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BOSS

SOMETIMES YOU DON'T SEE WHAT IS RIGHT I FRONT OF YOU. WHEN TYLER REX WAS TOLD HE SHOULD GIVE MODELING A TRY, HE PROBABLY DIDN'T JUMP TO THE OCCASION. AFTER ALL, HE REALLY DIDN'T FIT THE MOLD. TYLER IS RATHER SMALL AND FRAIL BUILT. HE HAS A PALE SKIN ADORNED WITH COLOURFUL CONTRASTING TATTOOS. LITTLE DID HE KNOW THAT THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT CERTAIN PHOTOGRAPHER ARE LOOKING FOR.

An ex-girlfriend of Tyler Rex worked as a model and is because of the encouragements of her and her friends that Tyler eventually took the step and made a model mayhem account. He soon realized modeling was really fun. Something that kept him motivating for self-improvement. It was there on MMH that he first got in contact with Calvin Brockington. Tyler and Calvin met in 2013, a time Calvin was looking to shoot new talent. Knowing Calvin Brockington the way we do, we know he loves ink, so when he spotted Tyler, he was sold. "Tyler was tiny," Calvin remembers. "A handsome, little guy full with all these tattoos and a beautiful face." After a few conversations Calvin invited Tyler Rex for a test shoot.

One thing all photographers know is that the cameras will add weight to a model. And shooting at certain angles will also help. As predicted, Tyler Rex looked amazing. His pale skin with, the vibrant tattoos. His bright beautiful, blue eyes. And his tone but small frame. What Tyler, lacks in height, He gains in being perfectly proportioned. But soon after that first collaboration with Calvin Brockington Tyler disappeared. Sure, the two of them still stayed in touch by chatting, but no shoot came to happen. Tyler just sort of went away. He had taken a corporate job and was hitting the gym. He told Calvin eventually he wanted to come back modeling, but felt he needed to get his body to look the part. When he was ready, so was Calvin. And that is how the name BOSS came about.

"Like Tyler, we are all on a constant journey to make self-improvements," Calvin Brockington continues. "To find our, own way. I’m no different. Since I’ve started my career as a photographer. It’s been ups and downs, challenges and obstacles. But little by little, you figure things out and you truly find out what works for you." Calvin loves agency work, and he hopes to never ever stop working with amazing fashion models and incredible agencies. But he hopes to also be a champion for the freelance model. "The models that don’t quite fit industry measurements but are still just as beautiful, sexy, and ambitious and loved as any other agency signed model."

Being located in Dallas, has always been an issue for Calvin Brockington. Its conservative nature and slow moving ideas, have always frustrated him. But now, he looks at it differently. He goes by a very strong philosophy now: "When your ready, so am I." And what that means to him is, when you’re a model looking for a photographer, view Calvin's work; get to know what he does, his style, and his quality. And if you like what you see, then lets get to work. Calvin holds back very little anymore. He shoots what he wants to see. He asks models to be brave, to be open and if you let him do what he does, you will have magical pictures!

So far, Calvin Brockington's new philosophy has worked out. 2014 was the most editorial work, he'd ever put out. He was featured in multiple magazines, online blogs and even reached out to by designers who want him to shoot their collections. "I think, knowing what you want in life is key. Once you decide to live true to yourself, more of yourself can express it self.  You are the boss of you. Fly or fall, you did things your way." –BM-

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Legendary [BM Coverstory]

THERE ARE VERY FEW PLACES ON THE FACE OF OUR PLANET THAT SPEAK TO THE IMAGINATION AS ENGLAND. THE NATION HAS BROUGHT FORTH THE MOST FAMOUS KINGS AND QUEENS IN HISTORY AND THE OFTEN ROUGH LANDSCAPE HAS BEEN BY ITSELF A SOURCE FOR MYSTERIOUS STORIES. STONE CIRCLES THAT DATE BACK THOUSANDS OF YEARS AND HAVE BEEN FOOD FOR MANY STORIES, ISLANDS THAT ARE HIDDEN BEHIND VEILS OF MISTS AND CREATURES THAT NO MODERN HUMAN BEING EVER LAID EYES UPON… THE TALES ARE COUNTLESS.

From ancient stone circles, giants and piskies, to the home of King Arthur and the round table, the myths and legends of Cornwall on the south western most tip of the UK are both many and varied. It’s remote isolation has nurtured a rich and mysterious history that includes smugglers, pirates and giant beasts but it is also home to the UKs best beaches, a multi-million pound tourist industry and world class surfing.

At 24 years old and standing over 6 feet tall, Matt Retallick is the epitome of a rugged, blond, blue-eyed sportsman. Born and bred in Cornwall, , his family name is ancient Cornish with possible Scandinavian (Viking) roots that clearly show in his face. As a child he always loved watching and playing football and although he now lives in London he still plays regularly for a local team. Yes, for the Cornish people Matt Retallick is legendary by himself.

Matt is highly competitive and obsessed with the gym. He is finds the motivation to keep fit comes easily and uses it as a stress relief from his busy work life, going everyday and enjoying the pain. One says no pain no gain, which certainty goes for Matt. His pain pays off in a wonderfully built body. He is happiest when he watching live sport, whether that be rugby, tennis or football, and loves to keep active.

Freelance photographer Chris Jepson is also based in London and is a successful and widely published portrait, event and music photographer. As a former graphic designer he is attracted to symmetry and chiselled physiques and is happiest in his studio experimenting with new models, lights and shadow. Chris met Matt Retallick at a football club social event and they soon realised they had a lot in common having both grown up in Cornwall and then 'escaped' to London. Asides from that, Chris' attraction to healthy looking models instantly drew him to Matt.

Chris Jepson and Matt Retallick agreed to shoot together, although it was only later that Matt admitted he had never done a professional shoot before, and a couple of weeks later they spent an afternoon in the studio trying out different looks and outfits. Clearly Matt is a natural and is able to hold shapes and positions with ease, hardly moving and almost never blinking. Since their first shoot one of Chris's clients approached them to shoot together again and Matt will be gracing the cover and six_page editorial of a magazine in the near future. It seems England has created a new legend. –BM-
 
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Say hello to Matt Kennedy

WHEN IT COMES TO POPULAR GAY PORN ACTORS, FRANCE CERTAINLY HAS DELIVERED ITS SHARE TO THE INTERNATIONAL MARKET. FRED FAURTIN, FRANCOIS SAGAT AND LUDOVIC CANOT ARE BUT A FEW NAMES THAT REGULARY HAVE SHOWN UP IN INTERNATIONAL ADULT MOVIE PRODUCTIONS. AND NOW A NEW GENERATION IS READY TO TAKE OVER. LEAD BY MATT KENNEDY.

Of Italian and Algerian origin, Matt Kennedy seems to be a perfect sensual representation of Mediterranean beauty. But that is all part of the dream. Matt Kennedy was born in Paris. Youngest in a family of seven boys, he grew up under the influence of his older brothers and benevolence of a lesbian mother! Matt grew up being very much aware of his own sexual appetites, resulting in him turning his first adult movie at the sweet age of 19. Matt started to discover the world of gay porn, and the world of gay porn discovered Matt.

It was a long cherished dream of Matt Kennedy to work with the renowned French adult movie production company HPG Productions, and after his debut in gay porn at 19 it only took him one year to fulfil that dream. Currently signed by Crunchboy, Matt has no intention to resign anytime soon. On th contrary, we can await a 20 movies to come under that label starring the hot young Parisian bottom.

In 2013, Matt Kennedy got the lead role in the Menoboy production "The Snitch" by Ludovic Peletier. Here he starred next to Tim Loux and Kameron Frost and his acting performance landed him the PinkX Award "New Cummer" and the film has meanwhile won the PinkX Award for "Best French film". And Matt is certainly not planning to stop there. Asides from his career in porn Matt intends to use his ever improving physique and his sense for acting to explore other artistic fields. By surrounding himself with professional photographers, music and acting artists, Matt finds inspiration and inspires others. A next collaboration is coming up and, as he says, it will be a total surprise. –BM-

Some photographs are by Karl Galim.

MATT KENNEDY | BEAUTIFULMAG

Some men are supposed to get wet

NO MATTER HOW WE TURN IT, IT SEEMS THAT LATELY WE KEEP ENCOUNTERING THE SAME MODELS. WE ARE NOT COMPLAINING TOUGH. THEY ARE MOST POPULAR FOR A REASON. THEY ARE HOT, THEY ARE WILLING AND THEY ARE SPANISH, WHICH ALWAYS GUARANTEES A RAY OF SUNLIGHT IN THE COLD WINTER DAYS. JUAN CARLOS IS NO EXCEPTION TO THIS.

Only a few days ago we presented you Cristian and Antonin, two hot Spanish guys that have graced our page on several occasions already. Last week in a most tantalizing series by Andy Bowman, and earlier on in several editorial brought to us by Gert Kist. Gert's own Rock of Gibraltar, Cristian, once featured in a shoot that involved a 3th man that was brought up under the Spanish sun: Juan Carlos. And what a man he is.

Some men are lucky. They look good in whatever they wear or whatever they do. Juan Carlos is such a man. He looks good in Louis Vuitton briefs as well as running through a running field. As we have seen in his earlier features by the hand – and camera – of Gert Kist. But – as we reluctantly do have to admit – he looks best under the shower. Some men are just supposed to be wet.

A quick reminder of who Juan Carlos is. 24 years old, he is a discovery of Gert Kist who, since his first appearance in front of the camera, has started to enjoy quite some national attention in Spain. No wonder as it seems obviously this man can create quite a stir. On earlier occasion we introduced Juan Carlos as a flower. The link is easily made. Juan Carlos works as a florist, which according to us, brings sexy to a whole new level of excitement. Strongly built but with that dreamy Adonis look in his eyes, we compared him to an orchid, the flower associated with male beauty and virility. Spot on I would say.

We have seen a lot of Juan Carlos in earlier editorials. Enough to say he doesn't shy away to show a little flesh. Indeed, as he takes that even a small step further in today's series. Once Gert Kist was known to shoot his men against a backdrop of black ornamented wall paper or draped over an elegant Barcelona chair, now we also recognize his hand is some very tasteful shower shoots. The shower by itself, with its black slate tiles and chrome accessories is already a wonderful example of indulgence luxury and masculinity. Coupled with a mouth-watering male body and masculine yet most seductive personality, there is only one thing to say. Some men are meant to get wet. –BM-

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BeautifulMag #185 Week 09-10 | Tits and Ass

EDITOR'S LETTER

Earlier this week UK website Pinknews published an article written by Liam Hackett, founder and CEO of anti-bullying charity Ditch The Label and founder and managing director of Hackett and Tiger. Title – and subject – Am I too skinny a gay to get a boyfriend? In his article Liam questions whether we as a gay community are going through an identity crisis, or, as he says, "a crisis whereby if your physical appearance and/or mannerisms don’t match what you see on the front cover of a gay magazine then you’re cast to the side in favour of a gym bunny fresh from the free weights." True or not true. Apparently according to the many comments and discussion Liam's article provoked, the question is not that easy to answer. Or is it?

What Liam Hackett really talks about is a phenomenon known as objectifying. Not something new and certainly not something exclusive to the gay community. Women have been complaining for decades – if not longer – that men only see them as inferior and sexual objects. Still they are lining up to participate to beauty pageants or dream about being a Vogue or Elle magazine cover girl. Not all of them of course. I don't want to be accused of generalizing. But let's go back to what mister Hackett is talking about and the interesting discussion it opened. Which by the way, just like objectifying, isn't anything new.

Of course we are all looking for mister Right. And of course we are all aware that real beauty lies within… bla bla bla… But at the same time, you'll never find that hidden beauty if you don't follow your external senses. News flash gentlemen: appearance does matter. Which by itself of course does not mean we all need to look or act the same. We are all different people with different personalities, different characteristics, different tastes and different needs. And even if we live in an era in which "perfect beauty" can be found at the drop of a hat (or better said, the opening of a large purse), that doesn't mean everybody is interested in reaching the physical summum. But we all like to see it, and that is where we should draw the line. Let's face it, physical beauty is something that we all strive foo, but also something that means different things according to your needs and tastes. And even if a stereotype is being placed by the social majority – and yes we are guilty of that as well – it doesn't mean you need to feel threatened by it. What it does mean is that you can enjoy it but rationalize it for what it is. And let's not forget that every Jack has his Jill – or Jack in this case.

In the animal world the males always try to show off and impress to get a partner. We are no different from that. In fact, seeing a male pigeon pursuing a female for a couple of minutes, his chest pushed up and his feathers ruffled, only to give up after it becomes clear she does not appreciate his attention and moves on to the next one, reminds me of how we behave in cruising bars and on applications such as Grindr. Places where you go to play, not to find the man of your dreams. In other words, we are all guilty of objectifying, and if Liam Hackett questions if he's too skinny, he does exactly that as well. The first comment on Liam's doubtless well-meant article pretty much sums up the issue: "Trying to get people to change their world views on objectification and physical appearance is really no different than someone suggesting you put on a bit of muscle. You're both suggesting people change something about themselves because it's something you personally find more attractive or preferable." I'd like to add to that that kids chose their playmates on looks. Why can't we do the same? Who knows, we might find someone to love. –BM-

In the mean time, please do enjoy our new cover, shot by photographer Chris Jepson and featuring Matt Retallick.

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