Speaking of things that are gay, we've just heard that HX Magazine's features editor Brandon Voss (pictured with a mere fraction of his men) will be taking over for departing EIC Tray Butler.

You may remember Butler announced his departure from the weekly fag-rag last week to complete his novel, Butt Boys and The Boys Who Love Their Butts.

Of the move, New Orleans native and Tulane educated Voss has this to say:

“For me, HX has always epitomized everything that’s great about being gay, and I’m thrilled to put my passion for nightlife and pop culture to good use in elevating the magazine to the next level. I plan to further increase the national presence and reputation of the HX brand, and I look forward to helping launch and foster other HX publications throughout the country.

As for bettering HX's reputation - consider another of his quotes from the press release, "Since I begin [sic] traveling to New York as a teenager, the first thing I’d do when I got off the plane was pick up an HX." Yeah, that about sums it up.

With Voss moving on up, young homo-journo Mark Peikert's been promoted to assistant editor, while Queerty contributor Ryan Doyle will take Peikert's seat.

Congratulations to all you boys! Let's hope you survive long enough to take advantage of HX's brawl-prone parties.

HX Media LLC
230 W 17th St, 8 Fl
New York, NY 10011
For immediate release: December 7, 2006
BRANDON VOSS PROMOTED TO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF HX MAGAZINE
HX Media announced today that Brandon Voss will assume the role of editor-in-chief of HX Magazine. Currently features editor, Voss takes over for Tray Butler who is leaving the magazine to pursue a book project.

During his two-and-a-half years with the company, Voss, a Tulane University graduate from New Orleans, LA, has conducted interviews with celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Naomi Campbell, Ashlee Simpson, Janice Dickinson, Christina Aguilera, Fergie, Jennifer Hudson and Gwen Stefani. He is also currently the magazine’s resident theater critic.
“Since I begin traveling to New York as a teenager, the first thing I’d do when I got off the plane was pick up an HX,” says Voss, who officially takes over the position on Monday, Dec. 18. “For me, HX has always epitomized everything that’s great about being gay, and I’m thrilled to put my passion for nightlife and pop culture to good use in elevating the magazine to the next level. I plan to further increase the national presence and reputation of the HX brand, and I look forward to helping launch and foster other HX publications throughout the country.”

Editorial assistant Mark Peikert is being promoted to assistant editor; Ryan Doyle moves
into position vacated by Peikert.