Ricky Martin says he is gay

by Guest Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:59 am

Pop superstar Ricky Martin, who rose to fame, first as a member of the Latin boy band Menudo, then as a solo artist tells fans [online] he's gay...

by Guest Tue Mar 30, 2010 12:11 pm

OMG, is it True?

by **PRINCE CALIXTO** Tue Mar 30, 2010 12:18 pm

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin, in a bombshell to legions of his fans all over the world, confirmed a longtime rumor that he is gay.

"I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am," he wrote on his rickymartin.com website.

With his swiveling hips and scintillating salsa moves, Martin has been an object of adoration by million of fans around the world, especially of the female variety.

The Latin pop singer records and performs mostly in Spanish, but has a huge crossover following in English thanks in large part to his 1999 smash hit "Livin' La Vida Loca" ("Livin' the Crazy Life") and his chart-topping "She Bangs" the following year.

Martin, 38, told his fans that his decision to divulge his sexual orientation marks "an amazing turning point in my life" and it started a few months ago when he began the process of writing his memoirs.

"From the moment I wrote the first phrase I was sure the book was the tool that was going to help me free myself from things I was carrying within me for a long time," Martin wrote on his website.

He said the secret over time had become "too heavy for me to keep inside" and that he joyfully embraces his gay identity as "something worth celebrating."

The pop singer added that he did not come out earlier because advisers over the years had warned that he might ruin his career were he to reveal to his fans that he is gay.

He was also worried about the impact on his young twin sons, who were conceived with the assistance of a surrogate mother.

"Many people told me... 'all the years you've worked and everything you've built will collapse'," he wrote.

"Allowing myself to be seduced by fear and insecurity became a self-fulfilling prophecy of sabotage. Today I take full responsibility for my decisions and my actions."

Coming out "fills me with strength and courage," Martin said.

"Today is my day, this is my time, and this is my moment."

Like a number of pop stars of his generation, Martin was a stage and recording star from childhood. He rose to fame as a member of the Puerto Rican boy band "Menudo" in the 1980s, before striking out on a solo career.

Fans were mostly supportive of the singer. His website lit up with postings from supporters writing in Spanish and English, praising him for his decision to live his life honestly and openly.

One fan on Martin's website offered "congratulations on finally freeing yourself from the ball and chain that living a closeted life is."

Another, who went by the name Libracolo, wrote that "the people who genuinely respect you as a father and an artist could care less who you are sleeping with."

"Continue to live your life with the same amount of dignity and pride you have done so far and let the naysayers and the haters burn in hell."

Another, whose signature was merely "proud of you," wrote: "I am so proud of the BIG step you've taken today. I have seen what many of my gay friends go through when hiding their true identity and it's a shame.... I'm sure the people that truly love you (the ones who really matter) will continue to love and are proud of this big step."

But the posts also included a smattering of negative correspondence like the one sent from "sorry for you," who taunted "your soul will burn in hell!"

The five-time Grammy award winner also has been hailed for his philanthropic efforts including his work as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador and the creation of his Puerto Rico-based Ricky Martin Foundation to promote health, education and social justice for children around the world.

by Guest Tue Mar 30, 2010 12:22 pm

...guess it's true. It is one of the hottest 'biz news today. Here's an excerpt from the yahoo.news:

Martin, 38, told his fans that his decision to divulge his sexual orientation marks "an amazing turning point in my life" and it started a few months ago when he began the process of writing his memoirs.

"From the moment I wrote the first phrase I was sure the book was the tool that was going to help me free myself from things I was carrying within me for a long time," Martin wrote on his website.

He said the secret over time had become "too heavy for me to keep inside" and that he joyfully embraces his gay identity as "something worth celebrating."

The pop singer added that he did not come out earlier because advisers over the years had warned that he might ruin his career were he to reveal to his fans that he is gay.

by **MISS COSMOPOLITAN** Tue Mar 30, 2010 12:32 pm

finally!

by **PRINCE CALIXTO** Tue Mar 30, 2010 12:35 pm

MISS COSMOPOLITAN wrote:finally!

EXACTLY!

by Guest Tue Mar 30, 2010 12:36 pm

The comments on the net are just ohhh soo funny!

by **pepper** Tue Mar 30, 2010 1:03 pm

i knew it!!! hahaha!!! she bang ,she bang!!!! Laughing

by **pepper** Tue Mar 30, 2010 1:07 pm

merged topic!

by **PRINCE CALIXTO** Tue Mar 30, 2010 1:16 pm

pepper wrote:i knew it!!! hahaha!!! she bang ,she bang!!!!

I guess now it is . ' HE BANGS, HE BANGS .. MORE!!!!!! MORE BABY, MORE PAPI MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORE!!!! hysterical

by **bonner** Tue Mar 30, 2010 2:11 pm

do you think he's a top or a bottom?..lol..

by **PRINCE CALIXTO** Tue Mar 30, 2010 2:25 pm

bonner wrote:do you think he's a top or a bottom?..lol..

Probably versatile, like most gays...

by **bonner** Tue Mar 30, 2010 2:28 pm

PRINCE CALIXTO wrote:
bonner wrote:do you think he's a top or a bottom?..lol..

Probably versatile, like most gays...

lol...i love martin when i was a teen

by **PRINCE CALIXTO** Tue Mar 30, 2010 2:31 pm

bonner wrote:
PRINCE CALIXTO wrote:
bonner wrote:do you think he's a top or a bottom?..lol..

Probably versatile, like most gays...

lol...i love martin when i was a teen

And now you don't?... well he sure is not as active in his singing career as he was about 10 years ago... and he is not looking as good anymore...

by **bonner** Tue Mar 30, 2010 2:38 pm

PRINCE CALIXTO wrote:
bonner wrote:
PRINCE CALIXTO wrote:
bonner wrote:do you think he's a top or a bottom?..lol..

Probably versatile, like most gays...

lol...i love martin when i was a teen

And now you don't?... well he sure is not as active in his singing career as he was about 10 years ago... and he is not looking as good anymore...

i like him still..it doesnt matter if he is a gay

by **PRINCE CALIXTO** Tue Mar 30, 2010 2:50 pm

bonner wrote:
PRINCE CALIXTO wrote:
bonner wrote:
PRINCE CALIXTO wrote:
bonner wrote:do you think he's a top or a bottom?..lol..

Probably versatile, like most gays...

lol...i love martin when i was a teen

And now you don't?... well he sure is not as active in his singing career as he was about 10 years ago... and he is not looking as good anymore...

i like him still..it doesnt matter if he is a gay

by Guest Tue Mar 30, 2010 3:16 pm

...aah, Ricky!

by **edwoct1026** Tue Mar 30, 2010 4:49 pm

great gatzby wrote:

Pop superstar Ricky Martin, who rose to fame, first as a member of the Latin boy band Menudo, then as a solo artist tells fans [online] he's gay...

what is surprising to that... even before he was been questioned about his sexuality... he said he kept that for a long time for the sake of his family... now he is totally out...

by **Dylan** Tue Mar 30, 2010 5:43 pm

whatta relief! but he's still a sex symbol for me!

by **Desi** Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:13 pm

NOTHING NEW!!!!!!!!!!! We all knew this for many years..... Ricky Martin says he is gay 41966

by Guest Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:18 pm

This is a shocking revelation...I never though his gay..hmmmmm....Girls are really running out of males.

by Guest Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:19 pm

TOO LATE RICKY DEAR

by Guest Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:36 pm

Some interesting replies to the issue on the net..

"Breaking News: Ricky Martin says he's Puerto Rican!"
"Seacrest, you're next!"
"Is this "news"?
"You know, you really don't have to make a big announcement to the world when you're too obvious."

by Guest Wed Mar 31, 2010 1:06 am

Let us respect and be Gender Sensitive .
Gone those days of Labelling a person .

Whos Next ?

by Guest Wed Mar 31, 2010 2:18 am

Desi wrote: NOTHING NEW!!!!!!!!!!! We all knew this for many years.....

I'm with Desi...
Whaaaaaaaaaaat a surprise!! (noooot!) LOL!

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