Pop Artists React To Elizabeth Taylor Death

Posted on March 23, 2011 by popdirt

Several artists are reacting to the death of Elizabeth Taylor on Twitter after the legendary actress passed away this morning at the age of 79. Among them:

Jewel (@jeweljk): I’d like to dedicate my song Violet Eyes to the great @DameElizabeth Taylor. You will be missed & remembered. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdFP7H-hSPw

Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey): R.I.P. Elizabeth Taylor an incomparable legend who will live forever.

Jessica Origliasso of The Veronicas (@Jessicaveronica): RIP to the truly inspirational Elizabeth Taylor. My favorite Cleopatra.

Shiloh (@ShilohOfficial): RIP Elizabeth Taylor ;_; We love you

Katie Rox (@KatieRoxMusic): RIP Elizabeth Taylor

Holly Valance (@HollyValance): A great legend passed today. So sad to lose her. @DameElizabeth

Nerina Pallot (@ladychatterley): Oh Lovely Liz Taylor, how sad. Weird, only a week ago I was reading Paul Theroux’s ‘Two Stars’, Liz in Neverland is amazing.

Kylie Minogue (@kylieminogue): RIP Dame Elizabeth Taylor…..Like a pure white diamond you’ll shine on and on and on.

Esmee Denters (@esmeeworld): RIP Elizabeth Taylor

(@LenkaMusic): RIP Elizabeth Taylor

Samantha Fox (@SamFoxcom): RIP Elizabeth Taylor. What a woman what an icon.

(@ricky_martin): Elizabeth Taylor RIP

(@alexzjohnson): Rest in peace Elizabeth Taylor. Your beauty and talent graced our screens and you will forever be a Diva to me. http://twitpic.com/4cgvgm

Melody Thornton (@MelodyThornton): Rip Elizabeth Taylor :(

Victoria Justice (@VictoriaJustice): RIP Elizabeth Taylor, a true legend and Hollywood icon. You won’t be forgotten… #violeteyes <}3

Vita Chambers (@vitachambers): #restinpeace Elizabeth Taylor <3 you'll always remain an icon and inspiration to my life

Meiko (@meiko): RIP Elizabeth Taylor :( http://goo.gl/fb/RvPpF

Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham): The world has lost a truly iconic beauty, inside and out. Elizabeth Taylor will be deeply missed. X vb

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Ricky Martin Talks With TV Guide At 53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Posted on February 14, 2011 by popdirt

Chris Harrison of TV Guide Network interviewed on the red carpet for last night’s 53rd Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The singer talked about his twin children, how his life has changed since becoming a father, and getting a “beautiful” reaction to his new bilingual album. Watch the interview via YouTube below.

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Ricky Martin ‘The Best Thing About Me Is You’ Video Ft. Joss Stone

Posted on January 15, 2011 by popdirt

is out with the music video to his new single ‘The Best Thing About Me Is You’, featuring Joss Stone, off the Puerto Rican pop singer’s ninth studio album ‘Music + Soul + Sex’, out February 1st on Sony Music. Watch it via MyPlay below.

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Pop Artists Celebrate Repeal Of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

Posted on December 18, 2010 by popdirt
Lady Gaga celebrates DADT repeal

Some pop artists are reacting to news that the U.S. Senate passed a repeal of “Don’t ask, don’t tell” earlier today in a 65-31 vote. The policy restricts the U.S. military from efforts to discover or reveal closeted gay, lesbian, and bisexual servicemembers or applicants, while barring those who are openly gay, lesbian, or bisexual from military service. President Obama is expected to sign the measure into law next week. Lady Gaga, who was urging her 7 million followers to contact Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and other senators got a Tweet from Reid after the repeal was passed.

Senator Harry Reid (@SenatorReid): @ladygaga We did it! #DADT is a thing of the past.

Lady Gaga (@ladygaga): Can’t hold back the tears+pride. We did it!i Our voice was heard + today the Senate REPEALED DADT. A triumph for equality after 17 YEARS. Today I am so proud to be American. I wish I was home so I could throw a Parade. We are on the way…to full equality.

(@GrlCalledLauren): “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” is forever gone! Thank goodness for that!! No American has to lie anymore!!!!!

(@ricky_martin): One step closer to #equality!! #DADT is gone!Historical! #lgbt

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Ricky Martin Hated Himself Before Coming Out

Posted on November 7, 2010 by popdirt

tells Oprah Winfrey he “hated himself” before he decided to come out as a homosexual. ‘Showbiz Tonight’ spoke about the interview with Janell Snowden of VH1 News and celebrity journalist Ben Widdicombe. “I can only imagine the pain he must have felt to have hidden what he thought was a secret,” Snowden said. “Let’s be honestly. It was only a secret to, you know, those who live in oblivion, I guess. And so I guess he feared that he might lose those legions of fans. And like he said, I mean, he’s done so much for so many with his charity and with his music.” Watch the segment via CNN.com below.

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‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Guide To Telling Security Guards Ricky Martin Is Gay

Posted on April 1, 2010 by popdirt

During the ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ monologue, they had a video with Jimmy demonstrating how to tell your security guards that is gay after the singer came out of the closet earlier this week.

The comedy clip at the ABC show’s YouTube channel has since been removed.

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GLAAD President On The Importance Of Ricky Martin Coming Out

Posted on March 30, 2010 by popdirt

Jarrett Barrios, the President of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), offered a column about why coming out is important at PopEater. Barrios writes:

Ricky Martin coming out is, for many people, like having a friend or family member come out. “Gay” isn’t an abstract to them anymore, but the kid you knew when you were 14. The power of Ricky’s celebrity status makes fans understand gay people differently, too.

Read more.

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Ricky Martin: I Am Proud To Say That I Am A Fortunate Homosexual Man

Posted on March 29, 2010 by popdirt

posted an open letter on his official web site earlier today revealing that he’s “a fortunate homosexual man.” The ‘She Bangs’ singer writes:

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”. Because all this advice came from people who I love dearly, I decided to move on with my life not sharing with the world my entire truth. 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.

… These years in silence and reflection made me stronger and reminded me that acceptance has to come from within and that this kind of truth gives me the power to conquer emotions I didn’t even know existed.

… I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am.

The entire message at rickymartinmusic.com has since been removed.

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Ricky Martin Hands Out Key To Thailand Home

Posted on February 2, 2010 by popdirt
Ricky Martin hands out key to Thailand home

checked in with his Twitter followers (@ricky_martin) on Monday (February 1) with the following message:

Handing out the key of the 1st house we built in Thailand after the Tsunami. Can’t wait 2 do the same in Haiti

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Ricky Martin Concerned About Human Trafficking In Haiti

Posted on February 1, 2010 by popdirt

was on hand for Clive Davis’ 2010 Pre-Grammy Party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Saturday (January 30). The ‘She Bangs’ singer discussed his concern for human trafficking in Haiti given the devastating earthquake that struck the country last month.

“Situations like this, unfortunately, people take advantage and they start traffic human beings,” he told USA Today. “It’s very intense down there, kids crying in the street, corpses everywhere. It’s going to take a while for things to get back to normal.”

Watch red carpet footage via YouTube below.

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