LOS ANGELES—Gay performer and director Robert Van Damme will make two live appearances within the next two weeks at clubs in the South.

The first, slated for Wednesday, will occur during “Hook Up Wednesday” at Blake’s on the Park in Atlanta. On Aug. 8, Van Damme will appear in conjunction with the “Fire & Ice” contest at Parliament House resort in Orlando. He will dance, sign autographs, give away free movies and shake hands with fans at both locations, according to tour promoter Howard Andrew.

WINDSOR, U.K. - With respect to the official acceptance of gay soldiers in the military, Britain has opened up a decided lead over America, which remains stubbornly committed to policies that all but scream divisiveness and inequality.

This month, for the first time in its history, the cover of Soldier, the British Army's official publication, will feature an openly gay trooper in uniform, with the word "Pride" highlighted.

The United Kingdom was not always so tolerant, to say the least. A mere nine years ago, gays were banned from the military, subject to discharge if outed, and routinely subjected to interrogations by commanding officers if reported by other soldiers, who were expected to inform on their colleagues.

ANAHEIM, Calif. – During its 12th annual event, Gay Days at Disneyland expects to attract more than 30,000 LGBT visitors from across the U.S. to Disney’s famous theme park in Anaheim, Calif.

The unofficial event — neither publicly sanctioned nor supported by the Walt Disney Co. — is scheduled for Oct. 2-4.

NEW YORK – The Trevor Project, a leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth, raised approximately $210,000 at its ninth annual East Coast fundraising gala, Trevor New York. The gala occurred June 29.

Academy Award-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black was honored with the Trevor Hero Award and CNN received the Trevor Commitment Award. Both awards recognize a company or individual’s role as inspiration for LGBTQ youth. Tony Award nominee Gavin Creel presented Black’s award, and Jane Velez-Mitchell, host of HLN’s (sister network of CNN) “Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell,” accepted CNN’s award from broadcaster Keith Boykin.

LOS ANGELES – The August issue of Unzipped magazine represents two firsts for publisher Unzipped Media: Comedienne Margaret Cho is the first woman and the first mainstream celebrity to appear on the cover. Cho is depicted dominating power top and notorious bad boy Ricky Sinz, a Raging Stallion Studios lifetime exclusive performer.

The August issue also represents Sinz’s first appearance on the cover of Unzipped. The shoot was accomplished by celebrity and fashion photographer Trevor O’Shana.

LOS ANGELES – Public voting began June 26 in 10Percent.com’s “Priape Wear Search for the Face” contest. The winner, to be chosen from among eight finalists, will receive a $1,500 cash prize and the option of signing a modeling contact with the clothing company.

Online voting will continue through Aug. 26. The winner is expected to be announced Sept. 4.

DUBLIN, Ireland - The Minister of Justice Friday published a bill that would grant same-sex couples in the mostly Roman Catholic country many of the rights afforded straight married couples.

NEW YORK – Dustin Lance Black, who received the 2009 Best Original Screenplay Oscar for Milk, will be among the special guests at Will Clark’s Porno Bingo June 24.

“We have the biggest night ever at Bingo [next week] with a quartet of stars that will knock your socks off,” founder Will Clark said as he announced the lineup, fairly glowing.

In addition to Black, singer Bianca Leigh, adult performer Nick Capra and longtime GLBT community activist Cleve Jones are expected to join the fun. Clark said the managing director of Heritage of Pride has confirmed appearances by both Jones and Black.