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Ukraine offers deal to Elton John in guardianship of HIV-positive boy?

Paula Abdul wants Ellen's job now.

Court: Male teen tried to stab, gas man to death after having sex with him. "Prosecuting counsel Jennifer Blewitt told the court the teenager had been communicating with the man for some time through text messages before he agreed to meet him. The pair then returned to the man’s home for sex and the younger man left afterwards, leaving the kitchen gas turned on and unlit. Soon afterwards, Ms Blewitt said, he returned with the knife and thrust it at the man as he opened the door."

Divas: Kelly Clarkson duets with Melissa Etheridge.

Four gay candidates advance in NYC elections.

British school calls emergency assembly over sex change of 12-year-old boy: "What has really upset the parents is that the school didn't see fit to send us a letter first so we could explain it to children in our own way. Maybe we could have explained sexual politics and encouraged our kids to be more sensitive. They were simply told, 'You may notice one pupil is not present in this assembly – that is because the pupil is now a girl'. The girl, as she now is, will go through hell because of how this has been handled."

Obama anoints unicorn trend.

Jupiter's moon Ganymede generates spectacular light shows at planet's poles.

Thousands line up for gay and lesbian job fair in NYC.

GLB teens at higher risk for eating disorders: "Among males, the highest risks were seen among homosexuals -- who were seven times more likely to report bingeing and nearly 12 times more likely to report purging than heterosexual males."

Inside the secret rallies of Maine marriage equality foes: "The interesting revelation: That it was apparently the Family Research Council's Tony Perkins who requested the media shut-out. Weird, considering this is a man who has never met a camera lens to which he wouldn't lend a talking point."

Americablog: Who is Barney Frank, anyway?

Mohawk lovers: Glee's Mark Salling.

European Parliament condemns homophobic legislation in Lithuania: “It is particularly alarming that the Lithuanian parliament succeeded in passing homophobic legislation under the pretence of child protection, when it is clearly in the best interests of young people to have as much information as possible on these issues. Open discussion among young people is the best way to tackle discriminatory attitudes and the high suicide rates of young people who come out as gay or lesbian."

Insurance company ordered to pay $10 million for revoking policy of 17-year-old college student after he tested positive for HIV.

Shirley Tan and her family advocate for immigration in D.C.: "The Tan-Mercado family met with several members of Congress, the staff of numerous additional Congressional offices, and, in a West Wing meeting, White House staffers to press for new cosponsors for the Uniting American Families Act and the House Reuniting Families Act, as well as for inclusion of lesbian and gay binational families in comprehensive immigration reform."

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India High Court to consider appeal of historic ruling decriminalizing homosexuality: "In taking up the appeal, the highest court is responding to a petition by two private citizens who claimed they were deeply hurt by the judgment 'inasmuch as it seriously affects them and fellow countrymen in all spheres of their lives, personal as well as social.'"

Does Jupiter "take bullets" for Earth?

It's a Saved by the Bell reunion!

Rep. Virginia Foxx's latest ridiculous statement: Obama health care reform will put seniors to death.

Australian PM Kevin Rudd says ban on same-sex marriage will remain: " Rudd said his government's position remained unchanged amid media speculation that he would face a groundswell of support for same-sex marriage at Labor's national conference, due to begin in Sydney on Thursday. 'We are consistent with the policy we took to the last election,' he told public broadcaster ABC."

Chicago's Commission on Human Rights to honor gay veterans.

Johnny Depp disguises himself as squirrel at Comic-Con.

Two openly gay candidates for SF Supervisor say "wait" on Prop 8 ballot measure.

Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza comes out for marriage equality.

Officials place no restrictions on Gay Pride parade in Belfast: "We respect the views of those who are organising the Pride parade and those who wish to express their opposition. Just as with any other parade where there is disagreement the commission believes it is paramount that all concerned treat each other with respect and show tolerance towards the view of wider society. We welcome the assurances we have received in regards to the stewarding of the parade and the general conduct of the participants."

Kissimmee, Florida City Commissioner wants to add "In God We Trust" to city's logo because he thinks it will help rid the nation of unsavory things like gays, abortion, and pot. Otero:
"This nation has been moving toward more liberal postures such as homosexuality, gay marriage, abortion and the legalization of marijuana. I'm against that way of thinking. Those are not the values upon which this nation was founded. I think we need to fight for the values we're losing."

Christian Bale completes his latest unbelievable transformation.

STUDY: Tanning beds as deadly as Arsenic and Mustard Gas.

Is Kelly Clarkson being punished by label bosses for speaking out about the similarity of her song to Beyonce's?

Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams sees "two-track" Anglican Church.

Grey's Anatomy says good-bye to Dr. George O'Malley.

OMG interviews Simon Rex about his online pilot.

Chicago's first openly gay alderman Tom Tunney asks if City Hall should set aside business contracts for LGBT-owned companies: "Tunney asked Corporation Counsel Mara Georges whether any other municipality has a 'category' that defines 'LGBT as a qualified minority.' Georges said she knows of no such category anywhere in the United States. But, she didn’t slam the door. 'We are certainly happy to talk to you about it and whether that’s something we should attempt to pursue,' Georges said."

News: Michael Jackson, Tortoise, Whitney Houston, Caymans, Halo

Former Idaho senator Larry Craig opens consulting firm.

Police surround Michael Jackson doctor Conrad Murray's house in Las Vegas. Murray administered Jackson Propofol the night before his death. Home raided.

Docked Space Shuttle and ISS transit sun. FLASHBACK: Space Shuttle and Hubble transit sun.

Aspray: The cure for stank ass.

Halo vs. Already Gone: Did Ryan Tedder sell Beyoncé and Kelly Clarkson the same song with different lyrics?

Bill in Uganda would ban free speech on behalf of LGBT people: "Recently, [Minister of State for Ethics and Integrity James Nsaba] Buturo said that once the two bills are passed into law, it will be an offence to publish and distribute literature on homosexuality. He also said it would become impossible for homosexuals to address press conferences and attract people to support their cause."

Nearly-extinct Galapagos tortoise may become father at the age of 90.

Whitney Houston moves up date of album release, offers free track on website.

Gay cruise to visit Cayman Islands again: "Three years ago, Atlantis Events brought 3,200 gay tourists to Cayman. A small number turned out to protest when the passengers came ashore in 2006, but the visit passed off without much disturbance. Mr. Yuan said he believed people’s attitudes had changed since 1998, and that the tourism industry in Cayman had extended a welcome to Atlantis and its customers."

ACT UP veteran and film and music critic Robert Hilferty takes own life.

Confirmed: Jake Gyllenhaal to play Joe Namath.

Josh & Josh visit World Outgames for Passport magazine.

Protect Marriage chairman Ron Prentice holds secret meeting, tells followers to pray for LGBT divisiveness in repeal of Proposition 8.

Boy George says Elton John helped him through prison experience: "Elton offered me love and support from both himself and David [Furnish]. He also sent me a lovely music player...Stephen Fry, Matt Lucas, Antony Hegarty and Holly Johnson wrote to me too. The only time I got emotional in prison was when I got letters from friends. People that beforehand I wouldn’t have thought I could rely on."

Fort Worth Rainbow Lounge bartender killed in car wreck.

Tired of vampires yet?

Grace Jones plays Hollywood Bowl.

ACLU of Florida gets $150,000 in funding from Tides Foundation to help end Florida's gay adoption ban.

500 protest Gay Pride in Charlotte, North Carolina: “We are not here to have a confrontation…We are here to send the message that God has a better way.”

$294K: Proponents of Vermont's marriage equality bill outspent opponents by a margin of 7 to 1. "Meanwhile, same-sex marriage opponents spent only $41,769 on their campaign, according to final disclosure forms filed Monday."

UN grants official status to LGBT Brazilian organization: "The victory for the Brazilian Association of Gays, Lesbians and Transsexuals marks the third consecutive year the U.N. Economic and Social Council has overturned a decision by a 19-country committee blocking gay groups from participating in the global body's debates."

William Shatner makes poetry of Sarah Palin speech.

Towleroad Guide to the Tube #510

ANTARCTICA: A year on ice.

SONIA SOTOMAYOR: She's a terrorist!

DEADLINE: a Post-It stop-motion masterwork.

KELLY CLARKSON: Performs her latest track "Already Gone" on Letterman.

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News: Ab Fab, John Lewis, Vermont, Stone-Throwing Chimp, Vampire

Openly gay singer Matt Alber to perform at gala dinner honoring Kevin Spacey.

Filming starts on U.S. remake of Ab Fab.

Congressman John Lewis on anti-gay discrimination: "It is unfortunate that a segment of our society fails to see that we all should be treated like human beings, that we all are citizens of the United States of America. I’ve taken the position and I’ve long held this position that I fought too long and too hard against discrimination base on race and color not to stand up and speak out against discrimination based on sexual orientation."

Sneak vote moves anti-gay adoption bill forward in Kentucky.

Great ad on parenting.

Philadelphia beauty school teacher wants fellow teacher fired for calling him a "faggot."

Vermont Psychological Association, the Vermont Psychiatric Association, the Vermont Association of Mental Health Counselors, and the Vermont chapter of the National Association of Social Workers show support for marriage equality, saying same-sex marriage helps children: "The group says allowing gay couples to marry validates their relationships, could reduce discrimination and increases benefits for the families."

Madonna and Jesus Luz dress up for Purim.

Rugby's Nick Youngquest on quest to be next gay sports undie icon.

"Vampire" discovered in mass grave in Venice, Italy.

Deported Ugandan gay asylum seeker back in the UK following judge's order to Home Office.

Pride & Joy: Well-known gay shop in Northampton, Massachusetts changes hands, will remain open.

SURVEY: NYU study explores link between pornography, drug and alcohol use, and the sexual practices of men who have sex with men.

Stone-throwing chimp proves that animals plan for future events: "Crucial to the current study is the fact that Santino, a chimpanzee at the zoo in the city north of Stockholm, collected the stones in a calm state, prior to the zoo opening in the morning. The launching of the stones occurred hours later - during dominance displays to zoo visitors - with Santino in an 'agitated' state. This suggests that Santino was anticipating a future mental state - an ability that has been difficult to definitively prove in animals, according to Mathias Osvath, a cognitive scientist from Lund University in Sweden and author of the new research."

Kelly Clarkson is hitting all the morning shows so your life won't suck without her.

Conflict erupts between gay activists and orchestra and security staff at the Greek National Opera over request to cut male kiss from production of the opera Rusalka.

Trial begins for woman who plowed into crowd last August following fight at gay bar, killing one: "In addition to second-degree murder, Arena is charged with two counts each of first- and third-degree assault."

Earth entering climate change danger zone faster than anticipated?

Gay camp branches out in Canada.