The Bratprince is recovering from a particularly nasty cold/flu and should return tomorrow or Sat.

Eye Candy of the Eve.

Crisis in Cameroon: Stand with Alice

Alice N'Kom is one of the only attorneys in Cameroon who defends people who've been jailed for the "crime" of being gay.  Click here.

Eye Candy of the Early Eve.

Wanda Sykes on Gay Marriage

Further Eye Candy of the Afternoon

Best Debuts of the Fall

Forget Stephen King and Umberto Eco and other big names, here are eight fresh debut novels—from the ultimate new baseball novel to gritty Midwestern fiction to a novel set in Rwanda—you must read. Click here.

New Palin Book’s 6 Juiciest Leaks

From an affair with a future NBA star to drugs and extramarital dalliances, the craziest tidbits so far from Joe McGinniss’ new book, ‘The Rogue: Searching for the Real Sarah Palin. Click here.                               

And This Year’s Emmy Host Is…

Jane Lynch, whose new book, 'Happy Accidents,' is in stores now, talks to Ramin Setoodeh about her first Emmys gig and what to expect on 'Glee' this year.  Click here.                                  

Eye Candy of the Afternoon

Chaz: I Didn’t Expect ‘DWTS’ Outcry

As if dancing the cha-cha on national television isn’t unnerving enough, Chaz Bono said he didn’t expect such controversy over his role on ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ We’ll just say Cher had a succinct message for the haters.                           

Carrie Fisher on George Lucas

Carrie Fisher on how George Lucas stole her identity.  Click here.                                

The Real Grifter of Beverly Hills

Much has been written about Russell Armstrong’s personal woes since his tragic suicide last month. But Diane Dimond reports that the financial and legal cloud over him and his famous wife, Taylor of ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,’ loomed large.  Click here.                                 

'American Horror Story' Gets Gayer

We've been hooked on the forthcoming "psychosexual thriller” from Ryan Murphy and fellow Glee co-creator Brad Falchuk since the first spooky teaser promo.  Click here.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Clint Eastwood on Gay Issues, 'J Edgar'

In the new issue of GQ, Clint Eastwood and Leonardo DiCaprio discuss the gay element in J Edgar, Eastwood's forthcoming biopic of FBI director J Edgar Hoover.  Click here.

Dick Cheney, former vice president, on gay marriage on 'The View': I don't have a problem with it

Best or Worst Dressed Poll

We've rounded up 50 of the most notably dressed gay men for you to judge who’s the best or worst dressed. Have at 'em.  Click here.

Jeremy Scott’s Chaps in Chaps

Crazy clothes from Fashion Week NY.  Click here.

THE IMAGEMAKERS

Whether on the runway, at the gallery, or the movies, chances are Alexander Wang, Ryan McGinley, and Dustin Lance Black have influenced you.  Click here.

CINDY ADAM'S COLUMN FOR THE NY POST

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New book shows another side to Jackie Kennedy

The former first lady's long-sealed 1964 conversations with Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. will be published this week.  Click here.

"The Ides of March": George Clooney's dark political vision

Ryan Gosling plays a hotshot strategist learning to play dirty in "The Ides of March".  Click here.

"W.E.": Madonna's Wallis Simpson fantasy hits Toronto

Empty seats and polite applause greet the pop legend's "W.E.," about an earlier Material Girl.  Click here.

Are straight people really this boring?

The supposed hetero version of the gay hookup app Grindr is full of men, and glitches.  Click here.

Herman Cain's gay staffer cover-up

While suing the campaign for unemployment benefits, Herman Cain's former Iowa straw poll coordinator says the campaign attempted to cover up the fact that they had a prominent gay staffer.  Click here.

How To Fight HIV Better, and Cheaper

Thirty years ago, the world got its first inkling of impending catastrophe when five young gay men in Los Angeles were struck down by the illness that became known as HIV/AIDS. Today, the disease has a truly global impact, claiming 1.8 million lives annually—the equivalent of wiping out the population of Washington, D.C., three times every year.  Click here.

When Do Gay Kids Start "Acting Gay"?

Sometimes when they're toddlers.  Click here.

Rep. Brad Miller Signs On To DOMA Repeal After North Carolina Pushes Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment

North Carolina Republicans pushing for a state ban on same-sex marriage may be dismayed to know that their efforts have galvanized opposition from a U.S. congressman from their state.  Click here.

Efforts To Repeal Colo.'s Gay Marriage Ban Dropped, But Civil Unions Legislation Still Likely

Efforts to gather approximately 86,000 signatures to repeal Colorado’s gay marriage ban with a ballot measure has been dropped by gay marriage activists, The Denver Post reported last week.  Click here.

North Carolina Puts Gay Marriage Ban On May 2012 Ballot

North Carolina residents will vote whether to amend the state constitution to ban same-sex marriage in May 2012, after the state Senate approved legislation placing the measure on the ballot on Tuesday.  Click here.

Eye Candy of the Day

Eye Candy of the Eve.

Oklahoma Lawmaker Sally Kern Says Homosexuality a Daily Threat Worse Than Terrorism

Eye Candy of the Afternoon

THE BLOG GOES ON HOLIDAY!

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Eye Candy of the Day

Eye Candy of the Eve.

Eye Candy of the Afternoon

Lemon Pudding Cakes

The Good News These pillowy, vitamin C-packed cakelets are adapted from The Greyston Bakery Cookbook. "When you overwhelm dry ingredients with wet ones, an amazing texture separation happens," Sara Kate Gillingham-Ryan says. "These cakes are rich without being too heavy."  Click here.

Contagion Reviewed by Lisa Schwarzbaum

Click here for Lisa's (B+) review.

FALL TV: 40 SHOWS TO BE PSYCHED ABOUT!

From swinging '60s dramas to Simon Cowell's return to buddy comedies: We scout the top TV prospects.  Click here.

All the latest menswear Spring 2012 Shows from New York Fashion Week

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The Week In Men's Style

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Get Inside the Heart of Broadway

Premiering tomorrow, September 9, on here! TV and here! Online, is a new one-hour documentary special Heart of Broadway: The Ensemble Behind Broadway Cares/Equality Fights AIDS. Heart of Broadway takes an in-depth look at the organization which, by drawing upon the talents, resources, and generosity of the American theater community, has raised more than $195 million for essential services for people with AIDS and other critical illnesses across the United States since 1988.  Click here.

CINDY ADAM'S COLUMN FOR THE NY POST

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The untold tragedies of Leningrad

A new book sheds new light on the devastating suffering of civilians during the epic siege of World War II.  Click here.   

Eye Candy of the Day

Eye Candy of the Eve.

Eye Candy of the Early Eve.

The Guys of the Upcoming Movie ('Magic Mike') about Male Strippers

Eye Candy of the Afternoon

Marshmallow Creme-Hot Fudge Sundaes

Stirring in store-bought marshmallow creme, such as Marshmallow Fluff, gives this chocolate sauce its fudgy texture. Spoon it over ice cream for classic New England—style sundaes.  Click here.

Here Comes Fashion Week

Rachel Zoe makes her runway debut, rumors mount that Marc Jacobs will replace John Galliano at Dior, and Daphne Guinness heads to the museum. See highlights from the upcoming New York Fashion Week.  Click here.

Fall’s Must-See Movies

With awards season around the corner, it’s time to gear up for fall’s most anticipated movies. From George Clooney’s Oscar-worthy turn as a grieving father in Alexander Payne’s The Descendants and Ryan Gosling’s hammer-wielding badass in Drive to Meryl Streep’s Margaret Thatcher biopic The Iron Lady, The Daily Beast’s 25 must-see movies.  Click here.

Kate Winslet pays homage to Elizabeth Taylor

Aside from perhaps the go-to Marilyn Monroe costume party get-up, there may be no screen legend more fun to dress up as than Elizabeth Taylor. Even this generation’s biggest stars can appreciate the appeal. Kate Winslet graces the cover of V magazine‘s Fall 2011 “Heroes” issue with a shot that captures Taylor’s look, pearls included.  Click here.

New York Fashion Week Begins: 2(x)ist Shows Boys With Barely Any Clothing

The atmosphere for 2(x)ist’s Wednesday night show at the Maritime Hotel’s Hiro Ballroom was similar to the venue’s usual disco vibe. As Lady Gaga and Robyn blared, the crowd munching sushi and eggrolls didn’t seem exactly A-list -- but wait! There’s half the cast of The A-list, seated at a table right by the runway!  The show was what one comes to expect from 2(x)ist – models with chiseled features and even more chiseled bodies in colorful and revealing underpants. 2xist delivered the whole package (with a lot of big packages). Casting must be tough, eh?  “It’s a lot of fun,” admits creative director Jason Scarlatti, “but you have to see them in their underwear. Sometimes their faces are great but there legs aren’t big enough.” The hurdles one must overcome for fashion.

Getting Play

In NBC's new ’60s drama, The Playboy Club, gay twists find an unusual setting. Click here.