Last week's blogger-led boycott of LIFEbeat's reggae concert to benefit HIV/AIDS yieled some mixed results. While the AIDS charity agreed to yank infamous homophobes Bennie Man and TOK – at the center of the boycott's premise – and cancel tomorrow's concert at Webster Hall, their reason for doing so isn't sitting well with boycott spearheader Keith Boykin and others. LIFEbeat – which Queerty partnered with in December for the Bid 2 Beat AIDS auction – claims its decision to cancel the concert stemmed from threats of violence, rather than, say, its direct support of homophobic singers whose lyrics routinely advocate gay bashing.

Gay activists aim to work with LIFEbeat on a new benefit concert [Metro NY]
Earlier: Happy Endings: Perhaps The Only Good Reason to Boycott A HIV Concert

Today is the final day in our coverage of the Bid 2 Beat AIDS auction! You know the deal by now. Queerty is helping raise money for LIFEbeat, the music industry fighting AIDS.

Two new items went up yesterday and they are pretty gay. So start bidding ladies. The first up is a Rufus Wainwright signed fan pack. The Gays love Rufus and this pack of promo materials is made for the ultimate Rufus fan. Snap it up for yourself or for someone you know.

Gwen Stefani is loved by The Gays and has graciously decided to meet and greet on lucky bidder. On December 21 you could be sitting in a pair of ultra-VIP seats within the first ten rows of the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida. You'd think you'd never get the chance to be any closer to Gwen, but that's not the case --- you will also be introduced to Gwen personally either before or after the show!

Meet Gwen Stefani and raise money for LIFEbeat? You do the math, silly. What you waiting, what you waiting, what you waiting, what you waiting for?

We were going to show you many really gay, Broadway and show tunes signed memorabilia as part of our Bid 2 Beat AIDS auction spotlight today. However, we’ve changed our minds. There is a travesty occurring during this auction, and no, we are not talking about the measly $20.01 bid for Bradford’s voice mail.

Steven Meisel is one of America’s best and most famous photographers. He is best known for his photos of Madonna as well as his photo shoots for the Versace clothing line. In the early 90s Meisel created these beautiful "Safe Sex is Hot Sex" posters for the Red Hot AIDS organization. There are five posters total and only one has a bid. This is not right.

These posters are works of arts, true collector’s pieces. They document a different era in the fight against AIDS. We think it’s a shame there has been no bidding.

So bid on one today. Or on something signed by Carol Channing. Or on Bradford’s voicemail. Whatever the item, help Queerty raise money for LIFEbeat and HIV prevention.

Today’s Bid 2 Beat AIDS spotlight goes to the women we obsess over at Queerty a bit too much: the ladies of the 1980s.

Help us raise money for LIFEbeat by bidding on some one of a kind pieces of celebrity memorabilia. Our top pick has to be Madonna. The Madonna freaks already have her signed copy of "Hung Up" above the $500 mark. But don’t fret. The signed poster from the classic film The Next Best Thing is hovering just above $100.

Too broke to afford Madonna? We know some of you queens have a sweet spot for the one-named teenage wonder Tiffany. Four of her cds are up for auction for a lot less than Madge.

Other picks: A Molly Ringwald singed Breakfast Club poster, three signed pieces by Debbie Harry, and a bunch of things signed by the Go-Go’s.

Remember, all money raised is supporting HIV charities. Please bid today.

The Bid 2 Beat AIDS auction has gotten off to a great start, but we still have a lot of money to raise for LIFEbeat. Today’s featured items will make great, irreverent gifts.

Do you know someone with a lame-ass voicemail message? Are you sick of listening to it? Now is your chance to give the gift that keeps on giving (every time you ring them up). Michael Musto, Jackie Beat, Dan Savage, and a few other offbeat, oddball personalities have agreed to write and record a custom voicemail message for the winner of these ridiculous auctions.

And because Queerty has such a devoted following Bradford has also agreed to offer up his squealing, gay voice. Yes our resident wannabe-somebody editor can be the voice of yours or somebody you love’s outgoing message. This is a fundraiser for a good cause. So get to bidding queens. We don’t want to be outdone by "The Dell Dude".

Today we are spotlighting more items from LIFEbeat's Bid 2 Beat AIDS online charity auction. You know, since we are the official blog sponsors of the event.

The gays are definitely represented in the auction: Hedwig and the Angry Inch memorabilia, Erasure, Pet Shop Boys, Rufus Wainwright, Charles Busch, Tony Kushner, Peter Paige. There is sure to be something signed by all your #1 gays. And lesbians too. Fierce bidding has already taken place for all things Melissa Etheridge.

The homo piece de resistance of the auction has already reached bids above $300. Cowboys are all the rage this season thanks to Brokeback Mountain. Why not top (har, har) every wannabe cowboy you know with a Stetson signed by one of he gayest of all the gays: Elton John.

Yes, you could own a cowboy hat signed by Reginald Dwight. Whether paired with assless chaps or a pink sequined Versace suit it's sure to be a hit. That Village People-Elton John lovechild look will work for you. We promise. And it raises money for AIDS charities. That is what really counts.

To coincide with the launch of the Bid 2 Beat AIDS auction Bradford Shellhammer chatted with Chip Duckett, legendary NYC party promoter and the man behind the auction.

Chip, how did you get involved with LIFEbeat and who came up with the Bid2Beat auction?

I've worked with LIFEbeat for over eleven years, and we've done many benefits together, from after-concert parties to dance nights, so we know each other very well. And I'm an admitted eBay addict, so it just seemed natural --- and happily, LIFEbeat agreed. This will be the ultimate celebrity tag sale!

Can you explain to our readers what LIFEbeat is all about?

LIFEbeat was founded in 1992 when Bob Caviano, Grace Jones' manager, wrote an editorial in Billboard disclosing the fact that he had AIDS and challenging the industry to mobilize. The response was terrific, and LIFEbeat was born. Over the years LIFEbeat has raised millions of dollars, which has gone to help small AIDS organizations nationwide, among other projects. Most importantly, it uses the power of music to reach young people. One of the coolest things LIFEbeat does is distributing HIV/AIDS information packages and condoms to hundreds of thousands of kids at concerts and clubs nationwide. Think about it --- many young people don't have access to this at school, and would be intimidated around their parents. At concerts, they are free to get this info!

What are you expecting to get the biggest bid in the auction?

That's hard to say --- there's a 2006 Vespa LX-50 sitting in the lobby of Sirius Satellite Radio, signed by Kanye West, Gloria Estefan, Garth Brooks, and about 50 other stars. But some wealthy, drunk drag queens may just battle it out for J. Lo's signed jogging suit or Beyonce's signed jeans and top that Vespa! (That means YOU, Dina Martina and Jackie Beat!)

Info on gay icons Lindsay Lohan, Madonna, and Bea Arthur after the jump.

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Today is World ÅIDS Day and Queerty is doing something about it! LIFEbeat at 3pm EST goes live with the Bid 2 Beat AIDS charity auction, a massive online auction of signed celebrity memorabilia. Queerty and Jossip are the official blog sponsors of the event and today through the end of the auction we will be highlighting the gayest, fiercest, and most amazing items up for bid. Think of us as your personal shopper. Each morning we will spotlight a different category. Get those credit cards out!

Bidding has already begun on two auctions that end tomorrow and we know you queens will love these. The first auction is for a pair of tickets to the premiere of Brokeback Mountain. The winner of this auction will receive two tickets to the New York City premiere of Brokeback Mountain, as well as two tickets to the premiere party. The premiere and party take place in Manhattan on Tuesday night December 6. Now is your chance to corner Heath and Jake!

The second auction is for a pair of tickets to the premiere of The Producers. The winner of this auction will receive two tickets to the New York City premiere of The Producers, as well as two tickets to the glittery premiere party. The premiere takes place in Manhattan December 4. Now is your chance snag that photo with Uma!

Get bidding girls! Remember all proceeds from Bid 2 Beat AIDS supports LIFEbeat, The Music Industry Fighting AIDS.