• Janet Jackson denies she popped out a daughter 18 years ago. Sounds like she's following the Michael Jackson school of thought: Deny! Deny! Deny!

• Boston wants to spend $100,000 to attract more gays and lesbian travelers. What a waste of money. We can't think of a better promotional campaign than being the capital of the only state with legalized same-sex marriage.

• Henry Rollins claims he isn't gay. Yet in the same interview he raves about the homo-heavy flick Capote. He also loved Flightplan, In Her Shoes, and, like us, is just peeing his pants in anticipation of Brokeback Mountain.

• And speaking of Capote, it's been nominated, along with Brokeback, for Best Feature in this year's IFP's Gotham Awards. Good going, fellas.

• In attempting to ban gay marriage in Texas, Republicans have worded the law so it could potentially ban all types of marriage. Hmm, this sounds familiar. (Fourth item)

• Adrian Grenier of Entourage fame was spotted at the gay bar Starlight buying drinks. "He said he was just there with a gay friend," reports a spy to the Daily News. His gay BOYfriend, perhaps?

• Robbie Williams shakes his pecker. Via Andy via Trent.

• Janet Jackson has an 18-year-old child who has been raised by sister Rebbie. Thank God Michael was not involved.

• A Jell-O version of San Francisco has been unveiled. Makes sense, you know, rainbow colored and fruity.

• Across the country lower class and middle class queens are outraged. Broadway shows top out at $110 a ticket.

• Liz Smith says the Roxy is closing next year. Across NYC The Gays weep. Thanks Brian.

We hop onto Made in Brazil whenever we need to scratch that half-naked guys from Rio itch we seem to get much too often. And each time we do, we yearn to return to that South American hotspot populated with the hottest guys South of the Equator.

Our favorite gay place in Rio is Ipanema's Farme Beach where you get to see oodles of skin in the tiniest of swimming suits. And don't think you're the first to cleverly alter the lyrics of that Tom Jobim song to the "Boy From Ipanema." We all do it. One thing to keep in mind is that muscle men here are called Barbies. That's because they're damn fine and not because they dress in high heels and sequin gowns.

You'll want to stay close to Ipanema, so book a room at the Caeasar Park Hotel.

There's a relatively small but rocking selection of gay night clubs in Rio. The Copa is a combination restaurant, club, and tea house. Le Boy is an out and out massive club swimming with beautiful people and the even celebrities. We're all about both of those things.

Architecture buffs can run around the city and check out both ancient and modern buildings. Frommers has a doable list. And of course there's that giant statue of Jesus overlooking the city that Janet Jackson climbs on top of in her "Runaway" music video. It's supposed to be famous or something.

Peak season (as well as the fabulous Carnaval) are fast approaching. For more info on Rio click here.