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Behind the Scenes with Instinct Mag's Cristiano Faluba

Instinct magazine takes you behind the scenes of their February 2010 swimsuit issue featuring cover guy Cristiano Faluba...and a few other hot stuffs!

Scott Evans Reveals More of Himself to Instinct Mag

Instinct's Fashion Director Sean Krebs goes behind the scenes with Scott Evans at the magazine's December/January cover shoot, getting Evans to reveal a little more about himself...his interest in movies, fashion, music, and more! Plus, check out the two never-before-seen photos of Scott, above (Thanks Sean!).

Here are some highlights from Scott's questionnaire:

• Who was the first person you came out to, and when? - My older sister Carly in 2002 in a Starbucks.
• I first kissed a boy when… - I was 17 doing summer stock theatre in Vermont.
• I make a killer… - lasagna.
• The movie I should be embarrassed to tell my friends I love, but am not is… - The Notebook – I own it. Cry every time. All you haters have no soul!! ; )

Head to Instinct's Style Guyde section for more!

Instinct Mag Soaps Up with Scott Evans

Reflecting on a year’s worth of highs and lows can be quite a task. But Instinct did all the leg work for you as they present their Best & Worst of 2009, starting with their hunky cover guy — who is definitely in the “best” category on our list!

Readers may likely recognize actor Scott Evans from his role on ABC’s One Life To Live, where his character Oliver Fish has risen from an occasional supporting role to a full-time leading man this year. That, of course, is in no small part to his highly talked about coming out and budding romance with the character Kyle, played by Brett Claywell.

“My life has changed drastically in 2009,” Scott says in the December/January issue of Instinct. “It was supposed to be a small five-episode part, and then the beginning of this year it became a regular job. all of a sudden my character’s coming out of the closet. One of the hardest things about playing a character on a soap opera is not knowing where it’s going to go. It’s something I never expected to get to do.”

Continuing their pledge to feature openly gay men on their covers, Scott jumped in front of the lens and spoke with Instinct about his whirlwind year, his own coming out to his famous family and how “Kish’s” storyline line is shaking things up in daytime and making us very proud. Instinct also keeps their finger on the pulse of pop culture this issue and picks their favorites for the best and worst of 2009. Plus, the end of the year means more than just resolutions—it means gifts! So, Instinct is serving up some recommendations for everyone on your shopping list this year.

In honor of World AIDS Day, the mag also wanted to take a personal look at what living with—and not dying from—HIV and AIDS looks like. So, they turned to their readers, and the result is an inspiring collection of “Your Stories.” Throw in some hot zipped-up fashions, American Idol’s Blake Lewis, and a very moving Soapbox entry from Judy Shepard, and you’ve got the brand-new December/January issue of Instinct Magazine.

Instinct Mag Presents Their Leading Men for 2009

Honoring men who are doing big things and making even bigger changes in our community is something Instinct Magazine tries to do with each and every issue—be it by pledging to feature openly gay men on their covers or highlighting the best in gay lifestyle, entertainment and travel. But once a year they devote an entire highly anticipated issue to their Leading Men, and the 2009 edition may just be their best yet!

When Instinct started to put together this year’s Leading Men, they noticed a common theme: activism. Charming, intelligent, passionate activists working on everything from preserving history to trying to change the course of it, creating welcoming spaces and enforcing equality law. It should come as no surprise, given all the news-worthy happenings in our community this past year, that 2009 has gotten the community fired up. And two men who have taken that passion to the public are November’s cover guys, Lt. Col. Victor Fehrenbach and Lt. Dan Choi.

Appearing together for the very first time in the press for Instinct's exclusive photo shoot, Victor and Dan epitomize the strength, character and determination it takes to be a leading man, as both are fighting not only for the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” but equality as a whole. The gentlemen sat down with Instinct for an in-depth look into their lives, their cases and their potential futures; inspiring features to kick off their Leading Men interviews.

Visit InstinctMagazine.com for a preview of the interview.

Instinct Magazine Covers Your Vacation Bases

What do you get when you have eight gorgeous men, one pair of pants and a handful of cool travel destinations? Aside from a dream vacation, you get Instinct Magazine’s October issue, featuring a super-sized Gay Travel News section.

Continuing their pledge to feature openly gay men on it's covers, Instinct looked to one of their favorite destinations — Vegas! That’s where October cover model Jonah Wilkins calls home, as he glides across the stage six nights a week as a dancer in Bally’s extravaganza, Jubilee! It’s been a lot of big breaks and and even bigger stages for this talented two stepper, who opens up to Instinct about nursing his craft from an early age and even coming out on the very first day of high school.

So, if popping over to Las Vegas to see Jonah in action isn’t enough reason to take a vacay, Instinct's also got a run down of the best shopping in Sin City, including a sneak peak at the huge names working the Strip this winter. If the hustle of Vegas seems too chaotic, maybe their look at the best spas in the southwest will make you want to hit the road? Of course, if you’re a traveler who likes to be on the go, then be sure to check out their take on the revitalization of Chicago, as seen through one of the city’s most famous and beloved characters—Ferris Bueller.

By now you’re probably thinking, what about those eight hot guys and one pair of pants? Well, we’re making packing really easy for any upcoming travel thanks to some suggestions from our sexy underwear fashion feature, The Casting Couch.

If you have any energy left after checking out those shots, be sure to also check out singer-songwriter and newest equality activist Rob Thomas on the Instinct Soapbox this month. Plus, the mag introduces you to one of their favorite new singer/songwriters, Anjulie, and gives you the Instinct review on Whitney’s new album and Kathy’s new book.

Be sure to pick up the October 09 issue of Instinct Magazine!

Kylie Minogue For Instinct Mag (Gay Press Exclusive)

This September, Instinct Magazine brings you one of its most star-studded issues yet: their Fall Entertainment and Fashion Issue kicks things into high gear with music and style icon—Kylie Minogue!

In a national gay press exclusive, Kylie speaks with Instinct about the excitement, stress and fear that comes with launching her first-ever U.S. tour this fall, or as she calls it, “My hot, sweaty bus tour across America!”

Kylie also opens up about how her life has changed since surviving breast cancer and how her career and fans—particularly her gays—mean so much to her, now more than ever.

“When I started out in music, going from acting to singing, that transition was very successful, but I also got flack for it. Many hurtful things were said. It wasn’t easy,” Kylie tells Instinct. “I was only 19 and I think the gay audience kinda picked up on that and decided to defend me and adopt me. They saw I was being criticized for being myself. While learning what does that mean, who am I? So I think all the attacks that were around at the time, took them to heart. And I love that. It means it was a totally organic coming together.” [ CONTINUED ]

Instinct Magazine Is Going to Make You Sweat

Trying to live your best life this year as Ms. O suggests? Instinct’s Health & Fitness Issue is on the shelves and ready to help this August, covering all the bases from gym-time tips and relationship insight to sex advice and life coaching. And, of course, since they’re going to be talking all things fit and fab, they need to offer up examples of athletic prowess at it’s best. For that, they have popular fitness model Trevor Adams.

Continuing they're pledge to only feature openly gay men on the covers, Trevor actually comes out in this month’s issue, and for the first time talks about his difficult upbringing and the troubles that followed as he tried to accept his true self. “I know I’m not exactly the poster child for the magazine,” he says with a laugh. “My life is a little bit different than everybody else’s. It was the fear of the unknown. I was always afraid of the stereotype, of being a stereotype.” Trevor also opens up about some of the consequences he may face coming out in a such a homo-erotic industry that isn’t necessarily quick to embrace homosexuality, but his story proves inspiring to both those that may be facing similar professional set backs or those who were once in his shoes.

Aside from staying lean, Instinct helps keep your relationship healthy thanks to a clever piece on the dos and dont’s of compromise, plus some important insight and advice to those couples in serodiscordant (negative/positive) relationships. And, be sure to keep your soul fed with some life coaching on emotional wellness. Plus, everyone’s favorite high school jock (not to mention TV host, actor, author and dancer), Mario Lopez, is standing on the mag's Soapbox to give you a lesson in hunk.

Staying fit and healthy doesn’t have to be all hard work—it can be an adventure, too. This August, Instinct takes a look at adventure travel and heads down south to Iguazú, where you can zip, run, 4-wheel and hike your way through your vacation. And to be sure that you’re looking your best during all this fitness, they have a scorching fashion feature with sports wear worthy of a little sweat.

INSTINCT MAGAZINE GOES TO THE DOGS

It takes a lot to convince most gay men to open up their hearts and homes to someone new, but that perfect pet usually does the trick. So, the brand new issue of Instinct is devoted to those four-legged, feathered and otherwise non-human friends that make our lives a little more fabulous.

From the best pet-friendly hotels in North America and some must-have travel tips, to the ultimate guide to gaying up your pet, the July issue of Instinct has all your pet essentials—even a quiz to see if your companion is as gay as you!

And for all the joy our pets give us, it’s time to make sure we’re doing good by them. That’s why Instinct put renowned dog trainer—and loveable TV personality — Cesar Millan up on their Soapbox, teaching readers about the right and wrong way to keep your dog happy.

Continuing their pledge to only feature openly gay men on their covers, Instinct even managed to score a photo shoot and sit down with one of the country’s sexiest animal lovers — Tim Weaver. Tim took some time out of his busy schedule as a Las Vegas chef to run around the dog park for the mag's cameras for a day with one of his four dogs, Kylie.

Aside from the cute, eye-candy cover, readers may also notice Instinct's clean, sleek redesign, compliments of their senior graphic designer, Robert Tafoya. The bright new look fits perfectly with this month’s sexy, outdoor fashion feature, which may leave readers feeling a little obsessed.

Be sure to check out the behind-the-scenes cover shoot, via Instinct's Watercooler!

Cover guy photos: Bradford Rogne | Fashion photos: Vincent Dilio

INSTINCT SAYS "CHECK PLEASE"

As we near the end of the month, I thought I'd include the rest of Instinct's fashion spread from their current Pride issue, along with a few behind-the-scenes (before and after) pics as well. Vincent Dilio shot the spread with models Colby @ Major Model Management (lower left), David @ Re-Quest Model Management (lower right) & Govan @ VNY Model Management. You might recognize Govan (above) as one of the stars of D&G's Spring 2009 campaign (see here).

Thanks to friend and Instinct Fashion Director Sean Krebs (and his dog!) for the photos! MORE ON THE NEXT PAGE.

INSTINCT'S PRIDE FLAG FLIES HIGH

Instinct magazine goes global gay this June, covering all the elements of Pride. Things kick off on the cover with some home-grown boys, thanks to photographer Mike Downs and his crop of gorgeous All American Guys. Continuing their pledge to only feature openly gay men on it's covers, Mike talks to Instinct about going from working for the government to getting some of the hottest guys in the country to pose in front of his camera - all for your enjoyment!

With all the recent changes and news in U.S. GLBT rights, Instinct decided to look at the current 'state of gay' around the globe; the result is a diverse collection of contributions examining everything from Internet dating in Lebanon to Turkish baths. Plus, longtime contributor Joel Perry asks if theres still a closet to come out of in 2009, and finds some surprising answers. [MORE IMAGES AND INFO]