Tabla de contenidos para February 2016 en OUT

HARRY BORDEN In This Issue: Photographer, “DLB + TD Forever,” page 68 Bio: Harry Borden is one of the U.K.’s finest portrait photographers. His work has appeared in The New Yorker, Vogue, and Time, and he has won prizes at the World Press Photo awards as well as an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal Photographic Society. Borden’s first book, a long-term project on Holocaust survivors, will be published in spring 2017 by Octopus. Instagram: @harryborden RYAN O’CONNELL In This Issue: Writer, “Limping Toward Love,” page 46 Bio: Ryan O’Connell is a writer living in Los Angeles. He’s contributed to Vice, Medium, and The New York Times, and written for MTV’s Awkward. He recently released his memoir, I’m Special, about living as a gay man with cerebral palsy. He also likes…

The annual Out100 event is an elegant reinterpretation of Out’s signature issue. It is a celebration of not only the 100 LGBT and straight ally honorees who have made a positive impact on the world, but also a joyful commemoration of the historic marriage equality legalized in the United States this year. The event featured live jazz, sensational performances, exhilarant dancing and a great classic New York ambiance that is signature of the venue, Guastavino’s, set under the iconic arches of the Queensboro Bridge. In attendance were Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to the President who was there to accept the “Ally of the Year” Award on behalf of President Barack Obama, marriage equality advocates Evan Wolfson and Edie Windsor and other 2015 honorees, including Alex Newell, Larry Kramer, Andreja Pejic…

If you hear someone dub a favorite perfume “oriental,” don’t be so quick to call the P.C. police: In the fragrance world, that’s still the official term used to describe Eastern-inspired scents. Warm and enticing, oriental concoctions are typically reserved for winter months and evening functions, with their vapors—often a blend of exotic blossoms, spices, and amber—known to enthrall the most discerning, sensitive palates. Among these elixirs, concentrated agarwood (or “oud”) is the holy grail of fragrance notes. Its potent smell (a noted aphrodisiac) has long signified luxury and virility in Middle Eastern cultures. Let it do the same for you when you hit the town.…

Ask your healthcare provider if GENVOYA is right for you. To learn more visit GENVOYA.com Please see Brief Summary of Patient Information with important warnings on the adjacent pages. Brief Summary of Patient Information about GENVOYA GENVOYA (jen-VOY-uh) (elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide) tablets Important: Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist about medicines that should not be taken with GENVOYA. There may be new information about GENVOYA. This information is only a summary and does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment. What is the most important information I should know about GENVOYA? GENVOYA can cause serious side effects, including: • Build-up of lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis). Lactic acidosis may happen in some people who take GENVOYA. Lactic…

The 2015 Out100 began with a Barefoot #BrutSalute to the 100 men and women who made this a year to remember. Hosted by Out’s Editor in Chief Aaron Hicklin, honorees and celebrities walked the Barefoot purple carpet, grabbed a glass of Barefoot Bubbly and toasted our 2015 honorees. During the Barefoot Bubbly Toast hour, Mr. Hicklin presented awards to LGBT advocate Evan Wolfson and Senior Advisor to the President Valerie Jarrett, who accepted the “Ally of the Year” award on behalf of President Barack Obama.…

COMPLERA is a prescription medicine for adults who have never taken HIV-1 medicines before and who have no more than 100,000 copies/mL of virus in their blood. COMPLERA can also replace current HIV-1 medicines for some adults who have an undetectable viral load (less than 50 copies/mL) and whose healthcare provider determines that they meet certain other requirements. COMPLERA combines 3 medicines into 1 pill to be taken once a day with food. COMPLERA should not be used with other HIV-1 medicines. COMPLERA is a complete HIV-1 treatment that combines the medicines in TRUVADA + EDURANT in only 1 pill a day.* Ask your healthcare provider if COMPLERA may be the one for you. *COMPLERA is a combination of the medicines in TRUVADA (emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) and EDURANT…

Ivo van Hove, Theater Director We’ve been together for 36 years, since 1980, when we were about 20. Antwerp was a very vibrant city, where punk was very much alive. Jan was in art school, and after I met him it was clear that to live together we also had to be creative together. Rehearsals can be very intense. He wants me to make the best of the best, and I want the same for him, so he challenges me, and I challenge him. I cannot imagine a life without him. When I think about it, it scares me. I think we fit together very well. We are friends, too. Love is friendship and caring for each other and tenderness and sexuality, and pleasure and joy on different levels. I…

The gym is good for you; CrossFit is a great way to switch up your workout; and jogging in the park will get you outside. But for camaraderie, a thrill, and getting totally drenched in muck, there’s no substitute for a mud run—and it’s a great way to put to the test some of those gym-honed skills. Pack a garbage bag for those muddy clothes (don’t wear cotton; it’ll get soaked and drag you down), a towel (helping each other rinse off afterward is a major part of the fun), fresh togs, water, and a snack for refueling. Bring on the endorphins. Tough Mudder This course is non-competitive and it pays to have a few pals with you—cooperation is required for a number of the obstacles, like scrambling up a…

ROSS MARQUAND has had some momentous birthdays. On his 33rd, his agent called to tell him he’d landed his most important role to date: a part on AMC’s zombie hit The Walking Dead, the most-watched drama in the history of basic cable. “Going from being a broke fan watching on my couch to actually being on it—there’s nothing better than that,” Marquand says over dinner at Bar Corvo, a neighborhood Italian restaurant in Brooklyn. “I couldn’t pay bills a year and a half ago. I said, ‘I don’t know if this is going to work out for me.’ Then, luckily, I got the biggest break of my life.” Marquand is warm and relaxed, despite having just spent three long days in Secaucus, N.J., at the Walker Stalker Con, a national…

Boxers? Briefs? Boxer briefs? Commando? When dressing the thunder down under, every man has a preference, but there’s something about the old snug standby that endures. Though simple, a classic white brief has you covered in more ways than one, its basic, functional design featuring a shape that shows off your assets. Iconic undies by the likes of Calvin Klein and Polo Ralph Lauren now join newcomers like Charlie by Matthew Zink and the Eighth, giving you plenty of options to keep that drawer fully—and fashionably—stocked. After all, you never know when your next brief encounter will come knocking.…

GONE ARE THE DAYS when high-quality whisky meant burly plaids, open moors, and unpronounceable Celtic words like “Islay” and “Laphroaig.” While Scotland has dominated the industry for decades, the past few years have seen an explosion of whiskies from around the globe, in countries as unexpected as South Africa, Australia, and Taiwan. Hold your tongues, purists—these lesser-known alternatives are really, really good. Asia, in recent years, has been a major importer of scotch, buying up a decent share of Scotland’s single-malt stock, and the WASP-y prestige that came with it. The first to take matters into its own hands was Japan, where Nikka and Suntory (remember Bill Murray’s hilariously painful commercial shoot in Lost in Translation?) began using Scottish techniques in the 1920s and ’30s. These distilleries produce traditionally styled…

OVER THE YEARS, reactions to my HIV status from lovers and boyfriends have varied. Often, they’ve been neutral, if not warm. But then again, there was that one guy who called me a deadly weapon. For me, the most excruciating part of being HIV-positive has been telling a boy about it. I was always convinced he wouldn’t want to see me anymore if I told him my status, yet I was incapable of moving forward—especially sexually—without telling him. And if I didn’t tell him right away, would he be angry? Would he decide to call the Enquirer on this former child star? It was emotionally exhausting. More exhausting than worrying about my health or viral load. So exhausting that I decided, for years, to date only men who were also…

Joshua Castille, Actor I didn’t know I was going to have another actor be my voice. I’ve always spoken for myself. That was my thing: It made life easier, and it also helped me articulate what was going on with my deaf friends to hearing people who didn’t understand. I always knew: I have my voice, and I have my hands. I remember Daniel joined the cast of Spring Awakening late. I walked in and saw him and was like, Oh, he’s cute! Then we started talking, and I was like, But he’s so quirky! I kept asking people, “Is he gay?” After a while I realized he wasn’the was just so open. I thought, OK, I have to trust him to vocally interpret what I’m doing but he doesn’t…

COOKIE HAD A LITTLE LAMB While the model from this issue’s bowling-inspired fashion story (page 76) were posing at the lanes, our fashion editor, Michael Cook, was busy at the claw machine. But look what he won! THE IMITATION GAME Our Favorite Ross Marquand Celebrity Impersonations, Ranked: 5. Brad Pitt 4. Al Pacino 3. Harrison Ford 2. Jack Nicholson 1. Matthew McConaughey For more on the Walking Dead actor—and expert mimic—turn to page 13. The number of times cover stars Dustin Lance Black and Tom Daley tried to propose to one another before Daley finally popped the question. Read about it on page 68. AMAZING AUTOCORRECTS WE DISCOVERED THIS ISSUE “Menelik” “NeNe Leakes” (See our story on Menelik Puryear and his boo on page 62.) “Neg. and on PrEP” “Meg…

1. GILLIAN ANDERSON THE X-FILES ICON ON DRINKING, DRAMA, AND HER “CRAP” ACTING. It’s been 14 years since the finale of The X-Files, the network TV show that presaged the HBO revolution, which presaged, well, just about everything good on TV today. Now agents Mulder and Scully are returning to Fox for “a sixth-episode event,” premiering January 24. Its star Gillian Anderson takes time to reminisce. AARON HICKLIN You’re returning to the stage in March to play Blanche DuBois in a production of A Streetcar Named Desire . Imagine an episode of The X-Files by Tennessee Williams. I don’t think there’s enough drinking and on-this-planet historical drama to warrant his direction. Speaking of drama, you brought a very restrained quality to Scully. You’re…

One if by land and two if by sea. Our top three choices for the perfect post-nuptial getaway are each positioned at a different distance: 100 miles, 1,000 miles, and 10,000 miles away.* *Loosely measured from the Out offices in New York City (because we’re selfish like that). 100 MILES: VERMONT Far beyond the blanket of cell phone reception, in central Vermont, Twin Farms (TwinFarms.com) lets you fulfill every honeymoon fantasy without ever having to set foot on a plane. A dramatic escape from the Big Smoke, the property hides in a reticulation of townships—some ramshackle, others brimming with storybook charm—where the interstate highways slim down into twisting gravel roads. This isn’t your typical country inn. The property maintains a collection of elegant cottages and farmhouses, each one a meditation…

CERTAINLY IT’S A WORLD that has been visited before: fascinated American courts rent-boy danger in post-Communist land. (Bulgaria this time.) Humanity blossoms and wanes in unexpected ways. I’d even tried the formula myself in a memoir I wrote about a Romanian hustler, but not with the grace and incorruptible intentions of Garth Greenwell, who has explored the subject afresh in a dazzling debut novel called What Belongs to You. Last summer, I’d already read part 1 of What Belongs to You in a separately published short novel called Mitko. Its serpentine prose imprinted my brain with visceral images of life in Bulgaria that never faded away. The portrait of the hustler, Mitko, was indelible as well—alluring, worrisome, tragic. Greenwell’s sentences flowed with such relentless logic that they seemed to be…

YOU KNOW HOW certain New York-centric Web sites will post a “Most Eligible Bachelors” list, but instead of featuring celebrities, it’s all attractive people in their 20s and 30s who have interesting jobs like “acrobat,” “food critic,” and “dumpster diver”? If you ran into one of these people at a bar, you could, in theory, take him home, which is why you read it. You look at these lists and honestly think, God, it’s totally possible that I’d date this person. If I just emailed out of the blue and asked him out, we could maybe fall in love, travel to Bora Bora, and stand in comfortable silence together at a museum one day! But you never end up doing it because you think it’s too crazy. Well, despite the…

Eva Dahlgren, Musician I’ll never forget my first meeting with Efva. I liked her from the beginning. It was the early ’80s, and I’d just moved to Stockholm. I was a shy rock poet, and she was a whirlwind from outer space—an ex-model-turned singer, very beautiful. We toured together, and stayed friends over the years, but that was it—just hanging out, having fun. I always describe Efva as the Ferrari and I’m the lawnmower. We have the same humor, but I always thought a couple of hours with Evfa was enough, because she talked a lot. I’m from northern Sweden, and there aren’t many people there, so I’m kind of slow and like to think. Then one afternoon in 1993, everything changed. Efva asked me for a pen, and suddenly…

Dustin Lance Black, Screenwriter / Director The night we met I was working on a script for J.J. Abrams—this was before he got Star Wars and everything was sidelined—so when a friend called to invite me to a dinner, I was like, “I can’t, I have stuff to do.” I’m a writer hermit, so he had to push for me to change my mind. First off, let me be honest: When Tom walked in I was, like, Oh my God, he’s so cute. I knew who he was—I’d watched the Olympics—but in person I found him more mature and confident than I had expected. He came in with this gaggle of beautiful women so I had no idea what his sexuality was. In fact, he seemed all loved up on…

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