AfterElton Briefs: Dustin Lance Black broadens our horizons, Neil Patrick swings for his supper, and more!

Lorenzo Martone celebrates his 30th birthday last night with fashion icon fiance Marc Jacobs (Pic: Getty)

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.

• Gay reporter sprite Michael Ausiello delivers this tempting scoop on the new season of HBO's True Blood: "Alexander Skarsgard's Nordic vamp has an extremely homoerotic encounter with a character who shall remain nameless." Hmm ...

• Neil Patrick Harris is continuing his campaign to rule the world, and now he's adding a new talent to his ever-expanding repertoire: trapeze artist.

• Will Adam Lambert directly address the "pink elephant" in his upcoming interview with Rolling Stone? Maybe.

• Above you can see a news report from 365gay with Dustin Lance Black and Cleve Jones speaking out about their new cause: To broaden the issues and the playing field when it comes to gay rights. Beyond a single issue like gay marriage and a single state like California, they feel it’s time to consider federal laws that will help the LGBT community in all fifty states.

• Finally, congratulations to L.A. gay teen Sergio Garcia, who has been elected Prom Queen of Fairfax High School. Wait a minute! Sergio Garcia? I wonder if he knows Chi-Chi Rodriguez?

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