Detroit Free Press — Ricky Martin is no longer denying the rumors: He's confirming that he is gay. In a statement on his Web site, Martin says: "I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am." more info

Topix — Ricky Martin is no longer denying the rumors: He's gay. In a statement posted via Twitter in both Spanish and English, and later confirmed with his representative, Martin said: "I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. more info

Guardian Music — Martin, who has previously dodged questions about his sexual orientation, finally ended years of speculation with a post on his websiteSinger Ricky Martin has ended years of speculation about his sexuality by declaring himself "a fortunate homosexual... more info

The Newsroom — Singer Ricky Martin announces that he is gay. more info

ContactMusic — Officials at leading gay rights group the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) are saluting pop star RICKY MARTIN for 'coming out' on his website.The Latino... more info

E! Online — Bravo, Ricky Martin! As you may have already heard, the Puerto Rican pop star came out of the closet today as a gay man. However, there's a lot more to this guy than just his... more info

Starpulse — Singer Ricky Martin has finally confirmed the worst kept secret in pop - he's gay. The "Livin' La Vida Loca" hitmaker has long been dogged by rumors he's a homosexual but he has never 'come out' a... more info

The Mirror — Singer Ricky Martin has confirmed that he is gay. more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Latin pop star Ricky Martin on Monday announced he was gay in a blog posting, ending years of speculation. more info

BBC News - UK — Puerto Rican pop singer Ricky Martin announces he is gay, ending years of speculation over his sexuality. more info