The Saturday Night Live crew took some shots at the vice-presidential candidates this weekend when Tina Fey and Jason Sudeikis reenactedSarah Palin and Joe Biden's debate last week.

Each politico's ridiculous attributes were on display, from Biden's apparent worship - and hatred - of John McCain, to Palin's sad reliance on the word "maverick". The incomparable Queen Latifah popped in to play moderator Gwen Ifill and saved a bit of time to take on the candidate's comparable perspectives on gay marriage. This gave Fey an opportunity to skewer Palin's gay "tolerance:"

…Don't think I don't tolerate gay people. Because I do, I tolerate them with all my heart. And I know quite a few, too. Not personally, but I know of them. I've seen Ellen. Oh and there was this one girl on my basketball team, she wasn't officially a gay, but you know, we were pretty sure.

The SNL team also had some fun at gay politician Barney Frank in a bit about the so-called bailout. It's spot on!

Watch both clips, after the jump…

On a somewhat related note, our editor went to the taping Saturday to support his friend, host Anne Hathaway, and spotted CNN analyst and DNC honcho Donna Brazile. It must been past her bedtime, because Ms. Brazile had to "rest her eyes" periodically.

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Those damned lesbian rumors continue to dog Queen Latifah. Or could they be true?

It depends on whether you believe the National Inquirer - or The View - which claims the rap star, who avoids answering sexually-related questions, plans to wed her long-time lesbian love, Jeannette Jenkins. The Cleveland Leader provides all the sapphic gossip:

Neither Queen Latifah nor her partner have ever officially come out. Queen Latifah has, however, given her special friend attention and treatment that suggests they're more than just good friends. Last year she bought Jeannette a Range Rover, and had it delivered to a restaurant to surprise her.

According to the National Enquirer, the couple are "planning an intimate ceremony with close famiy and friends." They are also reportedly interested in adopting an American baby.

Well that's truly ground-breaking: when was the last time you heard of a celebrity adopting an American baby? Go Latifah!

• We've been seriously missing They Might Be Giants. In an effort to satisfy our aural yen, here's "Istanbul".

• University of Texas professor launches hunger strike for domestic partner benefits.

• Tabloid rumors hurt Queen Latifah's feelings.

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Queen Latifah may want to squash those lesbian wedding rumors, but the flames got fanned on today's The View.

The girls were having a nice chat about Latifah's Merry Christmas necessities: food, football, family and fun. Sherri Shepard - the comedienne whose world history leaves a lot to be desired - goes on to add, "A good man wouldn't help". She flubbed, of course, and meant to say, "A good man wouldn't hurt".

If you listen closely to Shepard's correction, you'll hear Whoopi Goldberg's distinct voice: "A good man wouldn't help." Is this simply an expression of Goldberg's radical feminist ideology or an indication of Latifah's long-suppressed lesbianism? You be the judge…

Super superstar Queen Latifah had an eye-opening interview in last month's Glamour. While shooting the shit, Latifah said she's not sure gay marriage should be called marriage. "People think of marriage bas something that is between a man and a woman, because it was created by God." The renaissance woman also said the persistent gay rumors haven't fucked her game.

The issue came up again in this month's Ebony. Latifah may claim to be confident in her sexuality, but her responses say otherwise.

In an effort to clarify her Glamour responses, Dallas Voice's Daniel Kusner lobbed some questions at Latifah.

They didn't stick…

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Just when you thought the Oscars were over, here's some footage from Ellen the show detailing Ellen the person's backstage adventures at the big event.

Not only do you get to see such mega-stars as Cate Blanchett and Queen Latifah giving the old girl some love, but you'll see Ellen having an excited breakdown before things get rolling.

If it were anyone else but Ellen, we'd probably make some snarky comment. But, since it is Ellen - one of our fave faves - we'll just say we're happy she's lived her dream.

Now suck it up, girl!

&bull Lesbian presbyterian minister is found "not guilty" of any wrongdoing when she marries gay couples. Say "lesbian presbyterian minister" five times really fast. [AP]

&bull John Travolta will return to his musical roots to play Edna Turnblad in the movie-musical version of Hairspray, joining Queen Latifah, who will play Motormouth Maybelle. And somewhere, Harvey Fierstein his cutting himself. [Reuters]

&bull Iowa students lobby state lawmakers to pass "Safe Schools" LGBT protection. Call us if you need any help, kids. We got your back.[WHO TV]

&bull Guantanamo Bay uses gay porn to torture political prisoners. [Knight Ridder]

• The gay marriage ban is upheld in Oregon and opponents focus on Tuesday's vote in Texas. And to celebrate the KKK will be rallying this weekend. Through their white hoods: "We certainly don't want any of our people hurt nor any city officials." But if you fall outside either of those categories, all bets are off.

• Tonight's the night. Brazilians, gay and straight alike, get ready for a possible male lip lock on the tube.

• We like to think Barney Frank would fight to make sure he gets a spot on any gay cock, er, caucus in the Massachusetss State House.

• Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi plan to have children together. Baby names we like: Dina DeGeneres and Dean De Rossi.

• This has been driving us crazy all day. If Laila Ali and Queen Latifah are really a couple, then who is the dominant one?(Via A Socialite's Life)