AfterElton Briefs: Ben Cohen has Attitude, "Modern Family" is a hit, and more!

Rugby star, gay ally, and perfect male specimen Ben Cohen on the cover of Attitude

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.

• There's good news on the scientific front as an AIDS vaccine has produced startling results.

• ABC's Modern Family scored big in the ratings last night, coming in second in its timeslot, and first in the coveted 18-49 demographic.

• Gay reporter sprite Michael Ausiello has confirmed that Alan Ball is currently casting the role of Talbot, the "trophy husband" to the Vampire King of Mississippi (played by Denis O'Hare.) Hmm ... any fantasy casting picks?

• Above you can see Bryan Safi and the latest episode of That's Gay! This time he takes on TV coming out stories.

• Two weeks after coming out, gospel singer Tonex talks about what he's had to endure.

And today's Briefs are brought to you by...

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One more of Ben from Attitude. *sigh*