I think that’s very applicable to any sort of human or civil rights campaign.”

Check out the article and hot pics of Chris here

Gentlemen... Gareth Thomas for Out 100

 

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Harry Potter's OUT

Well, I mean he is on the cover of OUT magazine

Interesting Quote: Ewan McGregor

"I remember when I kissed Johnny. It was just a rush at the end of the day. It was just an electrical moment, because you look around and some of the British electrician guys -- who are all mainly closeted homosexuals, I think -- were sitting around going 'Fuck, no.' But I like kissing boys on screen. As a straight guy, it's quite an interesting proposition. Anything on a film set that takes you by surprise like that, that gets your blood up, is good."

Ewan on when he kissed Jonathan Rhys Meyers in 'Velvet Goldmine'

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Interesting Quote: Adam Lambert

"I’m not being puppeted around. I didn’t want to jump onto a gay magazine as my first thing, because I feel like that’s putting myself in a box and limiting myself. It was my desire to stay away from talking about certain political and civil rights issues because I’m not a politician. I’m an entertainer. That is not my area of expertise. I can talk about relationships and personal experiences because as an artist those things involve writing lyrics and that part of my process. But I didn’t feel comfortable talking about the March on Washington. I didn’t feel comfortable, so I asked my publicist to ask the interviewer to stay away from the political questions. I take full responsibility for that. I think that the editor has his agenda and has his opinions, which I respect, but they’re not necessarily my opinions. And I wish there was a little respect for that. Not every gay man is the same gay man....in order for us to progress, we need to stop segregating ourselves. And a letter like that, that viewpoint — the letter that Aaron wrote is holding us back. Because it’s recognizing the big difference as opposed to letting us all ignore preference and just be people."

Adam responding to OUT's editor, Aaron Hicklin.

Adam Lambert Vs OUT

Merciful Minerva, Gay and Fame don't mix well.

In today's episode is called, Adam on OUT's cover drama.

Adam Lambert's folks didn't want him to look "too gay" on the OUT 100 cover.

Editor in Chief, Aaron Hicklin, wasn't feelin' it so he had this to say:

Dear Adam,

I like you, I really do. Although I’d never watched American Idol, I became a fan this year thanks to your unapologetic flamboyance and sexual swagger. It was refreshing to see someone playing by his own rules among so many cookie-cutters. And although you narrowly lost to Kris Allen, you were the real winner for those of us who saw your success as a test of America’s growing tolerance. That’s why we’re proud to have you in this year’s Out 100, along with all the other men and women who don’t believe their sexuality should be a barrier to success. It’s unfortunate, therefore, that your record label and management don’t share the same view.

We’re curious whether you know that we made cover offers for you before American Idol was even halfway through its run. Apparently, Out was too gay, even for you. There was the issue of what it would do to your record sales, we were told. Imagine! A gay musician on the cover of a gay magazine. What might the parents think! It’s only because this cover is a group shot that includes a straight woman that your team would allow you to be photographed at all -- albeit with the caveat that we must avoid making you look “too gay.” (Is that a medical term? Just curious). Luckily, you seemed unaware that a similar caution was issued to our interviewer.

Perhaps we should have had you and Cyndi in a tongue lock. That would be radical. It’s odd, because this magazine has done covers with Pete Wentz and Lady Gaga -- getting straight men and women to do Out is easy these days. It gives them cred. Getting gay stars like yourself is another matter. Much easier to stick you in Details, where your homosexuality can be neutralized by having you awkwardly grabbing a woman’s breast and saying, “Women are pretty.” So are kittens, Adam, but it doesn’t mean you have to make out with them. Imagine how much more radical it would have been to go down on a guy instead of that six-foot Barbie. We don’t think you would have a problem with that -- why should you? -- but your record label would, and letting them dictate the terms is the very opposite of rock ’n’ roll. And did you read the article? You would think your entire fan base was made up of women and heterosexual men, or “straight dudes” as the writer describes them, just so we can all be clear. No mention of your gay fans, which is kind of disappointing, don’t you think, given what your success represents?

We don’t want to sound ungrateful -- you agreed to do our cover, and your interview is gracious and frank -- but if the Out 100 has a purpose it’s to challenge the kind of apartheid that lays down one rule for gay mags and one for all others. We think you probably feel the same way -- you even say as much -- so we don’t mean to diminish your achievements this year. That’s why you’re in this issue. You’re a pioneer, an out gay pop idol at the start of his career. Someone has to be first, and we’re all counting on you not to mess this up. You have to find your own path and then others can follow. We just hope it’s a path that’s honest and true and that you choose to surround yourself with people who celebrate your individuality. The irony is that right now it would be easier to get Kris Allen to do a solo cover shoot for us. But only because he’s straight.

Aaron Hicklin, Editor in Chief

P.S. It would be remiss of me not to thank the amazing dedication, perseverance, and grace under fire of the Out editorial team that put this -- the largest original portfolio of its kind in any magazine -- together in challenging circumstances. In particular, I must acknowledge deputy editor Bill Keith, who oversaw the project, photo director Annie Chia, who has made this most daunting of issues as painless as it’s ever been, and photographer Jason Bell, who took on this time-consuming assignment with a relish and passion that was simply awe-inspiring.

Cat Scratch!

But Adam (in true Madame form) Tweeted his response




Good Grief!

Is this how Adam wants to start his career? Well judging by the the 1st song and that CD cover, he's not on a good start.

Agatha Christie presents: The Curse of Peter Pan

On the nets today, people are talking about the article in OUT magazine. They are highlighting Disco Daddies, or as I call it, The Curse of Peter Pan. They talk about having it all: kids, two car garage, family life, and the circuit party VIP status. Some are cheering this on, while others are horrified. After reading some of the article, I found myself just shaking my head and asking: When do we officially grow up and take responsibility?

Out magazine has decided to explore a new breed of gay dad in their June/July issue—dubbed "disco dads," the men who have families but still want to go out, hit the circuit parties and hook up on the internet.

The website, The Sword, provides an interesting view to the article.
But shouldn't everyone, including gays, have to sacrifice and grow up a bit when they become parents? These new dads "want to have it all," says Jeffrey Parson, gay dad and psychology professor. "They have... adult responsibilities but they also keep their connections to the community, sometimes in the party scene." We guess that means we'll be seeing more dads "having it all" while waiting for STD screenings at the clinic, baby bouncing on knee.

As I continued reading about this new sub group, I was hit with this statement about a couple looking on Manhunt for some play, and if his daughter wanted to use the computer he would scoot her out and change the screen.

Manhunt? Great, just what our kids need to see. Daddy screwing at the guy that work at their favorite ice cream shop. Or hearing both daddies and some hook up go at it, when the child just had a nightmare. I thought when you wanted to start a family, it meant you wanted to settle down. Maybe times have changed, but I still think someone has to be the grown up.

Also I think this behavior stains our "we're stable parents" argument. When we still want to be "hot" are we really ready to be role models? I don't know. I don't want to judge, but we should let our old young and dumb phases go. Since when did keeping their connections to the community means partying like its 1999? And when did our community become a big ole gay party?

This notion of "having it all" should mean more than threesomes, leather, and shameless mess. It should mean having someone to love you, having a person to grow old with, sharing that love with your children, and growing as a person.