AfterElton Briefs: Trevor Project's Gala, 50 best gay bars in America, and more!

Criminally adorable out actor Adamo Ruggiero (Degrassi) at the 8th Annual Trevor Project Gala in NYC 

(Photo: Andrew Walker/Getty)

In a continued effort to bring you all that is important in the world of gay entertainment and ensure that you are being spoon-fed images of gorgeous, commoditized manflesh, we present the newly-minted AfterElton Briefs. Following the usual assortment of carefully-selected news items, interested readers can find a refreshing pic of a hot man in underwear after the jump. Yes, we're serious.

• The 8th Annual Trevor Project Gala in NYC drew celebs like Sandra Bernhard, Idina Menzel, Rosie Perez, Alan Cumming, Michael Urie, George Takei, Lisa Lampanelli, Gideon Glick, Adamo Ruggiero, and more. The organization helps gay and questioning youth who are at risk of suicide.

• Logoonline is running a feature on the 50 Best Gay Bars in America. #3 Happens to be in my neighborhood (no, I had no part in making the list!) and I couldn't agree more with the kind words about Garry, Metropolitan's chipper tapper. Congrats!

• Starting Thursday, the London Eye will be illuminated in rainbow colors to celebrate London Pride.

• Looks like I'm not the only person incensed about Madonna's $200 ticket price.

• And, of course, any John Waters interview is a good John Waters interview. Enjoy.

And today's Briefs are brought to you by...

German model Daniel Gerlach!