We have movies on our mind today! While we looked back at the best movies of the year in today's Top 10 countdown, the Palm Springs International Film Festival (kicking off Thursday, January 3) has us looking forward to the movies we'll be buzzing about in 2013. 

There are plenty of distractions at the annual gay Mecca that is Palm Springs' White Party. So you didn't exactly have to not be at the main event on Saturday to miss headlining act Mary J. Blige performing "No More Drama." Whether you were dressed from head to toe (or simply from navel to taint) in white but too busy cruising (we wouldn't blame you!) to look at the stage or if you were on the other side of the planet wishing you were there to praise Mary, we got you, boo! Follow the jump to watch a new video of the star performing "No More Drama" at White Party 2012. 

Mary J. Blige was already announced as the WP headliner, but who will be making the boys dance at Sunday's T Dance? Find out after the jump...

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If you needed a reason (or another reason) to hit up White Party in Palm Springs next month, we've got it for you: Mary J. Blige.

It was just announced that the R&B songstress will take to the stage on April 7 at Palm Springs Convention Center. We think you may want to bid on that White Party pass now!

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You know we never miss an opportunity to dance our faces off surrounded by thousands of sexy mens. And we also love the chance to give a little something back to the community (not THAT kind of something!). So why not take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to attend White Party 2012 AND support AIDS/LifeCycle?! Deets after...

...Which is concerning in and of itself, but two cities known for their large gay and lesbian population saw the largest increase. After the jump, find out which gay friendly cities went from three to 14 and six to 24 LGBT hate crimes in just one year.  

With data the Williams Institute has gleaned from the 2012 U.S. Census, we are finally able to gauge which city in America is the gayest. (No, though Foursquare may say we have a mayor, the Instinct office does not count as the gayest city in the country.) So, which American gayborhood wins the tiara? 

Alec Mapa + Jesse Archer + Jack Plotnick + a comedy about housemates on Fire Island = pure gay entertainment. Follow the jump to watch the first preview of the highly-anticipated pilot, Half-Share. 

Palm Springs was once again a hot spot this past weekend, and while there were plenty of shirtless boys and illicit drug use, the reason was no circuit party—but Coachella!

Our friends at Positive Young People Foundation (PYP) are launching the Think Positive: A Benefit Event this Thursday, April 7th from 6 p.m.–midnight, at Hotel Zoso in Palm Springs. Perfect timing, seeing as it is also the weekend of the world-famous White Party. 

PYP’s first of a handful of events will introduce the nation to this growing nonprofit organization, with a mission to reignite the conversation about HIV/AIDS education and prevention, especially among the youth. VIP tickets are $150 each and general admission are $40 and can be purchased at PYPFoundation; tickets will also be sold the night of the event.

Mondo Guerra, a finalist on...

Updated Thursday, January 6, 10:45 a.m. EST

It was only last week when Palm Springs Police Chief David Dominguez issued an apology for a despicable homophobic slur he emitted during a controversial anti-gay sting last summer. It seems it was the last nail in the coffin of a Police Chief who has endured relentless scrutiny for countless anti-gay stings in one of the nation's leading LGBT communities. But the Palm Springs gay community might suffer no more as today Chief Dominguez has announced his resignation:

"After careful consideration of the recent debates surrounding the Warm Sands Law Enforcement Operation, I believe this decision is in the best interest of my family, my health, the Department and the City," Dominguez wrote in a press...

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The Palm Springs Police Department contacted Instinct Magazine after we published news of a gay-targeted sting that took place in the idyllic California community last year. The PSPD hopes to clarify its actions and spread the word of a new tolerant policy it's placing into effect following the scourge of bad press it's received over the incident.

First, and perhaps most importantly, the PSPD pledges to no longer use "decoys" or lewd conduct enforcement operations in GLBT-targeted stings. "There's a better way to do things," admits Police Chief David Dominguez when asked about the city's use of undercover officers targeting gay cruising areas.

Other changes to the globally known gay-haven's police force include...

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Continuing our lesbian-themed day on the blog (we love our skilled sisters!), Lady Gaga ripoff #1 Billboard artist Kei$ha has just been announced as the headliner of Club Skirts at this year's Dinah Shore lesbian mega-event in Palm Springs. Paradiso Girls and dance-artist Lolene are also on the bill, but considering how Kei$ha's lush-beat filled "Tik Tok" has taken control of airwaves, it's her addition to the bill that makes seeing other hot gay boys dancing at The Dinah a real possibility.

The lineup announcement begs us to ask a question that's been on our minds for a month now: How are you feeling about Kei$ha, ravishing readers? And yes, we're contractually bound to include the classy-lady dollar sign in her name.

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