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Jepsen quits concert

Jepsen quits concert, As soon as Carly Rae Jepsen found out that the Boy Scouts of America bans gay members, she didn't waste time pulling out of the association's National Scout Jamboree concert where she was scheduled to sing this summer. The Call Me Maybe singer said in a statement that she will always support the LBGT community.     "As an artist who believes in equality for all people, I will not be participating in the Boy Scouts of America Jamboree this summer," Jepsen said. "I always have and will continue to support the LGBT community on a global level and stay informed on the ever-changing landscape in the ongoing battle for gay rights in this country and across the globe." She also told MTV News that she is hoping that her decision helps the Boy Scouts change their stance on the issue.     "I mean, it was sort of one of those things that I kind of have my opinions about, and everyone's entitled to their own, but it wasn't necessarily