Despite efforts by Fred Karger and his activist crew to save Laguna Beach's Boom Boom Room nightclub that included pleas to actors Brad Pitt and … [Read more...] about Laguna Beach’s Historic Boom Boom Room Has its Last Dance
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News: Manchester, David Bowie, Tennis, Tim Gunn, Madonna
Earthquakes strike Manchester's gay village: "It was the sixth earthquake to hit the city in the past month, all measuring between 1.4 and 2.5 … [Read more...] about News: Manchester, David Bowie, Tennis, Tim Gunn, Madonna
Julius, One of New York’s Oldest Gay Bars, is Shuttered
In a 2002 issue of New York magazine, Edmund White wrote of the West Village gay bar Julius: "Of course, for me, the Ur–classic gay bar was Julius in … [Read more...] about Julius, One of New York’s Oldest Gay Bars, is Shuttered
Laguna Beach’s Boom Boom Room to Shutter After Labor Day
The Orange County Register is reporting that Laguna Beach's historic bastion of gay nightlife, the Boom Boom Room and Coast Inn, will close its doors … [Read more...] about Laguna Beach’s Boom Boom Room to Shutter After Labor Day
Fire Breaks Out at Micky’s Bar in West Hollywood
The gay nightclub Micky's on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood erupted into flames late Tuesday afternoon, ABC7 reports... "The flames from … [Read more...] about Fire Breaks Out at Micky’s Bar in West Hollywood
Series of Homophobic Attacks Hits Sydney’s Oxford Street
Oxford Street, a hub of gay nightlife in Sydney with numerous hotels and 11 nightclubs, was the site of several anti-gay assaults recently, the Sydney … [Read more...] about Series of Homophobic Attacks Hits Sydney’s Oxford Street
News: NSA Wiretapping, Lee Hazlewood, Mars Probe, Kurt Russell
Iran newspaper banned for interviewing gay activist. PAPER: "We had an article which was an interview with an expatriate writer. They said she had … [Read more...] about News: NSA Wiretapping, Lee Hazlewood, Mars Probe, Kurt Russell
Fire Island: Constructions of a Dancefloor
I'm blogging today from Fire Island where we're experiencing intermittent torrential downpours. The inclement weather hasn't stopped crews from … [Read more...] about Fire Island: Constructions of a Dancefloor
Enrique Iglesias Nervous to Play Gay
G-A-Y, the club, that is... Remember the sweet serenade Enrique Iglesias used to melt a gay fan's heart at the London venue in June? The singer says … [Read more...] about Enrique Iglesias Nervous to Play Gay
News: Dublin, Hedi Slimane, Iraq Marine, L.A. Galaxy
Corporal testifies that "Marines in his unit began routinely beating Iraqis after officers ordered them to 'crank up the violence level.'" … [Read more...] about News: Dublin, Hedi Slimane, Iraq Marine, L.A. Galaxy