> Pasty Robert Pattinson reveals that he felt a little star-struck
when he came face to face with the golden vision that is Zac Efron,
"just because his face is so specific, it’s kind of surreal."
> The first and only Playboy bunny to come out (Stephanie Adams, Miss November 1992) is marrying ... a man.
Instead of simply bitterly lamenting the fact that there wasn't a publication that catered to the FTM (female-to-male) trans guy community, Amos Mac and Rocco Kayiastos did something about it. In September the first issue of their new venture, Original Plumbing, was published and it sold out almost immediately. The quarterly magazine addresses issues in the FTM community through smokin' hot photo shoots, articles, interviews, and personal narratives. The duo and their contributors are currently shooting the next issue, "the hair issue," due out at the end of the year.
We caught up with Mac and Kayiastos a few weeks ago when they were in NYC to host the release party for the "bedroom issue" at Brooklyn's Sugarland (from what we heard the party was a huge success and hopefully the first of many to come) to chat about what Original Plumbing has to offer trans guys as well as everyone else.
Neil Patrick Harris graces the cover of New York magazine this week, lipstick and all. The accompanying profile examines how Harris has managed to escape the curse of the actor who dares to come out. As Out's own cover story explored last year, Harris has managed to avoid being typecast into gay roles or otherwise marginalized from A-list opportunities. Case in point: he's hosting -- and producing -- the Emmy's next week.
"The psychological effects of being closeted are well documented," writes Emily Nussbaum. "But
living in a 'glass closet' has its own risks, since any sexual
references a celebrity makes -- toward either sex -- risk coming off as coy,
even hypocritical. Some actors (Jodie Foster comes to mind) respond by
developing an oddly asexual vibe. But perversely, Harris’s wholesome
statement to People about being 'a very content gay man,'
paired with his marital stability, seems to have freed him up to be a
polymorphously flirtatious celebrity, catalyzing crushes from all
corners."
Harris recalls being inspired by Real World: New Orleans cast member Danny Roberts's approach to his homosexuality: "I personally responded to his lack of overt grandstanding. Again,
tricky waters, because if I say something like ‘He didn’t wave flags,’
it sounds like I’m disrespecting people that do, who I think are
tremendously important, but there’s more than one way to get into
people’s psyches."
Friday marks the release of the Vogue documentary, The September Issue, something I've been obsessed with for months. Editor-in-chief of the world's definitive opinion on fashion, Vogue magazine, Anna Wintour rarely talks to the media. That's precisely why when I heard she was going to be making an appearance on Letterman, I hyperventilated into a paper bag for a good fifteen minutes.
Wintour sat down for a rare interview with 60 Minutes earlier this summer, so it seemed unlikely the Devil Wears Prada-inspiration would be making use of the media circuit. Alas, the queen showed up to the show last night, looking fabulously icy. The entrance was priceless, as she walked in wearing her signature shades. Rumor has it producers requested she not wear them. Telling Anna Wintour what to do is like, well, telling Ahmadinejad what to do -- you just don't.
Surprisingly, Wintour was overall a lot more personable than one would expect. She smiled several times, though one can imagine she practiced that ahead of time. (Is this a smile? How about now? Ugh, where the hell is my coffee!?) The best parts of the interview are where she bites back, even threatening to put Dave in a headlock. Essentially what could have been a disaster has probably just exponentially increased the number of little girls and gay boys who will pursue a fabulous (read: dying) career in fashion journalism.
In other news, Wintour and her husband were spotted at the Astor Place Starbucks this morning, which is one block away from my apartment and therefore basically makes us best friends.
The new Vogue documentary, The September Issue, hits theaters next Friday. Last night, while the gays of the world sat waiting in breathless anticipation, Anna Wintour and the gang got together for a big, fabulous premiere. We weren't invited, so instead, we'll have to settle for these two new clips from the film.
The first is of the Sienna Miller's cover shoot, which widely reported on. Apparently Anna Wintour remarked that she looked too "toothy." The two were photographed arm in arm last night, however, so I suppose Sienna sucked it up and applied some aloe to that burn. This clip and reports by New York magazine's fashion blog The Cut reveal that there was even more tough love for Ms. Miller. Apparently she showed up with Courtney Love hair, and the editors were forced to consider using a wig. Um, awkward! Watch the aftermath in the first clip above.
The second clip features the fabulous Vogue creative director Grace Coddington doing what she does best. It's not funny or even witty, but it is a glimpse into a world most of us will never see. And for more Grace glory, check out our interview with her in Out's own September issue, on stands now.
Here's an exclusive peek at our September cover featuring Lady Gaga. In her most revealing and unexpected cover shoot to date, Lady Gaga discusses her devotion to the gay community, living glamorously, and her fascination with '50s B horror films.
For another peek at the cover, check out LadyGaga.com. On Thursday, August 13, see the full cover, read the cover story, and view an exclusive slideshow of Gaga photos shot by Ellen von Unwerth at Out.com. Plus, learn how you can win an exclusive Gaga prize pack by entering Out magazine's Lady Gaga Video Contest.
New York City may be home to the biggest and most fabulous stage productions around but something even better is just around the corner. Coming August 14th through 30th, The New York International Fringe Festival brings together over 200 performance companies from around the world to put on more than 1300 performances in the approximate two week span. Visit the festival's website to get all the details, including information on the hundreds of performances headed to the big apple. Oh, did we mention each ticket to each show is a mere $15? Yay, recession prices!
Among the shows featured is none other than the San Francisco Players' Abraham Lincoln's Big Gay Dance Party. The exciting and innovative piece has grabbed lots of press, thanks in part to its title (come on, how can you not read more when you see that name?), including a shout out in the August issue of Vogue.
The show's plot is simple, yet intriguing. In Abe Lincoln's hometown, a teacher is put on trial for asking the eternal question: "Was Lincoln gay?" The show features three acts in which the audience decides the order. That essentially sounds like a hot mess, but apparently it works, seeing as audiences keep coming back for more.
Check out the preview of the show above, then get your tickets (fast!) by visiting the show's site.
The trailer for the documentary anticipated by fashionistas everywhere has finally leaked.The September Issue, dubbed by critics as a sort of real-life The Devil Wears Prada, follows Vogue head honcho Anna Wintour and her staff as they create the magazine’s largest issue ever. A official selection for both Cannes and Sundance, the doc opens in theaters August 28, 2009. Gird your loins!
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