Playing third banana to Sarah Jessica Parker was too much for Sandra Bernhard to accept the role of Miranda on the (now iconic) Sex and the City. Oh, and the low-ball paycheck and "crappy" script certainly didn't help. Details follow. 

His recent stalling and silence on the matter has spoken volumes, but today Gov. Chris Christie has finally spoken about New Jersey's marriage equality bill that's gained steam in recent weeks. So, what does Gov. Christie have to say?

Kansas' GOP leaders are attempting to spruce up the state with a bit of pre-spring cleaning by getting rid of outdated and burdensome laws. But one archaic law will remain on the books as a middle-finger to the state's gay community.

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!

RuPaul has added another adorable talent to her family of children in the form of 11-year old super-fan, Ben, who was treated to a surprise visit with the international icon on a recent episode of Rosie's OWN talk show. Follow the break to watch a young gay's dreams come true.

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...

Just a few weeks after his latest OWN doc special in which he proposed, we received word today that Chaz Bono and his fiancée Jennifer Elia have split up. Get their statement on the canceled engagement after the jump.

Newt Gingrich sank to a new low this morning when he scribbled his signature on the National Organization for Marriage's anti- "Marriage Pledge." That's right—the man who cheated on his cancer-stricken wife and married two of his mistresses vows (no pun intended) to continue "protecting" marriage. Details follow. 

Did 40 artists even make videos this year? Or, maybe the bigger question is, did VH1 even play them? Either way, the music channel is counting down their best of the best tonight, and we have a preview after the jump!

Brian Brown's delusional peanut brain has him thinking he's more than just a sad army of one. He's taken up an e-mail campaign to pretty much beg for more money for the National Organization for Marriage. Find out why after the jump.

Feel free to kneel, bow or curtsy before 22-year old Samuel Kneen from Cardiff, Wales, who was ceremoniously crowned Mr. Gay UK 2011 over the weekend. So, what does the new gay king of the Commonwealth have to say about assuming the throne?

While you may have been out dancing with the masses last night, we sat home in our Snuggies with a bottle of boxed wine watching Katy Perry and Robyn try to salvage what little is left of Saturday Night Live's watchability. Robyn performed two of our favorites, and you can catch our favorite performance clip after the jump.