Kim Burrell apologizes to LGBTQ+ community for 'negative and hurtful' comments
GLAAD has called the Gospel musician's apology "a first step toward full accountability."
JULY 25, 2024
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Rwandan Gospel Singer Comes Out, Shocks Country
Albert Nabonibo faces extreme homophobia in his homeland, reports the Associated Press.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Gospel Singer Kirk Franklin Apologizes for Church-Based Homophobia
"We have made it where the Bible is a homophobic manual," says the Grammy award-winning artist.
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Obama's Gospel Tour Cheered While Gay Activists Protest
A Grammy-winning singer whose role in a Barack Obama campaign event riled gay activists served as master of ceremonies of a gospel concert promoting the Democratic presidential hopeful Sunday night. ''We're here,'' Donnie McClurkin told a cheering crowd. ''We're here and we're glad we're here.'' McClurkin, who has angered gay rights groups by saying homosexuality is a choice, told the crowd the musical acts were there ''in the name of unity'' and ''in the name of change.''
OCTOBER 30, 2007
Captain Sandy Yawn of ‘Below Deck Med’ Proposes to Girlfriend
A fairytale proposal: The Bravo star and gospel singer share their love story.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Kim Burrell's Radio Show Canceled After Antigay Sermon
Texas Southern University has announced the end of the antigay gospel singer's radio show, Bridging the Gap.
JANUARY 5, 2017
Kim Burrell's Homophobia Betrays the Message of 'Hidden Figures'
The antigay gospel singer, who is featured on the Hidden Figures soundtrack, is preaching the same kind of bigotry that is being denounced in the film.
JANUARY 3, 2017
Leslie Jordan on Going Gospel, Playing the Opry, and ‘Aunt Dolly’
The out entertainer became an Instagram superstar, penned a memoir, recorded a gospel album (with guest star Dolly Parton!), and played the Grand Ole Opry, all during a pandemic.
JULY 27, 2021
Leslie Jordan Sings with Dolly Parton, Brandi Carlile on Gospel Album
Jordan collaborates with music legends on his first album, Company's Comin'.
APRIL 3, 2021
Pastor warns against gospel music because '78%' of musicians are gay
Ghanaian pastor and musician Sonnie Badu says that even gospel music isn't safe from the evil gays.
MARCH 19, 2024
Ellen: 'Kim Burrell Will Not Be Appearing on My Show'
The host tweeted the news "for those asking" Tuesday, in reaction to the gospel singer's homophobic rant.
JANUARY 3, 2017
'Death to Gays' Pastor: Fires Ravaging Australia Because It Banned Me
Steven Anderson, who has called for the extermination of LGBTQ people, says God is judging Australia because it bans "preachers of the Gospel."
JANUARY 6, 2020
Stars of 'Hidden Figures' Repudiate Kim Burrell for Demonizing Gays
The gospel singer called gay love "perverted," even though she's performed with Frank Ocean and is set to appear on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show.
JANUARY 1, 2017
The gospel according to Mandisa
"Jesus Take the Wheel," as Carrie Underwood would sing--because on this week's American Idol there were some serious wrong turns. Part 6 of Dave White's continuing AI wrap-up
MARCH 31, 2006
Drag Queens Tackle Sexual Expression & Religion in 'Gospel of Eureka'
The new documentary explores the town of Eureka Springs, Ark., that is home to a vibrant LGBTQ community and to evangelical Christians.
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
The Curious Case of Neil Gorsuch and His LGBT-Supportive Church
The Supreme Court nominee is supposed to be more conservative than Antonin Scalia, but Gorsuch's church preaches empathy toward LGBT people. Where does he really stand?
FEBRUARY 8, 2017
Maxine Waters Puts Stamp of Approval on 'Reclaiming My Time' Gospel Remix
Broadway's Mykal Kilgore sings Waters's political catchphrase in stunning harmony.
AUGUST 1, 2017
Gay Minister to Open Obama's Gospel Tour in South Carolina
In response to an uproar from gay activists, Democrat Barack Obama's presidential campaign on Wednesday added a gay minister to the lineup for its weekend gospel tour. Gay activists had criticized Obama's ''Embrace the Change'' tour in South Carolina because the performers included gospel singer Donnie McClurkin, who says homosexuality is a choice and has called it a "curse."
OCTOBER 26, 2007
Leslie Jordan Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut in Electric Blue and Fringe
Jordan's performance of songs off his gospel album at the storied country music hall is now available to watch.
MAY 28, 2021