Gay Literature Spotlight: aaronblackwood.com

Aaron Blackwood, the founder of aaronblackwood.com hit me up via email the other day to put me on to his site. It is essentially a collection of well written gay themed stories which draw you in with an enticing 1st chapter, after which you support the author by contributing $0.99 to access the remainder of the story. I instantly found myself instantly engrossed in short story A Bitter Chance; a bisexual man brought into mix of a pair of married swingers. Support Aaron's work and visit his site.

New Music - Yes Ma'ams: Fire Starter

In the last few days, the Yes Ma'ams announced via twitter that they would be unleashing their debut single via the web and that time has now come. Listen to the BANGER that is Fire Starter as well as my two pence after the jump:

ADTV RAW - Episode 5 - Brian and Matthew Talk 'Fame'

The latest episode of ADTV RAW has hit the web. In it newcomer Brain Nieh and longtime personality Matthew Barrett discuss socialities, ambitions and fame. An interesting watch. Peep it after the jump:

LOL of the Day: Receding Hairline. Help!!

Today's lol of of the day comes courtesy of youtuber jeffrizel1986. His situation is something all us guys can relate to; getting a jacked up cut. Peep his story after the jump:

Watch - Malcolm J Harris Talks Folks With Bad Habits

A youtuber who has found his way into my top 10 to watch list is Malcolm J Harris. I love what he is doing with his life coach style brand. In a recent video he covers people pursuing others with bad habits that they are hoping they will change over time. An interesting watch. Peep it after the jump:

Watch: B Scott On 106th and Park

Youtube personality B Scott has been on hiatus from the platform that earned him 100,000 subscribers, but has been making major waves behind the scenes. He has a stint on Sirius radio under his belt, music and itunes, a lip gloss line, 2 seasons in a judging role on Oxygen Network's Hair Battle Spectacular and acting roles in upcoming series DTLA and Noah's Arc visionary Patrick Ian Polk's movie The Skinny. Adding another milestone to his achievement, B Scott landed a Rip The Runway amateur model search judging role on 106th and Park which aired Monday. So how did he do? Peep for yourself after the jump:

Hot Shots - DL Chronicles Season 2

Filming for DL Chronicles season 2 is underway, so to whet your apetites, the production team have released some behind the scenes production stills. Peep them after the jump:

Shots Fired - Qaadir Goes In On Chris Crocker

Youtuber Qaadir Howard uploaded a new video via youtube recently. In it he lets his feeling be known about fellow youtuber Chris Crocker (Leave Britney alone guy), making a video holding judgement about Celebrities until people know the full 360 (Whitney Houston) and then contradicting himself by posting another video slamming Rihanna for the Chris Brown collabos. Peep Qaadir 'clocking it' after the jump:

So Remember The Boy Bashed In ATL...

Remember Brandon White, the black boy that was bashed outside a corner store in Atlanta by a group of goons a couple of weeks ago and had community activist campaigning in his favour? Well if reports are to be believed, his attackers were guys that he had dealt with sexually prior . Confused? Watch the news clip after the jump:

Youtubers React to RHOAs Marlo Hampton's use of the 'F' Word

If you are a fan of  the Real Housewives of Atlanta, a couple of weeks ago you would have seen the fight below:



Since then a couple of youtubers have launched scathing attacks on the RHOA personality after also watching the clip above . Peep what they had to say for yourself after the jump:

Watch - Vogue Evolution's Deshawn Teaches Girls In Europe

What happens when a former contestant on America's Best Dance crew whose specialism is vogueing, flies to Europe to teach a class? Cue Deshawn Evisu of Vogue Evolution's dance class in Finland. Peep for yourself after the jump!

ADTV RAW Episode 4 - Derrick Sits Down With DeMarco Majors

ADTV Raw episode 4 surfaced recently. In this show, Derick talks to DeMarco Majors; former cast member of LOGO TV's 'Shirts and Skins' and professional basket baller overseas. The two chop it up about what he has been up to and upcoming projects. Peep the episode after the jump:

Spotlight - The Yes Ma'ams

Pivacy Secret and Slander make up the trio the Yes Ma'ams. I've got to give it to their team... , the sound is current, they are likeable and seeming 'down with the kids' in an organic way. They are sexy, yet the visual focus is on the wit and humor... a balance that will set them apart from failed groups like 'Rich Girls' making their brand accessible to many a market with the right backing. Check their funny individual must see promo videos and hear their promo tracks after the jump:

ADTV Episode 3 - Q&A With Matthew and Metrell

The third episode of ADTV Raw hit the web recently. The week ADTV favorites Metrell Hurst and Matthew Lamb host a twiitter Q&A. Peep the new episode after the jump:

Watch - Online Auditions For DL Chronicles Season 2

The online auditions for the DL Chronicles season 2 are well underway. Does the calibre those auditionee's meet the bar that the 1st season and the prequel The Chadwick Journals set? Judge for yourself after the jump:

Watch - Wendy Williams Breaks Down Adressing Whitney Houston's Death

Talk show host Wendy Williams addressed Whitney Houston death on her show yesterday. Whilst doing so, she discusses their controversial interview back in 2003 and also addresses why Whitney's death hit home for her. Peep her emotional words after the jump:

Watch - Justin Fashanu Documentary (Britain's Gay Footballers)

British footballer Justin Fashanu was articulate and one of highest earning sportsman of his time during the late 80s and early 90s. He was also a double minority - black and by his own words (via the biggest tabloid in the UK) gay. This info was made public during an era when UK was, according to some, a very racist place and also a very homophobic place.

He later ended his life and hung himself with an electric cable in 1998 leaving a suicide note for his friends and family in an East London garage.

14 years after his passing, his 23 year old niece Amal Fashanu in collaboration with the BBC, pieces together the event leading to her uncle taking his own life and also trying to tackle why no UK footballer has come out in football since. Peep the documentary after the jump:

Young Black And Gay - Terrence Chappe's Talks Growing Up in Southside Chicago

PYG founder Terrance Chappe talks about life growing up in Southside Chicago and the situations he faced whilst coming into his sexuality. A good listen, Listen to Terrance recount his experience after the jump:

Boy Bashed in ATL Speaks Out

Brandon White, the black boy that was attacked outside a corner store in Atlanta by a group of goons last week, spoke about his ordeal at a press conference held yesterday. Hear what the brave 20 year old had to say for himself after the jump:

Watch - ADTV RAW: Dustin's Response

Newcomer Dustin from ADTV Raw returned to the camera in this recent uploaded video to discuss the video where himself and long standing ADTV personality Paris got verbally heated on camera. Did Dustin make right in your eyes? Watch the clip and read my 2 pence after the jump: