Table of contents for October 2020 in FHM US

I cried the other night. Nothing unusual in that, other than it was at the end of a predictable rom-com whilst sitting in the lounge only forty-eight hours after I had become teary over a song that I had played on YouTube whilst shaving. At 57, I appear to have become a serial blubber probably crying more so now than I can recall when I was a much younger adult. The earliest significant cry that I can remember occurred when I was running along Longfields, Bicester in my grey shorts, to meet my friend Alan who was waiting for me at our primary school gates. Tripping on something or other I was propelled forward ripping open both kneecaps. If I pull the skin taught today I can still locate the…

MINI has joined the race to full electrification and the better part of a decade spent in development is finally bearing fruit with the latest MINI Cooper SE, identified by its unique wheels and yellow wing mirrors. Although MINI is by no means the first – Nissan Leaf and BMW i3 come to mind well before – MINI is arguably the most suited nameplate to abscond the petrol engine in favor of a foundation of batteries. This is partly because MINIs are famously good at covering short distances between point A and point B and scything through traffic with go-kart handling – traits that are enhanced by an electric powertrain. And whereas other brands find it difficult to coerce buyers into their electric models, MINI’s loyal customers have always been…

WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO BECOME A CHEF ORIGINALLY? Growing up in Chicago there was always great food around me and even my youngest memories are of family and friends passing and sharing food and stories at every gathering. As I got old enough to get a job, restaurants and the kitchen were the only places I felt comfortable. IS IT TRUE THAT A MAN CAN COOK HIS WAY INTO LOVE WITH A WOMAN AND HAVE YOU EVER USED YOUR SKILLS TO ATTRACT WOMEN? I think it’s absolutely true. What’s sexier than a man who can cook? The combination of creativity, craft and science that cooking needs really showcases a broad swath of talents to the fairer sex. I don’t tell tales but of course, if you’re great at something…

I was fortunate to grow up exposed to some of the best cop programs ever. The immortal lines of those TV detectives were pure gold: “Book ‘em, Danno!” (Steve McGarrett, Hawaii Five-0), “Elementary my dear Watson” (The adventures of Sherlock Holmes), and, my all-time favorite, “Just one more thing” delivered so brilliantly by Lieutenant Columbo. Who hasn’t watched a police series, especially when the suspect is being questioned, and thought, ‘I can do better than that!’? If you have then you are probably right as TV has created an illusion that police interviewing is somehow an adrenaline-charged game of cat and mouse devoid of any legal safeguards. The reality is that real-life police interviews are pretty laborious, often foreseeable, and lack the excitement that many amateur sleuths associate with this…

BMW M8 COMPETITION This is a big one in the preservation of the low-slung, two-door BMW supercar as something of a metaphorical island in a global wave of SUVs and electric powertrains. The numerical eight is regarded as the magnum opus for engineering and performance within BMW, despite its somewhat incongruous lineage along the better part of three decades. From the wedge-shaped 850i circa the 90s to the beguiling Z8 in the James Bond film, The World is Not Enough, and of recent times the hugely influential hybrid i8. These are all definitive halos of engineering in BMW’s history, so the natural expectation around the M8 is that it needs to be an absolute gamechanger. But I digress over these metaphorical crossroads, this is as far as BMW has pushed…

Were you excited to shoot for FHM? Absolutely! It’s an honor to be counted with such an amazing list of incredible looking people, especially for a respectable and longstanding magazine as FHM. TELL US SOMETHING SURPRISING ABOUT YOU? I have a cat… oh and two snakes… and a gecko called Big Mac! DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN ONE SENTENCE... I don’t believe in astrology; I’m a Leo and we’re skeptical. WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES? I love drawing, reading, and swimming. I try to do these every day. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST TURN-ON? A sense of humor. WHAT TURNS YOU OFF THE MOST? “No.” DESCRIBE TO US YOUR PERFECT DATE... Good Italian food followed by a black and white movie. WHAT WOULD YOU CONSIDER TO BE YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE AS A…

The band just released their latest single, Just The Way, with rapper Blanco Brown, which is hitting #1 on the charts worldwide and is now getting set to go back out on tour... making sure to stay 6 feet apart from their fans. FHM sat down with the guys to find out more about the music, upcoming tour plans, social media DMs, and what it’s like to be a rockstar in 2020! WHY MUSIC AND WHAT ATTRACTED YOU ALL TO EACH OTHER AND MAKING MUSIC TOGETHER? Music was always around growing up. We all had parents who played instruments and it was always cool to see people’s reactions when they performed. So my brother, cousin and I joined my dad’s band and it all took off from there. IS IT…

It’s understated, that’s for sure. Peek under the hood of the new Audi S6 and there’s a 444bhp, 2.9-liter V6 with turbochargers and Audi’s 48-volt hybrid system – a close-enough clone of the engine usually blessed with Audi’s highest-ranking RS moniker. However the larger S6 super-saloon is far more evenly tempered in styling and execution and even though it’s capable of reaching enormous speeds, it’s not the main focal point on display. The new S6 is all about delivering maximum refinement at any time of day and on any road. The interior is a collection of glossy screens that flow smoothly in vertical and horizontal directions. Surfaces are vast and devoid of buttons and the interplay of leather and aluminum is a tactile delight. Another highlight is the Bang and…

Amber Diamond is a Huntington Beach local hottie, you can find this golden babe soaking up the sun on her Orange County beaches. Although she’s also lived in the states of Hawaii and Texas, Huntington Beach is where her heart will always be. She’s a natural babe, natural blonde, tan, and curvy. An organic lifestyle of tea, fruit, and Vitamin D is what the doctor ordered. Amber loves to travel and even though a bathing suit is her preferred fashion, she can be versatile and bundle up when in Europe. Luggage is her favorite accessory! To see more of this girl follow her @Diamond.Fur For her the most exciting part about being a model is being able to travel the world, connecting and sharing experiences with those around her. Her…