On the Rag, Vol. 572

A weekly look at what's making news in the gay magazines:

A&U: Creator and star of "Special" Ryan O’Connell talks about writing, sex and the toxic effects of shame

HotSpots (South Florida): Seven spas of note

Out in Jersey: Is Matthew Camp reinventing porn as we know it?

Metro Weekly (D.C.): Is singer/songwriter Chris Urquiaga the next big thing?

Get Out!: Recognized for hits such as “This Is Your Night,” “Sexual” and “If You Could Read My Mind,” singer Amber will be performing at Resorts World Casino in Jamaica, Queens

Grab (Chicago): Stewart Taylor's bed head anthem

Gloss: FolXXXsom edition #1

The Fight: He came, he saw, he conquered

Between the Lines: A look at three LGBTQ-owned Michigan home improvement businesses

QX (London): Say hello to James Indigo

Dallas Voice: Pride across Texas

Georgia Voice: Atlanta's Alice in Wonderland

San Francisco Bay Times: On the verge of an incredible moment