Louis Virtel, 07/13/12

West Coast Entertainment Editor, AfterElton.com

Trish Bendix, 07/13/12

Managing Editor, AfterEllen.com

We pride ourselves on knowing all kinds of Sapphic pop-culture facts. Each week we'll share some of the best tidbits on The Huffington Post in our new series, "Best Lesbian Week Ever." Here's who and what was on our raging gay radar this week.

Karen Dalton-Beninato, 07/15/12

Writer in New Orleans

Spending a morning tasting bourbon recipes with the Travel Channel's Adam Richman is a cross between hanging out with Tom Colicchio and a Ryan Gosling 'Hey Girl' Tumblr. It's just that fun.

Tanja M. Laden, 07/13/12

Managing Editor of Flavorpill LA, contributor to LA Weekly, and publisher of PopCurious.com

"There I was, a teenager, hanging out with my pals the Ramones, Sex Pistols, Debbie Harry and Joan Jett on the Sunset Strip. Luckily, I had a camera hanging around my neck."

Liz Smith, 07/13/12

Mr. O'Toole is only 79, still frisky as far as I am concerned, but he insists "It is time for me to chuck in the sponge...the heart has gone out of it for me."

Rap Genius, 07/13/12

The Internet's premier hip-hop lyrics website

The album's trio of standout tracks -- "Sweet Life," "Lost," and "Bad Religion" -- show how captivating beats elevate Frank Ocean to best-in-class status.

Ben Harvey and Dave Rubin, 07/13/12

Joshua Estrin, 07/13/12

Writer

American Idol has been many things to many people, from pure escapism for those who watch from home, to dreams realized or crushed by those who have had the courage to stand up and be judged.

Patricia Leavy, PhD, 07/12/12

Author of the feminist novel 'Low-Fat Love' and commentator

I couldn't care less what costumes the Madonna sports in order to get our attention but I think we should call her out on her exploitation of domestic violence.

Sophia A. McClennen and Remy M. Maisel, 07/11/12

If you think that Colbert is just a guy doing a shtick as a bloviating pundit on Comedy Central, then it makes sense to question why he would be the subject of study.

Marlo Thomas, 07/12/12

Award-winning actress, author, and activist

Choosing a running mate is by turns highly secretive and very public, and it has produced some great future leaders of the country. It has also produced some truly memorable train wrecks.

Steve Harmon, 07/11/12

CEO of Taleee.com, the Consensus Engine

With so many pop divas strutting their feathers, wearing and saying outrageous things, it's time to strip away the noise and focus on the one thing that matters: the music.

M. Gary Neuman, 07/11/12

Psychotherapist, rabbi and New York Times bestselling author

Why is it that when a couple seems to have everything -- fame, fortune, health, and an adorable child -- it doesn't work?

Shruti Eva Saini, 07/11/12

Media Commentator

After the final show aired, I found myself wondering where all the Oprah viewers went. What is this exclusive group of women now watching in that afternoon hour?

Elysabeth Alfano, 07/11/12

Your Cultural Connection: Arts, Culture, Travel, Food Journalist. Creator & Host, Fear No Art & The Dinner Party, www.FearNoArt.tv

It was certainly a starry night in Chicago on June 23 when three major cinematic forces came together for a brilliant evening of food and film.

John Cusack, 07/11/12

Makes films

Through Phil Stutz's and Barry Michels' approach, which draws in part on the Jungian principle of active imagination, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and spiritual precepts unbuckled from religion, the problems and pain of life become the foundation for creating meaning and transformation.

Chris Kelly, 07/11/12

Writer, 'Real Time with Bill Maher'

I guess I'd feel sort of silly if I got a tattoo about how great I was, and it turned out it also described how Jerry Sandusky felt about how great he was. But then, I've never been in the arena.