Nick Jonas, Demi Lovato, Andra Day Dedicate Song to Orlando Victims

The singers performed a tribute to the Orlando shooting victims on Saturday.

www.advocate.com/music/2016/7/04/nick-jonas-demi-lovato-andra-day-dedicate-song-orlando-victims

PHOTOS: This Pro Water Polo Player Has A Real Love Of Country

Meet Tomás Perez, professional water polo player and model. Tomás is ready for the fourth in his Manus swimwear feature the stars and stripes, but he’s also ready for just about every occasion as he models the entire Summer line of suits.

Check out the shots from photographer Adrian C. Martin below:

Watch how easily he crosses the Atlantic:

But he doesn’t need a flag to get anyone’s attention:

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What They Say About Back Men, And Four Other Books To Heat Up Your Summer Beach Reading

The Fourth of July is upon us, and it’s the perfect time for the four B’s: booze, boys, beaches and BOOKS! We’re pretty sure you can handle the first three, but if you need some help with #3, Queerty has got you covered as always.

Here are Five Books To Heat Up Your Summer Beach Reading:

#1 – A Little Life

A Little Life is bleak. Seriously, like step in front of a moving bus after you’ve finished reading the last page bleak. BUT if you can get through the punishing subject matter and relentlessness of its execution, you’ll find an engaging and deeply moving exploration of male friendship over the course of decades. Jude, Malcolm, J.B., and Willem start A Little Life as scrappy up-and-comers dealing with post-undergrad life in New York City.

As the decades pass and more is revealed about each man and the horrific backstory of one in particular, they each grow quite differently by the end of the novel. These four men – some gay, some straight, some stubbornly unwilling to label their sexuality – will alternately infuriate you and make you fall a little in love with each. You know, just like your real friends.

A Little Life will break your heart, but, as in life, a little heartbreak is always worthwhile in the end.

#2- Dangerous When Wet

Jamie Brickhouse’s delicious, dishy gay memoir about coming of age as a gay man in 80’s New York City, dealing with alcoholism, and negotiating his relationship with his domineering Mama June should be at the top of your list. It’s fun and light, but doesn’t skimp on the drama, especially when dealing with the author’s struggles with alcoholism and eventual HIV diagnosis.

However, one read through our revealing interview with Brickhouse and you’ll know he’s not exactly feeling sorry for himself – and neither should you. The gay memoir is a genre we really enjoy, and if you’re a fan, we suspect you’ll dig Dangerous When Wet too.

#3 – Is It True What They Say About Black Men?

Is It True What They Say About Black Men? is not a great book. It meanders, the writer “tells” and doesn’t “show,” and the jumps in timeline are more confusing than anything else. It also fails to live up to that sensational title. And yet, with all these faults, it is intensely fascinating.

Jeremy Helligar’s memoir about his travels and sexual and social experiences with other men across the globe is unlike most books out there right now, and he gives a hell of an interview. Though it lacks the editor that could’ve made this OK book good or even great, it’s a worthwhile read because it’s so utterly different than most gay memoirs that hit the shelves.

It’s good for at least a chuckle or two, and if you’re old-school and are seen reading the actual book on the beach, that title and cover will make for a hell of a conversation starter.

#4 – The Frog and Toad Collection

Since Frog and Toad have been a stealthy gay couple all this time, why not celebrate their union by catching up on all their adventures over the years? Sure, you’ll look just a bit silly for reading a kid’s book on the beach, but if someone asks you, it can make for another conversation starter.

All you have to do is reference this article that takes you through all the ways Frog and Toad were working out their couple issues through the decades under the guise of “friendship.” Bert and Ernie aren’t the only stealth gays in an LTR, so this summer pay homage to the OG’s with The Frog and Toad Collection.

#5 – Faggots

Faggots is not a memoir, but Larry Kramer’s seminal work about the lives of a certain type of gay men living in New York City in the 70’s. They are well-dressed, well-heeled, oversexed, party way too much, and have so much sex in the backrooms of bars and their beach houses on Fire Island Pines that they have a very hard time connecting to each other for relationships or true companionship. If it sounds a little familiar, well, that’s the point.

While Kramer’s satire is dead-on, his execution is a bit overwrought, and his intended message (the sex-obsession of gay men hinders true intimacy) is delivered with the subtlety of cologne purchased from a mall kiosk. Still, there’s a reason this book has never gone out of print, and why it still enrages and provokes decades later.

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Big Brother: Homophobia, More Homophobia and a Very Lovely Marriage Proposal – WATCH

Summer’s in swing and reality stalwart Big Brother is once again losing the plop on both sides of the Atlantic.

In Big Brother U.S., “all-American” lout Corey Brooks has been going out of his homophobic way to prove that he is not – repeat, not gay.

Corey is back to talking about people thinking he’s gay now. Corey is upset he wasn’t told the feeds were on. Corey: “My poor mother.” #BB18

— BigBrotherLeak (@BigBrotherLeak) June 24, 2016

He’s not gay.

Victor put sunscreen on Corey. It was then Corey’s turn. Corey- “Alright, pull your pants down”. They laughed #BB18 pic.twitter.com/X9qN5e8GO5

— Big Brother Updates (@BB_Updates) June 27, 2016

Definitely not gay.

Corey telling a story about being hit on by a gay guy at the bar he worked at. He says he said no. #bb18 pic.twitter.com/SsSMdUEbv8

— Big Brother Gossip (@BBGossip) June 24, 2016

And Corey, nobody gives a sh*t one way or the other.

Meanwhile on BBUK – on which pretty much all the lads are gay – Channel 5 has been forced to apologize to viewers after gay housemate Sam Giffen outraged (it says here) viewers with a homophobic tirade aimed at fellow homos Ryan and Hughie (right).

@StuWB @HughieIsBae Ofcom. …stu✌

— faith》_04》♢¤• (@fix_uplooksharp) July 1, 2016

The Express reports:

Before entering the house, the 23-year-old bragged about his disdain for “camp” men, and during a tirade in the Borehamwood Bungalow in scenes which aired last night, he referred to on-off couple Ryan Ruckledge and Hughie Maughan as “bum boys”.

The argument blew up after Sam, Chelsea Singh and Alex Cannon chose to pour all of the housemates’ alcohol into one bowl.

@bbuk is Sam allowed to call someone a bum boy as he’s gay himself? #BBUK

— Andrew McBride (@andrewmcb) June 30, 2016

Sensing his decision had riled several other contestants up the wrong way, Sam took it upon himself to confront Ryan and Hughie, who claimed he’d turned a trivial issue into an explosive row.

Viewers were outraged by Sam’s remarks and vented their fury on Twitter in their droves.

TEAM HUGHIE TONIGHT. SAM AND ALEX CAN FK OFF #BBUK

— KayJay (@kayjay343) June 30, 2016

In a statement, the broadcaster said “Big Brother does not tolerate unacceptable language in the Big Brother house,” they stated. “Big Brother intervenes where necessary to remind housemates of this.”

TONIGHT! Chelsea vs Ryan, Charlie vs Jason and Hughie vs everyone! An explosive episode of #BBUK – 9pm, @channel5_tvt.co/ztdJeWDPij

— Big Brother UK (@bbuk) June 30, 2016

Meanwhile on last night’s UK edition, Sam and Andy West had a very sweet heart to heart about growing up gay. Andy has been having a hard time with fellow housemates accusing him of being a gossip and sh*t-stirrer. He’s not – he just doesn’t like gossips or sh*t-stirrers.

Poor old Andy’s day was made just a touch better yesterday when his partner appeared on the show and proposed. Andy, his partner, some of his housemates and this viewer were overcome….

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Dating Site ‘ChristianMingle.com’ Forced To Open Doors To Gay and Lesbian Singles

Following class-action claims by two men, dating site ChristianMingle.com has agreed to let gay people search for same-sex partners under a judge-approved settlement.

Two claims were made in 2013 alleging that the site and several others in parent company Spark Networks Inc.’s portfolio excluded users looking to meet singles of the same sex. The lead plaintiffs argued that the limited options provided by the site – new users were asked to specify whether they were a man seeking a woman or a woman seeking a man – violated California’s anti-discrimination law. That law requires “business establishments” to offer “full and equal accommodations” to people regardless of their sexual orientation.

t.co/McerzYhgcg will let users search for same-sex matches after judge-approved discrimination settlement. t.co/o2AeYXP8yi

— McKay Coppins (@mckaycoppins) July 2, 2016

According to the Wall Street Journal, under the agreement Spark Networks websites now ask new users only if they are male or female. The company has also agreed to adjust other searching and profile features within two years. The terms also apply to other Spark Networks properties including CatholicMingle.com, AdventistSinglesConnection.com and BlackSingles.com.

RELATED: Renewed Concerns about Privacy on Grindr, Hornet, and Similar Gay Hookup Apps

Spark has also agreed to pay each plaintiff $9,000 each and $450,000 in attorneys’ fees to the two men’s lawyers.

One of the plaintiff’s attorneys said:

“I am gratified that we were able to work with Spark to help ensure that people can fully participate in all the diverse market places that make our country so special, regardless of their sexual orientation.”

A Spark Networks rep said the company was “pleased to resolve this litigation.”

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Toronto Reminds Us That Pride Is a Protest

A Black Lives Matter shutdown and the presence of its prime minister proves Canada is on the vanguard for organizing an LGBT rally and celebration.

www.advocate.com/pride/2016/7/04/toronto-reminds-us-pride-protest

Ireland Has a Centuries-Old Matchmaking Fest

Ireland’s matchmaking festival offers up love opportunities, with a little bit of help.

www.advocate.com/world/2016/7/04/ireland-has-centuries-old-matchmaking-fest

Taylor Mac Brings Oomph to Broadway

Fusing influences from commedia dell’arte to the Theater of the Ridiculous, Taylor Mac has brought originality and oomph to New York’s off-Broadway scene.

www.advocate.com/current-issue/2016/7/04/taylor-mac-brings-oomph-broadway