Elton John gets Kennedy Ctr honors. Downey Jr. calls him “other first lady.” Laura Bush cracks smile.

Study shows that women who take diet pills or thyroid medication during pregnancy are more likely to have homosexual children.

Algonquin Hotel, home of Dorothy Parker, offers $10,000 martini with a loose diamond at the bottom.

Napster creator Shawn Fanning unveils Snocap, new file-sharing protocol.

Here’s Scissor Sister Jake Shears‘ alleged Big Muscle profile. (thanks Bradford) Not really that much to gawk at, since li’l Jason pretty much lets it all hang out anyway.

Gay Civil Rights Bus has Just Begun — Chris Bowen spews sarcasm in the Pasadena Star: “I want gay water fountains. I really do. I was a little young and, at the time, a little too Northeastern to enjoy the old ‘whites-only’ water fountains. I want to finally feel the natural superiority and fringe benefits that come with being straight.”