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In a debate that lasted well into the early hours of Thursday morning, Argentina's senate voted 33-27 to make theirs the first country in South America to legalize same-sex marriage. Gay rights activists had predicted a close vote. According to reports, debate in Buenos Aires lasted until 4 a.m.

MTV’s LOGO has nominated LAN Airlines for the coveted “Best Airline” award in their second annual TripOut Gay Travel Awards. LAN Airlines is the only non-U.S. airline to be nominated for this accolade. American Airlines, Delta, Jet Blue, Southwest and Virgin America are also nominated.

The first couples have tied the knot under Argentina’s historic law legalizing same-sex marriage. Jose Luis Navarro and Miguel Angel Calefato wed Friday morning in the city of Frias, Santiago del Estero Province. The two have been together for 27 years. Argentine president Cristina Fernandez signed the bill into law July 21, making her country the first in Latin America to legalize same-sex marriage.

The Upper House of the Argentine Senate is tackling a bill that would amend the country's civil code to allow gay marriage.The country's lower house approved a gay marriage bill in May and a full vote in the Senate is expected on or before July 14.

Glee returns tonight on Fox with an episode primed to be one of the best of season as the lovely ladies of the Troubletones take on New Directions during sectionals. Check out this clip with a mash-up of “Survivor” and “I Will Survive” by Mercedes and Santana (Naya Rivera). A couple’s dance featuring Santana and Brittany (Heather Morris) is also part of the performance.

Within the halls of the 19th-century Casa Rosada Argentinian president Christina Fernandez de Kirchner on Wednesday signed into law South America's first same-sex marriage bill.

Following Glee's more lesbian-than-Lilith Fair / “Ladies' Music Week” episode last week, this week's sectionals' episode left me longing for more of - frankly - the ladies! The episode, entitled “Hold on to Sixteen,” offered up the oft self-absorbed Rachel teaching the forever selfish Quinn some life lessons, but beyond that story arc, the Troubletones and a few Brittana hand holding moments the episode lacked something -- let's call it estrogen.

Since her momentous coming out last May country music chanteuse Chely Wright has been on a whirlwind tour, promoting her landmark autobiography Like Me while sharing her heartrending story, advocating for LGBT visibility and rights, and of course, singing her heart out in various venues around the country. Wright recently chatted with SheWired about her life and career since coming out, her advocacy and charity work with the LGBT community, the special place in heart for her friend in the music business Mary Chapin Carpenter and how she plans to give the ladies at The Dinah just what they want!

In this, one of our newest recurring feature, you'll get you the low-down on all the can't-miss, female-centric entertainment highlights coming up this week. Just think of it as our list of Totally Awesome Things That Will Remind You Why It Rocks To Be A Woman. Don't worry, you can thank us later.