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MEET STRIKING HUNK JOE WACHS

By Rafa Carvajal

This week, we introduce you to striking hunk and OnlyFans sensation Joe Wachs from Chicago, Illinois, with some of the hot photos taken last week by Photo Studio Miami.

Rafa Carvajal: Where are you originally from and where do you live? Joe Wachs: I am originally from Chicago, Illinois and currently living in Scottsdale, Arizona.

RC: What do you do for a living? JW: I am a full-time paid athlete and model, with currently the #1 biggest OnlyFans page in the United States. I also have multiple brand deals with companies for monthly income and run an online coaching business on the side.

RC: Who is the professional icon that inspires you most? Why? JW: I don’t have an icon that inspires me the most, but I do look up to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson because of who he is as a person. He is humble, amazing at what he does, and The Rock always shows how thankful he is and gives back to the community. That’s exactly the imprint I want to leave on the people I meet in my career. I honestly look at myself as my main motivation and inspiration because I know I have tons of potential, and as long as I continue working hard every single day, I will have exactly what I want in life.

RC: How do you stay in such great shape? JW: Nothing but consistency and hard work. I wish there was a magic pill, but it all comes down to training hard at the gym, following your diet 24/7 and keeping up with your hygiene.

RC: What do you enjoy the most about modeling for photography? JW: I love modeling and everything about photo-graphy. I enjoy being in front of the camera just as much as I love being behind. The biggest thing I like is creating fine art that shows such expression and creates much more than just an image. We are creating a fantasy and it’s amazing to see it come to life.

RC: What is your favorite food? JW: I’m such an all American guy... That being said, I can never go wrong with a big fat juicy burger and fries.

RC: What is your favorite pastime? JW: I love scrolling through social media to support my other influencer and model friends. It’s fantastic seeing all of my friends, doing what they love and creating such amazing work! I enjoy seeing all the creativity others have to offer.

RC: What is your favorite place in the world? Why? JW: I recently traveled to Aruba, and it was a very breathtaking and beautiful place. I am definitely going back soon. As long as I am somewhere with the people that I love and enjoy spending time with, everywhere is my favorite!

RC: What is your current struggle? JW: Juggling all my business ventures and being able to keep sane. With my goals and ambition, it drives me crazy because I never stop working and never know when to take a break. Now, with business being so good moving forward, I’ve been able to hire a full time assistant to help me run all of my work and take on more as myself and as a brand.

RC: Is there anything else you would like to share with Wire Magazine readers? JW: Thank you all so much for giving me this opportunity to be on the cover and showcase myself in front of thousands. I also want to thank the amazing photographers Jorge and Abel from Photo Studio Miami for helping create such stunning images. They are now my full-time project photographers who will be working with me moving forward as a team. If you aren’t already, make sure you subscribe to my OnlyFans! I’m currently running a promotion in honor of my first cover and it’s only $3 to join and 65% off. Every single member gets a free video on the house and there is also tons of behind-the-scenes footage from the pictures you’re currently seeing now. Thank you so much.

This was originally published in Wire Magazine Digital Issue 7.2020

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BEAUTIFUL RUSSIAN MODEL DAVID LURS

By Rafa Carvajal Photos by Stas Vokman

This week’s cover story is a photo essay of beautiful Russian model, actor and fitness trainer David Lurs by Moscow based photographer Stas Vokman. It includes some information about David, so you can get to know him a little bit better.

David Lurs

Profession: Model, actor and fitness trainer

Born: St. Petersburg, Russia

Sports growing up: Football, ice skating and Thai boxing

Self description: Creative, hard-working and kind

Favorite hobby: Fitness

Interests: Theaters, clubs, cinemas, traveling and meeting new people

Staying in shape: Hard work in the gym, five times a week

Nutrition tip: Care about what you are eating. Food is the main thing

Favorite photo shoot location: Sea and beaches with a sunset

First photo shoot: Russian photographer Andrew Vishnikov

Favorite food: Salmon

Boxers or briefs: Briefs

This was originally published in Wire Magazine Digital Issue 6.2020

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VIGGO SHARES HIS ‘SECRET’ FOR ADDICTEDUSA.COM

By Mike Bahr | Photos provided by AddictedUSA.com

Typically, adult models work behind-the-scenes after their modeling days are over. Not Viggo Sorensen. The semi-professional breakdancer was moonlighting as a cameraman for Bel Ami for a full year before deciding to make the move to in front of the camera. “It wasn’t something I had even considered doing,” he admits, “but I’ve always liked being different, pushing myself to live an interesting life that is unlike anything my friends or anyone else I know is doing.” The ambitious man has lots of things he wants to see and experiences he wants to do while he’s still young and strapping, including fashion modeling. This month, Viggo Sorensen can check one more item off his bucket list. He is the new face and body for Addicted Swimwear’s new Secret collection.

Wire Magazine spoke with the Bel Ami star-turned swimwear model from his home in the Czech Republic.

Mike Bahr: The new campaign is called “Secret.” What is your deepest, darkest secret? Viggo Sorensen: I’m extremely shy! Seriously! I’m always afraid to approach a guy I would like to date. Also, I’m stupid with trusting the wrong people.

MB: Tell us about your childhood. VS: I grew up in a small city in the Czech Republic where I still live, actually. I was a very happy kid with my two brothers. We played with our Pokemon cards, bay blades and my all-time favorite thing to do was ride my motorcycle with my grandpa. We lived in a small apartment until I was five, which was hard on my mom because I was a handful, always full of energy. She would go crazy, spending the whole day with me! To get some relief, she enrolled me in sports at a young age. She would send me to train ten times a week in order to calm me down. I would come home and fall right to sleep which made her happy.

MB: Were you trained as a gymnast? VS: My mom always wanted me to do gymnastics, but no, I never pursued formal training.

MB: Who was your first boy crush? VS: Honestly, growing up, I was oblivious to things like that. I started my sexual life pretty late.

MB: Are you dating now? VS: No.

MB: Has being a porn star impacted your dating life? VS: I would say so. I haven't dated since I started appearing in films.

MB: Maybe you’re too picky. What do you look for in a guy? VS: Personality, the ability to make others smile, dedication and a nice-looking body.

MB: Are you enjoying your new fame? VS: The best part of adult film is traveling, trying new things, meeting new, interesting people and yes, the money.

MB: What’s the worst part? VS: The worst part is when the chemistry between the guys is simply not working. Then, everything takes so long and it can get very tiring.

MB: You’re known for your flexibility. What are your favorite positions? VS: An upside-down handstand. I have also done a video where I jerk off while doing a split. That was fun!

MB: Who is your best buddy in the biz? VS: I feel the closest to Sven Basquiat. We share similar interests.

MB: What kind of hijinks have you two gotten into? VS: We partied every night at the Maldives Flirt4Free summit. At one point, we were wrestling and he ripped my earring out! I haven’t worn earrings since.

MB: Do you have any tattoos? VS: None and I probably won't ever get any.

MB: What superstitions do you believe in? VS: What goes around comes around. I’m a definite believer in karma.

MB: Beyonce, Billie (Eilish), Barbra (Streisand)… who is the real queen B? Viggo: Honestly, I only know Beyonce. The other two could be Spanish villages, as far as I know.

MB: Who is the unlikeliest person that you follow on Instagram? Viggo: Donald Trump is the first name that comes to mind.

MB: What would a film of your life be called, and who would star as you in it? VS: The Storymaker because I don’t wait for things to happen in my life. I’m the designer of my destiny. Matthew McConaughey would play me.

MB: What makes you smile? VS: Good food, beautiful nature views, the night sky, and funny people.

MB: What makes you angry? VS: Stupidity and insincerity.

MB: Who are your heroes? VS: I don't have any specific heroes in my life. I look up to people who work hard to achieve their goals and lead interesting, happy lives. If I were to choose from men in the adult industry that I admire, they would be Paul Cassidy, Sven Basquiat, and Alam Wernik.

MB: You find a magic genie in a bottle. What are your three wishes? Viggo: To find love for life, travel the world, and play sports until I'm all gray.

MB: Which celebrity would you most like to slide into your DMs and why? VS: Honestly, I would like any and every celebrity to slide into my DMs because I like to get to know interesting people and hear their stories.

MB: You’re about to be hit by a truck (sorry). What flashes before your eyes? VS: All the things I wanted to do and never took a chance on.

MB: What does your gravestone read? VS: He lived hard and loved every second of it.

View Viggo Sorensen’s first swimwear modeling shoot at AddictedUSA.com

This was originally published in Wire Magazine Digital Issue 1.2020

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HOT MODELS CALENDAR

APRIL 

Justas Jestrumskis @justas_jes

MAY

Evan Peix @evanpeix

JUNE

Peyton Elvy @peytonelvy

This was originally published in Wire Magazine Issue 6.2020

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CENTERFOLD MODEL: CARSTEN GAUSLOW

Home: Boca Raton, FL Born: Atlantic Beach, FL Work: Real estate investing, personal training, online coaching & modeling Favorite Hobbies: Going to festivals and spending time with good people, fitness & working out Favorite food: Wild-caught salmon, but currently vegetarian Instagram: carsten_gauslow

This was originally published in Wire Magazine Issue 5.2020

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NICK OF ALL TRADES, NUMEROUS TALENTS & MANY HATS

By John Stein | Photos by Jay Fuertez

Nick Stracener is best known to his 200,000 followers on Instagram for wearing close to nothing at all. In real life, however, he wears many hats. In addition to being a social media star, he’s a nationally qualified men’s physique athlete, an international flight attendant, and a DJ/producer whose new remix of Lindsay Lohan’s “Back to Me” was recently heralded by the Hollywood actress. What doesn’t the soon-to-be husband do?Wire Magazine spoke with Nick from his Dallas home. 

John Stein: Before breaking into DJing, you traveled the world as a go-go boy! DJ Nick Stracener: I’ve go-go danced in Dallas, Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Diego, Toronto, Oklahoma City, Austin, and a few other cities that I can’t remember off the top of my head. 

JS: Was it fun? NS: It was a great opportunity to really let loose, express myself, be creative, and come out of my shell. I’m naturally a shy person, but when I’m on stage or on the box, I feel confident. 

JS: Do go-go boys get the respect they deserve? NS: I don’t think so. These guys spend countless hours in the gym and maintain strict diets year-round just so they stay booked at all the biggest events. It takes a lot of commitment to stay in top physical form all year. 

JS: So, how did you make the jump from the box to the booth?  NS: I am a self-taught DJ. After putting my second mix on Soundcloud, DILF Party reached out to me to open up for Kitty Glitter in Dallas. That went really well and I was booked for DILF Atlanta and DILF LA and the gigs kept rolling in. Then COVID-19 hit. 

JS: How would you describe your style of music? NS: It’s a combination of indigenous rhythms with a lot of sultry uplifting female vocals. I want to give you something upbeat to dance to most of the time, but also take you on a journey with slow moments so you can experience different emotions. Music, to me, is therapy and a way to escape life’s biggest hurdles.

JS: Who are your favorite divas? NS: Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Whitney Hou-ston, J.Lo, and Lindsay Lohan.

JS: Let’s talk Lindsay. Has she heard your remix of “Back to Me”? NS: Yes, she did! My friend, who knows Lindsay, sent it to her. She sent me a video telling me how much she liked the remix and that she would like to meet me at some point. So yeah, that was pretty exciting. I hope I do get the chance to meet her one day.

JS: What inspired you to remix her song? NS: I am drawn to Lindsay’s confidence and how she comes across so fierce. She’s an entrepreneur, which is something that I can relate to.

JS: She also battles her share of criticism online. Do you? NS: I encounter bullies every week on my Instagram. When people are behind a keyboard, they will say anything. It really used to get to me. I’ve gotten better at not taking things personally. The more I ignore, the happier I am.

JS: Are you as bold and confident as you project on Instagram? NS: Bold, yes. Confident, not always. I want people to know that behind the risqué pictures and the body, there is an actual human being. I have feelings, just like everyone. I am a shy and introverted person until you take a minute to get to know me.

JS: Are you keeping up with your workout routine during these weeks in quarantine? NS: I’m trying! I found a set of dumbbells on Craigslist and bought some cables.

JS: What's the deal with wearing the leotard?   NS: (Laughing) I don’t usually sport women’s clothing, but every once in a while, I do like to create an Instagram post that makes a state-ment. The brand I’m wearing is called EX-SL and it’s a men’s lingerie company. You can be as masculine or feminine as you want. I hate labels. Masculinity is not defined by what you wear.

JS: Tell us about becoming a nationally qualified men’s physique athlete. What did you have to do to achieve that? NS: To become nationally qualified, you have to place first or second at a show. My first show took place in Houston in 2018. I placed 4th. Shortly after, I competed in Dallas at the Ronnie Coleman Classic. I worked on my posing and tweaked my diet, and took first! It was one of the proudest moments of my life!

JS: How often do you work out? NS: Pre-corona, I would work out six days a week. Chest is my favorite. It’s also one of the hardest muscles for me to grow.

JS: Do you follow a strict diet?   NS: My meals usually consist of a good protein, a good carb, and a good fat like avocado. I try and stay away from fried foods and sugar. I drink a lot of unsweet tea with Splenda to satisfy my sweet tooth; definitely a southern thing.

JS: How has the pandemic impacted your job as a flight attendant?   NS: The pandemic has vastly affected everyone in the airline industry. Personally, I haven’t been able to pick up any extra flying, and that means bills are getting harder to pay and my anxiety has been super bad lately.

JS: You've been open on Instagram about your struggles with depression and anxiety.   NS: My anxiety levels have skyrocketed over the last few weeks. I expected it would. A lot is from worrying about things that are out of my control.

JS: Is your fiancé helping to keep your spirits up? NS: My fiancé, CX, has been an incredible source of light through all of this. He reminds me how far I’ve come and encourages me to stay positive. We have been staying very busy with our two new fur babies, Oliver and Olivia. They don’t allow us a whole lot of time to dwell on the situation at hand, which has been a blessing.

JS: Where can fans find you during this time of COVID-19?   NS: I have done a couple of live streams on Instagram and Facebook. I just got some better equipment, so I will be doing even more soon.

JS: Any shout outs to your Miami fans? NS: I just want to thank all of you for supporting me and my music, and I can’t wait to be back in beautiful Miami real soon!

Visit nickstracener.com. Follow Nick Stracener on Instagram @thenickstracener. A free download of Nick Stracener's remix of Lindsay Lohan’s "Back to Me" is available now at soundcloud.com/nickstracener/lindsay-lohan-back-to-me-nick-stracener-remix

This was originally published in Wire Magazine Digital Issue 5.2020

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SHOPPING BAG: COOL MASKS TO PROTECT YOURSELF WHILE FLATTENING THE CURVE

LUCKY CAT MASK FROM VISTAPRINT Show off your unique personality with these Neko Cat reusable masks with a replaceable filter system. The bright colors and cute cats show that you have a fun side. $18

MAKALI'I FACE MASK FROM KONA SUPPLY CO. These machine washable vibrant masks have a flourishing flower print to add some color to the bleak world of masks. They come with a 205-thread-count made of 100% cotton. $14.99

THE SUSTAINABLE MASK FROM CHRISTY DAWN For a low price, you get five different washable and reusable masks in varying colors. With this color scheme there’s no such thing as ‘plaid’ publicity. $30

THREE PACK OF ESSEX MASKS FROM BONRISU These three stylish, reusable masks will be a statement at the office. Made from the same posh 100% cotton as dress shirts mixed with a muslin cotton layer, plus a pocket to add a filter. $48

This was originally published in Wire Magazine Issue 8.2020

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FLIX: THE HIGH NOTE

By Alyn Darnay

You rarely hear me fawning over a movie, but when I finally get the opportunity to review a really enjoyable film, well, it’s just great. The High Note is such a film. It hits all the right "notes." It doesn’t take itself too seriously, it isn’t too heavy, or preachy, or over-wroth with emotion. It just slides right into that "this is fun to watch" category. You might feel like you’ve seen this film before, but you really haven’t. It just feels that way because it’s so dang comfortable and easy-going.

Above all that, the film's highest note is its music, which throughout is better than almost any recent movie I’ve seen that’s set inside the music industry. The last time I loved a score this much was by Eminem in 8 Mile, and that was a long time ago. The team of songwriter Sarah Aarons and producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins turned what could have been a lame series of tunes into an outstanding showcase for the exceptional vocal talents of both Tracee Ellis Ross’ and Kelvin Harrison Jr.

If you didn’t know, Tracee Ellis Ross, who has been a popular lead actress in such Television shows as Girlfriends and Black-ish, is in real life Diana Ross’ daughter. Like her mother, she has a wonderful singing voice, but until now hasn’t been able to capitalize on it. This film and its wonderful main song "Love Myself" should change that for her.

Here's the storyline…

Grace Davis (Ross), a 40-year-old superstar singer whose life has become an endless series of moving from one concert to another, is being pushed into a Las Vegas residency she does not want, by both her manager (Ice Cube) and her record label. Her dedicated and overworked assistant Maggie (Johnson), who aspires to become a music producer herself and is re-working some of Grace’s classic tunes, thinks it’s the wrong move. She believes it’s time for Grace to start writing again and record some new material.When Maggie stumbles upon a talented new singer (Harrison) and convinces him to let her produce his music, a series of events is unleashed that will change everyone’s life forever. Everything in the film echoes what one imagines is the reality of Los Angeles’ glitzy music scene, with its flashy personalities, fast cars, expensive wardrobes, lavish parties, big promotional shindigs, and powerful agents. It’s all there and just a lot of fun to watch. Director Nisha Ganatra has managed to somehow capture the life of a superstar in a most engaging way. It’s a refreshing change from the destructive behavior we’re used to seeing in this type of film. Adding to that, Tracee and Dakota make a great team, playing off each other with such humor and sensitivity, you’re just forced to love them both. The High Note was released on Video on Demand Friday, May 29, 2020. My take… The High Note is a musical treat, with a lot of easy-going soul to it. I think you might just fall in love with this one. Check it out.

Directed by: Nisha Ganatra Screenplay by: Flora Greeson

Cast: Dakota Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Zoë Chao, Bill Pullman, Eddie Izzard, and Ice Cube

THE HIGH NOTE Rating: 4.5 Stars (out of 5)  Rated: PG-13  (for some strong language, and suggestive references)  Running Time: 1 hour & 53 minutes

Alyn Darnay is a film critic; feedback is encouraged at [email protected].

This was originally published in Wire Magazine Digital Issue 7.2020