In a continued effort to bring you all that is important in the world of gay entertainment and ensure that you are being spoon-fed images of gorgeous, commoditized manflesh, we present the newly-minted AfterElton Briefs. Following the usual assortment of carefully-selected news items, interested readers can find a refreshing pic of a hot man in underwear after the jump. Yes, we're serious.

• The Karl Lagerfeld action figure. Because every little girl's been looking for someone to tell their Barbies that they look fat.

• Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant: Kathy Griffin has been hired by Air New Zealand to serve as the hostess of the "Pink Flight" from San Francisco to Syndey Gay/Lesbian Mardi Gras. The flight, which takes revelers to what is the biggest, best, and gayest party this little Iowa boy has ever been to, will also feature classic camp films, drag queen performances, and a special menu. And you thought Jet Blue was fancy!

• Win a shopping trip with Joan Collins! Just pray that you don't run into Charlotte Rae in the elevator...

• David Mamet's November, which stars out actor Nathan Lane as the President, opened last night on Broadway. It's been called "maniacally funny" and lots of other promising-sounding things.

• Remember to vote in the Gay People's Choice Awards and check out Michael's fancy new column for the rundown on Sundance's gay films, what's up this week in gay entertainment, and more. And oh yeah - have a great weekend!

And today's Briefs are brought to you by ... Thai actor/singer Nicky Sura Teerakol!