Elton John and David Furnish are the first gay men to be nominated for the U.K.'s Dad of the Year contest. (Not to be confused with International Mister Leather's "Daddy of the Year.")

Sir Ian McKellen reminds us that gay sass does not fade with age when he's asked about the Moscow Pride fiasco. Read his statement* after the jump!

(*Note: prepare your snapping fingers to perform at least three air-snaps.)

With hospitals already having integrated sensitivity training for ethnic and racial minorities, this really does seem like a natural extension. Details about the implementation and the need for doing it after the jump.

The Glee kids head to New York City tonight for nationals, and, naturally, we hope the show pulls out all the stops for a dazzling season finale. If the leaked video of the kids performing a mash-up of Madonna's "I Love New York" with "New York, New York" is any indication, our Glee spots will certainly be satisfied. Follow the jump to watch the spoiler-ish video. 

You may have seen Judy Rickard’s new book, Torn Apart, reviewed in our May issue, but find out what this activist for same-sex binational couples is doing now to help gain protections not just for our community, but her family—after the jump.

Though the international gay community speculated otherwise last month, Moscow officials have once again displayed their true homophobic colors (which aren't rainbow, by the way)...

To help spread word and awareness of the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO), Walk With Pride has launched an "Images Against Homophobia" online photo exhibit. Follow the jump for a few more selections and further information about the project. 

Today is the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO), and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has observed the solemn day of awareness with a poignant statement. Read it after the jump.

The Uganda Parliament, rumored to have had its deplorable "Kill the Gays" bill on schedule for a vote today, has adjourned for this legislative season without bringing up the controversial legislation. Some think worldwide pressure lead to inaction. Story after the jump.

The so-called National Organization for Marriage continues to make up facts for their anti-gay ads. We do have to admit, NOM appears to be more advanced than gays in the area of storytelling. We just get so stuck on that darn thing called the truth. After the jump find out what NOM’s ad is saying to oppose marriage equality in New York, and how much they pledged to the fight.

Over the weekend Lucas Malvacini was crowned Mr. Brazil 2011. We, for one, humbly welcome our new overlord. More pics of Lucas and a few other contenders worth sharing after the jump. 

Nothing wakes us up like a well-toned-rounded complete breakfast stacked with protein. Today, it's the newly crowned Mr. May of Germany's largest national McFit fitness chain, Jens. Follow the jump for the promotional video featuring Mr. McFit.