Elton John, Lady GaGa, Miley Cyrus, and Many More Support Bruce Jenner Gender Transition

Bruce Jenner's interview with Diane Sawyer, in which he addressed the long-running speculation about his gender transition, has drawn a lot of support and reactions from celebrities. Among those were from Lady GaGa, Miley Cyrus and Elton John.

GaGa tweeted, "We have the chance to write this moment in history together. Let's empower people like Bruce all over the world by being loving & not mean. #BruceJennerABC Now that is bravery." Miley wrote, "I LOOOOVE LOOOVE LOOOVE Bruce Jenner!!!!!!!" Elton told Access Hollywood, "It's an incredibly brave thing to do, especially when you're older. I admire him for doing it and I support him 100 percent."

Other celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres, Jimmy Fallon, Rob Lowe, Andy Cohen, Howard Stern, Russell Simmons and Billie Jean King also sent their support for Bruce on Twitter.

Ellen posted, "Bruce Jenner is a beautiful, brave human being. Sending him lots of love. He's saving lives and opening minds tonight. I'm glad he has supportive, loving children to help him through." Jimmy wrote, "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. #BruceJenner #Brave." Rob tweeted, "I was proud of Bruce Jenner in Montreal and I'm proud of him tonight. Some have to fight more than the rest of us for their happiness."

Andy wrote, "Bruce will change so many people's lives." Howard posted, "Just put the cats to bed so Beth and I can enjoy the #BruceJenner interview in peace and quiet." Russel tweeted, "We are witnessing history. This is beautiful to watch." Billie added, "#BruceJenner we learn from you to be courageous, funny and to be our authentic self. With love and Go For It!"

Bruce's family also expressed their support. Kris Jenner tweeted, "Not only was I able to call him my husband for 25 years and father of my children, I am now able to call him my hero." Kendall Jenner wrote, "I love you. So very proud of you, my hero." Kylie Jenner posted, "Understandingly, this has been very hard for me. You will hear what I have to say when I'm ready to but.....this isn't about me. I'm so proud of you, Dad. You are so brave. My beautiful Hero."

Brandon Jenner posted, "Proud son," along with a throwback photo of him and Bruce. Khloe Kardashian wrote, "Just finished watching the #BruceJennerInterview with the family. Bruzer, I'm soooo proud of you! Dads really are heros. Couldn't be a more proud daughter. With courage and bravery, let's change the world. I am honored to stand by Bruce's side and support him."

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7 Lies We Need to Stop Saying About Marriage

Young women are still implicitly taught that the only way to succeed is to find a husband and fulfill our "princess" role, as Rashida Jones once called it. Of course, the assumption is that without that overly expensive wedding, the flashy diamond ring, women are somehow not whole. There's still a presumption that there is some clear-cut divide between "single" and "taken," as Ann Friedman aptly noted at Talking Points Memo.
These are the myths we need to stop telling women about marriage.

A. Women need to get married to achieve true happiness

Long seen as the pinnacle of achievement in a young woman's life, marriage is not a golden ticket to happiness. Yes, some studies find marriage to be positively correlated with well-being. But the truth is that happiness is circumstantial and depends mostly on who you're with, not the institution itself. 

"We each have a baseline of happiness, and marriage on average isn't going to change that — except for that little blip," Bella M. DePaulo, author of the book Singled Out, told WebMD, referring to a study that found married couples see a small spike in happiness after the wedding.

More importantly, there are so many things that contribute to a person's happiness: fulfilling careers, relationships, family, hobbies and lifelong friends, to name only a few. 

B. Women are better off financially if they settle down early

If being single can feel expensive, then you might assume this myth to be true: The sooner a woman marries, the sooner she becomes financially secure. But according to "Knot Yet: The Benefits and Costs of Delayed Marriage," a 2013 study sponsored by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, women who are 30 or older when they first marry have higher average salaries than women who marry before 30 (as much as $18,000 more).

That's because delaying marriage affords women the time and opportunity to find financial security and a career path on their own. Turns out young women don't need partners to bankroll their life.

C. If you don't get married before 30, it will be too late

No, women do not have expiration dates after which they become un-weddable. In fact, being unmarried by 30 is actually more common than not: The median age for first marriage is now at a record high of 27 for women and 29 for men (versus in 1960, when the median first marriage age was 20 and 23, respectively). As Pew Research Center noted, "Today, just 20% of adults ages 18 to 29 are married, compared with 59% in 1960." Getting married after 30 is indeed possible, so we can put aside the idea of the spinster covered in cats. Just ask Tina Knowles.

D. Successful women can't also have successful marriages

Characters like Miranda Priestly would suggest that a woman who attempts to juggle a high-powered career can't possibly keep a family and marriage in the air, too. But we know that's just not true, even if women are working as much as men. Today, women are racking up about the same 55 hours of work a week as their husbands. Women's achievements don't weaken a marriage. If anything, they bring more to the table.

E. Most other women your age are getting married

The persistent recurrence of engagement season — with diamond rings and "He proposed!" statuses cluttering your Facebook – is enough to give any woman the perception that she is the only one her age not getting married. However, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, singles now outnumber married adults in America. In 2014, 50.2% of American adults were single, a record high. Don't give in to the social media hype – peer pressure went out of style in middle school.

F. You'll know you've met the "one" when you want to marry them

Historically, marriages have been about merging property and stabilizing family ties. It was only in the last few decades that romantically oriented, egalitarian marriages have been in vogue. Besides, marriage is a lot more than knowing if someone is the "one true love." Never-married women are looking for someone with similar ideas on raising children, a steady job and the same moral or religious beliefs. Healthy relationships are about more than finding a "soul mate."

G. The best way to celebrate marriage is a fancy wedding

The average American wedding now costs $31,213. But the couples celebrating their nuptials in a public garden might have the right idea: Studies indicate that couples who spend less on their wedding have a lower risk of divorce. The same holds true for couples who get hitched sans the expensive diamond rings. Ultimately, weddings should be about the lifelong commitment to someone, not the party that legalizes it. Break out the PBR.

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E! Filming Bruce Jenner's Documentary to Chronicle His Transition

E! is indeed filming Bruce Jenner's transition into a woman for a documentary. Following the reality TV star's interview with Diane Sawyer in which he confirmed that he's transgender, the network officially announces the docuseries that chronicles Bruce's new life as a transgender woman.

The eight-part one-hour series "will explore what Jenner's transition means for the people in his life and how those relationships will be affected, while offering a better understanding of life's many challenges."

"Bruce is incredibly courageous and an inspiration, and we are proud to be entrusted with this deeply personal and important story," says Jeff Olde, executive vice president, programming and development, E!, "This series will present an unfiltered look as Bruce boldly steps into uncharted territory and is true to himself for the first time."

The docuseries, which is yet to be titled, will premiere July 26 at 9 P.M. on E! and will also air on the E! channels internationally.

Bruce Jenner confirmed long-running speculation about his gender transition during an exclusive interview with Diane Sawyer that aired on April 24. "Yes, for all intents and purposes I am a woman," he said.

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Janet Jackson Nude Photos Surface Online

Alleged nude images of Janet Jackson have made their way online. On Friday, April 24, MediaTakeOut posted three photos of someone resembling the sister of Michael Jackson sunbathing on a lounge without any clothes.

The first photo showed the woman with small curls hairstyle holding tanning lotion as she's ready for sunbathing on a lounge covered with white towel. She wore light blue nail colors. One of her boobs was shown while she covered the other one with her arm.

In the second photo, the woman lied on the lounge while holding her legs with her private part clearly visible. The last photo showed her turning back as she was ready to get her back tanned.

There is no information on when or where the photos were taken, but they appear to have been taken when the woman in the photos was on her private property. MediaTakeOut wrote, "The Paparazzi VIOLATED Janet Jackson . . . They Snuck Some NEKKID PICS Of Her . . . While She Wasn't LOOKING!!!

If the pictures were authentic, Janet would be the latest celebrity to have her nude images spread online.

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