
Carly Rae Jepsen pulls out of Scout gig over gay rights
Carly Rae Jepsen has pulled out of a concert organised by the Boy Scouts Of America (BSA), citing the organisation's stance on gay rights.
The Canadian star was due to play at the Jamboree event in July.
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Tweets by Carly Rae Jepsen
As an artist who believes in equality for all people, I will not be participating in the Boy Scouts of America Jamboree this summer…
— Carly Rae Jepsen (@carlyraejepsen) March 5, 2013
I always have and will continue to support the LGBT community on a global level …
— Carly Rae Jepsen (@carlyraejepsen) March 5, 2013
and stay informed on the ever changing landscape in the ongoing battle for gay rights in this country and across the globe.
— Carly Rae Jepsen (@carlyraejepsen) March 5, 2013
Photo By Tabercil (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Photo Caption : Carly Rae Jepsen performing at the 2012 Burlington Sound of Music Festival.