Killian James Announces Retirement From Porn, But(t) ... -- UPDATE

Wasn't too surprised to read that cutie-pie Killian James was unhappy with his life in pornography, so was happy for him that he said he was retiring, concerned about its effect on his personal relationships and tired of feeling like "just a piece of meat." Was surprised, however, as I kept reading and got to his closing thought -- that "Killian James the escort GOES ON STRONG." Huh?

UPDATE:

A commenter says:

He's already recanted that statement, but he did it on Periscope so there's no permanent record. He said that he'd been dumped by a boyfriend who was uncomfortable with his porn work, which is what prompted the post. But as he reflected, he decided that he loves what he does and doesn't need people in his life who can't deal with it. His Twitter and Facebook accounts are still there (and he last posted to Twitter about an hour ago).

On the Rag, Vol. 332

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

Grab (Chicago): All I want for Christmas is Killian James! Online edition HERE.

Speaking of which: The Perfect Package Finder is HERE.

Next: The gifts gays want are right HERE.

Get Out! magazine: Cyndi Lauper is Home for the Holidays! Read HERE.

Metro Weekly (D.C.): Thea Kano ushers in a new, exciting era as the first female head of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington / Read HERE.

Echo (Phoenix): Your 2014 holiday gift guide is HERE.

Rage (L.A./San Diego): Santa's little helper looks like he's fun in the sack. See the other cover elf HERE.

Flame (Detroit): Meet Josh Fortuna ... and the 12 kinks of Christmas HERE.

Edge (Boston) is ready to go "Into the Woods" with Meryl Streep / Download HERE.

You're Killian Me Here, Dude

I tend to get obsessed with things, so it wouldn't be a lie to admit I sort of only went to HustlaBall on Sunday night -- well, Monday morning -- because I knew Killian James would be there. I had fallen in love with his sweet ass  face after seeing him in Get Out! magazine, and needed to see if he's as cute in person as he is in the, um, movies. He is.

The event was as over-the-top as promoted, with live sex shows -- oral and anal -- and plenty of hustlers, porn stars and amateur exhibitionists willing to entertain the masses. There were competing events around town, however -- Horse Meat Disco in Brooklyn, Daniel Nardicio's underwear party at the Monster -- so it did feel like it wasn't as crowded as it might have been, not that I like being trampled. 

My friends Allen and Tony kindly kept an eye on me when my abuse of substance became too much, and all in all we had a fun if slightly subdued-considering-the-environment evening. My pal Matt -- who is never shy with a camera when culturing boys -- has a full report HERE!

On the Rag, Vol. 324

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

Get Out! magazine: Fitness trainer-turned-hooker Killian James didn't win Rentboy's "Best Bottom" award for nothing. See his prize-winning ass HERE.

Next: Six New Yorkers share their coming out stories for National Coming Out Day (I wonder why they picked this guy for the cover.)  / Read HERE.

Get Out! mag's other cover model -- Matt @ Adonis -- like a worthy alternative / Online edition HERE.

Metro Weekly (D.C.): Screenwriter Stephen Beresford on the exhilarating new film that celebrates an historic event that paved the way for the rights of gays and lesbians in Britain / Read HERE.

Rage (L.A./San Diego): Social fashion three ways are in / Read HERE.

Echo (Phoenix): A preview of the Rainbow Festival awaits you HERE.

Grab (Chicago): Valentin Petrov and the title of this mag sure go hand in hand / Online edition HERE.