“Do what you love! Because you’ll get so good at it, they’ll pay you to do it!” That’s not exactly what your parents told you growing up, is it? Well maybe they should have, because for Shaun and Laurelle Mellet’s children, this capitalist mantra worked like a charm: Their now 20-year-old middle son is quickly turning into the epitome of the 21st century celebrity, a YouTube sensation turned pop star who expertly combines an undeniable talent for songwriting with a knack for social media. Throw some puppy-eyed good looks into the mix, and there you have him: Troye Sivan, your little sister’s new favorite singer.

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Growing up as a gay kid in Spain was an utterly daunting experience. I started out by performing my attraction to girls, as all the other boys were doing, only to later find myself actually feeling attraction toward boys. So the realization that I was a homosexual actually brought me some peace as I could finally explain myself, at least to myself. But that peace of mind didn’t last very long.

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I’m wearing the sweater my friend Jason gave me for my birthday. It’s by Golden Fleece. It almost matches my hair, and everybody says it brings out my eyes (they’re blue). I decided to wear it to the party tonight with my tight black jeans. The Fleece makes my nipples itch a little bit (I’m not wearing anything underneath).

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Now that No Shave November is officially over, some, but not all, of the beards may be coming off. Did you even notice? Perhaps you should have. It’s about more than you think. Kyle Eckert explains.

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Andy Simmons is the young illustrator behind this vibrant world of #BubblegumFem boys known as Hey Rooney, currently operating out of Salt Lake City. Striking a pose with splash of neon color on the lips and nips, these pin-ups are drawing big social media traffic with nearly 20k followers on his Instagram alone.

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