Best Mash-Up Ever? Robyn Vs. Whitney Houston: "Dancing In Houston"

How will we know that this is the best mash-up ever in history ever? Truth is, we won't. But the incessant man-Spanx-wrapped booty shaking taking place in our ergonomic Kim Kardashian Office Collection desk chair this early in the a.m. is certainly a good sign.

Ever wondered what it'd sound like if Whitney got her shiz together to collaborate with today's hottest divas? The answer, after the break!

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Heart It Or Hate It: New Goldfrapp "Melancholy Sky"

Goldfrapp helped put indie electro pop on the map, a credit that finally receives its due in the upcoming The Singles collection. But along with the familiar tracks from the heavenly eccentric Alison Goldfrapp and producer Wil Gregory will arrive two new selections. One, "Melancholy Sky," has just leaked to the Web. Follow the jump to take a listen and let us know if you heart or hate the new vintage-sounding track from Goldfrapp!

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Iowa Judge Rules In Favor Of Adding Same-Sex Parents To Birth Certificate

Heather Martin Gartner and Melissa Gartner, parents of McKenzie, will both be named on their daughter's birth certificate after a lengthy court battle in Iowa. 

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New Year, New Castings!

Some gay-fave entertainers have been signing dotted lines all over Hollywood since the clock turned on the new year. From Liza to Auntie Mame, find out who is taking what roles—and a major change to one of our favorite shows—after the jump.

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Instinct's Top Friends & Foes Of 2011

We might not be able to catch a ball from more than three-yards, but our hand/eye jazz-hand/threaded-eye coordination is skilled enough to capture the pop-culture zeitgeist of the past year. We may have endured more blackouts than homes affected by Hurricane Irene in 2011, but our love for pop-culture allows its brightest gems to shine through our sober senses. Once again, Instinct has assigned two of its sassiest editors—Jeff Katz, Senior Editor, and Jonathan Higbee, Associate Web Editor—the task of assessing the year in pop-culture, and 2011's bountiful list might include the most eclectic selections to date.

To continue the series, Jeff and Jonathan tackle the year's top friends and foes of the gay community. So, who...

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Heart It Or Hate It: New Natalia Kills (Feat. Far East Movement) "Lights Out"

Natalia Kills flaunts her "masters in boyology" in the new single she released to Soundcloud this week. While we search for an online study program to earn a similar degree (hmm, maybe it's available at Manhunt?), follow the jump to check out the dark dance pop single from one of 2011's breakout stars. 

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Heart It Or Hate It: Adam Lambert Sets Sights On The Dance Floor With "Better Than I Know Myself"

After reports that Adam Lambert was ditching the glam for the dance floor circulated earlier this month, we were expecting something a bit more upbeat and club-ready than the new single, "Better Than I Know Myself." Still, the Robyn-esque down-tempo dubstep flavor marks a new page for the openly-gay pop star, and we can't wait to hear what you think! Follow the jump to listen to new music from Adam Lambert!

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Who Got Snubbed By This Year's Golden Globe Nominations?

The Artist might lead the pack when it comes to this year's Golden Globe nominations, but, since he was snubbed for the Sexiest Man Alive title, all our attention is turning to Ryan Gosling's nod for Ides. Team Gosling! Follow the jump for the full list of this year's Golden Globe nominations.

 

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Heart It Or Hate It: Chord Overstreet's First Solo Single "Beautiful Girl"

Other than the fact that Chord Overstreet is blatantly putting his love for vulva out there, there's a lot to like about Trouty Mouth's just-released first single, "Beautiful Girl." Follow the jump and let us know if you agree!

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Rosie O'Donnell Wonders If David Letterman Is Anti-Gay (Video)

The outspoken Rosie O'Donnell is no stranger to feuds with wealthy high-profile white men from New York. But the toupee receiving a lashing from O'Donnell's tongue (oh, the imagery!) this week isn't a Trump property—it's David Letterman's. Details follow.

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Which American Cities Have The Hottest Residents?

Think beauty is in the eye of the beholder? Well, maybe, as long as that beholder is Travel + Leisure magazine, which has just ranked the American cities boasting the hottest residents. So, which city's Craigslist personals are we trolling in a separate browser window as we type?

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Heart It Or Hate It: Leona Lewis Covers Nine Inch Nails' "Hurt"

Well our age of innocence has now officially been lost (despite what our middle-school journals might tell you). The time in our lives when we thought the incredible talent Leona Lewis could do no wrong might be over now that her cover of Nine Inch Nails' "Hurt" has filled our earholes. Follow the jump to listen to the new track, let us know if you agree (and we'll promise not to make any cheap puns based on the song title.)