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More than 900 people gathered at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel on Feb. 2 for HRC’s Make Equality Count Greater New York Gala Dinner, honoring Whoopi Goldberg with the Ally for Equality award.

Tabloids report that actress and singer Raven-Symone is a lesbian and is dating a former contestant from "America’s Next Top Model."

For anyone who loves Hollywood memorabilia, is an entertainment junkie, and loves to eat and cook - they will treasure Frank DeCaro’s "The Dead Celebrity Cookbook: A Resurrection of Recipes from More Than 145 Stars of Stage and Screen."

"12 Greek Gods in 2012" is a contest to determine the beauty, knowledge, and talent that will highlight the most proud gay man in Greece, the man who deserves to represent the country in European and world gay contests.

GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, will honor Chaz Bono, Michele and Rob Reiner, Wells Fargo, Phoenix Suns President and CEO Rick Welts and the 2011 Student Advocate of the Year at its seventh annual Respect Awards.

Owned by Doug Quint and his partner, Bryan Petroff, NYC’s Big Ice Cream Truck quickly garnered accolades after it began rolling the streets in June 2009 with a menu that combines traditional soft-serve flavors with extraordinary toppings.

New York’s most popular interior design benefit event opened on Thursday evening with a sold-out VIP reception and opening night soiree that had Housing Works’ patrons lined up outside Metropolitan Pavilion.

Celebrity photographer, hit reality star, philanthropist and New York influential Mike Ruiz is launching MR by Mike Ruiz, a brand new t-shirt line featuring his photography prints. A generous portion of each sale will be donated to the Ali Forney Center.