Of course he was accepted, and comforted by Sebastian who had been with the company a couple of weeks, he went to his first session.  Sebastian had convinced him that the Boycrush boys kept it pretty relaxed and enjoyable, and this proved to be the case.

                Once he became a Boycrush model he needed to decide on a name, but that was pretty easy.  Chad had its origin in a school-boy crush on a straight friend at High School and Hollywood from his favorite scent Very Hollywood by Michael Kors.  The jet-setting lifestyle that is portrayed in those advertisements is very much a lifestyle he aspires to.  So there you have it, Chad Hollywood. I believe few names would have as much meaning as his, and perhaps this is the very essence of who this young man is. 

                So with a new name, Chad nervously drove to the Boycrush studios, and in his own words:

“I was so nervous! I was shaking, sweaty and I didn’t know what to expect.  Once I actually got there and they showed me what I had to do for my audition I realised how fun and easy it was, and I calmed down.”

They talked him through what he had to do, and then he was basically ready and prepared for his first scene, which is always the interview and jack-off.  I am not sure whether Chad’s preparation for this first scene is in the guidebook for budding models but it seemed to work.

“Even though I knew I was going to be jacking off for my interview, almost right before I went into the studio I jacked off at my apartment.  I always jack off when I am nervous if the place and time is appropriate or if I can get away.  It always seems to calm me down way better than anything else!”

I am not sure Bryan would recommend this preparation, but all of those who watched his interview, Chad passed with flying colors.

                Chad’s first hardcore scene was fortunately with Sebastian, so being a close friend they were very relaxed with each other.  They had talked to each other about their sex lives for months before either looked at becoming a model, so there were no real nerves to overcome.  His second scene was with that very gorgeous and hot blonde, Preston Andrews, and fortunately they were able to chat with each other for an hour before their scene. Chad said:

“Thankfully we were both attracted to each other, so we had no problems working together.  While we were filming, the only issue was him fucking me harder than I was able to handle.”

I think most Boycrush fans who watched that very hot video would agree he held it together pretty well.  Pretty hard introduction to the industry, doing scenes with Sebastian Rode and Preston Andrews, I am sure we would all agree!

                The funny part about this is that in the interview Chad described himself in his personal life as a top, and of course in that great first scene with Sebastian he topped.  Since then of course he has come up against the well-endowed Preston Andrews and power top Lexx Jammer.  He has spoken to Bryan about this issue and we will see him being used as a top more.  His dream topping role:-

Now I would really love if I got to be top in a scene with Lexx Jammer, my best friend and favorite lover ever.

                Away from his life at Boycrush, Chad is currently majoring in business at ASU, and he hopes to go to somewhere like Stanford.  Fashion also has an appeal, with Chad really wanting to break into the industry as a runway model and hopes that he can build a portfolio that will get him in.  His love of fashion is obvious because straight after finishing his scene with Sebastian:

Sebastian and I actually both immediately went to the bank together, cashed our cheques, and went to Scottsdale Fashion Square to go shopping!  The whole while singing “Beautiful, Dirty, Rich” by Lady Gaga!”

                A romantic at heart, his perfect night would be dinner on a sailboat, or anything that says romance as that does.  He is a very sincere person and rightly expects that in return. The things he loves such as eating fine food, fast cars and a love of being pampered, along with the desire to live the jet-setting life that Michael Kors represents are offset by the simple things in life he enjoys. 

                Chad enjoys going to the mall with his friends, playing in the pool and hiking in the mountains.  Lounging by the pool, shopping, and spending time with friends are the good things he loves about life. His grandmother holds a very special and important spot in his heart and his life, being not only a guiding force during that time but being one of his best friends.  She did

                As far as the future goes Chad would like to stay in the Adult Entertainment Industry for as long as he can and has started working on his body to ensure that he can do so.  If he can he would really like to fulfill his childhood dream of becoming a runway model, but in the meantime he is getting his bartending license and is looking to get his pilot’s license.  As he says:-

I really try and do one good thing a day, for myself or for my future. I think it’s an easy way of feeling accomplished.

                Chad has a lot to offer, both on and off the camera, and I sincerely hope that we can enjoy his work for a while longer before he achieves his goals in life.  I have little doubt that this smart and driven young man will achieve all he sets out to and just hope that the industry wakes up to itself before it is too late and allows people like Chad to continue in front of the camera.

Q Are you originally from Arizona, or did you move there?

A I’m born and raised in Wisconsin, and I’ve lived there my whole life. I moved to Connecticut for a summer job, but after that I’ll be back in the Midwest to finish school. I love Wisconsin, the people there are real, theres not much drama, and there’s a good mix of big cities like Milwaukee and Chicago close by with a great nightlife, but also more of the outdoorsy stuff, like camping and fishing. I grew up in a city with a gorgeous beach on Lake Michigan, so I go there a lot in the summer as well to play in the sand and check out the cute guys J

Q How did the name Jackson Miller come about?

A After agreeing to film for Boycrush, I needed to come up with a name. Two of my good friends and I went to IHOP at midnight to discuss possibilities. I don’t remember exactly how the discussion went, but I know that eventually the two girls I was with decided it should be Jackson Miller. Pretty sure it was after 3 coffees and a bacon and egg cheeseburger.

Q In the Interview with Bryan everyone gets asked about why doing porn, everyone says just something that always wanted to do.  But what was the moment that you even considered looking into doing it.

A This is actually a funny story. The moment I considered it was when, out of the blue, I got a phone call from Bryan. It turns out that after a conversation with my boyfriend about money, he thought it would be funny to submit an application to Boycrush (his favorite site) for me just to see if I’d be accepted. I had no idea he did that until Bryan called me asking when I could fly out. It took me about a week to decide I wanted to do it, and I’m glad I did!

Q What were you thinking when you went into the interview room for the first time to do the solo and then your first hard-core scene

A I’ve always loved being naked and flirty, so I mostly was excited for the opportunity to do it in front of the cameras. I was a little nervous for the interview, but only for answering questions (I really don’t like the sound of my voice on tape). Once I got to the hard-core scenes, the cameras disappeared and I was totally into the sex, which I hope the fans can pick up on.

Q It is now over 2 years since making your debut, how much do you think that you have changed from the person who did that first interview?  And in what ways?

A I’ve become a lot more confident. It may be hard to believe, but I used to have a hard time with body image. I always thought I was too skinny, too short, etc. Filming for Boycrush and reading reviews from the fans in the forum has really boosted my self-confidence and helped me do great things in other areas of my life. I really do owe a lot to the Boycrush fans!

Q Your first scene after your interview was a double solo with Gabe Jackson.  Why was that?

A Gabe Crawford, but yeah. This was a really interesting scene to do. It was a Boycrush first, and I really didn’t know what to expect. We were told we were going to jack off together, and not have sex, but, obviously, I couldn’t keep my hands off of him, haha. Filming that totally took me back to high school, when you would be hanging out with a new boyfriend who you hadn’t fooled around with yet or watching porn with a “straight” friend, and you would slowly get into each other and whatever happened, happened.

Q What do you like the most about yourself?

A I like that I’m modest, haha. In all honesty, I’m a very well-rounded guy with interests in a lot of different things. I like that people like me, not just because of my body, but because I’m an interesting person who goes out of his way to make people feel good.

Q If someone was to take you out to dinner, what would be your perfect night?

A My perfect dinner would be an expensive French restaurant with great wine and even better bread. There has to be great conversation, otherwise I totally tune out. After dinner, he would take me back to his place, and we would curl up on the couch and watch a movie until we fell asleep or moved on to other things.

Q What is a good day for you?

A  A good day would be one where I feel I’ve accomplished something. I can’t stand to just lie around all day relaxing, I need to be constantly on the move. If I’ve done something to improve myself, then it’s a good day.

 Q You seem to have remained a very private person compared to most in the industry.  Is that a deliberate thing on your part?

A After I filmed for Boycrush, I got into a serious relationship that lasted two years. I never film when I’m in a relationship, so I lost touch with Bryan and the rest of the industry. Once the relationship ended, I reconnected with Bryan and filmed again. Porn for me is not a career, it’s just a hobby, but one that I really enjoy!

Q When you are not at Boyrcush and Jackson Miller, what do you do with the other part of your life?

A Oh where do I start? I’m a full time student working on my second bachelor’s degree. During the school year I work four jobs, and still find time to train for marathons (third one will be Chicago this fall). Currently, I’m working in Connecticut for the summer developing next generation gene sequencing technology, pretty much something straight out of Gattica if you’ve ever seen the movie.

Q.    Is Lucky perfume still your  favorite fragrance

A. Lucky still drives me wild. The first guy I ever fooled around with was wearing it, and he was HOT. I can catch the smell from a block away, which at times has gotten me in trouble, like when an attractive co-worker was wearing it on my first day at work. Pretty sure I followed him around all day

Q    In the interview with Bryan you said that at 19 you were most proud of the fact that go-to guy for friends.  Is that still the case

A I’m always the “mom” at parties. I do have a lot of fun, but I like to take care of people, especially when they’re a bit too drunk, and begin yelling in foreign languages and throwing cigars at moving vehicles (Shout out to Tom!)

Q    In the interview with Bryan you said that you were Bi.  Is that still the case

A Yes, I am proudly bisexual. A lot of people in the gay community don’t accept that, but I am sexually attracted to people regardless of their gender. I’m not going to go too deeply into it, but I feel the gay movement needs to begin to embrace bisexuals for who they are, and not push us away because “we’re not gay enough.”

Q    In the interview when talking about what you liked about a man you said you were a sucker for steel-grey eyes.  Do the eyes still do it for you or have you changed preferences

A  The eyes will ALWAYS have it for me. light blue, blue/grey eyes are absolutely gorgeous and I am immediately attracted to people with them

Q    You came to Boycrush as a top, but the last scene with Patrick you bottomed also.  Is that a change or just the way the scene went.

AYou haven’t seen the end of my performances as a powerful top, but I’ve been trying some new things as well. Patrick is a great performer, and I was happy I got to work with him again. More to come hopefully……….

Q Tell me  about yourself

A My name is Ashton Michaels and I am an adult performer currently filming with Helix Studios. I am 18 and I’m not the typical model. Usually when people think of a twink (especially one in porn) they think ‘pretty but dumb’. I may be pretty but I am definitely not dumb. Lol. I have goals for myself and hopes for the future, which is more than I can say for some other models that think they can spend their entire lives as a porn model.

Q How did the name Ashton Michaels come about?

A Well I originally wanted my porn name to be “Michael Mallory” because of a teacher at my school named Mr. Mallory. He was pretty hot. Lol. On the set of my second scene I met Tommy Anders and we talked a bit and he asked what my porn name was, I said “Michael Mallory” and I could just tell by the look on his face that he didn’t like it very much. I decided at that moment I was changing it. I wanted to keep “Michael” in it because they said my name in a few scenes and I chose “Ashton” from “Ashton Moore” because she is pretty hot. Lol.

Q Everyone gets asked about why they started doing porn, and they all say just something that always wanted to do.  But what was the moment that you even considered looking into doing it.

A I think I’ve always been a sexual person, but I hadn’t considered porn until 9th grade. My friend showed me a picture of her sister, it was porn star Jenna Presley. http://i44.tinypic.com/j0h6iw.jpg  I was like WOW! She is gorgeous. I thought to myself ‘If she could make money by showing off her body and being beautiful, why can’t I?’ Since then, porn has always been in the back of my mind as a career option.

Q  Being signed as an exclusive for Helix was something special.  Is there a point where Helix lose that exclusivity and you can perform for other studios

A My exclusivity was more of a verbal contract. I work when I want and every couple of scenes we will see where I stand and determine if I’m filming more or less or even staying with Helix Studios.

Q    Did you come to Helix as an exclusive or did that occur later?

A   I was offered to be an exclusive numerous times after filming my first few scenes. I politely declined a contract because I didn’t want to be restricted in my work, so Keith Miller and I had more of a verbal contract about my exclusivity.

Q What were you thinking when you went into do that first hard-core scene

A I wasn’t completely nervous, only a little bit. Especially since my first scene was going to be with Michael Lee and I heard about how he was straight and had a huge cock. Lol. It was a very nice environment. Nick Angels was the camera guy and he kept Michael Lee and I both laughing and Michael Lee turned out to be very nice and extremely professional. It was an enjoyable first time.

Q It is almost a year since making your debut, how much do you think that you have changed from the person who did that first scene?  And in what ways?

A I was barely 18 when I first filmed. I was still a little boy in my mind and in my heart. I thought “Move over Tommy Anders because I am here and am going to take over!” Now I am a bit more grounded. I came into porn thinking it was easy and as soon as I made money I spent it on silly things. I think I’m a lot more mature now; I made friends, had some great times on set and have also had my bad times too. Overall I think I’m better as a person now. J

Q What do you like the most about yourself?

A I like that I’m a normal, real, down to earth guy. I’m not cocky, I don’t think I’m god’s gift to the world, I’m just a regular guy that has sex on film. It’s not that easy to find real people in this industry.

Q If someone was to take you out to dinner, what would be your perfect night?

A You don’t have to spend a lot of money to impress me. My favorite places to be taken out to dinner are Red Lobster and Olive Garden.

Q What is a good day for you?

A  Whenever I accomplish something I think it’s a good day. If I ace a test, increase my swimming time, finish a homework assignment. Lol. It might sound nerdy but I like to be optimistic in life. J

Q  Away from performing you have been busy on Youtube.  Is that a deliberate approach by you to let your fans see the man behind the performer?

A My YouTube videos started out as a joke but then I became a little popular on there and I started rapping and answering questions and I guess people liked it.

 Q You seem to have been a very aggressive self marketer.  Is that a deliberate thing on your part? Why?

A “Ashton Michaels” is my character so why not help promote myself.  

Q When you are not at Helix and Ashton Michaels, what do you do with the other part of your life?

A I go to school. I’m looking for a separate part-time job so I can get the whole normal college student experience. I don’t live with my parents anymore and I don’t want to rely solely on porn. I’m just a normal teenager. I hang out with friends, go shopping, and love going to the movie theatres.

Q  How long would you like to stay in the industry?

A I’ll stay in it however long I’m wanted. I plan to do stuff outside of porn but if people want to see me get fucked, then I’ll keep doing it. Lol.

Q  You disappeared for a while from the scene after the big fanfare but appeared to come back to the industry with a stronger and more determined approach.  Would you agree and why?

A Yes, I would agree. When people think of someone going through a crazy moment in their life they think of “Pulling a Britney” but at within the Helix community it’s know as “Pulling a Tommy Anders” (no disrespect towards him). That is what I did. I told everyone I quit porn, I shaved my head, I went into seclusion. I went crazy for a while. Lol. All of the stress and pressure of being the newest hottest thing got to me and my personal wasn’t very perfect either.

Q   How important is securing that other career outside of the industry?

A  I think it’s very important in general to have a good career, but it’s also very important to me as an individual. Beauty fades and I want to be remembered in life as more than just a pretty face.

Q   Do you worry that eventually will have to make a choice in careers or that working in porn will damage your other career prospects

A  I don’t worry about it too much. You can’t always worry about consequences in my opinion.

Q   While I know you have a lot of fans and more people recognise you, do you ever get lonely?

A  I get plenty of attention from men but sometimes I do get lonely. I always wonder if guys are interested in me for my work, for my looks, or for my personality. Sometimes I wish I could just find ‘Mr. Right’ get married and live happily ever after in my dream house. 

Q  Are you a naturally romantic person?

A Romantic? I don’t know. I’m naturally cute and sexual, but when it comes to romance, I don’t usually try to do anything special. When I’m with a guy I like everything just comes out naturally; the cuddling, the holding, the kissing. Romance shouldn’t be forced.

             As I talk to the many young hopefuls looking to make their way in the Gay Adult Entertainment World they talk about their plans and dreams in the industry.  The reality is that most will simply disappear, either by choice or design, once they hit that magical 22.  I won’t rant about the sheer idiocy of this magic number at this point.  Very few that want to carve out a significant career in the industry actually achieve their dreams.  What is it that separates these from those that fall by the way-side.  In some cases it is a matter of luck and having a particular look that keeps them relevant, but for most it is simply a result of sheer hard work.

                When I was considering doing this article I could only of course think of one man, Brent Everett, who has truly made 2010 his year.   He was named as a CR1 Exclusive and then followed up with being named as one of the Fleshjack men (highest vote getter by the way) and had his site BrentEverett.com won the 2010 Cybersocket Award for Best Amateur Webcam.

                I wanted to know more about this phenomenon that is Brent Everett and found that whilst there have been numerous interviews with him that I could not get a complete picture.  Using the various interviews over the past seven years I have attempted to compile a worthy record and tribute of one of the great guys of the industry.

                The basis for this story is the quote by Diana Rankin:-

“Instead of thinking about where you are, think about where you want to be.  It takes twenty years of hard work to become an overnight success.”

The juggernaut that has become Brent Everett has not happened by chance but the direct result of a committed and talented performer backing himself in a cut-throat industry.  The only piece of chance was the way in which he actually entered the industry, tagging along with then boyfriend Chase McKenzie.  They were offered some money to do a scene together and the journey had started.

                Brent quickly established himself as a star in the making and became the pin-up boy for studios such as and Tippo Sesso, Electro Video and Cobra.  The difference between Brent and others appears to be this enormous self belief that he possessed.  While many models yearn for the security that becoming a studio exclusive would give, Brent remained a free agent and was confident enough to remain so, and this still at a very young age.  As Brent said himself:-

“I didn’t just want to make big companies all the money.  I wanted to make it myself for myself”

                At the ripe old age of 21 Brent again backed himself by taking himself out of studio work while he was one of the smoking hot guys in the industry to build his own website.  It was a bold step to take while he was at the top of his game, but as we see five years later, it was a great decision. Like most new initiatives he had more than his fair share of teething problems but we now enjoy the fruits of that work. He also established the Triple X Studios, his own distribution company where he both performed and directed movies.  How was he able to do this?  The answer is simple because he was, and still remains, a thorough professional.  He built and maintained good working relationships with the big companies and was clear that he wanted to continue to work with them.

                Returning to the mainstream studio work he was snapped up by Falcon and Channel 1 Releasing and continued to build his reputation as one of the industry’s premier performers.  In between juggling a booming studio career and making his own website extremely popular, he also met the love of his life Steve Pena.  They have become a dominant partnership in the Gay Adult Entertainment Industry and their union has seen the Brent Everett brand explode in popularity.  The end result is all of the success of 2010, so to get back to the original comment, Brent has become one of the most bankable identities after sheer hard work.  His personal drive and self belief, coupled with the drive and acumen of Pena have truly made his brand a million dollar business.

                What are Brent’s plans for 2010?  As you would expect from this dynamo, plenty!  He and Steve have just moved into their new home and have an expanded studio space.  They have new models lined up and a new line of movies with them that will be coming out soon.  The recently revamped BrentEverett.com is undergoing another redesign in the coming weeks and will, they hope, give people a better feel and look as they navigate through it.

                Performance wise, of course the new movies from C1R, Chi Chi LaRue titled Fu*k U and Little Big League 4 will be coming out really soon.  He is also shooting another movie this week in LA, partnering Mitchell Rock in one sizzling hot scene.

                As Brent is the star of this article I will let him finish with his own words, and as you will see even those show why he remains one of the stars and most respected men in his industry:-

“I Just want to thank all my fans.  Seriously.  Without them none of this would ever be possible.  I want to say special thanks to Steve, George, and my parents.  Love you all!

The whole first side is full of hits, starting with the up-beat “Second Hand News” before going to the ballad “Dreams” which features those unique vocals of Steve Nicks and a great bass sound from John McVie.  Nicks wrote this song and anyone, like me, who has followed her solo career, would quickly identify this as one of her tunes.

“Never Going Back Again” showing Lindsay Buckingham at his best on guitar was a more folksy sound, but then it is a real pop song next with Christine McVie’s “Don’t Stop”.  This is real foot-tapping Fleetwood Mac at its best.  Then “Go Your Own Way” continues the foot stomping with Mick Fleetwood getting into it on the drum.  Great beat, great vocals, great tune.

The last song on side A is another Christine McVie effort, “Songbird” which is basically her voice with piano and some relaxed and subtle guitar work.  Producer Ken Caillat feltthe song needed a concert hall’s ambience, and it was recorded during an all-night session at Zellerback Auditorium in Berkeley.

Side B starts with “The Chain” a powerful song written by all four members of the band.  It features heavy bass and drum backgrounds with the haunting guitar work of Buckingham.  It is almost anthemic in the way it is presented, and would not be out of place at an alternative music festival.  Great song that could have been a single, but was never released.

“I Don’t Want To Know” and “Oh Daddy” keep the standard going, both being catchy tunes and then they are followed by the very haunting and soulful “Oh Daddy.”  This was another Christine McVie song and I think I probably liked her songs on the album the best, perhaps because they had some appeal at the time.  Sorry but too long ago to remember why?

The last song on the album “Gold Dust Woman” was written by Stevie Nicks and was another powerful ballad and again the great vocals of Nicks was backed up by the brilliant acoustic work of Buckingham on guitar.

So there you have it….Brilliant Album…… Brilliant Band………RUMOURS by FLEETWOOD MAC

Once I have got it all right in my mind, I will tell you the basis for my confusion, but the main thing is that I am now comfortable with where I want to be, but more importantly with who I am. 

With that in mind, I will start blogging again and hope those who look at it will continue to enjoy it