AfterElton Briefs: Kylie's coming, Maine's arrived, and more!

Eric Himan is under forty (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.

• In case you missed our earlier post, The Advocate has released their "Top Forty Under Forty" list, and I'm glad to say one of my favorites made the cut. It's out musician Eric Himan, who made another equally important list not too long ago.

• Levi Strauss has announced the launch of their "Give Them Hope Now" campaign supporting the Hetrick-Martin Institute, home of the Harvey Milk High School.

• Will I be able to get tickets for Kylie Minogue's just-announced US mini-tour? I should be so lucky! Lucky! Lucky! Lucky!

Edina and Patsy: The Metal Years

• Above you can see the gay metal duo Pink Steel, who have discovered a novel way to combat the dreaded Mormon Cricket!

• Finally, in case you haven't heard ... five down, forty-five to go!

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