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Hollywood—and much of the world—still has a problem shining the light of visibility on the broad spectrum of sexualities that exist. But active, positive identifications like Aaron Carter’s recent tweet can help change that.
Carter, who is 29 and the younger brother of Backstreet Boy Nick Carter, enjoyed tween-oriented musical success in the ’90s. Now a grown man and coming off of a difficult summer—an arrest for possible intoxication and hospitalization for exhaustion—Carter appears keen to be truthful to himself and to his fans. In a note that he wrote and posted to Twitter, he said:
— Aaron Carter (@aaroncarter) August 6, 2017
“To start off, I would like to say that I love each and EVERY ONE of my fans,” Carter began. “There’s something I’d like to say that I feel is important for myself and my identity that has been weighing on my chest for nearly half of my life. This doesn’t bring me shame, just a weight and burden I have held onto for a long time that I would like lifted off me. I grew up in this entertainment industry at a very young age and when I was around 13-years-old I started to find boys and girls attractive. There were years that went by that I thought about, but it wasn’t until I was 17-years-old, after a few relationships with girls, I had an experience with a male that I had an attraction to who I also worked with and grew up with. To me music has always been my temple. Music will ALWAYS be what transcends us and myself. The studio has always been my safe haven. But the ultimate goal for me is to be satisfied. I never want to be a figure of disappointment. The best quote to sum ‘I’ve never felt as though I didn’t belong, I just acted as though I did.’ —Boy George.”
Media coverage of Carter’s statement has been positive, and the Internet’s reaction was enthusiastic and encouraging.
YES SIS LIVE THAT AUTHENTICITY ️
— Matt Gehring (@mattryanx) August 6, 2017
I’m proud of you! Nothing but love for you❤️ always
— Hannah Dial (@Hannahdial8) August 6, 2017
live your truth bb!
— Frank Costa (@feistyfrank) August 6, 2017
I’ve been your fan since you were seven. This doesn’t change that.
— Ryo Spark (@RyoSpark) August 6, 2017
I don’t think any of us want you to be anything but happy and healthy and live your truth and move forward. Be strong, brother. Amen. ✌️
— John Norris (@Jonnynono) August 6, 2017
Aaron, oh Aaron. You courageous, sweet boy. Another great quote, “To thine own self be true.” I think we all love you for you. ❤️
— Alex (@alex_c_m_73) August 6, 2017
Reading through the overwhelmingly heartfelt and excited responses to Carter’s tweet is the surest sign that while progress can feel glacially slow, the world is changing for the better in this regard. Recognition and acceptance of a wide range of sexuality is on the march—after all, millennials are the queerest generation yet.
While we may still be in a time where such an announcement makes the news (I hope one day it will simply be taken as a given that not everyone is default heterosexual until they announce otherwise), Carter’s statement is wonderfully matter-of-fact. He is clear that there is no shame in the identification for him, simply the weight of never having publically shared this essential truth. His acknowledgment of those truths and the cheerful reception that it evoked on the Internet means a lot to many in similar situations. Let’s keep shining that visibility light.
I am happy you decided to share this with all of us. Live your truth!
— Randy Haas (@Randy_Haas) August 6, 2017
Love is love. No matter which form it takes. Much respect for you. ❤️
— tehani kurchenka (@tehanikurchenka) August 6, 2017
Welcome to the coolest club in the world! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/287ma9F0WK
— Dylan (8Bit) (@EightBitDylan) August 6, 2017
(via People, image: Shutterstock)
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Hollywood—and much of the world—still has a problem shining the light of visibility on the broad spectrum of sexualities that exist. But active, positive identifications like Aaron Carter’s recent tweet can help change that.
Carter, who is 29 and the younger brother of Backstreet Boy Nick Carter, enjoyed tween-oriented musical success in the ’90s. Now a grown man and coming off of a difficult summer—an arrest for possible intoxication and hospitalization for exhaustion—Carter appears keen to be truthful to himself and to his fans. In a note that he wrote and posted to Twitter, he said:
— Aaron Carter (@aaroncarter) August 6, 2017
“To start off, I would like to say that I love each and EVERY ONE of my fans,” Carter began. “There’s something I’d like to say that I feel is important for myself and my identity that has been weighing on my chest for nearly half of my life. This doesn’t bring me shame, just a weight and burden I have held onto for a long time that I would like lifted off me. I grew up in this entertainment industry at a very young age and when I was around 13-years-old I started to find boys and girls attractive. There were years that went by that I thought about, but it wasn’t until I was 17-years-old, after a few relationships with girls, I had an experience with a male that I had an attraction to who I also worked with and grew up with. To me music has always been my temple. Music will ALWAYS be what transcends us and myself. The studio has always been my safe haven. But the ultimate goal for me is to be satisfied. I never want to be a figure of disappointment. The best quote to sum ‘I’ve never felt as though I didn’t belong, I just acted as though I did.’ —Boy George.”
Media coverage of Carter’s statement has been positive, and the Internet’s reaction was enthusiastic and encouraging.
YES SIS LIVE THAT AUTHENTICITY ️
— Matt Gehring (@mattryanx) August 6, 2017
I’m proud of you! Nothing but love for you❤️ always
— Hannah Dial (@Hannahdial8) August 6, 2017
live your truth bb!
— Frank Costa (@feistyfrank) August 6, 2017
I’ve been your fan since you were seven. This doesn’t change that.
— Ryo Spark (@RyoSpark) August 6, 2017
I don’t think any of us want you to be anything but happy and healthy and live your truth and move forward. Be strong, brother. Amen. ✌️
— John Norris (@Jonnynono) August 6, 2017
Aaron, oh Aaron. You courageous, sweet boy. Another great quote, “To thine own self be true.” I think we all love you for you. ❤️
— Alex (@alex_c_m_73) August 6, 2017
Reading through the overwhelmingly heartfelt and excited responses to Carter’s tweet is the surest sign that while progress can feel glacially slow, the world is changing for the better in this regard. Recognition and acceptance of a wide range of sexuality is on the march—after all, millennials are the queerest generation yet.
While we may still be in a time where such an announcement makes the news (I hope one day it will simply be taken as a given that not everyone is default heterosexual until they announce otherwise), Carter’s statement is wonderfully matter-of-fact. He is clear that there is no shame in the identification for him, simply the weight of never having publically shared this essential truth. His acknowledgment of those truths and the cheerful reception that it evoked on the Internet means a lot to many in similar situations. Let’s keep shining that visibility light.
I am happy you decided to share this with all of us. Live your truth!
— Randy Haas (@Randy_Haas) August 6, 2017
Love is love. No matter which form it takes. Much respect for you. ❤️
— tehani kurchenka (@tehanikurchenka) August 6, 2017
Welcome to the coolest club in the world! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/287ma9F0WK
— Dylan (8Bit) (@EightBitDylan) August 6, 2017
(via People, image: Shutterstock)
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Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con today announced (via an email) that The Black Eyed Peas will be appearing at this years convention to support their new graphic novel Masters of the Sun from Marvel Comics. In addition, they will be signing copies of the graphic novel during the convention (date/times were not announced in the email).
In the same email they also announced a VIP section for their Halloween Cosplay Ball which takes place on Saturday night of the show. To get into the VIP section, you can pre-order a copy of the Masters of the Sun (link below), which also gets you an autographed copy of the graphic novel.
More news and details below from the email sent out today.
The Black Eyed Peas and “Masters of the Sun” come to L.A. Comic Con!
Join us at Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con as we celebrate Masters of the Sun, the innovative new Marvel graphic novel by the Black Eyed Peas! As part of the celebration, you’ll get a chance to get your copy signed in person at L.A. Comic Con by the Black Eyed Peas themselves!
Want a more exclusive experience? You can also get into the VIP section of the Saturday night Halloween Cosplay Ball by pre-purchasing your copy of Masters of the Sun through our ticketing portal. This special package is limited in number, and will include an autographed copy of the graphic novel and an exclusive VIP Cosplay Ball badge. Get yours while they last!
L.A. Comic Con and Cosmunity Raise the Cosplay Stakes… to $20,000!!!
L.A. Comic Con is teaming up with Cosmunity to make the Cosplay National Championship BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER! We are doubling the cash prize pool to $20,000 – making it the biggest Cosplay Competition in the world! Registration is NOW OPEN through the Cosmunity app; Download it now! We’re also adding a Fan’s Choice award to the competition…and all of the voting will take place in the app!
Cosmunity also serves as the official app of Los Angeles Comic Con. Download it now to begin planning your convention experience and to start connecting with fellow attendees!
VIP Passes return to L.A. Comic Con!
We’re excited to announce VIP Passes will return in 2017! Join fellow geek and pop culture fanatics in a private lounge with themed cocktails and cosplayers, meet Stan Lee, view panels from a reserved section, and more! Explore available VIP Passes NOW!
Game the Weekend Away!
Do you like to game? Then join us in the Tabletop Gaming Hall, featuring MAGIC tournaments, miniature painting, open gaming, demos, and more, brought to you in partnership with Emerald Knights!
The Tabletop Gaming Hall is located in Concourse Hall. Reserve a spot in our tournaments NOW!
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