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LET’S CELEBRATE THE GEORGE MICHAEL YEARS!

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INSIDE THE MINDS OF DNA READERS! EMAILS, LETTERS, TWEETS, FACEBOOK POSTS, CARRIER PIGEON DISPATCHES AND RAMBLINGS

THE STUFF WE’RE Loving…

Imagine reconnecting with a summer fling from 15 years

You piece of shit!

– Yelled by a protestor at Martin Shkreli (right), the pharmaceutical company CEO who raised the price of life-saving HIV drug, Daraprim from $13.50 to $750 overnight.

ME, MY SELFIE, I

Like millions of people around the world, Chris Wilks snaps images of himself on his smart phone and posts them to Instagram. He never expected where it would lead…

ACCIDENTAL ACTIVIST

Crime thriller Eyewitness and Jennifer Lopez’s cop drama Shades Of Blue are pushing the boundaries for gay characters on TV. The man behind both is straight producer/writer Adi Hasak – in his own words, “an accidental LGBTQ activist”. Interview by Marc Andrews.

HOT IN ICELAND

They’re called Fufanu and their second album Sports could make them bigger than Björk. Interview by Marc Andrews.

MUSIC REVIEWS

It’s been a long time since such an overtly edgy gay

Dropping The F Bomb!

Declan Greene, one half of Sisters Grimm, throws down the theatrical gauntlet once again… with faggots and gravy!

Dear Diva

Making sense of the shit life throws!

HOT AND SWEET

THIS MONTH, JORDAN’S MALTESE RICOTTA DONUTS

EAT, DRINK, PARTY ON…

BIG CULTURAL FESTIVALS LIKE THE MARDI GRAS, WITH PARADES, PARTIES AND DANCING ALL NIGHT, CAN TAKE THEIR TOLL ON YOUR HEALTH. HERE’S HOW TO MINIMIZE THE DAMAGE…

BOOKS REVIEWS

This new book from the internationally renowned photographer

Riding High

He’s an icon of style, one of the most photographed men in the world and now a romance novelist. But, Nacho Figueras tells Matthew Myers, his greatest passion is still polo.

ALL SYSTEMS GO!

Abs – check. Pecs – check. Megawatt smile – check. We have lift off! Cover guy Jason Whidby brings a playful, positive, rocket-fuelled energy to this shoot with Abel Cruz.

THE UNDERWEAR REPORT

The choices available to men in the underwear department are greater now than ever. Technical innovations in design and fabric along with designers coming up with increasingly creative ranges means men are getting better fitting and better looking underwear. Our Style guy, Joshua Heath profiled some of the brands that are doing the best…

NUTTIER THAN A SQUIRREL TURD

(HERE’S WHAT THE HATERS HAVE BEEN SAYING…) Compiled by Torsten Hojer.

ENJOY EXTRA DNA

Discover the extended content of the Digital version

A LIFE BY MOONLIGHT

It’s a masterpiece and the must-see film of the year

THE DREAMER

Ross Watson’s works hang in public and private galleries around the world, his fans include Elton John, Ian McKellen and Stephen Fry, and a new exhibition opens soon.

CINDERELLA In Bollywood

WHAT COULD BE MORE ENTERTAINING THAN CINDERELLA ON STAGE? A QUEER, ALL-MALE BOLLYWOOD TWIST ON THE CLASSIC FAIRY TALE, OF COURSE, REPORTS MANAV CHOUDARY.

Remembering George Michael

Before 2016 ended it claimed yet another of our most beloved souls. George Michael was snatched away on Christmas morning. A soulful singer, a thoughtful songwriter and a performer of great charisma, he was the gay icon of a generation. His creativity, generosity and warmth were, sadly, matched by his self-destructive inclinations – talented but troubled. Importantly, he was loved – by friends, family, millions of fans and, eventually, even by arch-rival Boy George! In this special feature, Marc Andrews reflects on the man, his music and his legacy. Steve Pafford recalls his up-close-and-personal encounters with George, and we unearth a great anecdote from Aussie music’s Paul Mac – something to do with “fluffing”!

Goodbyes

THE STARS’ TRIBUTES TO GEORGE…

“I Want Your Sex”

Imagine being cruised by the world’s top male pop star on Gaydar. That’s how Steve Pafford met and became friends with George Michael. Steve recalls the sex, the spliffs and the warm and witty “Yog” he knew.

THE Fight OF HIS LIFE

Pretty boy Timothy Guest loves a good fight. In fact, he says fighting has helped him overcome both ADHD and depression. Now the former go-go boy and jail bird is in MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) training and hopes to become the first openly gay fighter in the UFC (Ultimate Fight Championship). Marc Andrews did not step into the ring for this interview! Photography by Ricardo Muñiz.

Les Farfadais

Half-naked men, their bodies intertwined and defying gravity. Les Farfadais is a performance troupe encompassing acrobatics, circus skills and haute couture costumes. On a recent visit to Australia, we caught up with founder Stephane Haffner and his husband Kyle Kier-Haffner for a chat and photoshoot. Words and pictures by Riley-McFarlane Photography.

Wild!

Your tighty-whities and Star Wars satin boxers are beyond passé. It takes a man of special qualities and confidence to wear lace. We give you Gabriel Garcia…

POOL PARTY PEEPS

THE DNA CHRISTMAS POOL PARTY WAS A BLAST…