Seen: Porn Stars at BPX: Black Party Expo

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News: Roman Ragazzi Passes Away

We’re sad to say that reports of porn star Roman Ragazzi’s death are true. Details are still unknown, but the onetime Raging Stallion exclusive was found dead in his NYC home over the weekend. He was 38. Ragazzi was known for performing in films such as Tailpipes, Grunts, Playback and Savage in 2007 and 2008. He was also named RSS’s Man of the Year and won a GAYVN Award for Best Sex Scene (with Ricky Sinz) in 2008. In the early days of this site, we covered him extensively, including the controversy surrounding the high-profile job he quit after being outed in The New York Post.

Israeli-born Ragazzi went on to start his own business and become a personal trainer. He recently modeled in a swimwear photo shoot in the February issue of Out magazine, but he mostly distanced himself from the industry. Director and friend Michael Lucas tells VincentLambert.com: “Roman was a true Israeli, tough outside yet gentle inside. I feel terrible and guilty that I was not there for him more. My deep condolences to his family and friends.” We knew Roman a bit over the years and always found him to be a sweet and smart man. And if you’ve ever seen his movies, you know how beautiful he was. Thankfully, his work lives on. RIP, RR.

News: Lucas Signs Two New Exclusives

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New Release: Gentlemen Vol. 3, Executives

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New Release: Assassin

We’ve got some killer gay porn for y’all today—and it’s even got the word ass in the title…twice! Porn superstar Michael Lucas returns to the small screen as a coldhearted hit man who gets caught in the act by club performer Adam Killian. Luckily this causes the Russian auteur to warm up quite a bit, as he shares the film’s scorchiest scene with Killian. (And the longest one, too! Their intense duo goes on for more than 40 minutes, with lots of eye contact, sucking, fucking and passionate kissing.) Assassin masterfully blends a mix of murder, intrigue and suspense—oh, and hot sex too! Also starring Junior Stellano, Steven Daigle, Drew Cutler, Wilfred Knight, Rafael Alencar, Brad Star, Braxton Bond and Cliff Jensen. Gay singing star Ari Gold also makes a cameo to promote his new album, Between the Spirit & the Flesh. To see Adam Killian talk about the softer, more romantic side of Lucas, click here. For more information, visit LucasEntertainment.com.

Seen: Porn Stars at BPX and Hookies in NYC

PHOTOS BY BRUCILLA X

Okay, so it looks like we survived another year of the Black Party. No reported overdoses or fatalities…yet! (Death by fisting!? Ouch!). Last weekend’s events kicked off with BPX: The Black Party Expo at Roseland in NYC. The usual assortment of pornsters and fans turned out to peruse the booths and perhaps pick up a dildo or buttplug on sale.

As the evening unfolded, so did the 2011 International Escort Awards (aka the Hookies). This fifth-annual celebration of the guys who rent (by the hour) got off to a fun start with a sexy dance number by the Daisy Spurs troupe and an onstage mooning from the men of Lucas Entertainment. It was during this portion of the show that porn star Rafael Alencar got up close and personal with one thirsty audience member (and fan, we hope!) by pissing in his mouth. Yuck! Yum! By the time diminutive Leslie Jordan came out to host, the crowd was thirsty for some awards. Jordan proclaimed himself the perfect host for the event because he had hired his first hooker at the age of 14!

Then it was on to the presentations, and multi-hyphenate porn stars/escorts were well represented: Samuel Colt won Best Porn Star; Alessio Romero was awarded Best Tattoos (which he explained were in honor of his sobriety); Ben Andrews was named Biggest Cock (no surprise there); Logan Stevens took Best Newcomer (though in his speech he seemed to think he was winning for Best B.O.); and adorable Jayden Grey was named Best Boyfriend Fantasy (huh?). Presenters included Chi Chi LaRue (who also spun); Michael Lucas; Robin Byrd; Michael Musto; Derek Hartley; and a bizarre Sarah Palin impersonator.

Seen (from top): Jayden Grey; Samuel Colt with boyfriend Chris Porter (and his love bite); Alessio Romero; the always subtle Rafael Alencar and his banana; oversize winner Ben Andrews; porn couple Phillip Aubrey and Spencer Reed with Adam Killian; porn veteran Michael Brandon, who hosted one of his Inappropriate Behavior bashes over the weekend; and host Leslie Jordan getting a boost from Arpad Miklos. More pics on the way, guys!

Event: Black Party Weekend

Pervy porn stars are winging their way to NYC as we type. And it’s all for the upcoming Black Party weekend being presented by the Saint at Large. Besides the notorious fetish-fueled event itself, there are also numerous other happenings to keep gay porn fans horned and happy. The fun kicks off this Friday, March 18, with the second-annual BPX: The Black Party Expo, which runs for two days and benefits the LGBT Center. Patrons are welcome to look behind the leather curtain to meet their favorite porn stars and shop for adult merchandise, including leather fashions, DVDs, books, sex toys, art and jewelry. Besides hosting the Black Party, Roseland (239 W. 52nd Street) is also home to the Expo this Friday (from 5 to 11 pm) and Saturday (from noon to 7 pm). Friday’s event will also be part of the preparty for this year’s Hookies International Escort Awards (perhaps you remember last year’s show…we don’t!), where pint-size comic Leslie Jordan will host and DJ Chi Chi LaRue will spin. (Also scheduled to appear at the Hookies are porn stars Spencer Reed, Michael Lucas, Adam Killian, Arpad Miklos, Rafael Alencar and Gus Mattox.) For more information, visit blackpartyexpo.com.

Then it’s on to Saturday night’s main event: Rites XXXII: The Black Party. As always, it will be a journey through the deepest and darkest dregs highlights of NYC nightlife. Providing the soundtrack will be three of clubland’s most prominent DJs (all making their Black Party debut!): 80R15 of Berlin (electro); Manny Lehman (tribal); and Danny Tenaglia (house). You don’t want to miss the music or the kinky, one-of-a-kind live sex shows. And remember, guys, dirty, filthy sex with multiple strangers is the best high—and it’s natural! To learn more, visit blackparty.com.

New Release: Gentlemen Vol. 1, Men in Suits

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Web Watch: On the Hunt Site Revamped

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Short Takes: Sports Month in 3-D…and More

Listen up, gay Super Bowl viewers and dedicated jocks. (Anyone still reading!?) 3-D maven Dominic Ford has joined forces with Swiss Navy for a new online promotion this month. The “Sports” series of scenes and photos (some will be included in an upcoming book from Ford) is available throughout the month of February and is viewable in both 2-D and 3-D. The first sports-inspired scene was released last week and is a threesome starring Steven Daigle (in his 3-D debut!), John Magnum and Shane Frost. Additional athletic episodes will feature Dylan Roberts (above), Topher DiMaggio and Parker London and, of course, Swiss Navy products, including its many lubes and masturbation creams (what ever happened to spit!?). For more information, visit DominicFord.com. Oh, and anyone who signs up for a membership will receive free Swiss Navy samples and condoms. Score!…Bel Ami is joining the video-on-demand club with the launch of BelAmiTV.com. The all-new state-of-the-art VOD platform features about 125 movies from the company’s catalog, including classic titles from the past as well as new releases from hunky Lukas Ridgeston (now a director). “While Bel Ami’s membership site, BelAmiOnline, is thriving at a record pace,” a company rep says, “we recognize some fans still want the option to watch full-length DVDs on a pay-per-minute basis. This platform is perfect for them and features Bel Ami’s most successful and memorable titles. Both new and classic fans will go crazy over them!” For more, visit BelAmiTV.com.…Speaking of innovations, New York–based Lucas Entertainment announced last week that its flagship site is now available for the iPad. “Technology is constantly shifting boundaries,” says Lucas Entertainment president and CEO Michael Lucas (below). “We are at the forefront of accessibility and strive to deliver our product in every way possible. On the iPad, our Web site delivers the full-screen convenience of getting off wherever you are because you never know when the mood will strike: on an airplane, at the beach, during family visits. Everyone needs a porn break.” (On a plane!? Hope your seatmate is a fan!) The Lucas Entertainment site on the iPad streams top-quality video-on-demand movies (more than 150 titles) on an HTML5 player that works with the tablet’s Safari Web browser, plus model and action photo galleries and individual scenes (two new scenes added weekly). Take a tour at lucasentertainment.com/tour2. NYC readers, take note: Lucas Entertainment is looking for a few good men to appear as nonsexual extras in a scene for an upcoming film that is shooting on Tuesday, February 15, from 10 am to 4:30 pm. All you have to do is sit at a bar, sip a cocktail and watch Adam Killian strip. If you’re interested, write to chris@lucasentertainment.com. Nice work if you can get it!

Short Takes: Porn Star Fantasies…and More

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Short Takes: Two Hot Gay Porn Comebacks

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Short Takes: GAYVN Award Winners…and More

TOP PHOTO COURTESY ROLLING BLACKOUTS

Raging Stallion rages on! For the third year in a row, the San Francisco–based studio took the top prize at the GAYVN Awards, which were handed out on Friday night. Comedian Alec Mapa hosted the show at the Castro Theatre, where RSS’s big-budget Focus/Refocus epic took four of the six awards it was nominated for, including Best Feature Release, Best Director (Chris Ward, Tony Dimarco and Ben Leon in a tie with Joe Gage for Dad Takes a Fishing Trip), Best Supporting Actor (Steve Cruz) and Best Videography. But it was Channel 1 Releasing that took home the most awards (six), for its various C1R, Rascal and All Worlds Video imprints, including Best Affiliate Program, Best Live Webcam/Webshow and Best Web-Based Marketing. They also nabbed the Best-Renting Title award for Steven Daigle: XXXPOSED. Former Big Brother reality star Daigle made a splash in his GAYVN debut by wearing only a cowboy hat on-stage. Lucas Entertainment walked off with three awards, including Best-Selling Title for Men of Israel and Best Alternative Release for Men in Stockings, though company president Michael Lucas was not there to accept. On the porn star side, Logan McCree (above) won Best Actor for RSS’s The Visitor; Conner Habib was voted Best Newcomer; and Rafael Alencar took Best Cumshot for Lucas’s Wall Street. It was also a good night for the Brents, as Brent Corrigan was named Web Performer of the Year, and C1R exclusive Brent Everett got Best Porn Star Site and Overall Fan Favorite. Speaking of fans, Sister Roma edged out Chi Chi LaRue and Jason Sechrest for the fan-voted GAYVN Personality of the Year, and Wilfried Knight received the coveted Performer of the Year title. Other highlights: Best Fetish Release went to Hot House’s Skuff 4, and Best Sex Comedy was Dominic Ford’s Harry Potter satire Whorrey Potter and the Sorcerer’s Balls. Director Gino Colbert once again did the Hall of Fame inductions, this year for Ryan Block, Mike Donner, Bill Marlowe, Matthew Rush and Mickey Skee. Filmmaker Pat Rocco was recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award. To see a complete list of winners, click here.…Also this weekend, Raging Stallion announced its annual Man of the Year at a party at Suite 181. Once again, one man was not enough, and president Chris Ward named exclusives D.O. and Adam Champ as this year’s co-titleholders. “The selection process was very difficult as we have a group of exclusives who are the finest actors in the business,” Ward says. “D.O. and Adam, however, rank as the top performers in our industry and I am proud to have them both as the top representatives of our company.” D.O. has already starting filming for the studio after ending a deal with Black Scorpion, and Champ recently gave up his job as a COLT Man (with hubby Carlo Masi) to make the move to RSS.…On Sunday, leather and fetish studs and their furry admirers gathered for the annual Folsom Street Fair. So basically every porn star from every other weekend event was seen, including Samuel O’Toole, Landon Mycles (killer abs!) and James Jameson (below). Congrats to all. Now go take a nap, you guys!

Short Takes: Wet Palms Returns…and More

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Short Takes: Josh Griffin Exits Biz…and More

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Event: Michael Lucas to Speak at Philly’s QFest

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Guy Candy: Rod Daily in Kings of New York

We’ve fallen under his spell before, and now porn star Rod Daily has gotten our full attention by teaming up with director Michael Lucas for Lucas Entertainment’s new Kings of New York. The film tells the story of four hot guys who are willing to do anything to make it as tops to the top. Daily is joined by Big Brother star Steven Daigle (because we haven’t seen her lately), Zach Alexander, Wilfried Knight, Junior Stellano and Rafael Alencar. There are also a few fun nonsexual cameos from some of NYC’s usual suspects, including Village Voice writer Michael Musto, drag queens Bianca del Rio and Sherry Vine, and even Lucas superstar Big Ben Andrews. Besides directing, Lucas appears in a scene with Daily, so the duo recently sat down for an intimate chat that’s now posted. Daily, who is from New York but has lived in Denver and Los Angeles, reveals that he has a girlfriend (who is also a porn star!). He talks about his “liberal parents” and his travels to Amsterdam and Germany. The muscular stud loves movies and says that his favorite actor is Johnny Depp (Lucas notes that Depp’s Blow should be remade as a gay porno. Genius!). To view the probing interview, click here. And for more information on Kings of New York, visit LucasEntertainment.com.

Short Takes: Kurt Wild Enters Rehab…and More

Anyone who follows porn star Kurt Wild (above) on Twitter knows that he has a tendency to, er, melt down from time to time. The married father of three (or is it four by now?) has had drunken run-ins—on Twitter, that is—with the likes of Michael Lucas and various producers and movie studios. Who can keep track!? Anyway, to no one’s surprise, the star of films such as Proven Straight, Gigolo and My Brother’s Hot Friend, who also made a notorious appearance on The Tyra Banks Show with fellow straight model Aaron James and was fired from his job at Subway, has announced via his Twitter account that he is “choosing to join an alcohol rehab facility and is joining Alcoholics Anonymous.” This follows a series of incoherent tweets in which Wild claimed that his wife had him arrested for abuse and that he was in jail. (Shades of Robert Van Damme!? One more abusive gay-for-pay porn star and we’ve got a trend on our hands!) In the case of the volatile and erratic Wild, one never knows what to expect. The Missouri–based star recently turned his formerly XXX-rated blog into a nature photography site! Wild wants to assure fans that he’s not retiring from porn at this time. Just that he is “alright and choosing a good choice for myself and everyone to see. I just want my respect back.” Sounds like a plan, dude.…On a more upbeat note, veteran porn star Clay Maverick (below) is planning a comeback. The now-34-year-old star of films such as White Trash (a personal fave!), Naked Highway and Handsome Drifters (check out this gorgeous classic cover here) has launched a new site and is promising “new photos, new videos and upcoming appearances.” Maverick, who we interviewed in 2002, also says that he just “can’t stay away” and is writing an online serialized book about his, um, “explosion into the porn industry. I’ll tell you stories that will twist your mind and make your toes curl!” Hey, the guy’s got a way with words! For more, visit officialclaymaverick.com.…It seems like just yesterday, or last October, that we were writing about studly Dean Flynn and kinky Tony Buff getting molded for their very own dildos. Now comes word from Titan Media that you or your man can finally “wrap you ass around Dean or Tony’s big tools!” The guys join the Realistic Cock line, which already features the many inches of Marco Blaze and Francois Sagat. To see a NSFW video of sexy Dean creating his sex toy, click here.