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Chad White's Gladiator "Attitude"

From Towleroad and Ethan Says: Model of the moment and Rod 2.0 Official Crush Object ^TM Chad White brings his hotness across the pond for Attitude's "Hot Issue."

300 and gladiator-inspired fantasy editorials are apparently all the rage in London—or at least with certain editorial directors. No complaints here.

Just file this under "Chad White fantasies." First there was the poolboy dream sequence. Then the naked foot fantasy. Who could forget the Speed Racer-themed runway show, the naked equestrian lessons in Out and the tighty whitey Polaroids (NSFW)? So much Chad ...

More of the magazine and full size scans at Towleroad and Ethan Says. While you're at the latter site, check out Chad's abtastic workout editorial in Arena. Just in case you're wondering how he stays in shape.

Chad White Has Attitude [Towleroad]
Chad White is Gladiator Ready [Ethan Says]
Chad White in Arena [Ethan Says]

More CHAD WHITE

Some Background ...
Coming Soon: Chad White as "Speed Racer" [R20]
Chad White Rides "Out" [R20]
News: Pennsylvania, Hillary Heckled, Chad White [R20]
News: Gloria Gaynor, Chad White, David Vitter [R20]
L'Uomo Chad [R20]
Chad White for Diesel [R20]
Chad White in Out [Out]
Chad White Confessions [Oh La La]
AfterElton Hot 100: Rod McCullom's List [AE]
Chad White Tighty Whitey's [Fleshbot - NSFW]
Meet Chad White [Fleshbot - NSFW]
The (Unofficial) Nude Chad White Thread [Fleshbot - NSFW]

News: Pennsylvania Hate Crimes, Hillary Clinton Heckled, Chad White

Via Pam Spaulding: By a 5-1 ruling, Pennsylvania's Commonwealth Court declares "the expansion of hate crimes protections covering sexual orientation and gender identity [as] unconstitutional." The suit was brought brought by Christian right-wing activists arrested for a demonstration during Philadelphia gay pride. Gov. Ed Rendell urges the legislature to "immediately pass appropriate legislation to fully reinstate" the protections enacted by a bipartisan majority.

· Meanwhile, federal hate crimes bill unlikely to be acted upon before next year.

· Rod 2.0 crush object and cover boy deluxe Chad White works the OUT 100 crowd.

· New York Gov. Elliot Spitzer: Democratic state Senate should make legalization of gay marriage one of its first priorities in 2009.

· Thursday night, the Las Vegas crowd booed John Edwards and Barack Obama. This weekend, it was Hillary Clinton's turn as she "was peppered by anti-war hecklers at a presidential forum on climate change and energy policy. 'How can you say you're for the environment when you are always voting for war?'"

· On Tuesday, we mentioned the White House was considering bypassing the Senate with a "recess appointment" to make controversial, anti-gay Dr. James Holsinger the next surgeon general. It will not happen because Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) "will hold pro forma sessions over Thanksgiving break in order to prevent President Bush from using the congressional vacation to recess appoint controversial nominees."

· In "a surprising and historic development," Nicaragua's sodomy statute has been wiped from the books. Andrés Duque at Blabbeando believes this may have been "the last anti-gay sodomy statute in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries."

News: Gloria Gaynor, Chad White, Catholic Church, David Vitter

· Disco diva Gloria Gaynor wants the many gays who idolized "I Will Survive" to now follow her lead and idolize Jesus Christ. Gaynor refused to say whether or not she thought homosexuality was a sin, only telling the BBC, "I want to lead them to Him, I want to lead them to Christ, simply, and whatever He has for them.'

· A new definition of "hyposcrisy". Tony Perkins at the right-wing Family Research Council blames Sen. David Vitter's prostitution scandal on gay rights, "homosexual newspapers, pornographer Larry Flynt and others who despise pro-family values are using Louisiana Senator David Vitter's admission that he hired an escort service and committed a "serious sin" as an opportunity to say that those who advocate for traditional moral values are hypocrites."

· Super-gorgeous Chad White speaks! Boyish-voiced Chad goes behind-the-scenes at the Spring/Summer 2008 shows with Fashion TV.

· Portland, Oregon: Police say 64-year-old real investor Gary Joseph Sparks embezzled $400,000 from clients and "burned through that money in less than four months by spending it on a male prostitute with whom he hoped to build a long-term relationship." Sparks is accused of taking the 23-year-old rentoy on extravagant shopping sprees—including spending $72,000 on a Mercedes convertible, $9,000 on a Rolex watch and $41,000 for a one-year lease on a West Hollywood apartment.

· The Washington Post favorably reviews Dark Reflections, the new novel by black gay writer Samnuel R. Delany. The protagonist is "Arnold Hawley is a black, gay poet who lives in Manhattan's East Village. Dark Reflections is a sort of love letter to that part of town, when it sheltered the homeless and the hustler in a way it no longer does." The reviewer describes Delany's novel as a "mainly tender, a loving rendition of a place that gentrification has all but obliterated, a spot-on portrait of the East Village artist as a gay black geek."

· In the largest ever settlement reported in the Catholic's church growing sex-abuse scandal, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agree to pay more than 100 victims about $1 million each in a a $660 million settlement.

Coming Soon to a Runway Near You: Chad White as "Speed Racer"

Turning away from politics and world events to other pressing business: The Spring/Summer 2008 menswear collection debuted this week in Milan. Rod 2.0 crush object Chad White ripped the runway for Dolce & Gabbana, Galliano and Gaultier, but, his presentation for DSquared2 was the most interesting.

The entire collection was motorcross-themed. Read: Speed Racer meets the (Chad) White Party. The photo at top captures the essence. View the exact same pose from a much wider angle if you click the photo below.

No (Chad) White Party is complete without a go-go boy. Go Speed Racer, Go Speed Racer, Go Speed Racer Go.

BTW, if you missed Chad White's second (ahem) spread forTetu: Cover, behind-the-scenes and interview here, full-sized scans and wallpapers here. More virtual boy-crushes on Chad White at After Elton's Hot 100 and Fleshbot.

Some Background ...

Chad White Rides "Out" [R20]
Chad White Confessions [Oh La La]
AfterElton Hot 100: Rod McCullom's List [AE]
Afternoon Delight: Chad White [Kenneth 212]
Meet Chad White [Fleshbot]
The (Unofficial) Nude Chad White Thread [R20]
L'Uomo Chad [R20]
Chad White for Diesel [R20]
Chad White in Out [Out]
Chad White's Shameful Photo Shoot [Wash Blade]
New Lows in Bad Taste [Wash Blade]

Everyone is Not Impressed with Chad White's New Editorial in "Out"

Much of the recent talk at cocktail parties and within the gay e-telligentsia (read: blogosphere) has been around model of the moment Chad White and his cover photo and editorial in the June 2007 issue of Out. The sixteen page editorial was lensed by Francois Rousseau and is an ode to Equus, the equine-themed stage play that created a huge buzz by starring a nude Daniel Radcliffe on temporary loan from Harry Potter.

The play explores one teen-aged boy's obsession with horses and his descent into madness. Greg Marzullo, the features editor of the Washington Blade, describes the editorial as little more than an "erotic, soft-core version of the play" and criticizes gay audiences for ignoring the message:

Taking a story about a child in agony and turning it into a highly eroticized photography exhibit is the worst of gay barrier-breaking inclinations.

I’m sure there are plenty of people who won’t know the play and won’t care what it’s about. Hey, it’s a hot guy mostly naked on a horse! Who cares?

That’s what bothers me most. People will be lusting after the admittedly pretty Chad White without understanding that there’s something basically dysfunctional about the eroticization of deep suffering.

This isn't the first Blade op-ed to critique the messaging around gay porn. Just recently, a writer took aim at the military-inspired Gaytanamo(link NSFW), which fuses XXX-sex, abduction fantasies and the war on terror.

Chad White's Shameful Photo Shoot [Wash Blade]
New Lows in Bad Taste [Wash Blade]
Chad White in Out [Out]
Daniel Radcliffe in "Equus" [Fleshbot-NSFW]
"Gaytanamo": Just a Movie? [Fleshbot-NSFW]
Francois Rousseau Photographe [photographer]

Some Background ...

Chad White Rides "Out" [R20]
L'Uomo Chad [R20]
Chad White for Diesel [R20]
Casting Call by François Rousseau [R20]
Willy by François Rousseau [R20]

Chad White Rides "Out"

It's been a moment since we indulged our crush on "it" boy and model of the moment Chad White. Let's rectify that right now with a look a his brand new cover of Out, which puts to shame any other man-on-horse or horse riding fantasies. Especially those regarding hot muscle boys with thighs that could crack walnuts...

The photography is shot by the incomparable Francois Rousseau (of Dieux du Stade fame) and is an ode to Equus, the equine-themed stage play that created a huge buzz by starring a nude Daniel Radcliffe, who took time off from the Harry Potter movies to reveal his more artistic (back) side. That never did anything for us, not really into the barely legal (hobbit) thing.

Chad White really, really is the business. Check out the headline on the cover: "Only my young master can ride me. Anyone else I'll throw off!"

You promise?

Chad White in Out [Out]
Francois Rousseau Photographe [photographer]

More Chad White and Francois Rousseau...

L'Uomo Chad [R20]
Chad White for Diesel [R20]
Casting Call by François Rousseau [R20]
Willy by François Rousseau [R20]

Chad White for Diesel

Not sure have you seen the new Diesel campaign for Spring/Summer 2007, but at least one of the ads is interesting on several levels. The obvious: Supermodel of the moment Chad White stretched out on a (faux) beach. For those of you guys who appreciate a man's well-moisturized, well-pedicured set of toes ... have at it.

Moving along to the Mount Rushmore imagery in the background. History buffs will immediately notice the art director Photoshop'd the angles of Teddy Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln so that their eyes are laser-focused at Chad's package. Not sure about Teddy, but some historians will argue that Honest Abe is living up to his nickname. Over-sized scan of Chad and Rushmore here.

In other Chad White-related news: No boxers, no briefs, "If there is a special someone in my bed, I like to sleep butt naked." Imagine that.

More Chad White...

Chad White/Oh La La Confessions (Oh la la Paris) Chad White in Genre (A Cause des Garcons) L'Uomo Chad (Rod 2.0)

Isa in "Genre"

Not sure have you picked up the new Genre but if you haven't —run don't walk to grab a copy. The editors score a major coup for their Gap fashion editorial featuring five of the industry's top new supermodels, including Rod 2.0 faves Isa, Chad White (sigh) and Ryan Daharsh. Each looks wonderful modeling the latest Gap casual wear and then strips down to their bulging tighties, which, thankfully, leave very little to the imagination. Isa was also spotted at the Milan Fashion Week in the Armani shows, hopefully we'll load some pictures ASAP.

More in the magazine and also at Oh la la Paris, who scored an interview with gorgeous Chad White

More Supermodels and Underwear:

L'Uomo Chad (Rod 2.0) Bruce Weber for VMan (Rod 2.0) HX Swimwear Issue (Rod 2.0) Kennie Franklin in "Out" (Rod 2.0) Some Like it Ruff (Rod 2.0) The New Justus Boyz (Rod 2.0) DeMarko's Big Splash (Rod 2.0) Some Like it Ruff (Rod 2.0)

L'Uomo Chad

If Chad White's recent cover and centerfold at Tetu wasn't enough to make a grown man cry—or make other noises—here is more. Much more. Towleroad scoops Chad's unprecedented 45 page cover and editorial in L'UOMO Vogue by Steven Klein. It's captured the attention of the entire industry because such features are rare, especially for male models.

We were looking for a new obsession.

Chad White and Steven Klein Do Swimwear (Towleroad)

Previously:

• HX Swimwear Issue (Rod 2.0)
• Bruce Weber for VMan (Rod 2.0)
• Undergear De ja Vu (Rod 2.0)
• DeMarko's Big Splash (Rod 2.0)
• Some Like it Ruff (Rod 2.0)
• Kwame is Flawless (Rod 2.0)