Queer Clicks: July 28 | 9 Things You Need To Know About HBO’s The Deuce, ‘Polish Viking’ Pawel Ladziak Is One Hell Of A Thirst Trap, & Other News

9 Things You Need To Know About HBO’s The Deuce

“Just as The Wire and Treme were about more than drugs or New Orleans, David Simon wants fans of The Deuce, which he co-created with George Pelecanos, to know that his new HBO drama, set in 1970s New York, is about more than the birthplace of the porn industry.

“Pornography’s been around since some French guy invented the camera… and prostitution’s been around since forever,” Simon deadpanned to journalists during the Television Critics Association’s biannual press tour Wednesday evening. “But this is a moment where you actually get to see something go from paper bag, beneath the counter… and then, suddenly, it’s legal and everyone realizes that the money involved in that is real.”” Paste

‘Polish Viking’ Pawel Ladziak Is One Hell Of A Thirst Trap

“Meet Pawl Ladziak. He’s the silver-haired, buff-bodied, “Polish Viking” currently blowing up Instagram with his oh-so-steamy posts.

One of his latest includes a side-by-side image of himself in 2007 and today and proves that men really do get better with time.” Queerty

Photos Of Go-Go Bears Dancing With The Camera

“Born in 1963, Wayne D. Lewis has been an award-winning graphic designer and illustrator for more than 30 years, but lately photography has become his main creative outlet. There is something about the immediacy and intimacy when working with a subject that fills his need for instant gratification.” Advocate

What Is Anderson Cooper’s Biggest Turn-On?

“You know you’ve been hanging out with your BFF too much if you know them better than they know themselves. Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper, the dynamic AC², are no exception. The two have been friends for many years and have been touring together with their AC² engagements. But what could beat a couple of gal pals just shootin’ the shit?” Instinct Magazine