Married Gay Man Among Police Officers Shot in Dallas

Jesus Retana, a police officer for Dallas’s transit system, was one of seven law enforcement officials injured by a sniper on Thursday; five died.

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Caitlyn Jenner Headed to the Republican National Convention for ‘Big Tent’ Event

Caitlyn Jenner has booked an appearance at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland where she’s set to appear at a “Big Tent Brunch” co-hosted by Log Cabin Republicans, Equality Ohio, the College Republican National Committee, SAGE, the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland, and the Ohio College Republican Federation, the Daily Beast reports:

On the morning of July 20—two days after the start of the convention—Jenner is scheduled to appear at a brunch organized by pro-LGBT conservatives, hosted by American Unity Fund, to call for increased bipartisan support for LGBT rights. The brunch and Jenner’s Q&A is not affiliated with the RNC, and will serve as counterprogramming to the Republicans’ four-day presidential nominating event. Jenner will be introduced at the event by TV personality and military veteran Montel Williams, who supported Ohio Governor John Kasich in the primary.

“The party conventions are like the political Olympics, and I’m excited to be headed to Cleveland to stand with my fellow LGBT Republicans and allies,” Jenner said in a statement sent to The Daily Beast. “As a proud Republican and transgender woman, I want to support courageous Republicans who advocate for LGBT freedom. Our country’s nondiscrimination laws must be updated and this cannot be achieved without bipartisan support. Congress needs to act, along with almost thirty Republican states, to update our nondiscrimination laws. I want to do my part to persuade more Republicans to support freedom for millions of LGBT Americans.”

RELATED: Caitlyn Jenner: ‘Donald Trump Seems Very Much Behind the LGBT Community’

American Unity Fund is the Super PAC started by billionaire Paul Singer. The brunch is not affiliated with the RNC and it’s unclear if Jenner has any additional plans surrounding the convention.

Jenner recently made headlines with her delusional statements about Donald Trump’s support for women and LGBT people:

“…Trump seems to be very much for women. He seems very much behind the LGBT community because of what happened in North Carolina with the bathroom issue. He backed the LGBT community.”

Earlier in the primary season, Jenner said she wanted to be Ted Cruz’s “transgender ambassador,” called Hillary Clinton a “f**king liar,” and tried to prove how tolerant Trump is toward transgender people by peeing at Trump’s hotel.

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John Barrowman Cancels Convention Appearances After Threat

Actor John Barrowman was scheduled to appear at a panel and photo op at the Montreal Comic Con on Saturday and Sunday but the events have been canceled over a threat to his safety.

RELATED: Stephen Amell Serenades and Smooches John Barrowman – WATCH

Wrote Barrowman on Facebook:

This morning an email was sent that directly referenced me and In light of recent events, I’ve decided to take the advice of my management and family as they were concerned for my safety. We are working with the convention to arrange for security that not only keeps me safe but also all of you who come to see me. I’m really sorry I have had to cancel my panel and photo ops this weekend. I will be signing later today once security has been arranged. Please check with the promoter and social media for updates on where and when I will be signing.

Love
JB

No further details have been released.

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Caitlyn Jenner Takes Half-Step Toward RNC Appearance

The trans reality star hasn’t booked a speaking slot for the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, but she will be part of an outside panel discussing LGBT rights and the GOP.

www.advocate.com/election/2016/7/09/caitlyn-jenner-takes-half-step-toward-rnc-appearance

This Houston Silver Daddy’s Bulge Is Going Viral, Jaden Smith Turned 18 & Will Wikle Got Married

This week was the hottest in North America so far this year, and the warm weather brought all kinds of celebrities out of the house and onto Instagram, where vacay pics were aplenty. Once you’re finished finding a local gay nude beach for your own vacay pics, take some inspiration from some of our faves:

Olympic diver Chris Mears got a new body shot before Rio.

Houston silver daddy Irvin Randle is now a viral sensation, thanks to French Twitter.

Ansel Elgort went clamming.

Big Brother houseguest-turned-porn-actor Will Wikle married his porn star boyfriend, Mason Star.

Usher teased his new video for “No Limit”.

Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black went to the beach. Tom was shirtless, Lahnce was not.

Lady Gaga got her driver’s license.

Gus Kenworthy got hit by a car 🙁

Eliad Cohen sucked a popsicle on a Spanish beach.

Courtney Act got slammed.

Coitus magazine honed in on the goods.

Don Lemon found Celine.

Aussie Crossfitter Khan Porter raised a glass to America.

Steve Grand spent at least 10 minutes staging this photo.

Jaden Smith turned 18!

Justin Bieber went surfing in his (white) #Calvins.

Sarah Jessica Parker had cake with Andy Cohen. (He definitely knows something about SATC 3.)

Terry Miller is insane if he thinks anyone believes this caption: “This morning: Dan said. ‘Freeze!’ Picked up my camera, took this picture, then said ‘That’s your IG for the day.’”

Casey Spooner was in festive drag for the Fourth.

Joe Jonas was in straight drag for the Fourth.

French model Matthieu Charneau took a shower on the terrace. For real.

Out footballer Anton Hysén is on a new gym schedule.

The very straight Kerry Rhodes unbuttoned his shirt for Dope magazine.

Ricky Martin and his hot artist boyfriend had A NIGHT in Sweden. Ricky posted more videos this week showing how well Jwan Yosef is getting along with his seven-year-old twins, Matteo and Valentino.

Anderson Cooper bragged about the Brazilian dream home he owns but only gets to visit for three weeks out of the year. His longtime boyfriend Benjamin Maisani also made an appearance in the spread for Architectural Digest.

Alyssa Edwards, Bianca del Rio, Jackie Beat and Lady Red Couture filmed a Ghostbusters parody called “Tuckbusters.” Sherry Vine was also there, so there’s bound to be a few poop jokes in it.

British actor Andrew Hayden-Smith showed off his new short shorts.

Lance Bass and husband Michael Turchin posed for Awkward Family Photos, I think.

Chris Pratt caught a fish.

Chris Savlatore got a pet praying mantis.

Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Patrick Stewart started work on their new play, No Man’s Land, in London. (If you’re wondering who the hot piece on the right is, that’s Damien Molony.)

Jared Leto presented his peach on a hillside.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson and husband Justin Mikita made it to Brooklyn for the fireworks.

And finally — Anthony Anderson and Janelle Monae went commando!

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