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We have so much to look forward to in the new season of Glee. There are just 19 days before we return to McKinley High where will get tons of awesome guest stars, a new gay love story, and of course, what we're most excited about, the Rocky Horror and Britney episodes.

Just a few weeks ago, we thought that Miss Hilton was going to make it big as the next great hotelier, but lesson one in the industry—don't piss off a major hotel chain. After her most recent arrest outside the Wynn Las Vegas for cocaine posession, Wynn has had enough with Paris and her boyfriend's antics. The hotel officially banned the heiress from both Wynn Las Vegas, and their sister property Encore. So what's a hotel heiress to do? Easy, she can shack up at the Hilton Las Vegas anytime said a spokesman.

"She has been a guest here many, many times and we would always welcome her back," said Las Vegas Hilton spokesman Ken Ciancimino.

"The history between Paris and this property is long, indeed," added the spokesman. "We here at the Hilton certainly wish Paris the best and hope that she gets through any and all of her difficult times." [Hollywood]

Following the likes of Philadelphia and Toronto, Ottawa may soon be the newest city to designate specific streets with signs to identify the gay neighborhood. The signs will read "The/Le Village" complete with a rainbow flag. Ottawans first saw the signs during this year's Capital Pride, but so far they are only a prototype. First, they will have to receive widespread support and government approval. The plan is then to install them along Bank, between Nepean St and James St.

“It is just a really amazing acknowledgement from the city, this is history in the making, this is a legacy for the community,” says Lenn Crawford, Chair of The Village Committee. “Boiling it down to simple succinct reasons to why we need this — it is about acceptance, acceptance of our community in our city.” [Xtra.ca]

How do you feel about using street signs to identify GLBT neighborhoods?

If you journey to Paris for a little Autumn retreat, you'll be foolish if you pass up some of these amazing events. Thanks to our friends at iPreferParis for filling us in.

What better place to see the classic French opéra Carmen by Georges Bizet than in Paris? The opera originally premiered 135 years ago in the city and this beautiful production at Les Invalides will not disappoint. It is sure to make for an enchanting evening, and, of course, one things for sure, you're evening will most likely end better than Carmen's love triangle. If you're going with a loved one, splurge on the VIP tickets, which include Champagne and hors d'ouevres. September 7-14 at 8:45 P.M.

Master choreographer Roland Petit is having three of his best known pieces put on at Opera Garnier: Le Rendez-vous, Le Loup, and Le Jeune Homme et la Mort. From the beginning of his career Petit sought out artists and writers to collaborate with. The pieces include text by Jean Cocteau, Jean Anouilh, and Jacques Prevert, with sets by Picasso and Brassai. You'll be swept away by this French master who is widely recognized for his creative ballets and as a modern-day legend. September 22 -October 9.

Don't miss the25th Biennale des Antiquaires, one of the truly great art and antique fairs of the world has an incomparable collection of art, antiques, objects, and jewelry. You'll be amazed at all the treasures you may be able to find, especially if you arrive early. Just remember, all the stuff you buy has to fit in your suitcase! Check it out September 15-22. From 11 A.M.-8 P.M., September 16-21 at the Grand Palais.

The Japanese really do think of everything. We've known they had an appreciation of cats (Hello Kitty!), but we didn't know that people would pay $9 an hour to sit in a café and just watch/pet these felines. TIME gets their paws dirty and digs deep into the emerging cat café culture in Osaka, Japan.

Longtime partner to the LGBT community, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is ready to host the first same-sex marriage at 35,000 feet on their spacious A340 on the flight from Stockholm to Newark on December 6. The business class cabin will hold the wedding over Swedish airspace, and the lucky European couple will then get to spend their honeymoon in the states. They will spend three nights at W New York and three more nights at Andaz West Hollywood all while being wined and dined and, of course, enjoy A-list treatment and luxury fit for royalty.

For the US couples who wins, they will get a once-in-a-lifetime wedding experience thanks to our friends over at VisitSweden. The chosen couple will fly business class to Stockholm and then spend two nights at the ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi where they will have a moment of chilly nuptial bliss. Then, they will fly back down to Stockholm and spend three nights at Hotel Skeppsholmen, one of our personal favorites. And, of course, enjoy the VIP treatment that comes with being the lucky winners.

So how does one win such a prize pack. First of all, you have to be a same-sex couple. Then, log onto the official site where you and your partner will be prompted to create a profile. You'll include a photo and answer all kinds of cutesy questions. Now, it's up to users around the world to vote for you. Don't be afraid to get creative and urge your friends to vote for you via Facebook, Twitter, or your blog. John Paul Young it and create a song about you and your sweetheart on Youtube—a little self promotion never hurt anyone! ♫ Love is in the air everywhere I look around. Love is in the air every sight and every sound.♪

Now here is a queen we can get behind. Jimena Navarrete of Mexico demonstrated eloquence, grace, and beauty throughout the Miss Universe competition, and now this interview, translated by Andrés Duque at Blabbeando, shows what an amazing woman she is. Take a lesson Carrie Prejean.

Look, I believe that every person in this world has the right to profess the beliefs they have, and I am in agreement. We have to respect what each human being decides to do with their lives, no? Clearly, there are limitations, of course, also, as there also are with heterosexual couples, no? Better said, there are limitations for any of the two - if they are heterosexual or homosexual - but I believe we have to learn to be respectful because they are people who are the same as us. There is no difference.

And I don't believe it's just to discriminate against somebody based on the gender they prefer, no? Based on the partner they choose to select, if it's a man or a woman. The truth is that I am absolutely against discrimination and, well, what can I say. I have many friends who are homosexual, and I adore them. And they are equal folk: there is no reason we should want to set them aside, there is no reason why we shouldn't let them enjoy what they want to enjoy with their partner.

After 2009's IGLTA Annual Global Convention, Toronto will once again play host to a gay-travel conference in November. Tourism boards, analysts, and media professionals will come together to discuss LGBT tourism in North America, particularly Canada.

All the gay travel chatter happens on Nov. 5 in downtown Toronto. Expect some great panels, enlightening discussions, and plenty of chances to network with people from a cross section of professions. Much focus will be placed on Canada with seminars like "positioning Canada as a unique destination" and "actually, there is 'gay market.'" Representatives from the Vancouver Olympics organizing community and Gay Whistler are slated to give a talk as well. [globalmail]

Improv Everywhere strikes again, this time at Coney Island with their latest video "Black Tie Beach."