AfterElton Briefs: The new "American Idol" controversy, we heart Rob Thomas, and more!

Brad Altman with husband George Takei and Kathy Griffin at last night's Prop 8 protest in West Hollywood (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.

• UFC President Dana White insists that openly gay fighters "would have no impact" on the sport.

• Did AT&T influence the results of the American Idol final? At the very least, their "power texting" tutorials at Kris Allen fan parties was a huge conflict-of-interest.

• Gay reporter sprite Michael Ausiello talks to Joss Whedon about the rumored big-screen "re-imagining" of his iconic Buffy, the Vampire Slayer.

• Britney Spears will receive a special award at the NewNowNext Awards on Logo June13th, and above you can see a promo for her new fragrance ... 'MO.

• Finally, remember a few weeks ago when we posted about musician Rob Thomas and his Miss California tweets? Well, now he's done one better and written an article for Huffington Post called "The Big Gay Chip on my Shoulder". You know, back in the 90's my fantasy rock guys were Rob, Stephan Jenkins from Third Eye Blind, and that one dude from Toad the Wet Sprocket, but Rob is now the clear winner.

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