Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Cancells Boy Scout's Concert

Pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen arrives at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni Canadian singer Carly Ray Jepsen, 27,was a no show on her concert for the Boy Scouts of America  because of the clubs ban on gay members. This is now the second time that this has happened because of the ban. The band Train said last week that they would not play at the Boy Scouts' national Summer Jamboree. "I will always have and will continue to support the LGBT community on a global level," Jepsen, 27, said.  Boy Scouts have been around for 103 years and now suddenly has been under a lot pressure about the ban. The Boy Scouts spokesman said, " we appreciate everyone's right to express an opinion and remain focused on delivering a great Jamboree program for our Scouts.


http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/05/entertainment-us-carlyraejepsen-boyscout-idUSBRE92412N20130305

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