GQ February 2005

GQ February 2005 Cover: Jamie Foxx ---- GQ Dresses The Gottis ---- The New Gucci Guy, John Ray ---- Christian Rock: A Tale Of Transformation ---- NBA Legend Larry Bird Comes Out Swinging ---- Forty-Eight Ways To Energize Your Spring Wardrobe NEW YORK, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- COVER: "The Biggest Playboy in Hollywood," by Lisa DePaulo, page 110 With three Golden Globe nominations and a swirl of Oscar buzz, Hollywood's next big thing, Jamie Foxx, appears on the cover of the February issue of GQ magazine. Foxx hits Los Angeles with correspondent Lisa DePaulo for a series of candid conversations about commitment, family, the Oscars, and what he looks for in a woman. And for the first time he goes on record about the infamous stolen sex photos. "Upon This Rock," by John Jeremiah Sullivan, page 126 Rock music used to be a safe haven for degenerates and rebels-until it found Jesus. Now Christian-rock concerts have become a quiet force in America drawing worship and money and swaying the devoted. GQ correspondent John Jeremiah Sullivan went deep into Creation, the genre's biggest annual festival, and found that the Lord rocks in mysterious ways. "A Father's War," by Sean Flynn, page 164 Jorge Medina loved America so much, he encouraged all three of his kids to enlist in the armed forces. Then one of them went to Iraq and never came home. GQ correspondent Sean Flynn catches up with Medina at his home and finds that he has turned his rage on the president who sent his son to war. "Fox News: The Quiz," page 124 It may be the highest-rated cable news network in the country, but how well do you really know the biggest, brashest, most red-white-and-blue news channel in America? We ask the questions, you decide. "Golden Globes," page 142 A literate look at the sixty-six most unforgettable breasts in movie history. COLUMNS THE CRITIC, page 79 With over-the-top shows like Lost and Desperate Housewives finding a vast audience, a new era of good-bad TV is upon us. National Magazine award winner and GQ correspondent Tom Carson breathes a sigh of joy. "Larry Bird Cries Foul," by Peter Richmond, page 84 NBA legend Larry Bird, president of basketball operations for the Indiana Pacers, sounds off on angry fans, coddled players, and the sorry state of American basketball in a candid one-on-one interview with GQ correspondent Peter Richmond. "What Drives a Car Designer," by Mark Healy, page 88 Ralph Gilles, a Chrysler design chief, reveals his inspirations and the everyday products that get his motor running -- faucets, drills, and Best Buy -- to articles editor Mark Healy. "The Nuevo Brando," by Chris Norris, page 92 In his devastating performance in the movie The Sea Inside, Javier Bardem proves the power of a sad smile and vaults to the front rank of the acting elite. Bardem sits down with correspondent Chris Norris to talk about the Catholic Church, the controversy of assisted suicide, and the [un]importance of the Oscars. "Strom Thurmond's Dark Secret," by Robert Draper, page 98 For fifty-six years, Essie May Washington-Williams was the black daughter no one knew the legendary senator Strom Thurmond had. GQ correspondent Robert Draper sits down with Essie May to speak about the strange, distant affection she felt for her controversial father. "Not Tonight, Baby," by Rory Evans, page 105 Are you in your thirties, in a healthy, committed relationship with the woman of your dreams, but it has been weeks since you've wanted to have sex with her? GQ correspondent Rory Evans finds you are not alone. OPEN LETTER, page 180 In this month's open letter, GQ gives a little pep talk to the Grammys with some rock-solid advice on how to give this year's music-awards show a little more edge: easy on the dead-guy love, court more disasters, and give Bob Dylan a Grammy every year. DEPARTMENTS MANUAL, pages 53 - 60 Object of desire: the Knaus Yat trailer; a superior pasta sauce and pasta bowl; upgrade to the only iron you will ever need; how to dominate the video links; making the case for the diesel engine: it's more efficient, tougher, faster and it might save the world; more. THE VERGE, pages 63 - 77 Miami Vice is back; Raging Bull turns twenty-five; model/actress Amber Valletta gets Hitched; the dirty genius of the Family Guy guy; GQ Poll: how vain are American men?; scandal-free workouts for baseball great Barry Bonds; a view of La Dolce Vita from best booth in the house; five steps to delete your ex in the digital era; Virgin Mobil's plan to halt the drunk dial; more. FASHION STYLEBOOK, pages 39 - 50 Man of the Moment: musician Conor Oberst; GQ endorses the Hermes Guernesey flip wallet; Jean Touitou, founder of influential fashion label A.P.C. is the coolest man in France; Ivy League club ties loosen up and hit the streets; the Style Guy solves your sartorial conundrums; GQ finds a new home on http://www.men.style.com/; more. "Good Gotti," by George Gurley, page 116 The brothers Gotti-Carmine, John and Frank-and mom Victoria don the best of this season's Italian collection during a private tour of their Long Island home. Correspondent George Gurley catches up with the family, fresh into their second season of their hit reality-TV show. "The New Guy," by Adam Sachs, page 150 In the post-Tom Ford era, Gucci menswear designer John Ray is the quiet, unassuming Scotsman at the center of a billion-dollar, sexually charged empire. GQ correspondent Adam Sachs goes behind the scenes with John Ray at his first Milan show and discovers that unlike his predecessor, Ray lets the clothes speak for themselves. "Ralph Lauren Slims Down," page 134 Gavin Rossdale-singer, actor, and Mr. Gwen Stefani-rocks the pared-down suits form Ralph Lauren's new Black Label. Photographs by Michael Thompson. "The Perfect White Shirt," page 138 It will make any suit look smarter, any sport coat look snappier, and it needs a crisp collar. GQ highlights the one shirt every man should own and the four labels that do it right. "Paisley Power," page 140 The iconically '70s tie is back in a bright, punchy color palette, ideal for your spring suits. "The Next Riviera," page 154 Just east of Italy, along the Adriatic Sea, Croatia's pristine Dalmatian Coast is fast becoming a chic and affordable getaway. Time to grab your girl and a duffel full of the season's best warm-weather styles and join the party. The February 2005 issue of GQ appears on newsstands nationwide Tuesday, January 25th. GQ is the leading men's general-interest magazine and part of Conde Nast Publications, Inc. Source: GQ CONTACT: Nora Haynes, GQ, +1-212-286-6956, nora_haynes@GQ.com Web site: http://www.gq.com/ ------- Profile: International Entertainment