Kermit Love and one of his most beloved creations, Big Bird

In a continued effort to bring you all that is important in the world of gay entertainment and ensure that you are being spoon-fed images of gorgeous, commoditized manflesh, we present the newly-minted AfterElton Briefs. Following the usual 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.

• I appreciate that Nerve is running a list of gay movies for Pride month, but I can't say I agree with the list itself. No Parting Glances? Really?

• We totally missed this, but costume designer Kermit Love, who also helped create Big Bird and oodles of other beloved Muppets, passed away at age 91 over the weekend. His longtime partner, Christopher Lyall, was interviewed for the mainstream coverage of his life and passing. (t/y Jason for the tip)

• BBC News Magazine has an update on The Mayo Ad That Ate Britain, including the fact that MP's are even getting involved in the scuffle ... is mayo the new controversial condiment? (Don't tell salsa, you know how he hates losing the spotlight!)

• Above, Mind of Mencia discusses gay marriage in that slapdash, faux-satirical and rather vulgar manner that is its hallmark. Were the crowd not to clearly overjoyed to see the two grooms kiss, it would be pretty awful. (t/y Ed for the tip!)

• Not only is Bravo airing the GLAAD Media Awards this Friday, but it's following it up with the network television premiere of Brokeback Mountain, and is advertising both together. And here I thought the A-List Awards was the gayest night on Bravo this year...

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This week's BEST.GAY.WEEK.EVER! includes pics of Captain Kirk's nephew hitting warp drive with another crew member. We actually wrote about the show and interviewed the two actor's here. (That's them in the picture.)

Out writer Kevin Williamson sees another series get whacked as the CW axes Hidden Palms. I guess this means Leslie Jordan is looking for work again.

Earlier today I busted The Washington Post for violating their own style guide. So I want to give them credit where credit is due for this great article that includes gay folks just 'cuz.

Enrique Iglesias was surprised by all the attention his serenading a gay fan stirred up.

Brit actor Alan Cumming is not amused that Americans are so apathetic about politics.

Carlos Mencia's comedy show Mind of Mencia has put out a casting notice looking for actors to play three gay cheerleaders. Here is the notice:

These 3 guys will be the support team for our Gay Male Athlete in the final event of the Stereotype Olympics (shot in front of the audience), cheering him on to win the "Gay" event. MUST BE WILLING TO WEAR SOME VERSION OF A SKIMPY CHEERLEADING OUTFIT.

Why do I have a very bad feeling about this? And how skimpy most those outfits be that it has to be written in all caps? And does Enrique know where to go for the audition?