POLL :: He’s never been shy with his branding, now Tom Ford has posed for this pic in honour of Russian GQ naming him ‘International Man Of The Year’. Hmmm… the question remains:

Jake Mossop is a registered nurse, hottie, and panelist on MTV Canada‘s 1 girl 5 gays. As if the pictures weren’t enough, he’s also a whole bunch of fun and cultured to the teets! Check it out for yourself if you don’t believe us!

JUST THE FACTS

I’m a: Capricorn.
I’m: Legal.
I was born: a boy, gay and this way!
I: am a Registered Nurse.
My fave colour: BLUE.
Passion: helping and caring for others – cheesy but true.
Fantasy entourage: Oprah, Beyonce and my Grandma.
Turn-ons: Hairy chest, beards, aggressiveness.
Irresistible in a mate: Sense of humour and nice smile.
Phrase I most overuse: Have you recently been tested for HIV?
Most people would be surprised to know I: speak French.
Fictional best friend: Marshall – United States of Tara.
Talent I wish I had: Drawing/Painting.
When I order a cocktail I ask for: dark-rum and Coke with a lime.

GUILTY PLEASURES

TV: Criminal Minds.
Song: Aaliyah – One in a Million.
Greatest extravagance: living in Paris for five months.

WEAR APPARENT

Jeans: Marc by Marc Jacobs.
Footwear: Feiyue.
Watch: Vintage – brown leather strap & gold face.
Eyewear: RayBans.
Casual: Cheap Monday.
Formal: anything Tom Ford has his hands on.
Cologne: YSL Homme.

BEAUTY DUTY

Shampoo: Head and Shoulders.
Face wash: something I bought in China.
Moisturizer: Kiehls.
Body Lotion: Nivea.
Indulgence: Moroccan Hair Oil – this mop gets dry.

GOTTA-GET GADGET

Gadget: Bicycle – it’s a kind of gadet right? I love riding around on a nice bike.
On my music player now: The Whitest Boy Alive – obsessed.
I always PVR: Nothing. I don’t have cable.

CULTURE VULTURE

Last book read: Stieg Larsson’s: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo – mediocre, watch the movie.
Last movie seen: Brides Maids. Hilarious, right?
Last concert: Lykke Li – amazing
Last play: The Laramie Project – awakening!

OBSESSIONS

Current obsession: Accessories.
Past obsession: Jackets.
Future obsession: Suits.

CRYSTAL BALL

The next big thing will be:  pointing your phone at someone to learn about their sexuality, relationship status etc….

AND FINALLY …

Words of wisdom: Change is inevitable. Learn to adapt.

You can catch Jake on MTV Canada‘s 1 girl 5 gays Fridays at 11PM et/pt, as well as nursing back to health all of the guys whose hearts he’s broken!

We love him on 1 Girl 5 Gays and we can’t count the number of times we’ve danced like no one’s watching at his event Z-List in Toronto. David Robert is our smiling Man of the Hour!

JUST THE FACTS

I’m a Taurus!

I’m 24.

I was born: This way!

I work in advertising, star on 1 Girl 5 Gays and throw a weekly party called Z-List in Toronto!

My fave colour: Blue!

Passion: the constant pursuit of happiness.

Fantasy entourage: Me, Britney & Beyonce. Amen.

Turn-ons: a strong, healthy, (cocky) personality. Classic handsome looks and a heart of gold lol

Irresistible in a mate: Nice. Like, extra, unbelievably caring and nice.

Phrase I most overuse: “I’m dead!” !

Most people would be surprised to know I: Had a nose-job in 2007.

Fictional best friend: Mitch on Modern Family and I could be best friends.

Talent I wish I had: To draw, sketch or paint. I’m NOT good.

When I order a cocktail I ask for: Vodka, water & bar-lime.

GUILTY PLEASURES

TV: RuPaul’s Drag Race

Song: Get Outta My Way – Kylie Minogue

Greatest extravagance: My La Mer face-cream

WEAR APPARENT

Jeans: Naked & Famous (amaaazing brand from Montreal)

Footwear: Black, spiked, leather boots.

Watch: My cellphone

Eyewear: (Fake) Ray-Bans

Casual: American Apparel pajamas

Formal: My dream suit would be by Tom Ford. (A boy can dream)

Perfume / Cologne: Armani Mania

BEAUTY DUTY

Shampoo: Head ‘n Shoulders

Face wash: Lab Series Facewash

Moisturizer: Lush ‘Cosmetic Lad’

Body Lotion: Baby oil!

Indulgence: A facial once a month!

GOTTA GETTA GADGET

Gadgets I love and/or covet: I very recently became a Mac-head, I’m dying for the new iPhone 5 coming out in the summer!

On my music player now: Britney Spears, Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue, Nirvana, Pretty Reckless, Robyn, Lady Gaga, Adele

I always PVR: Judge Judy!

CULTURE VULTURE

Last book read: The Easy Way to Quit Smoking – Allan Carr

Last movie seen: Scream 4 (Soo good)

Last concert: Lady Gaga – Monster Ball, Toronto, March 2011 (She blew me away)

Last play: Avenue Q (Unbelievable)

OBSESSIONS

Current obsession: My new, mini, underwater HD video camera.

Past obsession: Power Rangers & dinosaurs!

Future obsession: Trips to space!

CRYSTAL BALL

The next big thing will be: Online television shows!

AND FINALLY …

Words of wisdom: Don’t worry, be happy.

1 Girl 5 Gays airs every Friday @ 11pm et/pt on MTV and Mondays at 11:30pm p/10:30c on LOGO. My weekly party, Z-List, is every Wednesday at Cobra Nightclub in Toronto, Ontario!

Madonna. Monroe. Minogue. Cher. Gaga. Streisand. Garland. These are just a few of the classic icons gay men revere and have admired for decades. They are recognized as beacons in the fight for rights. They are lauded as survivors who triumphed in the face of adversity to become legendary. They are all considered to be powerful women of their time (and some, tragic icons). What’s missing from the list? Men.

Gay men have long pointed to and acknowledged women as cornerstones in the queer movement. Some are bestowed status because they were victims of their own existence in times they didn’t conform to, while others are cheered for their power, determination and sheer fortitude. Read the full story

Two men dominate Toronto today: Haydain Neale and Tom Ford.  Ford’s film debut, A Single Man, will be screened for VIPs at The Varsity tonight, followed by a star-studded fundraising tribute concert to the late great Jacksoul frontman.  I dropped by The Shaun Proulx Show in advance to talk about both.

Related reading: Shaun Proulx talked to Haydain Neale for his former GGT column, Step Into My Parlour.

“Most everyone now personally knows someone who is openly homosexual.” – Tom Ford

“When mom comes to visit you next week, what are you going to tell her you do?” asked my brother on the other end of the line from Montreal. I skirted the subject by making a joke, but wondered how much my brother had figured out on his own.

I was just back from Italy. We had shot “When In Rome”, and my pockets were flush with cash. Mom’s visit to L.A. went off without a hitch.  ”How’s the bar?” she’d ask. I told her I was bar backing and go go dancing at a couple of bars in West Hollywood. What? Don’t give me that look, it’s not so far off the truth! That’s how I got discovered by Chi Chi LaRue, while go go dancing at Micky’s!

With Chi Chi LaRue & Johnny Hazzard

Anyway, she left L.A. happy in the knowledge that I was doing alright for myself, if not totally aware of how I was achieving it. And doing well for myself I did. I continued on as a Rascal Exclusive for Chi Chi, traveling Europe and the United States, picking up awards and nominations all over the place, modeling for Tom Ford, T.V. interviews, books, magazines and even my own dildo!

Promoting "Stone Fox"

Now what? I had a decision to make. Years had gone by, and I had achieved more than what most porn stars ever do. I needed to continue to grow, and the only way to do that was by moving home to Canada. I wasn’t abandoning the industry, but I needed a shift in my life. I had done a radio interview as Eddie Stone with Shaun Proulx of The Shaun Proulx Show on 103.9 PROUD FM in Toronto. PROUD FM is the world’s first and only queer commercial radio station. People have always told me I had a voice for radio, so I decided to move to Toronto and look up PROUD FM to see what could come of it.

I thought that the move away from L.A. and the pursuit of other avenues, like radio, would end the eternal questioning of “Are you going to tell your mom?”

I would never have guessed that a move home would force me to face and answer that question once and for all!