Ricky Martin announces he is gay

[ccharles000]

Singer Ricky Martin has ended years of speculation about his sexuality by declaring himself "a fortunate homosexual man".

Martin, who has previously dodged questions about his sexual orientation, finally came out on his website, saying the birth of his two sons and writing his memoirs had led to his decision.

Writing in both English and Spanish, the Puerto Rico-born singer, who has sold more than 60 million albums worldwide, said: "To keep living as I did up until today would be to indirectly diminish the glow that my kids where (sic) born with."

The 38-year-old crossover star, whose biggest worldwide hit was Livin' la Vida Loca, said: "Many people told me: 'Ricky it's not important', 'it's not worth it', 'all the years you've worked and everything you've built will collapse', 'many people in the world are not ready to accept your truth, your reality, your nature'.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/mar/30/ricky-martin-gay-homosexual

[msongs]

1. and what's the point after all those years of denial? nt

[Skink]

2. A little bit of Danny too then.

[gmoney]

3. Breaking: Water is wet

[sensate2000]

4. Shocked. Never saw this coming.

Shocked. Just shocked. Shocked. I didn't know he was from Puerto Rico.

[mitchtv]

5. stunning

Just like when Richard Chamberlain came out

[Libertas1776]

6. Well

color me surprised :sarcasm:
Well, i'm glad he finally came to terms with his true self.

[QC]

7. Next thing you know, Richard Simmons will come out! n/t

[Cronus Protagonist]

15. She's not gay!

Really???

[QC]

16. He's just nice to his mother, that's all. n/t

[AzNick]

20. And Michael Jackson next... n/t

[Touchdown]

8. She must've Banged someone else, then.

:shrug:

[Powdered Toast Man]

9. Not a surprise... but what is a surprise

is the reaction here. Wow. Glad I didn't choose DU to come out to.

[Divine Discontent]

10. thank you! good grief. do these people not realize what it must be like to be under the glow of

celebrity and not be strong willed enough to be yourself? so he was weak, how many millions of Gay men & women are also just as weak? I want to know how many of the people criticizing him have told every single person that knows them that they're Gay - that includes your former school mates, coworkers who you may or may not like, and every man and woman on the street who recognizes you - so for him to finally make it clear, that he cannot go on living a lie, is worthy of a cheer of you go Ricky! Thank you for beating your fears, for being brave finally - we knew you could do it!

It's not easy being out in a world of judgment, but he did it, I don't care it took him a decade, he's still influential, and he didn't keep it to death like many famous Gays have and are doing to this day.

Here's to you Ricky, more power to ya for being yourself without fear.

[Meldread]

11. Congratulations Ricky.

:toast:

Last I heard Ricky was doing a great deal of charity work. An amazing human being with tons of talent and a big heart.

...which seems to contrast strongly here with a lot of bitter old nags. ;)

Everyone comes out in their own time. I'm just glad that Ricky finally feels confident enough to step forward and make the announcement. I'm certain he's going to be a wonderful father.

[jeremyfive]

12. The Honesty is the Surprise

When I heard this, I knew it was going to be a good day today. Love Ricky Martin.

[orion9941]

13. And in other news,

the sky is blue...

[Not Me]

14. He adopted twin boys a year-and-a-half ago...

That would not have been possible had he openly disclosed that he was gay in this backward state. (Anita Bryant...the gift that just keep on giving.)
I am sure he timed it until the children were legally secure.

And I wish him all the best.

[tavalon]

17. In other news, water is wet

[allanrbrts]

18. Who knew? lol

certainly not shocker.

[Jamastiene]

19. More power to him.

:thumbsup: