The Independent has named their list of the 101 most influential lesbians and gays, and it includes one American among several British authors, politicians and performers.
Promoting the release of the Gossip's new CD, Music For Men, Ditto makes the publicity rounds and talks about beauty, Katy Perry and why she wouldn't make out with Madonna.
We take a closer look at the girlfriends, partners and wives of some our favorite queer celebrities, including Beth Ditto, Linda Villarosa, and Kirsten Vangsness.
![Beth Ditto talks about her upcoming memoir "Coal to Diamonds"](/sites/www.afterellen.com/files/ditbblock.jpg "Beth Ditto talks about her upcoming memoir "Coal to Diamonds"")
![The Gossip release video for "Men in Love"](/sites/www.afterellen.com/files/Outlook.jpg "The Gossip release video for "Men in Love"")
![The Gossip make "Music for Men" and lovers](/sites/www.afterellen.com/files/1240459087_rickr1a_0.jpg "The Gossip make "Music for Men" and lovers")
!["Out" covers the "Beth Ditto Effect"](/sites/www.afterellen.com/files/1238742520_ditto2_0.jpg ""Out" covers the "Beth Ditto Effect"")
![Nerve's "40 Sexiest Frontwomen" includes gay and gay-friendly musicians](/sites/www.afterellen.com/files/1238212602_carrieb_0.jpg "Nerve's "40 Sexiest Frontwomen" includes gay and gay-friendly musicians")
