So as many of you might have heard, Ricky Martin has announced that he is homosexual via a his blog Monday, March 29, 2010. This puts to rest the years of "speculation" about his sexuality. I find this announcement to be unnecessary due to the fact that most fans have a "duh" feeling about the announcement. I understand that it can be very difficult to come out, especially as an entertainer in the public eye . Such a declaration can kill a career. In Ricky Martin's case, his career has not been on top in many years, so it seems (despite his words that he finally feels comfortable with himself) that he is using this 'news' to get himself back in peoples minds.
While fans and paparazzi take advantage of and tear down celebrities for their own amusement, celebrities use the media just as much to help reclaim their stardom. Ricky Martin's outing is a hot topic. I wouldn't be surprised if he has an album dropping soon. How often do stars use the media/fans to advance themselves? It's a cyclical relationship with negative and positive traits. I realize this sounds pessimistic but his outing would have meant more if he had done it when he was on top. If he decides to out himself after his star has waned, he probably should have picked a less 'headliner' way to do it.
I do understand why he never said something before...that was a smart career move...but why make a big to do about it now? Most are not shocked that he's gay.
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