Mirror, Mirror: Who is that Masked Man?
I don’t remember exactly when I heard or read the expression, “The mirror has two faces.” I understand it to mean that it’s the image that we first project to others and then there’s the self who we truly are to our core –our inner…
We Just Starting Dating and Already He Wants A Gift
It’s been awhile since Cypher Avenue had an ongoing advice “column”. Even though I was spearheading this idea, the questions that we kept receiving were becoming very similar and one dimensional. Mostly relationship and sex questions that were answered in numerous posts already published on…
WATCH: BAG MAN
More disappointing time spent this week viewing another black gay web series on YouTube from a “can you review my web series on your website” director’s email request. I’m replaying dialogue in my head between Nick Delmacy and screenwriter James Peoples from Podcast #23 about…
CA Podcast #25 – The Return of Ocky Williams
In this podcast, Cypher Avenue co-founder Ocky Williams finally returns to the pod after a 2 month absence. Along with Nick Delmacy, they discuss Michael Sam, results from the Cypher Avenue Survey, Gay men who sound gay and they ponder why gays announce being in relationships after only 2 weeks of dating.
HBO snags “Bros” for a Development Deal
Looks like writer/creator Benjamin Cory Jones’ network gamble with his pilot “Bros Before Hos” paid off. The Hollywood news site Deadline has announced that the show, now more appropriately titled, “Bros” has been picked up for a development deal with HBO.
WATCH: Phylle “I Love Him” (Full Length Video)
Here’s the full length music video to Larry “Phylle” Carter’s gay wedding anthem, “I Love Him.” The video is somewhat NSFW as it features a semi-nude shower erotic scene, so be forewarned.
Just Say No To Cheesy Di*ks
I’ve been around the block a couple of times and have seen a couple of penises in my day; mostly circumcised and a few uncircumcised. In my early 20s I did have the unfortunate displeasure of coming across a smelly, cheesy uncircumcised penis. Not cool!…
Maggot Brain
This year marked the 43 anniversary of one of the most influential and famous guitar solos of all time. July 1971 saw the release of the album Maggot Brain by Funkadelic. Maggot Brain was also the title of the lead track off the album by…
Did Singers Nico & Vinz Inadvertantly Make A Gay Empowerment Song?
While I’d already repeatedly heard Norwegian duo Nico & Vinz’s international hit “Am I Wrong” playing in elevators, gas stations and H&M stores since the beginning of the summer, it wasn’t until I saw the music video that I realized how gay the song was….
Quench Your Visual Senses – Fly Lotus Fly
I like what I like. I’m a critic because I’m a consumer. I’m no wordsmith eloquently scribing who you should or shouldn’t like. My caliber is untrained and a little rough for that. Getting to the point…I like this. I really like Flying Lotus. OMFG!…
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CA Podcast #24 – Fly Young Red, Bry’Nt, Siya, Metrell Hurst, Lasto, Light Skin vs Dark Skin
In this podcast, Cypher Avenue co-founder Nick Delmacy heads out to meet fellow site editor Ocky Williams at an Atlanta nightclub. While searching for Ocky, he listens to the latest R&B and Hip Hop songs from LGBT artists, reveals who he’s attracted to and ponders on what’s the big deal about Light Skin vs Dark Skin debate.
How Big Is Big Enough?
Cypher Ave co-founder Nick Delmacy sent me a link to a podcast he wanted me to listen to. This was a podcast featuring three gay men discussing a multitude of pop culture topics. The reason he forwarded me the podcast cast was because Cypher Avenue…
WATCH: 2am The Smiling Man
What do you get when you ask Reddit users to detail their creepiest or scariest encounters? Subreddit r/LetsNotMeet. For what it’s worth, the moderators of this subreddit require the submissions to be 100% true. I’m assuming if not they delete them or the story gets…
WATCH: Scare Pranks
Practical jokes, pranks and scares are synonymous with Halloween. We would not be doing our duty without posting a couple to get us laughing. Check out some of our recent favorites. Mortal Kombat – This vid had me cracking up due to the narrator from…
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