Christina Aguilera tops gay song poll

Christina Aguilera has been voted the most inspirational pop star for gay people. Equality charity Stonewall found the 30-year-old singer’s hit ‘Beautiful’ was the most empowering song for young homosexuals in the last decade – beating Lady Gaga and Katy Perry to the accolade – and she says she is pleased to get the award.

Christina revealed: “I’m delighted to have been voted the most inspirational pop act by Stonewall’s supporters – my gay fan base is so important to me and this continues my special relationship with them.”

The video for the song features a number of people marginalised by mainstream society, including a same-sex couple.

Other songs to make the shortlist included Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’ and ‘Standing in the Way of Control’ by The Gossip – who are fronted by openly lesbian singer Beth Ditto.

Christina – who was recently arrested for public intoxication in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, with her boyfriend Matt Rutler – has been an advocate of anti-bullying campaigns in the past.

She said: “I know just how important it is to feel like you can be yourself – in your career and in your everyday life. For anyone who feels like an outsider, I want to say: Don’t let the bullies win. Be yourself – and don’t let words get you down.”

Top five songs in the Stonewall social media poll for most inspirational pop song:

1. Christina Aguilera – ‘Beautiful’
2. Boyzone – ‘Better’
3. Lady Gaga – ‘Born This Way’
4. Gossip – ‘Standing in the Way of Control’
5. Katy Perry – ‘Firework’

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