where is the line that divides fine art from porn? does such a line exist?
falcon studio's matthew rush is well known as a porn star. michelangelo's david is thought of as a priceless work of art. is there really a difference?
too many conservatives try to demonize the naked human form as something that is inherently evil. in reality, the naked human form should be celebrated for what it truly is: a fine work of art.
i have seen various news reports that indicate that singer/actor marques houston has agreed to take it all off for a playgirl magazine photo shoot in august for a cool $2 million.
i have mixed feelings about this. while he is a great looking guy and i will definitely check out the photo spread, i have a problem with anyone getting paid $2 million just to drop their drawers. i would like to see $1.8 million of that (90%) go to charity. this would still leave him a generous $200K paycheck. not bad for a few hours of work....
sound off guys - is seeing his stuff worth all that?
the stripsearch finale is sunday, july 17 at 1:00 a.m. on vh1 - i'm guessing it is airing at this odd hour because the show will be "pushing the envelope" with more skin than usual.
when i first saw the show advertised, i must admit, i thought it was going to be lame. being the dedicated reporter that i am, however, i forced myself to sit through the first few episodes. surprisingly, the show was actually quite good.
the winners will form a dance troupe known as american storm. their show opens on july 29 at the riviera hotel & casino in las vegas.
a few random observations from the tv show:
sorry to see bryce did not make the cut - i hope he will come back in a few months and do something totally outrageous like pose naked in playgirl just to prove he's got the mojo that everyone thought he was lacking. word of advice to bryce - cut down on the carbs, step up the workout and give up the cigarettes. you can do it dude!
terry and tony - the twins. tony was hot from day one. at first i thought terry was kinda arrogant and lazy (not to mention flabby), but, in the end, he proved himself to be one of the stronger (and sexier) members of the team by showing extreme discipline with his diet, exercise and dance routines. way to go guys!
marco - the rican/panamanian dude from nj - in my opinion, the hottest guy in the group. totally luscious, kissable lips and hip flexors that gave me my own version of "thunder down under"! i was disappointed that he did not make the cut, however i feel certain we will see more from him in the future. major modeling agencies take note....
another photo courtesy of dylan ricci - this one speaks for itself!
my friend nicky over at ajax in the city recently ass-cended to the throne as the first place winner of american idol: ass crack edition sponsored by proceed at your own risk. nicky's sexy bum scored a major upset with 35% of the vote.
look but don't touch! nicky has a man and, by all accounts, seems to be heels over head in love. nicky and matt's love nest is in seattle.
after you have taken care of your wood (by any means necessary), be sure to go over and check out nicky's blog. there is a really cool dude attached to this fine booty. huzzah!
congratulations, nicky
craig david has a new cd on the way! his long awaited third studio album, the story goes..., is due to hit stores on august 22. preview the debut single, all the way, today at craig's u.k. website.
craig is one of my favorite male vocalists. his smooth musical stylings are distinctive, hip and very sensual. his sound is a distinctive blend of latin, rock, soul, garage and jazz influences.
craig's next concert date will be at somerset house in london on august 8. no word yet on an album tour. stay tuned...
craig was born may 5, 1981 in southampton, england. his debut album, born to do it, was released in the u.s. in july 2001. he followed this up with slicker than your average in november 2002.
dylan ricci is among the world's most talented photographers of the male nude. he counts among his influences the works of the ancient masters michelangelo, donatello and caravaggio as well as the more modern works of mapplethorpe and ritts. In all of ricci's work, the male nude is the essence of a pure, perfect object of beauty, unencumbered by background scenery and props.
watch for more of dylan ricci's sensuous photography here in the coming weeks. You will also find ricci's work featured in back issues australia's blue magazine and blue special editions as well as in fine art galleries and private collections throughout north america, europe and asia.
thanks dylan!
it is 4:17 a.m. and i am naked (as usual), chilling out on my sofa taking my long awaited first foray into the world of blogging. nakedstyle is a high concept blog for sophisticated gay men. style is not about where you live, what you drive or what designer labels you wear. don't get me wrong - all of these things are cool, but style is all about attitude! nakedstyle strips it down to its bare essence - here you will find fresh discussion of popular culture, current events, arts, fashion and my random thoughts. Also, look for great photography from some of the world's best photographers and occasional eye candy for the connoisseur. this is a total package intended to enlighten, entertain and inform. so what are you waiting for? get naked, kick back, and let's chill!
