Raffy Ermac

Los Angeles

Founder and Editor-in-Chief at Stanny

Digital Director, @outmagazine. Former Editor-in-Chief, @pride_site. Writer, interviewer, #Tomatometer critic. Fun little drink lover. Gay & Filipino. He/they.

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Articles

Journalism + Rom-Com = Box Office Gold?

2 months ago | younghollywood.com | Raffy Ermac

Is it just me, or are there a disproportionate amount of romantic comedies where the protagonist is a doting, successful, but lonely journalist in the big city and too busy for love? Surely I'm not the only aspiring reporter who looks to these movies as a means to justify the fact that I am also usually too busy with my work to find true love...
Connie Nielsen talks reclaiming Lucilla's throne in 'Gladiator II'

Dec 16, 2024 | out.com | Raffy Ermac

While Paramount Pictures' blockbuster sequel Gladiator II has a stacked cast full of fresh faces, including Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington, one of the original queens from Ridley Scott's Oscar-winning 2000 film is back and ready to reclaim her throne: Connie Nielsen.
Denzel Washington: Bisexual 'Gladiator II' character would do 'whatever it took' to win

Dec 16, 2024 | out.com | Raffy Ermac

In the words of Hollywood icon Denzel Washington himself, he's putting his dress on, those rings, and he's goin' crazy in Paramount Pictures' newest blockbuster Gladiator II. The two-time Oscar winner, who is very much expected to be leading the Best Supporting Actor pack this upcoming awards season, currently stars in Ridley Scott's long-awaited Gladiator sequel.
These athletes came out as LGBTQ+ in 2024 (so far)

Dec 11, 2024 | out.com | Bernardo Sim |Raffy Ermac |Mey Rude

Even more LGBTQ+ rep in sports! Instagram (@colin_grafton; @seangunnnn; @ralfschumacher_rsc)Even in 2024, the decision for a professional athlete to come out can be a tough one. There are still many sports leagues, teams, and fandoms that aren't very accepting of queer and/or trans athletes — prompting them to hide in the closet for as long as possible in fear of hurting their careers, losing sponsors, or having to retire earlier than they would've liked.
How Jonathan Bennett became the Gay King of Christmas

Nov 26, 2024 | out.com | Raffy Ermac

Jonathan Bennett is here to make the yuletide gay. With the help of Hallmark, the 43-year-old out actor and certified holiday heartthrob is crafting feel-good Christmas-themed fare that keeps viewers entertained while also bringing LGBTQ+ representation to the popular cable network.
Paul Mescal talks male bonding & Lucius' scent in 'Gladiator II'

Nov 21, 2024 | out.com | Raffy Ermac

Paul Mescal is absolutely keeping us entertained. The 28-year-old Irish actor, who graced a digital cover of Out earlier this year alongside his All of Us Strangers co-star Andrew Scott, is making the transition from indie darling to leading box-office heartthrob this weekend with the release of Gladiator II, Ridley Scott's highly-anticipated sequel to his Best Picture-winning historical epic Gladiator.
Kit Connor says he's not sure if 'Heartstopper' will come back for season 4

Nov 21, 2024 | out.com | Raffy Ermac

Gird your loins, Heartstopper fans! Kit Connor, beloved internet boyfriend and one of the series' lead stars, opened up about the fate of the still unannounced fourth season, and it may not be what many are expecting...
Photographic proof Marissa Bode devoured all of her 'Wicked' press your looks

Nov 19, 2024 | out.com | Gabriella Angelina |Raffy Ermac

Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic; Taylor Hill/FilmMagic Out100 honoree Marissa Bode didn’t just show up to the Wicked press tour, she cleaned the plate and left no crumbs behind! From effortless glam to chic moments, the actress, who plays Nessarose in the highly-anticipated movie-musical, has been serving nothing pure glamour over the past few weeks, and we've got the receipts! These photos prove emphatically that Bode understood the assignment and then set the bar higher than ever! Let’s get...
Meet the hot queer men of Elska Salt Lake City

Nov 18, 2024 | pride.com | Raffy Ermac |Nikki Aye

Courtesy Elska Magazine It turns out, the Utah capital, though very conservative, also has a sizeable, sexy, and proud community filled with LGBTQ+ folks who are living their lives in full — and beloved queer travel and photography zine Elska is here to help prove that! Though religion does play a big part on many of the stories of the handsome gents taking up the pages of Elska's 49th issue (SLC has a huge population of followers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints), it's not...
Chris Evans on OnlyFans?! Here's why fans thought so

Nov 18, 2024 | out.com | Raffy Ermac

Could it be?! Have the prayers of many a Marvel fan and gay boy who grew up in the 2000s finally been answered!? Has iconic Fantastic Four and Captain Americastud Chris Evans joined OnlyFans?!!?