News: Ryan McGinley, Russia, Posh, Channing Tatum, Himalayas

Activist David Mixner on the mend. We are happy to hear it.

New Ryan McGinley solo exhibit in London features naked young people in caves.

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn restores budget funding for HIV/AIDS services.

How did Posh Spice's first day as an American Idol judge go?

Russian Big Brother contestant sues over claims he is gay and a prostitute: "His legal team says the case is the first time that a Russian public figure has sued over allegations that he is gay."

NPR covers New York's Big Gay Ice Cream Truck.

New anti-healthcare ad tactic: scare the hell out of seniors.

U.S. Attorney won't investigate Rainbow Lounge raid: "In a statement e-mailed to the Star-Telegram, Jacks wrote that although his office monitors reports of excessive force by local or state police, it is the role of the FBI to investigate complaints of civil-rights violations." Gay rights group continues push for outside inquiry...

Christian group in Russia wants gay culture to vanish: "Everything that is connected to the propaganda of gay culture must be moved away to limit the impact on ordinary people, because it leads to degradation."

Now this is what I'd expect Thor to look like.

WWF: Over 350 new species discovered in Himalayas in last decade. "This enormous cultural and biological diversity underscores the fragile nature of an environment which risks being lost forever unless the impacts of climate change are reversed."

Game Show Network's Newlywed Game seeks gay couples...

UK water park bans Speedos: "To prevent embarrassment among fellow members of the public and to maintain the family friendly atmosphere at the resort, bosses have taken the extreme measure of banning these tight trunks from their popular waterpark located within the Splash Landings Hotel."

Channing Tatum's stripper past.

Tennessee's first male strip club to open in Nashville over Labor Day Weekend. Metro Councilman: "I'm sick to my stomach - I'm just absolutely sick. It's different for a man to show himself than a woman. It's another step in the wrong direction."

Promo pics for yet another vampire series.

Michael Jackson buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in the Hollywood Hills.

The Shake Weight: with this and thighmaster you'll be all set.

John Mayer spends "mature and beautiful" evening out.

Survey to reveal number of gay clergy in England: "Inclusive Church, a network of individuals and organisations working for better recognition of minorities, says the survey will be the first of its kind and will prove that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) clergy play a crucial role in the everyday life of the church.

David and Victoria Beckham Pair Up for Armani Underwear

The latest from Mr. Armani. That rope is getting a lot of use. One more shot, AFTER THE JUMP...

News: Aretha's Hat, New York, James Franco, Endangered Species

Gay bashing reported by student at DePaul University: "I fell to the ground, and the person that kicked me said, 'I know who you are and I know that you're gay.' That person and two other people just started kicking me and punching me and like I was pinned to the ground, so I couldn't really go anywhere. They were calling me things like queer and fag."

Aretha Franklin gives her hat to the Smithsonian Institution.

Zac Efron has a big bro crush on Leonardo DiCaprio.

Openly gay celebrities in Australia advised not to discuss it: "One celebrity talent manager, who did not wish to be named, told news.com.au he advised clients not to discuss their sexuality, even if everyone knew they were gay, because homophobia was still rampant amongst the gatekeepers of the Aussie media, particularly in television."

Oregon Elections Division throws out complaint against Portland Mayor Sam Adams.

Prosecution winds down in gay porn murder trial of Harlow Cuadra: "More than 50 witnesses have been called so far..."

Phelps church targets school in Plattsburgh, Vermont for Laramie Project production.

Author talks of growing up gay and Black in the South.

London stabbing victim clings to life, gives authorities info: "A man came to the premises, it would appear, and, from the information given by one of the surviving victims, it was a homophobic attack. That is a line of inquiry that we are pursuing."

Brad Pitt pays a visit to Capitol Hill.

Sotheby's to auction one of earliest photos of New York City.

Greek community and LGBT community to bond on U of Michigan campus.

James Franco gets book deal for collection of short stories: writing has "claustrophobic" and "immediate" sense of place.

UK teen gets two years in juvie institution for murder of gay truck driver.

Jon Stewart unloads on CNBC.

Jake Gyllenhaal back in spandex.

Endangered Species Act may be reversed by Obama: "The White House will announce today that it is reconsidering another controversial last-minute environmental rule by President George W. Bush, an Obama administration official said Monday night. The Bush-era rule loosened the way the Endangered Species Act guides federal projects, such as roads and dams. The change, finalized in December, eliminated a requirement that federal agencies consult with experts about potential effects on endangered plants and wildlife before allowing projects to go ahead. Instead, federal agencies can determine on their own whether their projects would harm protected species.

Posh Spice thinks she's Inspectress Gadget.

Every swear word in the history of The Sopranos.

Michelle Williams named guardian of Heath Ledger Oscar.

Uganda Minister of Ethics and Integrity, Dr. James Nsaba Buturo says he will submit a bill on homosexuality to the Parliament: "He says the provision in the penal code on homosexuality is too small to cover all concerns in homosexuality. Buturo says the government will not only end at making laws against homosexuality but will also engage in sensitizing schools and churches in the fight against this vice.The President of Defend the Family International, Scott Lively says it is good for the government of Uganda to criminalize homosexuality but the government should subject the criminals of homosexuality to a therapy rather than imprisoning them. Lively says this is aimed at the criminals recovering from homosexuality which is the main objective of those fighting homosexuality and not to punish homosexuals through imprisonment. He says even schools should borrow this idea of therapy in dealing with gay students."

Is This David and Victoria Beckham in 35 Years?

70-year-old British magician Paul Daniels has fought back with humor at tabloids who attempted to embarrass his wife Debbie by publishing unflattering photos of them on a beach vacation. He and his wife have posed in Closer magazine in a mock parody of a recent Emporio Armani underwear ad by Britain's most famous tabloid target, Victoria and David Beckham.

That ad, AFTER THE JUMP...

The Telegraph reports:

"In the accompanying interview, Daniels declares that the couple's private life is every bit as steamy as this picture suggests. 'You don't expect the lustful passion of the early days, but we haven't let it die. We're still passionate. What can I say? We like sex,' he said. McGee confided that 'one of the secrets to our marriage is that we make each other laugh every day.' Daniels added: 'That and my sexual ability. Debbie says we'll stay married until I get it right.'"

The Beckham ads have also been imitated by British Olympic swimmer Mark Foster and parodied by British comic James Corden.

Victoria Beckham Still Holding Gay Man Hostage

She tells Italian Vanity Fair:

"I love women. I like them as friends, as interesting people to speak with. But I love gay men. I always say it. Inside me there is a gay man who wants to come out! With heterosexual men I have nothing in common – excluding my husband, brothers and father, you understand."

David Beckham Running Out of Real Estate for Tattoos

David Beckham has fed his addiction to ink, the Sun reports:

"The new marking on his [inner] left arm is a biblical proverb written in Hebrew. It reads: 'My son, do not forget my teaching but keep my commands in your heart.' A source revealed: 'Victoria doesn’t think David should have any more tattoos and tried to stop him having another. She likes his tatts but wants a bit of his skin to be left, yet David went ahead with it anyway. She is worried he is hooked and she doesn’t know where it will all end. He is a very healthy bloke. He doesn’t smoke, barely drinks and looks after his body very carefully. But his addiction is tattoos. So while his insides are as clean as a whistle, his outsides are quite the opposite.'"