AfterElton Briefs: Cause Commandos, My Drag Queen Made Me Do It, Lt. Dan Choi's Unit is Un-Molested, and More!

Ugly Betty star Michael Urie attends the "Be My Valentine" Doggie Dinner Party last night in NYC

Following this assortment of carefully-selected news items, interested readers can find a refreshing pic of a hot man in underwear. Yes, we're serious.

• New True Blood cast member Kevin Alejandro spills some details on his character, who will be the love interest to fierce gay cook Lafayette.

• There was good news for two of ABC's Wednesday night gay-faves. Modern Family matched its season-high ratings, even up against American Idol, and Lame Duck Ugly Betty's ratings rose 21% ... as if it mattered.

• Below you can see a video from CauseCommandos.com which details a way you can contribute directly to Haiti relief without any of the red tape. Luke Montgomery and his boyfriend Nate Gudias take donations, buy supplies, and deliver them personally and directly straight to the earthquake victims.

• Below you can see Rachel Maddow give a quick update of Lt. Dan Choi, who's re-joined his unit for training drills. The bottom-line: He sleeps in the same room with 80 other guys, who all remain un-molested.

• Swedish politician and parliament member Fredrick Federley had a novel excuse as to why he took an all-expense paid trip. He blames his drag persona Ursula. What a great idea! The next time AE Editor Michael Jensen screams at me I'll just tell him "it wasn't me , it was Pia Amora".

Ursula with Fredrick Federley

• So ... Lady Gaga looks better now that she's "slimmed down". Are you kidding me, Ted Casablanca?

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