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Ricky Martin's Coming Out

Posted: 3/29/10 at 5:30pm

I avoid getting into dishing the dirt about performers' private lives on this board, but I was really happy about Ricky Martin's "official" announcement re: his sexuality. I know it's been a much-discussed topic and probably isn't the best-kept open secret in the world, but the admission of someone in the celebrity spotlight who might have little to gain and potentially much to lose makes his announcement all the more commendable. It makes me very proud of being a gay man.

BroadwayEd

Ricky Martin's Coming Out

Posted: 3/29/10 at 5:31pm

I avoid getting into dishing the dirt about performers' private lives on this board

That is why we have an off topic board where there is already a thread.

Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE

Ricky Martin's Coming Out

Posted: 3/29/10 at 5:59pm

I haven't spent much time on the off-topic board, so I'm glad you posted your thoughts Ed, I feel the same way. In light of all the Evita babble recently, I think your post is ok here...but what do I know.
And...you're not dishing, it's on the abc news website.

"The price of love is loss, but still we pay; We love anyway."

Updated On: 3/29/10 at 05:59 PM

Ricky Martin's Coming Out

Posted: 3/29/10 at 6:29pm

THAT'S what makes it "not dishing." How do you define "dishing"?

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Ricky Martin's Coming Out

Posted: 3/29/10 at 6:52pm

I was defining dishing as gossiping....speculation that is based on rumors. Now, it has been reported that he has acknowledged being gay. So it is not just speculation anymore.

"The price of love is loss, but still we pay; We love anyway."

Ricky Martin's Coming Out

Posted: 3/29/10 at 7:41pm

Who is Ricky Martin?!

Ricky Martin's Coming Out

Ricky Martin's Coming Out

Posted: 3/29/10 at 8:25pm

Back on topic...good for him. I don't care either way. This will not affect my desire to live la vida loca nor my desire to "bang." I've always had a soft spot for Ricky. Growing up in a latin household, Ricky Martin, among countless others, was a voice I heard singing a lot. I'm really happy for him.

Into the Woods, Beauty and the Beast, RENT, Mamma Mia!, Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde, Evita (with Julia Murney), Hairspray (with Paul Vogt), Peter and the Starcatchers (with Christian Borle), Lion King, Altar Boyz, Legally Blonde (with Lauren Zackrin).

Ricky Martin's Coming Out

Posted: 3/29/10 at 8:34pm

OMG...ED...YOU'RE GAY???!!!

Ricky Martin's Coming Out

Posted: 3/29/10 at 9:00pm

In other news: earth is round.

#10

Ricky Martin's Coming Out

Posted: 3/29/10 at 10:52pm

>>> but the admission of someone in the celebrity spotlight who might have little to gain and potentially much to lose...

But seeing as most of his English-language hits are far in the past (he may still be current in Spanish-language pop, I don't know, but the last time I heard a Ricky Martin song on the radio it was being sung by William Hung), I don't know how much he has to lose. In fact, he may have a lot to gain. Hello, cover of Advocate, Out, etc., etc. And, of course, his coming out makes people even more interested in his future career moves... namely, will he be Che in the Evita revival. His star value just went up today, something that producers will surely take note of.

On the other hand, seeing as he has two small children, he may not be interested in any big career moves.

Whatever the case, people are a lot more interested in Ricky Martin today (he's presently the #1 trending topic on Twitter) than they were yesterday.

Coach Bob knew it all along: you've got to get obsessed and stay obsessed. You have to keep passing the open windows. (John Irving, The Hotel New Hampshire)

Updated On: 3/29/10 at 10:52 PM

#11

Ricky Martin's Coming Out

Posted: 3/29/10 at 11:16pm

Now no one is going to go see him in Evita!

No seriously, congrats to Ricky on finally coming out. Welcome to the other side of the closet door, Mr. Martin.

#12

Ricky Martin's Coming Out

Posted: 3/30/10 at 2:34am

Why come out at all? This isn't 1970.

#13

Ricky Martin's Coming Out

Posted: 3/30/10 at 8:17am

Why come out at all? This isn't 1970.

What a stupid comment. Do you seriously believe that there is not personal integrity or happiness to be found in honestly acknowledging who you really are?

Do you seriously believe there is no benefit to coming out in a homophobic society that has seen gay marriage overturned by mobs at referendums manipulated by Catholic and Mormon homophobes?

Do you seriously not understand what a significant event this is in the lives of closeted Latinos, to whose families Ricky Martin has remained a cultural icon for three decades?

Do you seriously believe in the question "Why come out?"

Open your eyes and look at the real world.

#14

Ricky Martin's Coming Out

Posted: 3/30/10 at 8:23am

well said paljoey.

...everyone was doing the mambo and drinking golden cadillacs...

#15

Ricky Martin's Coming Out

Posted: 3/30/10 at 8:51am

Bravo Joey!!! Bra-vo!!!
And now me and Ricky can finally live our love out in the open!

#16

Ricky Martin's Coming Out

Posted: 3/30/10 at 10:24am

'Do you seriously not understand what a significant event this is in the lives of closeted Latinos, to whose families Ricky Martin has remained a cultural icon for three decades?'

That's true what you say. I also want to say that I'm proud Im not a closeted Latino, but have been out for 13 yrs to everyone!!! Cheers to me =)

"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one". -Felicia Finley-

#17

Ricky Martin's Coming Out

Posted: 3/30/10 at 10:41am

Well said, Pal Joey. Good for you, Muscle23ftl.

#18

Ricky Martin's Coming Out

Posted: 3/30/10 at 11:02am

Thanks! =)

"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one". -Felicia Finley-

#19

Ricky Martin's Coming Out

Posted: 3/30/10 at 11:22am

muscle23ftl: love your signature ... i think i once heard it offered as, "opinions are like a*sholes; everybody has one, and everybody else's stinks"!!!

"You, sir, are a moron." (PlayItAgain)

#20

Ricky Martin's Coming Out

Posted: 3/30/10 at 7:29pm

canmark-- exactly.

And -- shock -- he's drumming up interest in an upcoming book too. SURELY a coincidence.

#21

Ricky Martin's Coming Out

Posted: 3/30/10 at 9:42pm

PalJoey, America really needs to catch up to the rest of the world. Anywhere else in the civilised world this announcement would produce nothing more than a shrug of the shoulders and we would move on.

jpbran, I think you are spot on with your assessment.

#22

Ricky Martin's Coming Out

Posted: 3/30/10 at 9:53pm

Ricky Martin gay? No. It cant be! Next you're gonna tell me Elton and NPH are!
(man i wish extreme sarcasm translated through the internet)

#23

Ricky Martin's Coming Out

Posted: 3/30/10 at 10:33pm

"Anywhere else in the civilised world . . ."

Perhaps a finer distinction would be 'anywhere else in the civilised world that isn't hung up on religion'.

Although, an argument can be made that a society hung up on mythology hasn't yet attained civilised status.

#24

Ricky Martin's Coming Out

Posted: 3/31/10 at 12:47am

man i wish extreme sarcasm translated through the internet

A bad attempt at sarcasm translates extremely well. Just sayin'...

"There is no problem so big that it cannot be run away from." ~ Charles M. Schulz

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