Dan Savage first tackled anti-gay GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum's last name back in 2003 when he finally gave adults a new word for an unappetizing bi-product of sexy-time. Now that Santorum is back in the spotlight (with an unflattering glare shining upon Rick's persisting homophobia), Dan Savage wants to tackle Santorum's first name with a redefinition. Follow the jump to watch the plans Dan has for "Rick."

While we have come to realize that Lady Gaga did not land in the Big Apple as a fully-formed piece of commercial success, we haven't quite pinpointed the inspiration behind the meat dress and fascination with monsters. The reason for this is because she seems to be inspired by everyone and everything, from Whitney Houston and Kermit the Frog to Def Leppard and her dad. After the jump, check out the visual chart of Gaga's roots (brunette and otherwise) that also seems to have appeared out of nowhere.

Being a mutant with superhuman abilities isn't easy, but someone's got to do it. And since the LGBT community is known for our sense of community, diversity and acceptance we will gladly take these superheroes into our beds family. Get one illustrator's take on gay superheroes and try your best not to lust after the drawings—all after the jump.

Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) chairperson Undule Mwakasungula and Executive Director of Centre for Development of People (CEDEP) Gift Trapence are part of a group of NGO leaders driven into hiding after last week's protests against the government of President Bingu wa Mutharika. Details after the jump.

It's no mystery that we are huge fans of Robyn here at Instinct and this newly leaked cover that she did of Coldplay's song "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall" is no exception. It seems a little rough, but that's how we like our Robyn! Have a listen after the jump.

Wah, wah. Two steps forward, one step back. Anti-gay group Capitol Resource Institute has been given the greenlight to move ahead with an initiative that will reverse the FAIR Education Act. Details follow.

Giving Glee a run for its pink dollars as the battle for the "gayest TV show" tiara heats up, three stars from True Blood have contributed heart-felt messages to the "It Gets Better" campaign. Follow the jump to hear what message Alexander Skarsgard, Kristin Bauer and Rutina Wesley have for young LGBT fans.

National Organization for Marriage lead bigot Maggie Gallagher has predicted/threatened/invoked blood shed following the start of equality in New York. Details and video follow.

In her first gay press interview since assuming our cover in December 2006 (which you can back-order here!), Beyoncé reminds us about her special connection with her gay fans. 

Any readers in Minnesota interested in earning some easy change should fire up their Grindrs because Pure Film Creative is offering $10,000 for proof that Marcus Bachmann is gay. Details follow.

One of the most anticipated shows of Hair's revival took place on Sunday night when, as we told you earlier this month, same-sex couples tied the knot after a performance of the show. Finally, we have what amounts to the couples' wedding video, which you can watch, after the jump.