Web Watch: Samuel O’Toole With Jake Cruise

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Short Takes: Adonis Gets Brutal…and More

Here it is, guys! The first pic of Jason Adonis from his just-wrapped role in Raging Stallion’s upcoming holiday release Brutal. It was only last week that talent agent David Forest announced that returning client Adonis would be appearing in a scene in award-winning director Tony Dimarco’s new sports-themed epic. Now, Tony tells VincentLambert.com that after a grueling 19 days, the big-budget San Fran production is complete. Adonis, who appears in a threeway with Spencer Reed and Trent Diesel, is in impressive company, with a cast that includes Ricky Sinz, Alexsander Freitas and Angelo Marconi. RSS president Chris Ward says, “Brutal is our most high-profile movie of the year and adding Jason to the cast is perfect. I look forward to seeing him under our lights!” Oh, and it just so happens that Adonis’s scene was shot on his 30th birthday. Have a happy, bb! Next up for the hung stud? A gang bang movie for Jet Set Men and an appearance at Forest’s Cocktails With the Stars event at Micky’s in Weho on September 9. For more information on Brutal, visit RagingStallion.com.…We broke some sad news on Twitter last week. Industry veteran John Summers passed away on August 21. Known as the Black Buddha of Porn, Summers produced and directed numerous films, including Two Handfuls, Big and Thick and Style, and discovered major stars throughout his many years in the porn business, especially through his association with gay porn innovators Chuck Holmes, Matt Sterling (both deceased), John Travis and Jim Hodges. Summers died of a heart attack in North Hollywood. He was believed to be in his early sixties.…Anyone remember Big Penis? The book, that is. Well, TASCHEN, the German publisher of the 2008 oversize volume of large appendages, is now releasing two related products: The Big Penis Diary 2011 and The Big Penis Calendar 2011. The former is spiral-bound yearly diary that offers a new picture every week and every week a new spread; the later is a monthly calendar with mind-boggling pictures from famed photographers including Bob Mizer (Athletic Model Guild), David Hurles (Old Reliable) and Chuck. And yes, that’s our own Chad Hunt on the cover. For more information, visit taschen.com.

Porn Star Interview: DeAngelo Jackson

Porn star DeAngelo Jackson first got our attention with his perfect body. But after we sampled his work in Mixxxed Nuts, we realized that the Flavaworks model is also an excellent performer. Jackson, who is a Gemini, was born in Germany. He currently lives in Miami, where he works as both a model and a personal trainer. He’s also a student. Busy guy! Before the new semester starts, VincentLambert.com tracked down DeAngelo to answer a few pertinent questions. And sorry, guys, he’s not single!

Originally from: I’m a military brat, so I’m not from anywhere really. I was born in Germany, but I spent most of my childhood in Columbus, Georgia.
Age: 25
Height: 5'10''
Weight: 180 pounds
Distinguishing features: My eyes, chest and arms.
Tattoos/piercings: Four piercings (including nips!)
Dick size: 7.5 inches
Sexual orientation: Bisexual
Ethnic background: A mix of Irish, Caribbean and black.
Education: Currently, I’m a college student at Florida State University studying criminal justice.
Relationship status: In a serious relationship.
First adult performance: Mixxxed Nuts (Flavaworks)
Subsequent performances: Deep Impact, Swaggers, Swaggers 2 and Mixxxed Nuts 2 (Flavaworks)
What did you do before getting into porn? Looked for a job! When I lived in Germany, I worked at the commissary on base.
How did you get into the industry? I applied to serveral sites just to see if I would get a reply back. Flavaworks was the first to hit me back. I needed money for tuition, so I went for it.
How did you get your name? It just came to me. I think DeAngelo is a sexy name and Jackson just makes it pop.
What’s the dirtiest/sexiest thing you’ve ever done? Swallowing my boyfriend’s cum and eating ass.
Most memorable on-screen performance: Hmmm…no one performance really stands out to me to be honest.
Most memorable on-set performance not captured on tape: Um, none.
Favorite co-star? Cody Kyler is fun. He likes it rough and hard.
Favorite sex act/position: Doggie with my partner laying flat on his stomach.
What are your long-term goals? To get my BS in criminal justice, get my certification as a personal trainer and become successful in my field of work.
What is your workout like? I workout five days a week. Great genes also help!
Web site: Cocostore.com

Seen: COLT Men at P-Town’s Carnival

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News: Jake Cruise Names Third Contest Winner

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Short Takes: GAYVN Noms Released…and More

AVN Media Network made it official early last week and announced the nominees for this year’s GAYVN Awards. Lucas Entertainment led with 15 nominations, the majority going to its Inside Israel and Wall Street. Raging Stallion Studios followed with 14 nominations, mainly for its Focus/Refocus. “We had an impressive number of pre-nominations this year from across the spectrum,” AVN COO Janet Gibson says. “The nominating committee was tireless in its efforts to whittle the list down to a manageable size, but…difficult decisions had to be made.” (Full disclosure: Vince is serving as a GAYVN judge.) Gibson added that two categories were dropped this year and bareback movies would not be eligible for consideration, though they might be added next year. Later in the week, AVN made more news with the addition of four new categories that will be decided by fans: Best Top, Best Bottom, Best Versatile (that about covers it) and Overall Fan Favorite (let the Twitter campaigns begin!). To vote for your man, click here. The 12th Annual GAYVN Awards will take place on Friday, September 24, at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco. They will be hosted by comedian Alec Mapa and be presented by NakedSword the same weekend as the Folsom Street Fair. For a complete list of nominees, click here.…In porn star news, we have an update on former bondage star Mikey Verdugo. It was just two years ago that we told you about this Florida police officer who did a movie, Rope Rituals, for kink director Tom “Ropes” McGurk under the name Jeremy Wess back in the mid-’90s. Verdugo went on to appear on as a contestant on HGTV’s Design Star reality show. When Verdugo’s employer discovered his porn past, he was suspended and eventually dismissed from the police force. Now, Verdugo, 36, has been placed on one-year probation and will be able to keep his police certification. He is also suing over his dismissal and that case will come up in November. Soldier on, stud!…On a more upbeat note, Falcon star Aden Jaric took to his Twitter to say that he’s moving on and will be shooting a scene for the first time with someone other than his ex, Jordan Jaric. “I’ll be filming my first video [since] the breakup!” Jaric wrote. “Falcon Studios, of course!” So who’s the lucky bottom (or is that top!?) to appear with adorable Aden? None other than (over) XXXposed star Steven Daigle. The scene films this week.…And on a final note, porn party boy Mason Wyler (below) got serious last week by announcing on his blog that he is HIV-positive. “I have only myself to blame,” he writes. “I have HIV and it kind of sucks.” Wyler has appeared in numerous films for major studios, including Falcon, Titan and Jet Set Men, in addition to Web work for Suite 703 and Next Door Entertainment. Raging Stallion head Chris Ward jumped in to support the beleaguered star with an offer to work for his studio. “Raging Stallion practices safe sex on all of its video shoots,” Ward says. “HIV status should not be an issue when shooting porn if the actors are using condoms and using common sense. [We] would love to shoot Mason Wyler in an upcoming movie. He is a great actor and I have always wanted to work with him.” Wyler has not responded to the offer or much of the controversy surrounding him after an industry blog war erupted last week. Nuff said.

Seen: Michael Brandon on Bad Boys Cruise

PHOTO BY VINCENT LAMBERT

When cameras go crazy! Look what we just found on our camera following last month’s post about Will Clark’s Bad Boys on the Hudson 7 event. Somehow this provocative shot of porn superstar Michael Brandon getting very busy with fisting newcomer Lance Navarro slipped our mind—and our disc! Check out those two hot sweaty bods getting ready to un…er, never mind. Which reminds us: When is Michael making another movie!? Happy weekend, guys!

Event: COLT Men Play P-Town Tonight

The studs of COLT Studio Group are primed and ready to hit Provincetown—and just in time for Carnival! The Paramount’s Vault leather night will host manly COLT Men Brenden Cage, Danny Drake and John Magnum tonight, August 18. The following day, they will headline the COLT/Crown & Anchor Carnival float, which will travel out-loud-and-proud down Commercial Street. Later, the buff guys will once again dance the night away at Paramount. Sounds like fun, no? Well, faithful fans can look for Vince among the masses, as he is journeying to the Little Fishing Village as we type. See you there, guys!

Guy Candy: Jesse Jordan

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Short Takes: Robert Van Damme Gets New Management…and More

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Sneak Peek: Police Academy Gangbang

Okay, uniform fetishists, here’s a first look at the cover of Jet Set Men’s latest gang bang movie. Following in the hallowed footsteps of Pizza Boy Gangbang, this time it’s Police Academy Gangbang. Director Chris Steele is at the helm of this new release featuring Jet Set exclusives Josh Logan, Marcus Steele, Andrew Blue and Dylan Roberts, plus Jason Adonis (who is back being repped by David Forest), Topher DiMaggio, Brandon Bangs, Davin James, Steven Daigle and Landon Mycles (below), who is once again a free agent. The movie is set for a September release. For more info, visit JetSetMen.com.

Seen: Clay Maverick and Rod Barry at Cocktails

PHOTOS COURTESY TBALL

No way! Look who showed up for Clay Maverick’s big return to the big biz at Micky’s last week. Do our eyes deceive us or is that the one and only porn legend Rod Barry!? It must have been the night for gay porn superstar returns because both classic screen studs showed up at Cocktails With the Stars in West Hollywood. Featured guest Maverick, who so kindly gave us his comeback interview, was promoting his new Web site and the future best-seller he’s writing. It also looks like he’s getting back to fighting weight! (see below) Meanwhile, dedicated fans know that Barry has taken a step back from the industry to work on some personal issues and has been living away from Los Angeles. We must say that he’s a sight for sore eyes. Keep up the good work, bb. Also seen: Alessio Romero, Alexsander Freitas, Lex Sabre and, of course, host Scotty B. Cocktails With the Stars unspools every Thursday night at Micky’s, and as we reported, they have a big September planned. Stay tuned.

Sneak Peek: Tattooed Twinks: Turning 21

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News: DV8 Casting Adds New Talent

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Short Takes: Wet Palms Returns…and More

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Event: Robert Van Damme and Other Top Stars Set for Cocktails in the Forest at Micky’s

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Interview Exclusive: Clay Maverick Returns

Clay Maverick loves a challenge. That’s why the porn superstar has decided to make his latest return to the industry into a sort of Biggest Loser contest. When we last spoke to Maverick in 2002, he was primed for another comeback in the award-winning classic White Trash. After making a name for himself in the mid-1990s working for major studios such as Falcon, COLT and Studio 2000 in films such as Hard Focus, Big Timber and Carnal Intentions, Maverick decided to take a break from the big biz and return to school.

“I was a manic,” Maverick recalls of his first splash. “I did a lot of partying, spent a lot of money.” So the Seattle native made a move to Denver to study interior design. He got his degree and started working for a firm there. In 2002, he stuck his toes back in the water with a couple of movies, including White Trash, but soon returned to his legit career. When the economy started going south, Maverick was laid off from his job. He went back to Seattle in 2006 and started his own design company. “It’s a pain in the ass,” he says. “I’m more of a creative guy, not much of a businessman.”

But that creativity gave him the idea to write a book about his life and the years he spent in and around the porn industry. “I’ve got some crazy stories, man,” Maverick promises. “People won’t believe some of the stuff that went on in the old days. I’m writing this book to get my side of the story out—how I got into the business, the go-go dancing at clubs, making movies, all of it.” The book, titled Going Out on Top, will be serialized by the chapter on Amazon and through Maverick’s own Web site starting the end of this month.

And the prospect of writing his autobiography soon gave him the idea to make another comeback. “I decided I need to get my face back out there,” Maverick says. He realized how much the industry had changed in his absence and that new fans might need to be reminded about his contributions of more than a decade ago. “I think doing a few solo scenes will help with that, and they won’t cross any lines with my partner. It’s all about building awareness.”

(Note: Maverick is still as cagey about his sexual orientation as he was in 2002. He refers to having a partner but declines to elaborate or even divulge a gender.)

So, in a bid to reenter the industry, he decided to contact some of the studios he once worked for. “I went out in my backyard and my partner took some pics of me,” he says. “I decided to send them out and see if anyone was interested in hiring me.”

Now, the last time Maverick resumed his career, there was no Twitter, no blogs and no bitchy bloggers documenting his every move. Recent photos of the former Adonis, who is now 34, surfaced and showed him to be a bit, er, bloated. Then COLT Studio Group rejected him with a curt “keep working out and then contact us.” Maverick was surprised at the reaction. “I barely even looked at the pictures,” he recalls. “I knew I wasn’t in the best shape of my life, but I just e-mailed them out. It’s funny—when I was at my most lean back in the day, I was also doing speed and at my most unhealthy!” So was he hurt by some of the online comments about his appearance? “People are always gonna talk crap,” he says. “I’m used to it. In fact, I love snarky comments and I’m not easily offended.”

And he ended up using that criticism as inspiration to reinvent himself. “Being rejected was a great way to show what it’s like to get back into shape,” he says. The result is a new blog, Clay Maverick’s Ask a Porn Star, which documents his progress on a weekly basis. “I decided just for fun to become like a living experiment!”

And part of that experiment means hitting the gym and the weights. “I know exactly what to do,” Maverick says with confidence. “I know exactly how my body works. I started lifting weights in seventh grade. I have started doing more bodybuilding, shaping for symmetry. Sure, I’m dieting a bit and eating more healthfully, but it’s about moving the muscle around.”

Maverick predicts it will take him about two months to be ready to submit new audition pics. In the meantime, he’s looking pretty fine (see new exclusive photo above) for his first personal appearance since 2003 when he returns to Cocktails With the Stars at Micky’s in West Hollywood this Thursday, August 5. “Honestly, I don’t know what to expect,” he says. “I haven’t done an appearance in so long, but I’m excited.”

Maverick says that he’s looking forward to seeing fans—old and new—and plunging back into an industry that first welcomed him in 1997. “Sure, things have changed,” he says, “but the industry is still made up of all kinds of interesting characters. With my book, I hope to show the funny aspects of the business, but also bring some compassion for the performers. After all, they’re just humans too.”

And humans pick themselves up and put themselves back together when the going gets tough. Clay Maverick will finish his book and film his comeback scene soon. Count on it.

News: Deep Throat Play Set for NYC Stage

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Short Takes: Landon Mycles Ends Jet Set Contract…and More

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