AfterElton Briefs: "Hey, you! Stay in the closet!" Plus Terrell Owens gets nekkid, James Franco is funny and more!

Bradley Cooper looking sharp on the set of Valentine's Day

Following this 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.

• Folks already anticipating Bradley Cooper (above) playing gay in the upcoming romcom Valentine's Day had reason to be happy when these pics of Cooper on set turned up. 
  

• During a panel at Los Angeles' Outfest film festival, out director Todd Holland advised gay actors to stay in the closet if they want to get work. After gasping collectively, the gay blogosphere said, "He did not just say that!" 

• James Franco UCLA commencement speech rehearsals have surfaced on Funny or Die. Said Franco of his role in Milk:
  

   

  "As you go out into the world, it's important that you take a few chances and try new things. For example, let me tell you a little story about myself. Last year I did a movie called Milk. Well, imagine my surprise when I found out that Milk was the name of a guy, and not my favorite drink. I mean, I love milk--the drink. Chocolate milk. But never strawberry milk. And I did the movie anyway, and now gay people can have jobs as doctors, teachers...."

  [offscreen voice] "That's not just because of the movie."

  Franco: "Well, the movie had a lot to do with it. It really did. Maybe there was like one or two gay doctors before the movie. But now -- I want a gay doctor? It's really easy to find one.

• The 20th season of Survivor is going to be another season of All Stars, but not only is Richard Hatch not going to be able to participate, it looks like there apparently won't be any gay contestants at all. 

No need to thank me. Just watch the show!

• Former NFL star Terrell Owens isn't afraid to display his assets if it gets us to pay attention to his new reality show. 
  

• Ryan Seacrest gets a $45 million deal and does the cover of Details.

• Ryan Reynolds is playing the Green Lantern? In a skintight green outfit? Okay, I forgive him for The Proposal.
  
  
• In Friday's BGWE, I mentioned a new reality show in Australia called Australia's Perfect Couple which includes a gay couple. Turns out their names are Robbie and Dan and they are foster parents to a 12-year-old girl. Here's a preview. Is it just me or do Robbie and Dan get kind of short shrift? 

This guy!