Ocean praised for revealing sexuality

Fri., July 6, 2012

From Wire Reports

The music industry is showing support to R&B singer Frank Ocean after he revealed that his first love was a man.

Ocean announced the news Wednesday on his blog. His record label’s president, Joie Manda, showed support to the rising singer in a statement Thursday.

“The courage he displayed in his beautiful and eloquent letter was touching on many levels. Frank broke down a wall that should never have been built,” Manda’s statement read. “The overwhelming show of support from his peers was awesome and inspiring. Island Def Jam is so proud to stand beside Frank Ocean – the artist and man – now and always.”

Def Jam founder Russell Simmons wrote in a post that he’s moved by Ocean’s “courage and honesty.”

“Today is a big day for hip-hop,” Simmons wrote on his Global Grind website Wednesday. “Your decision to go public about your sexual orientation gives hope and light to so many young people still living in fear.”

Ocean is best known for the R&B songs “Novacane” and “Thinkin Bout You.” The 24-year-old self-released his debut, “nostalgia, ULTRA,” to critical success last year and will release an official album, “Channel Orange,” on July 17.

Seinfeld’s new Web series set in cars

Jerry Seinfeld is going back on the road.

The comedian announced Thursday that he’ll debut the Web series “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” on July 19. The interview show will feature Seinfeld’s comedian friends as guests.

In a teaser video, Seinfeld is shown driving various vintage cars with Larry David, Ricky Gervais, Michael Richards, Alec Baldwin and others.

McConaughey, new wife expecting

Matthew McConaughey and his wife, Camila, aren’t just newlyweds, they’re also expecting.

McConaughey’s representative confirmed that his wife is pregnant with the couple’s third child. Both the actor and his bride tweeted the news on Wednesday.

“Happy birthday America, more good news, Camila and I are expecting our 3rd child,” the actor wrote. “God bless, just keep livin.”

The baby will join a son named Levi, who turns 4 this week, and 2-year-old daughter Vida.

The birthday bunch

Actress-singer Della Reese is 81. Actor Burt Ward (“Batman”) is 67. Actor Sylvester Stallone is 66. Actor Geoffrey Rush is 61. Actor Brian Posehn (“Just Shoot Me”) is 46. Rapper Inspectah Deck (Wu-Tang Clan) is 42. Rapper 50 Cent is 37. Actresses Tia and Tamera Mowry (“Sister, Sister”) are 34. Actor Jeremy Suarez (“Bernie Mac”) is 22.

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