Barry Manilow reveals he is gay

Singer says he has been in a relationship with his manager since 1978, but kept it from fans for fear of disappointing them The singer Barry Manilow has said publicly that he is gay after keeping his sexuality secret for decades for fear of “disappointing his fans”. The music veteran, whose hits include Looks Like We Made It and Copacabana, also confirmed that he has been in a relationship with a man for 39 years. It is the first time he has spoken openly about his sexuality.Manilow