Ricky Martin comes out

Putting to rest consistent rumors about his sexual orientation, Ricky Martin announced on his blog earlier today he is "a fortunate homosexual man."

"I am very blessed to be who I am," the Puerto Rican singer wrote.

Martin spoke out against Jorge Steven López Mercado's death in an op-ed el Nuevo Dia published on Dec. 20. And in what appears to have been a potential prelude to his own personal torment, he wrote mere tolerance of those who are different is simply not enough.

"If we accept each other, humanity will come together," Martin said.

Congratulations Ricky!