Ricky Martin, livin’ la vida open: Singer says he would 'sleep with a woman'

OK, ladies, hold on to your panties, there’s still a chance. Ricky Martin says he is “open to having sex with a woman.” Just don't call him bisexual. The super sexy singer told the Mexican magazine Fama!, according to an English translation by the Latin Post, “I know that I like both men and women. I’m against sexual labels – we are simply human beings with emotional and sexual needs.” Martin, who kicked off the Latin pop explosion in 1999 with the No. 1 hit, “Livin' la Vida Loca,” is the father of twin sons, Matteo and Valentino, born using a surrogate mother. He was in an on-again-off-again relationship with Mexican TV host, Rebecca de Alba, for more than 14 years. The Puerto Rican pop star, 44, broke the hearts of women...

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The Scoop on Vanessa Marcil's Return to General Hospital

Prepare for Brenda-Mania! In an unprecedented public relations blitz, ABC will bump its entire August 10 daytime suds lineup for a Vanessa Marcil (sorry, that's Vanessa Marcil Giovinazzo!) marathon featuring three of the soap superdiva's most classic General Hospital episodes. SOAPnet is already in the midst of a 25-day Brenda Barrett countdown (key Brenda moments, timelines, trivia quizzes) and will air a four-hour "Best of Brenda and Sonny" marathon August 15, including a long-unseen Ricky Martin episode. The gal herself hits GH on August 11 after a seven-year absence. What's in store for the most deliciously needy, high-maintenance crisis junkie in the history of daytime drama? GH head writer Bob Guza gave TV Guide Magazine some exclusive scoop! Let's clarify. You were quoted...

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Seven Days, Seven Nights: Ricky Martin, Deepak Chopra and Aïda among best bets for Oct. 12 – 18

This is your last week to check out the must-see Metamorphoses: In Rodin’s Studio exhibition at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. The blockbuster exhibition features almost 300 works, including original studio plasters of the masterpieces The Thinker and The Walking Man. Most fascinating and educational are the insights into life in his studio, where Rodin employed dozens of artisans. Normally closed on Mondays, the MMFA has extended its hours this week: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Wednesday and Thursday when the MMFA will open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The exhibition runs to Oct. 18. Admission: $10 to $20, free for kids 12 and under. Advance tickets highly recommended. Call 514-285-2000 or visit mbam. Tuesday, Oct. 13 The 44th annual Festival...

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Ricky Martin: 'I hated it when people tried to force me to come out'

The Puerto Rican singer talks about his struggle with his sexuality, his happiness at having finally come out and the 'very erotic' show he is bringing to London   Ricky Martin. Photograph: Omar Cruz Ricky Martin would like to make one thing completely clear. The show he is bringing to London this month is "erotic", he says, leaning towards me. "Very erotic," he lowers his voice meaningfully.There'll be fetish play, whips, chains, nudity (on film), he tells me, and an onstage orgy involving him and his eight dancers. He predicts the 18,000-strong audience will want to join in. And it's this that worries me. When I go to his Madrid show the next day, the temperature outside is 33C. Inside, in a stadium heaving with heavily perfumed...

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Ricky Martin attacks 'racist, absurd and incoherent' Donald Trump

Latin superstar lays into presidential candidate after journalist from Spanish language TV station is thrown out of press conference   Ricky Martin … Take that, Trump. Photograph: Lucas Jackson/Reuters Ricky Martin has issued a scathing rebuke of Donald Trump, whose views he has called “racist, absurd, and above all incoherent and ignorant”.The Latin superstar took Trump to task in a piece written for the website of the US Spanish language TV station Univision, after one of its senior journalists, Jorge Ramos, was thrown out of a Trump press conference when he repeatedly tried to question the presidential candidate about his immigration policies.Trump has taken a hard line on immigration, pledging to deport millions of undocumented...

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Ricky Martin Visits IOM Cambodia Counter-Trafficking Project

International pop star Ricky Martin travelled to Cambodia in March 2008 to learn first hand about IOM's activities in the fight against child trafficking and sexual exploitation. "This is a fact-finding mission for us," said Angel Saltos, executive director of the Ricky Martin Foundation. "He wanted to see for himself."During his week-long visit, Ricky met with IOM Chief of Mission Iuliana Stefan and later travelled to the remote Cambodia–Vietnam border district of Kompong Ro with Project Coordinator John McGeoghan and Minister of Women's Affairs Dr. Ing Kantha Phavi to find out about IOM's holistic counter-trafficking prevention activities, and to meet victims and local villagers.The project, which is funded by Finland and implemented in close cooperation...

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What Ricky Martin Told His Son When Asked, 'Dad, Was I In Your Belly?'

HANDOUT VIA GETTY IMAGES Ricky Martin is the proud father of twins born via a surrogate, and it’s no surprise that the Puerto Rican star has some heartwarming answers for when his curious 6-year-old boys ask him about their birth.During a radio interview with Luisa Fernanda on the “Enrique Santos Show” on Univision MIX 98.3, Martin spoke about his new single “Adiós” and opened up about the most “difficult question” his kids have ever asked.Matteo and Valentino came into the singer’s life via gestational surrogacy in August 2008, at the time Martin took a hiatus from his career to raise the boys. When asked about the “most difficult” question they have ever asked him, the star revealed one of his sons had inquired about his origins.“‘Dad,...

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Ricky Martin: I am ready to get married now

Ricky Martin said he was looking to 'connect' with someoneSinger Ricky Martin has said he hopes to get married, and that marriage is “important”, but that a connection is more important than looks.The 43-year-old broke up with Carlos Gonzalez Abella in January last year, and now said he hopes to walk down the aisle with someone he connects with in future.He said: “For me that paper is important. I also love the romanticism behind it.“I am single now after seven years. I meet people. I’m fine. I meet very handsome men. I like to have a conversation, looking into someone’s eyes and finding out their sense of humour. I’m not saying you have to be an Adonis, but you have to connect.”The singer, who has six-year-old twins Matteo and Valentino...

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100 fast facts about Ricky Martin

1. Ricky was born Enrique Martin Morales on Christmas Eve, 1971, in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.2. He is actually a Jr. since his dad is also named Enrique.3. Ricky is a Capricorn.4. Ricky's dad's nickname for him as child was Kiki.5. Ricky's favorite pet is a dog.6. Ricky says his favorite food is "anything" Puerto Rican.7. His mom's name is Nereida Morales.8. Ricky's parents were seperated when Ricky was just 2 years old.9. Ricky's dad is a psychologist.10. His mom is an accountant. 11. His parents' divorce was anything but amicable: his dad once asked Ricky to choose between he and his mother.12. Hurt and angered by his dad's ultimatum, Ricky stopped talking to his father for more than a decade.13. Father and son reconciled a few years ago.14....

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Ricky Martin Biography

Pop singer Ricky Martin was a member of Menudo as a teenager and is now known for such solo pop hits as "Livin' La Vida Loca" and "She Bangs." SynopsisBorn December 24, 1971, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Ricky Martin began appearing in commercials at age six. He was a member of teen singing group Menudo until he turned 18. After finishing high school, he appeared on stage and television while also pursuing his solo music career. His debut English album and single were hugely successful. He continues to make music in both Spanish and English today. Menudo Born Enrique Jose Martin Morales IV, he began appearing in commercials on local television around the age of six. He auditioned three times for the teen singing group Menudo before finally...

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