via Towleroad:

Peter Ian Cummings and Savas Abadsidis, the former editors of XY and the Abercrombie & Fitch Quarterly, respectively, have teamed up to launch two new publications for young gay men that will be in sale in bookstores next month, they tell us:

*** B MAGAZINE *** is the “gay magazine of the future.” In addition to sexy photos and interesting articles, we are also covering futuristic design. We are also launching a second magazine, All American Guys, all photos, which is a joint project with the allamericanguys model agency in Florida.

Say the publishers in a press release: “XY and the A&F Quarterly were known for their inspiring and daring photography, and Cummings and Abadsidis said they will continue that trend by photographing people across the country, especially in mid-America, as they both did before; and interviewing numerous celebrities — as well as photographing ‘inspiring and cool gay people across America.’

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via HUFFINGTON POST

As temperatures increase, more and more New Yorkers are warming to the idea of gay marriage.

In January, a Quinnipiac University poll showed 56 percent of New Yorkers favored marriage equality. At the time, it was the highest percentage ever recorded by Quinnipiac.

This Month, a new Siena College poll shows 58 percent of New Yorkers are all for gay people being allowed to tie the knot.

Democrats were widely in favor, with 65 percent in support. Perhaps more surprisingly, 45 percent of Republicans also backed the idea.

With less than three months left in the legislative session, Siena asked respondents to identify which issue was most important for lawmakers to address. Thirteen percent said same sex marriage, while 37 percent wanted a cap on property taxes.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s approval rating remained sky-high, with 73 percent of New Yorkers having a favorable opinion of him.

Kate Ward (for Entertainment Weekly):

“As a former hardcore 98 Degrees fan (don’t laugh), I’m not really sure what to say about the news that Jeff Timmons will be teaming up with Chippendales in Las Vegas from May 12 to June 5. (Chippendale’s would like to stress, however, that Timmons will not be stripping, but may show some skin.) So I will try to discuss this piece of “news” the only way I know how: By using the track list of the album that will always hold a special place in my heart (and my 1998 CD tower), 98 Degrees and Rising.

Here goes: Let’s “Give It Up” for Jeff Timmons, who plans to “Heat It Up” on the Chippendales stage by asking lucky audience members, “Do You Wanna Dance?” It may seem a sad career move, but, friends, be “True to Your Heart“: You know you “Still” love Timmons. Jeff, it’s “Because of You” (and Nick Lachey) that I stuck by 98 Degrees’ side long enough to purchase Revelation and This Christmas. Simply, “I Do (Cherish You).” (And if your harshest critic dares to laugh at this news, I’d just wonder, “If She Only Knew” your [shirtless] talents! Whatever, “She’s Out of My Life” anyway.) So, Jeff, I wish I could be at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino next month to ask you to (pull down your) “Fly With Me” and tell me about “The Hardest Thing.” Get your mind out of the gutter, PopWatchers: I’m talking about agreeing to put this lame “Intro” at the start of his album.”

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