Janet Jackson has a crush on Alicia Keys. The pop superstar has been dogged by rumours she’s gay and bisexual for years and she admits she no longer cares. But, if she had to choose a female mate, she’d pick Fallin’ hitmaker Keys.

She says, “I would pick Alicia Keys, for sure. I think she’s wonderful.” Jackson is thrilled about her upcoming GLAAD Vanguard Award honour - because she’s convinced it comes at a time when gay acceptance is better than ever.

The pop superstar will be honoured for her work as a gay rights advocate at the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation’s 19th Annual Media Awards in Hollywood. She says, “You still have discrimination. It’s sad. It really is. But, I think, slowly but surely, it’s getting better.”