PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sebastian Stan's chest is a revelation in his new play.

BY SAM GREISMAN

A look back at today's top stories

ENTERTAINMENT

Honey Boo Boo's uncle Poodle announced recently that he is HIV positive and that for it he pressed charges against his boyfriend. While we are speaking about the South, country music star Carrie Underwood reiterated her support of gay marriage in this month's Allure Magazine.

Late night talk show banter can be pretty formulaic, so that explains why Ellen brought a stock photo of her would-be child so she could have something to talk to Jimmy Kimmel about. Funny or Die translates the true meaning of Jodie Foster's Golden Globes speech. Also check out this short film which shows us just how hard it is to be gay in Hong Kong.

POLITICS

Potential good news in Wyoming where a marriage equality bill apparently has support from both sides of the aisle. Bad news from members of the House GOP who have found a way to secretly increase their DOMA defense budget.

In a watershed moment, today the New York State Senate passed a gun control bill that would ban assault weapons. Will a federal bill be next? And Jon Stewart has a response for those who are complaining about the amount of white guys in Obama's Cabinet.

VIDEOS OF THE DAY

Here is a piece of advice, never trust your Swedish cleaning lady with your unattended train. If they make a facewash that makes you look like this guy, then I am totally sold.