

"I have to tell you that over the course of several years as I have talked to friends and family and neighbors when I think about members of my own staff who are in incredibly committed monogamous relationships, same-sex relationships, who are raising kids together. When I think about those soldiers or airmen or marines or sailors who are out there fighting on my behalf and yet feel constrained, even now that Don't Ask Don't Tell is gone, because they are not able to commit themselves in a marriage, at a certain point I've just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same sex couples should be able to get married.”Naturally, people all over the US are freaking out, and, other than celebrating the obvious, are saying one of two things: that this announcement is either going to reestablish the fact that Mitt Romney doesn't have a snowball's chance in hell in winning the 2012 Presidential Election, or that many people who were on the fence to begin with are going to swing Republican even if it's not their first choice. Me, I've been an Obama Girl the whole way, and I'm super-pleased to know that such an important person is on board with such an important issue, and I know who's got my vote this fall. I am so, so proud right now. /> ... Oh, you mean you didn't hear? President Barack Obama officially claimed he was on board with same-sex marriage today in an interview with Good Morning America, which would make him the first American President who's gone ahead and publicly supported gay marriage. This is what he said, in a nutshell: "I have to tell you that over the course of several years as I have talked to friends and family and neighbors when I think about members of my own staff who are in incredibly committed monog...
Insider.com: How do you describe Sing It? Rebecca Black: Sing It is very summery – it's all about letting the music in. It's very different than anything I've ever released but very appropriate for summer. I hope people will want to sing this in their car as their drive! Insider: With all the negative attention after Friday, did you ever think about abandoning entertainment? Rebecca: No. It's such a passion of mine, I would never give it up. The first moment it all went down [was shocking] but I never had that moment where I felt I shouldn't be doing it. Singing has to be part of my life in one way or another. Insider: What did you learn from the experience? Rebecca: I learned to not let mean spirited people get to you. You have to keep doing and it doesn't matter what people say – if you really love something, keep going and don't let anyone stop you. Insider: You've released three singles so far, is an album in the works? Rebecca: We are working on an album, which is very exciting – I'll be back in the studio this summer with hopes of it being out in the fall. Insider: What can fans expect from that? Rebecca: I've got some fun, dancey upbeat songs, but also some soft ballads.And last, what, did Rebecca Black go through puberty or something? Because now she sounds like a thirty-five-year-old mom of four. On autotune. And Quaaludes. /> ... Because what kind of society would we be if we weren't making untalented people famous for any other reason than to make untalented people famous? Don't worry, though, folks---if you thought that there might not actually be a future for Rebecca Black, you'd be wrong. The little lady claims that she's never going to stop singing. She did an interview with the Insider, and tells her "fans" that she's here for the long haul: Insider.com: How do you describe Sing It? Rebecca Black: Sing It is very summery – it's all about letting the music in. It's v...