In an announcement that shocked no one, Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin confirmed long-standing rumors that he’s gay. Martin, who helped launch the 1999 Latin explosion in pop music, came out in a statement to fans, saying, “I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man.’’ After years of coy denials, he said he decided that "enough is enough” while writing his memoirs. Martin said fatherhood had also motivated him to live more honestly. He has 2-year-old twin sons born to a surrogate mother.
Subscribe to The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
-
Can Nato keep Donald Trump happy?Today's Big Question Military alliance pulls out all the stops to woo US president on his peacemaker victory lap
-
Easy Money: the Charles Ponzi Story – an 'enlightening' podcastThe Week Recommends Apple Original podcast explores the 'fascinating' tale of the man who gave the investment scam its name
-
See the bright lights from these 7 big-city hotelsThe Week Recommends Immerse yourself in culture, history and nightlife
