to be a gay icon. The car then turned too quickly and flipped over. I think this album is very multi-layered, just like life is. After finishing his worldwide tour, Martin took a break from the music industry and focused on his private life. In April 2013, Martin released his Greatest Hits: Souvenir Edition album in Australia, where it reached number two on the ARIA Albums Chart and was certified Gold. "[166], Many artists have cited Ricky Martin as their inspiration and/or have been influenced by him and learned from him, such as Maluma,[167] Enrique Iglesias,[168][169] Luis Fonsi,[170] Sebastián Yatra,[171] Rauw Alejandro,[172]Abraham Mateo,[173] and Carla Morrison. "She Bangs" and "Nobody Wants to Be Lonely" (duet with Christina Aguilera) peaked at number twelve and thirteen on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively. He was a model before becoming a musician. On September 22, 2016, Martin released a new song "Vente Pa' Ca" with Colombian singer Maluma. Age 22 years old. He was chosen for his accomplishments as a world-renowned entertainer, consummate performer and passionate humanitarian. "[211][212] He announced on The Oprah Winfrey Show that he was in a relationship. [85] Two weeks after the album's release, Martin was featured on the cover of Time with the title "Latin Music Goes Pop!". "[165], Brazilian singer and songwriter Anitta explained to The Guardian that some Latin stars such as Maluma and Bad Bunny sing in their native language as a marker of authenticity, but because Brazil hasn't had a major international pop star before, she'll use whatever language will get the market's attention: "They didn’t need [to sing in English] because they already had representatives like Shakira, like Ricky Martin, like J-Lo, There’s no person in Brazil that did it. Its music video has over 1.2 billion views on YouTube as of February 2021. "[41] The song "Asignatura Pendiente" from Almas del Silencio (2003) was inspired by the first time Martin left Puerto Rico to tour with Menudo. I made the request for Spanish citizenship some time ago, I was just waiting for a response. [67] The album has sold over 3 million copies worldwide. [167] Also in an interview with Complex in 2020, he credits Ricky Martin for opening doors for him. Baby Blue, member of R&B/hip-hop group Pretty Ricky and cast member on Love & Hip Hop: Miami, has reportedly been shot by two armed robbers outside a bowling alley in Florida and is in critical condition.. Sources connected with the artist—born Diamond Blue Smith—told the Shade Room he was injured in the shooting around midnight at SpareZ Bowling Alley in … [91] The next singles, "Jaleo" and "Y Todo Queda en Nada", reached number one on the Hot Latin Songs. [132][133] He has also told L'Officiel Hommes about his music: "The reality is that my music will always make you dance, but that doesn't mean my lyrics have to be meaningless".[134]. In February 2004, Martin received the Excellence Award at the Lo Nuestro Awards in Miami. [116] He is now worth $120 million.[186][187][188]. 74%. He celebrated his 56th birthday with a family BBQ in his garden on Tuesday. "[55], After the success of Ricky Martin and its subsequent tour, Martin's record company met him with acclaimed producer Juan Carlos Calderón on his second solo album Me Amaras. [39] A month after joining Menudo, he made his debut performance with the group at the Luis A. Ferré Performing Arts Center in San Juan. [131] He describes making music as a "medicine" for his anxiety that he experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. [253], In February 2018, in an interview with E. Alex Jung of Vulture, Martin discussed working on The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story as Antonio D'Amico and how he wanted his portrayal to help normalize open relationships. Vote! An editor opined that "Pop and dance beats never sounded so good. Klover Alsina. After landing in Milan, Martin's scheduled helicopter trip to Sanremo had to be postponed due to poor weather conditions. It was followed by "She's All I Ever Had" which peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Ricky Martin was playing Ché in the Broadway revival of the show Evita, scheduled to begin previews on Broadway in March 2012, ahead of an opening in April 2012. [77] The title track and the ballad "Perdido Sin Tí" both hit number one on the Hot Latin Songs. The first single, the ballad "Te Extraño, Te Olvido, Te Amo", written by the producer of Lynda Thomas, Carlos Lara, was reminiscent of his earlier work. Ricky Gervais has confirmed filming for the third series of his hit Netflix show After Life will begin on Monday. [202] In August 2008, Martin became the father of twin boys, Matteo and Valentino, born to a gestational surrogate mother. [65] However, the record also made a shift from his traditional ballad-style compositions to a more risky fusion of music centered around traditional Latin sounds, epitomized by the song "Maria". "[56] Released in May 1993, Me Amaras features a Spanish-language cover of the Laura Branigan song "Self Control", titled "Que Dia Es Hoy". "[79][80] Martin won the Grammy Award later that evening, and even superstars Madonna and Sting went backstage to congratulate him. [66] With A Medio Vivir, Martin was credited, along with singers Chayanne and Marc Anthony, for popularizing the music of Puerto Rico in Spain. The first single, "Tu Recuerdo" which featured La Mari of Chambao, reached number one for three weeks on the Hot Latin Songs. 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