Quickies: Wednesday, June 15 2011

> Natalie Portmangives birth to a baby boy.

> Gay adoption is on the rise -- up 8% in the U.S. since 2000.

> Madonna will begin recording a new album next month.

> You can now stream Out favorite Patrick Wolf's upcoming album, Lupercalia, in stores next week, here.

> Happy belated 50th birthday to Boy George (we're plagued with guilt for missing it yesterday).

> '80s favorite The Cabbage Patch Kids are set to make a comeback, will get their own animated TV special.