Move over Oprah—the Pentagon has its own network, and it's already tackling yesterday's huge breaking Don't Ask, Don't Tell development. Follow the jump to watch the DOD's official news report. 

The archaic (and, ironically, anti-Christian) homophobia regularly spewed from the pulpit of Catholic leaders and Bishops hasn't only penetrated the gay media's radar, it's also finally registered on the pens of editors at the National Catholic Review. 

The No. 1 excuse bigots use to hide their sheer Biblical-based homophobia under the guise of "research" is the tired "gay marriage will ruin the institution of marriage as we know it" bullshit. Unfortunately for the anti-gay movement, yet again data arrives that throws the lie under the bus. Details follow. 

A rumor that Madonna was going to go the Gaga-route and utilize Mother Monster's main man RedOne on her new album has been squashed, allowing for a flood of new speculated collaborators to flow through the rainbow rumor mill. So which hot artists are MTV and a bevy of music-industry blogs reporting the Material Mother is looking to for new tracks? 

Updated Wednesday, 3:40 p.m. (PST)

If you were looking to get married before August in NYC, well, you're in luck. The New York City Mayor's Office wanted to reassure everyone that there will be no delays on their watch, and they did so in the most trendy of fashions, a tweet:

"We won't make couples wait any longer than they have to. City Clerk offices will be open Sunday, July 24 - the 1st day of marriage equality." Sounds like a plan! Thanks mayor!

It suffered a hiccup yesterday when the Empire State officially made marriage applications availabe to same-sex citizens yet it only offered "bride" and "groom" categories, but the website for the New York City Clerk has finally updated its online form to include "Spouse A" and "Spouse B" ...

Updated Wednesday, 4:50 p.m. EST

Breaking news: the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has sided with a Log Cabin lawsuit and reinstated a court order striking down Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Details (and reactions from across the country) follow.

The fireworks were only the second most dazzling spectacle to behold on New York's Fire Island over the holiday weekend as a boat-load (literally) of to-the-nines drag queens descended on the Pines harbor to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Invasion. Pics and videos from the world-renowned Fourth of July event, after the jump. 

Though some of us might be heels over head for Kelly Clarkson's rocking brand-spank-us new single "Let Me Down," others in the gay blogosphere are saying the powerhouse has let them down. Follow the jump to take a listen and let us know if you heart or hate it!

No matter which oddball facial hair style he's chosen for the month, we've always kept our ring fingers un-bling-ed for Brad Pitt, who has just chimed in eloquently on New York marriage equality in a statement to People. So, what does Brad have to say about wedding bells ringing the sound of equality in the Empire State?

Three of our favorite divas were busy all over the globe this weekend: Adele wooed crowds at a London Pride event; Beyonce gave America a big wet birthday kiss in New York; and Robyn took in her rise to fame with complete humility and grace in front of Belgium's Werchter Festival. We wouldn't be Instinct if we didn't have the wrap up videos for you to enjoy after the jump...

Same-sex couples in New York can start applying for marriage licenses today (hooray!), but will gay men be rushing to the alter in the Empire State? In an editorial published today, the New York Post gathers recent statistics to say that lesbians are the only ones in the LGBT who are excited to say "I do." Follow the jump for details and let us know if you agree!

While America was collectively busy wanting hot dogs real bad over the holiday weekend, President Obama's Department of Justice was busy filing a huge, pro-gay 31-page brief that seeks to further dismantle DOMA. Details follow.