If Mariah throwing shade at Nicki Minaj on a weekly basis isn't enough Mimi for you, we think the diva's new track from the Oz The Great And Powerful soundtrack will more than satisfy your appetite!

Check out Mariah's leaked single, "Almost Home" after the jump!

Kobe Bryant got lots of love this week when he called out a Tweeter for using anti-gay language. 

Now a Florida columnist is asking the Miami Heat's LeBron James to jump on the pro-LGBT train. 

Kobe and the Lakers can't get all the love from the gays, right??

More after the jump.

Chief Warrant Officer Charlie Morgan, a member of the New Hampshire National Guard and a lesbian, passed away this morning.

Morgan bravely battled Stage IV breast cancer while working tirelessly to see both the overturn of the Defense of Marriage Act and the extension of benefits to same-sex military couples. 

More after the jump.

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Marriage equality has passed an Illinois Senate committee today, bringing state Sen. President John Cullerton's hope to bring it to the full floor on Valentine's Day closer to reality. 

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The House of Commons passed marriage equality on Tuesday evening by a large majority! In a vote of 400 to 175 (a majority of 225), MPs have voted for same-sex civil marriage in the United Kingdom. 

Famed former New York City Mayor Ed Koch has passed away at 88 years old, coincidentally on the same day that his eponymous documentary Koch opened in New York.

Queerty brought our attention to a recent interview Koch gave to DuJour where he reflects on openly gay politicians and the groundbreaking work he did to protect LGBT equality.

More after the jump!

We love that Kelly Clarkson just gets it when it comes to a duet! She's clearly confident enough in her vocals that she doesn't feel the need to compete or overpower those that she's singing with and as a result both performances get elevated. 

Why haven't we started applying that lesson to our lives?!

Jewel revisited her 90's classic "Foolish Games" for her upcoming greatest hits album, Greatest Hits and asked Kelly to join her! 

The results are pretty magical, but listen for yourself after the jump to see if you agree!

A Maryland Boy Scout pack is taking a stand against the Boy Scouts of America's anti-gay discriminatory policy--and now they're being punished for it. 

More after the jump.

NYC's infamous Nasty Pig retail shop sent out a casting call a few months back for amateur models worthy of showing off its edgy accouterments. The five winners revealed in five separate sexy promo videos have left us squealing for more amateur Nasty Pig-gyness. Check out Mark, Abel, Matt, Will & Justin showing off the traits that crowned them as winners after the jump.

President Obama couldn't attend Creating Change 2013, the country's largest gathering of LGBT rights advocates, himself, but that didn't stop him from sending a message of support via a recorded message. Check out what the president has to say to the attendees of #CC13 after the break.

Katie Couric's big scoop interview with embattled Notre Dame football star Manti Te'o airs today. During it, we get our first listen at voicemails left by Manti's infamous girlfriend, Lennay Kekua, shortly before her "death." Apparently, Manti's gay friend Ronaiah Tuiasosopo was the one behind the hoax the entire time and developed "intense feelings" for the athlete during the entire episode. 

The real British game of thrones is about to get a lot more convoluted (and queer-er) if a new proposal from MPs comes into fruition. The plan, if enacted, would allow first born females and first born LGBT the same claim to the throne that's currently limited to straight boys.