Queer Clicks: August 10 | Aaron Carter Prepares To Relaunch His Career At A Gay Bar, Farewell, Easternbloc: Saluting New York’s Iconic Gay Dive Bar After its Final Night, & Other News
Photography: Jeff Easton
Farewell, Easternbloc: Saluting New York’s Iconic Gay Dive Bar After its Final Night
Easternbloc, the legendary queer bar in Manhattan’s East Village, officially closed its doors for good on Sunday, but not before delivering one last unforgettable night of debauchery. Locals, friends, and family came together to dance to disco, clink glasses, and celebrate the landmark the best way they knew how: without shirts. Under the hands of Darren Dryden and Benjamin Maisani (AKA Anderson Cooper’s partner), Easternbloc served the LGBTQ community for the last 12 years near the corner of 6th Street and Avenue A. It had the bones of a cruise-y leather bar, the theatrics of drag, and the dressings of a queer communist circus.
Aaron Carter Prepares To Relaunch His Career At A Gay Bar
“Fresh off the heels of coming out as bisexual, Aaron Carter is getting ready to ride his newfound wave of modest pop culture relevance all the way to a Florida gay bar. Carter announced he’ll be playing Hamburger Mary’s in his hometown of Brandon, FL on Thursday, August 10th. A burger and Arron Carter? Sold. ” Queerty
Mr Gay England Wins The Mr Gay Europe Title For Campaigning For LGBT+ Families
“Congratulations are in order for Mr Gay England, Matt Rood, who won the title of Mr Gay Europe after a five-day contest in Stockholm, Sweden.
The 37-year-old from Brighton promoted LGBT+ adoption as part of his campaign, which was titled Pride Families.
“I am truly honoured and incredibly proud to bring this title back to England,” Matt said of his win, according to The Argus.” Gay Times
Photographer: Dion Rowe | Model: Tom Noonan
Tom Noonan By Dion Rowe
“We’re loving our latest daddy! Mr Tom Noonan! The 40-year-old flight is only interested in clean healthy living and exercise, particularly when travelling the world. He does a lot of that because the New Zealand hunk is a flight attendant!” DNA Magazine
