Congratulations Jerry! Thanks for everything

Coverboy

Well, here it is. We've been waiting for months, and finally, Playgirl has released its Levi Johnston cover. Most of the pictures from his photo shoots were released previously in stages to maximize publicity.

I mentioned weeks ago that his pictures were lack-luster, but the cover shot is nice. It shows great definition on that chest. Yum. (Too bad we never got to see that cock...he's a huge tease.)

Now that we've had a good time gawking at Levi, maybe he'll just go away.

Madonna - "This Used To Be My Playground"

I remember seeing "A League of Their Own" in the theater. Of course I only went to see it because Madonna was in it, but I left blown away at Penny Marshall's masterpiece. This song has long be underrated in my view...it's easily one of Madonna's best ballads. Enjoy.

Say what? Pelosi a rambling mess on DADT vote

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said today that she may wait until after the midterm elections before putting a repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" to a vote in the House of Representatives. Though the speaker is clearly in favor of a repeal, you would expect the person who represents San Francisco to have a greater sense of urgency.

Here's a clip from her presser today in which she attempts to explain what she intends to do about DADT. If you can figure out what the hell she is talking about, please explain it to me.

Who Dat destined for Superbowl glory?!?

I fell in love with football as young kid. I found it the most exciting sport -- by far. Even though I grew up in Louisiana, when I first started watching football, the San Francisco 49ers were in the midst of their dominance of the NFL. The Niners were the best team -- by far; so I took a liking to them. I've been a member of the 49er Faithful ever since and I've loved every minute of it...and our 5 Superbowl victories!

The New Orleans Saints are in their 43rd season in the NFL. This Sunday, the team will make its debut in the Superbowl. The franchise has no titles. Sunday's Superbowl will be the climatic end to a historic season for the Saints. This football team has literally lifted the spirits of an entire city. The Superdome, once the epicenter of so much pain during Hurricane Katrina, became the center of so much unbelievable joy when the Saints won the NFC Championship Game there on January 24.

Some of my closest friends are people I've bonded with over football. Needless to say, I've never doubted the sport's ability to bring people together. This is exactly what's going on this week in New Orleans.

New Orleans is a unique place; there is no place else like it in all of America. Hurricane Katrina revealed one of the city's ugly truths -- the haves and the have nots. Though rich in culture, the city has always struggled with classism and racism.

I lived in Uptown New Orleans. I fled the city just hours before Katrina arrived. I know the people of this special place and they are so hungry for their turn in the spotlight. A celebratory day in the proverbial sun that is so richly deserved. Whether or not the Saints will win on Sunday is anybody's guess. Beating Peyton Manning is not an easy task under any circumstances. But advancing to Superbowl XLIV has brought the people of New Orleans together. Fans who have waited a lifetime for this moment, weep openly. Strangers high-five each other on the streets, giddy at the prospect of having their city known as the home of the World Champions. It's amazing how football has brought a community together as one. The Saints are as resilient as the people they represent.

I'm rooting for the Saints this week; not because I believe this is their destiny, even though I do, but because I'm immensely proud to be from Louisiana and to have lived among some of the best people on Earth.

GO SAINTS!

Maddow on DADT hearing

A hearing on the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" has begun before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Several military leaders have come out in favor of a repeal, however they insist such an effort would take years. As I mentioned over the weekend, that's unacceptable.

MSNBC host Rachel Maddow, who is openly gay, offered a great commentary on Tuesday's hearing.

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82nd annual Academy Awards nominations

For only the second time in the 82-year history of the Academy Awards, an African-American was nominated for best director (Lee Daniels, "Precious"). Meryl Streep landed yet another acting nomination. And there were 5 too many best picture nominees! The countdown is on to the Oscars.

Surprise! Scott Brown undecided on DADT

And now the fun begins. Usually being a senator from Massachusetts means that you are automatically in favor of things like repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." But if you're a Republican replacing Ted Kennedy, things aren't so cut and dry.

Senator-elect Scott Brown told Barbara Walters that he hasn't made up his mind yet. He's going to consult military leaders first! Way to go, Scottie!

Beyonce on the Grammy red carpet

Here is Beyonce in her arrival dress at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards. She entered the evening with the most nominations -- 10. She won the first award of the live telecast for song of the year ("Single Ladies").

More later...

Lady Gaga on the Grammy red carpet

Here's a shot of Lady Gaga arriving for tonight's Grammy Awards. She is set to open the show with Elton John. More later...