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Billy Masters
by Billy Masters
2013-08-27

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"At the end of the day, if he can choose between sleeping with Zac Efron and Betty White, he's going to choose Betty White, because that's the way he is. When he went back with Calvin, Calvin should have just let him sleep with women, and he would have been fine. He's gay for pay, and that's what it is."—John Luciano talks to Michael Musto about his former beau, Nick Gruber. He also calls Nick "the worst lover I've ever had." Let me put on my surprised face...

This past week, Wentworth Miller came out of the closet. This was big news to those of you who have been living under a rock since Prison Break debuted six years ago. Up until now, he's always denied being gay—most blatantly in this quote: "I'm not gay, but that rumor can't be killed. I'd like to have a girlfriend and family. But I haven't met the right one yet." And I'd like to sleep with Brad Pitt, but he hasn't knocked on my door yet! I believe Went made this quote around the time he was squiring Luke MacFarlane all over Hollywood ... but that's another story.

The point is, he's out now. And he did it to make a statement. He was invited to attend the St. Petersburg International Film Festival in Russia, and here is how he responded: "As someone who has enjoyed visiting Russia in the past and can also claim a degree of Russian ancestry, it would make me happy to say yes. However, as a gay man, I must decline. I am deeply troubled by the current attitude toward and treatment of gay men and women by the Russian government." Well, I certainly didn't know that he's got some Russian in him—among other ethnicities, I'm sure. Another article referred to him as a "British actor." Turns out he was born to U.S. citizens and didn't move to the States until he was a year old. Lord knows what other revelations are coming.

In some happy news, Lily Tomlin has announced that in light of Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act being overturned, she is considering marrying her partner of more than 40 years, Jane Wagner (who, by the by, is one of the nicest people I've ever met). She told E! "We're thinking maybe we'll get married. You don't really need to get married, but marriage is awfully nice. Everybody I know who got married, they say it really makes a difference. They feel very, very happy about it." However, the couple's not planning something traditional. "No rings, no bridal dresses. Maybe we'll be dressed like chickens."

I've previously told you about the British sitcom Vicious, which finds Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Derek Jacobi playing a battling gay couple who have been together 49 years. After it premiered on ITV in April, it was dubbed the highest-rated comedy launch on any UK channel in 2013 ... although I hasten to add I have no idea how many comedies actually launched during that time period. Be that as it may, the show has been picked up for a second season. When this will take place is anyone's guess. At the British Television Awards in May, Jacobi said, "We've done a Christmas special to remind people that we're still around, because Ian, of course, is a movie star. He goes off and does the movies, and he's not free now—God damn him—till this time next year. So we can't do another one until he's free." Repeat viewings of the six episodes in season one have given me enormous pleasure. For that reason, I'll share my favorite episode on BillyMasters.com .

Ever since ex-porn star Nick Gruber returned to New York, he's been plagued with drama. Not that having Calvin Klein as your ex (or current) beau would lend itself to a drama-free life, but this is really getting ridiculous. The latest incident happened at the très chic "Ascension" party on Fire Island. Apparently Nick was with some friends and "somehow" stumbled into the private tent of entre-porn-eur Michael Lucas, who is also no shrinking violet in the drama department (but he's so smart and sexy, I accept it). According to witnesses, Nick was pushing people away from him saying, "Keep your hands away from me. I'm straight!" Lucas went over to him and asked why he was being so rude. Nick replied, "I am straight and I don't want any gay people to touch me." Lucas took that as a cue to have him ejected. Nick pulled the old, "Don't you know who I am" routine. Lucas, rolling his eyes (and, surely, pursing his lips), said, "I don't know, and I don't even want to know who you think you are."

Within moments, security arrived and literally dragged Gruber out of the party at such speed that his feet never touched the ground. Emails subsequently exchanged between the two have made their way online, and I'm sure you can find them easily ... if you're that interested. While you're online, you should also check out Nick's body of work and the recent riveting interview he gave our bon ami Michael Musto. They're all on BillyMasters.com .

Our "Ask Billy" question is from Henry in Dallas: "I heard that Simon Rex is making a comeback. Doing what?"

Simon—and his sizeable appendage—is being used to hawk mascara!! The commercial for Benefit Cosmetics has women ogling men with large bulges, and when they unzip (or, in Simon's case, lower his Speedo), out pops a tube of mascara. Although he's clearly trading on his gay-porn past (while channeling his "Dirt Nasty" rapper persona), it's nice to know he's working—and looking so good, as you'll see on BillyMasters.com .

When mascara really does plump and lengthen, it's time for me to go shopping and end yet another column. Since we apparently ran so long this week, I barely have time to remind you to check out www.BillyMasters.com, the site that's needs no volumizer. If you have something on your mind that you're just bursting to share with me, send it along to Billy@BillyMasters.com and I promise to get back to you before I attend Lily and Jane's free-range wedding! So, until next time, remember, one man's filth is another man's bible.


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