Though previously unimaginable, GOProud—that perplexing con$ervative organization that claims to support LGBT rights—has managed to out-do itself with statements implying Rick Santorum would make a better president than Obama. 

Congratulations are in order for Rep. Barney Frank and his partner of five years, Jim Ready, today. The pair have announced their engagement, plans that will effectively make Frank the first openly-gay member of the U.S. Congress to legally tie the knot. Details follow. 

The L.A. City Council has turned in their final vote on the issue of mandatory condoms in porn. Details after the jump.

Some queen has entirely too much time on their perfectly manicured hands...and it's a better world because of it. Follow the jump to see President Obama cover Lady Gaga's "Born This Way," choreography and all! 

The greatest writer in history was a flaming homosexual, says Sir Ian McKellen. Well, considering McKellen and Shakespeare likely attended the same finishing school, we're inclined to trust the news. (Details follow.)

Macaroons and baked chips have been ushered out of the closet by Simon Doonan, the celebrated creative director of Barney's New York. (Details follow). 

Whether it's the lingering New Year hangover or Santorum "surging from behind" (phrasing!) during today's Iowa caucus marring your first official work day of 2012, a few moments spent admiring the surprisingly-buff physique that Enrique Iglesias unleashed on a boat over the weekend will be well worth it. Promise. (More pics after the jump!)

Updated Wednesday, 2:15 p.m. (PST)

We like a happy ending! No, not that kind. Okay, that kind, too. Our friends at GLAAD tell us the calendar is no longer available on Barnes & Noble's website, and a spokesperson for the company told GLAAD that it was never available in stores.

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Updated Thursday, 3:55 p.m. EST

Even though he is surely hungover, Adam Lambert utilized some nifty maths skills to explain regret for the drunken brawl that landed him and boyfriend Sauli Koskinen in a Helsinki jail early Thurdsay morning.

Barbara Walters apparently forgot her microphone was hot during her much-anticipated interview with the president today, accidentally letting everyone within frequency in on a little secret as she whispered into Obama's ears: she's retiring next year. Details follow. 

In the foot cleat steps of the NFL and MLB, the NBA has announced that it will officially protect gay players from discrimination based on their sexual orientation. Details follow.

In yet another attempt to spread intolerant anti-Christian hate through terror, American Family Association leader Bryan Fischer says Barney Frank killed folks by coming out of the closet. Follow the jump for your daily dose of lunacy.