• The literal torture of being gay in Iran.

• John Amaechi is a gay pride whore.

• Gay Shame activist on pride: "Queer folks exist because of a legacy of direct action activism. However, the gay mainstream is actively working to 'clean up' all forms of queerness that do not fit into the white, upper class, married, heathery dream."

• More on "hate crime" victim Aaron Hall.

• Developers are closing in on Lake Cuomo, Italy, where George Clooney keeps a home. Naturally he thinks it's all about him: "I don’t want my presence here to be a pain to the other citizens, but if you ask me these proposals are in every probability just to exploit the fact that I live here."

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• Ocean's 13 stars Matt Damon, Brad Pitt and George Clooney, as well as producer Jerry Weintraub received stars on the walk of fame today. Of the honor, Clooney remarked:

I have got to say, I must say, if I had to be on my hands and knees with three other guys, I can't think of three better guys to do it with.

For some reason we think he's said that before…

• Once a staunch supporter of the Defense of Marriage Act, Hillary Clinton told the HRC queer questionnaire she'd like to dismantle the federal government's role in marriage law. Does this mean she's moving toward full endorsement of state-based same-sex marriage? Hardly.

• South Africa's "first comprehensive lesbian website" debuts. What's a comprehensive lesbian? Is that like versatile?

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• We're not sure if you've heard, but pseudo-celebrity and professional fuck-up Paris Hilton went to prison today. The hotel heiress must complete a mandatory sentecen after driving under the influence of alcohol and stupidity on a suspended license. Sarah Silverman gave her a fitting send-off at the MTV Movie Awards and New York's Madame Tussaud's gave Hilton's wax replica a timely make-over. We've never heard of the fames wax museum changing a figure's costume to fit their incarceration status. 'Tis the inexplicable power of Paris Hilton…

• It's anti-gay Bingo! Brought to you by Willie Hewes!

• London has unveiled the fucking radical Olympics 2012 logo.

• One hit from Hostel director Eli Roth's penis and you're a goner.

• Jackson Heights, Queens' Gay Pride needs to seen to be believed.

• George Clooney would help save Laguna Beach's gay bar, the Boom Boom Room, but he doesn't want anyone to think he's gay. Brad Pitt would, too, but he's too busy sucking George Clooney's dick.

• Ad sales in gay media grow faster than their straight counterparts, but can they last?

• The Fragrance Awards - the best smelling awards show this side of the awards show calendar. Now in video form.

• We may not have been able to make the panel on public figures and their so-called private lives, but our more responsible siblings from Jossip had their shit together. Read what they have to say. [Jossip]

• Poor George Clooney, all those ladies and the only person he wants is Leonardo DiCaprio. [Queer Beacon]

• Contrary to what many believe, most people aren't blaming Foley's scandal on his homo ways. That's a relief. [365 Gay]

• USA Today tries to break down GOP faggotry and finds Sybil. USA Today]

• Was Anna Nicole Smith's son murdered? Granny says, "Yes." (It actually sort of makes sense.) [The Sun]

• It's shocking to hear a news man in San Fran disses homo families. Shocking, but not unbelievable, because it happened. [247 Gay]

• Our featured songster, Chris Garneau, performs at Joe's Pub in NYC tonight. Be there or be square. [Joe's Pub]

For today's Morning Goods, we tribute the legend that is George Clooney. His work bringing international attention to the genocide in Darfur is commendable, and we wish he'd run for political office. Plus, he's drop-dead gorgeous, the poster boy of the "gets better with age" man. Sexy, sexy, sexy. Honestly, we prefer him now with a few years on him, over his geeky ER doctor days. Is it weird to discuss his beauty and his humanitarian aid all in the same moment? We don't think so. It's all part of the same package.

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• Brokeback Mountain may have lost the best picture statuette at the Oscars, but at least it won the big prize at this weekend's Spirit awards. [The Advocate]

• "Don't ask, don't tell" may keep soldiers out of the military, but it can't keep recruiters out of U.S. universities. [Bloomberg]

• From George Clooney’s mouth to God’s Ears: Batman is GAY. [Pink News]

• Gay Cowboys’ in Sydney? We’re there. [CNN]

• You knew the ban on gay priests was stupid, but you didn’t know it would also be a huge waste of money. [The Boston Globe]

• Radio With A Twist launches this weekend all over the USA and the first guest is Margaret Cho. We’ll be listening. [Radio With A Twist]

• George Clooney on Sam Alito, “I don’t want to do any damage to the Alito nomination, but Grant and I were at a midnight screening of Brokeback Mountain last night. Judge Alito was there. He had been there since, like, 3 o’clock I think. Wearing chaps. A big cowboy hat, chaps and that funny bolo tie thing.” [Open All Night]

• Poor Kathy Griffin! Divorce filings, being fired from E!, and now a botched Lasik surgery. Girl has some bad luck. [Lady Bunny]

• The Gays love their hair. A San Francisco doctor has advice on products, coloring, and what to do when you start losing your hair. [Gay.com]

• Can’t get gayer than this: Images of Rafael Verga mashed with Madonna’s “Hung Up.” Seriously, we’re sure Apple is even over the song by now. [Oh la la Paris]