AfterElton Briefs: The Out Hot 100 cover, gay marriage begins in Connecticut, and more!

One of these things is not like the others

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.

• The cover for the Out Magazine Hot 100 has been released, and it begs the question "what the hell is Katy Perry doing on there?" She's a straight performer who became famous for singing the smarmy tease "I Kissed A Girl" and the insulting "UR So Gay". Was this the best they could do?

• Speaking of insulting, some rapper you've never heard of doesn't want your gay money. "“I’ma(sic) go on the record right now with this. Homosexuals are probably not gonna like this album" says Trick Trick. Damn ... and I was so looking forward to shelling out my pink three dollar bills for this masterpiece.

• You may have heard about the boycott of the California Musical Theater because of its artistic director's contribution to Proposition 8. Now comes word that Scott Eckern, the man at the center of the controversy, has resigned from the theater.

From the Boyzone video "Better"

• To get rid of the stench of Trick Trick's rap droppings, take a look at the newest music video from Irish boyband Boyzone. It's for the song "Better" and features each of the guys in romantic scenes, but with out singer Stephen Gately steaming up the screen with a male actor playing his love interest. The matter-of-fact way it's treated is wonderfully refreshing.

• And finally, with the protests over Prop 8 still going strong, there is good news on the gay marriage front. Today was the first day that gay couples could legally marry in Connecticut. Congratulations to all the couples taking that stroll down the aisle!

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