HIV Rate Up 12% Among Young Gay US Men

Steepest Rise Is in Black Males Ages 13 to 24

The number of young homosexual men being newly diagnosed with HIV infection is rising by 12 percent a year, with the steepest upward trend in young black men, according to a new report.

The double-digit increase in young gay men is about 10 times higher than in the homosexual community overall, where the number of new infections is going up about 1.5 percent a year.

The report, released yesterday by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, appears to confirm impressions that a "second-wave" AIDS epidemic is underway in gay America.

"These men represent a new generation that has not been personally affected by AIDS in the same way that their older peers were," said Richard Wolitski, acting director of HIV-AIDS prevention at CDC.

The new data cover 33 states. Whether they reflect the entire country is unknown, although the states include New York, Florida, New Jersey and Texas, all of which have large numbers of HIV-infected people. (keep reading)

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July/August 2008

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U.S. Olympic Team Trials -Swimming Day 1

Michael Phelps hugs Ryan Lochte after Phelps won the final of the 400 meter individual medley and setting a new world record of 4:05.25
Brendan Hansen swims to the side after winning his preliminary heat in the 100 meter breaststroke during the U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials on June 29, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
Michael Phelps competes in the final of the 400 metet individual medley en route to setting a new world record of 4:05.25 during the U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials on June 29, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Ryan Lochte competes in the preliminaries of the 400 meter Individual Medley during the U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials on June 29, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska

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August 2008

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Is Jesse Metcalfe Becoming a Daddy?

Jesse Metcalfe in Malibu

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Soldiers March in Toronto Gay Pride Parade

For the first time, members of Canada's Armed Forces represented the military in Toronto's annual Gay Pride parade, held Sunday.

Lt. Steven Churm, one of 10 soldiers from across the country who marched in uniform, said their presence sends a message that the Canadian military is inclusive and an equal-opportunity employer.

"The message to the public is that the Canadian Forces is an employer of choice. We have employment opportunities that people can pursue, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation," he told CBC News.

"For our own members, they can be proud of what they're doing and also be proud of who they are."

To mark its place in the festivities, the Canadian Forces set up an information booth in an area of the city where thousands of people gathered for the start of the parade.

The parade is the main event for Canada's largest gay pride celebration and marks the end of a week of festivities that organizers say attracted about one million people. (CBC)

Sexy James Hardee at Work

Decathlete James Hardee competes in the shot put event during day three of the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials at Hayward Field on June 29, 2008 in Eugene, Oregon.
Decathlete James Hardee competes in the high jump event during day three of the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials at Hayward Field on June 29, 2008 in Eugene, Oregon.
Decathlete James Hardee celebrates a successful jump in the high jump event during day three of the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials at Hayward Field on June 29, 2008 in Eugene, Oregon.

Spain Wins Euro 2008

The Spanish team holds the Euro 2008 championships trophy after winning the final football match over Germany on June 29, 2008 at Ernst-Happel stadium in Vienna, Austria. Spain ended their 44-year wait for a major international title with a 1-0 victory over Germany at the Euro 2008 final.

the German Boys

(L to R) German defender Philipp Lahm, German defender Arne Friedrich and German midfielder Michael Ballack react after Spain won the Euro 2008 championships final football match over Germany on June 29, 2008 at Ernst-Happel stadium in Vienna, Austria. Spain ended their 44-year wait for a major international title with a 1-0 victory over Germany at the Euro 2008 final.

Lukas Podolski

Germany's striker Lukas Podolski (R) and Germany's striker Mario Gomez look on after the Euro 2008 championships final football match Germany vs. Spain on June 29, 2008 at Ernst-Happel stadium in Vienna, Austria. Spain won their first trophy in 44 years as they beat three-time champions Germany 1-0 in the Euro 2008 final

Hot German Fan

A German fan reacts at the end of the Euro 2008 final between Germany and Spain in the Ernst-Happel stadium in Vienna, Austria, Sunday, June 29, 2008, the last day of the European Soccer Championships in Austria and Switzerland. Spain defeated Germany 1-0

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Saturday June 28, 2008 - Toronto Pride Weekend.

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Hottie Chace Crawford Still Not Gay

Gossip Girl actor Chace Crawford - who's been rumored to be dating former N'Sync singer JC Chasez - denies that he is gay and in love with the former boyband star.

"You've got to laugh it off. You haven't made it unless there's been a gay rumor about you. There are so many fabrications. They take your picture with someone and then say you're having a relationship with them. I let it roll off my back," Crawford, 22, tells Metro.co.uk.

"So you're not having a secret gay fling with ex-'N Sync singer JC Chasez?," Metro asks the actor.

"No, of course not," Crawford replies.

Metro won't let it go quite yet and asks the young hunk if he has a favourite 'N Sync song. "No, I don't," Crawford answers.(source)

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Spanish Fan at Euro 2008

Spain Takes Russia Out of Euro 2008

Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas celebrates after Spain won the Euro 2008 championships semi-final football match Russia vs. Spain on June 26, 2008 at Ernst-Happel stadium in Vienna, Austria. Spain won the match 3-0.

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Roddick Ousted in Second Round at Wimbledon

US Andy Roddick reacts to a lost point during his 2008 Wimbledon championships second-round match against Serbia's Janko Tipsarevic in London. Tipsarevic won 6-7, 7-5, 6-4, 7-6.

Hero Worship

Evan Longoria & his Big Bat

Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria reacts after swinging and missing a pitch from Florida Marlins' Mark Hendrickson in the second inning of an interleague baseball game in Miami, Thursday, June 26, 2008.

Longoria went on to hit a double. Longoria homered and had three hits for the Devil Rays, who swept their Sunshine State rival for just the second time, winning 6-1.

Protesting Jerusalem Gay Pride ~ 2008

Ultra-Orthodox Jews demonstrate against a gay pride parade, in the Mea Shearim religious neighborhood in Jerusalem, Thursday, June 26, 2008.

About 3,000 gays have marched through Jerusalem in their annual Gay Pride parade.

Past marches have been marred by violent demonstrations by ultra-Orthodox Jews. This year there were only small-scale protests away from the march route on Thursday.

Celebrating Jerusalem Gay Pride ~ 2008

People hold Israeli and rainbow flags during a Gay Pride parade in Jerusalem, Thursday, June 26, 2008.

About 3,000 gays have marched through Jerusalem in their annual Gay Pride parade. The march and rally in a public park that followed proceeded without incident.

Police said they had about 2,000 officers on duty to protect the marchers from protesters.

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Carl Wylde - Golden Boy

Revolving Tower

An artist rendering of a building designed by architect David Fisher, whose 80 floors rotate independently, constantly changing the shape of the building.

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE for GIVENCHY

Newly released ads for Giverchy featuring Justin Timberlake - Nice

Sundek - Storm the Beach

Sundek's new ad campaign features young hunks storming the beaches.

Wimbledon 2008 - Day Two

Ninth-seeded James Blake struggled early before defeating Cristophe Rochus, 3-6, 6-3, 6-1, 6-4.

Sexy Marcus Patrick

Ian Thorpe Sues French Newspaper Over Drug Claim

OLYMPIC champion Ian Thorpe has launched defamation action against a French newspaper which aired claims of an irregular drug test.

The allegations appeared in March last year in an online edition of the French newspaper L'Equipe.

The report, based on leaked information, claimed a dope test in 2006 revealed abnormally high readings for testosterone and a hormone in Thorpe's system.

Thorpe expressed his shock at the time, saying he had never cheated and always complied with my obligations to the anti-doping code to the letter.

"My reputation as a fair competitor is the most valuable thing I take out of my time in swimming," the retired champion told the media last April.(keep reading)