Remember that hullabaloo over Barack Obama inviting not-so-gay-friendly Rick Warren to give the invocation at his inauguration? Riptide helpfully stepped in and offered suggestions for less controversial, more gay-friendly religious folks whom Obama should have invited, including Reverend Lovejoy, Reverend Run, Blackface Jesus, and openly gay Bishop Gene Robinson. Well, la-di-da, look who'll be leading a separate (and not even really equal) prayer service at the inauguration. Gene Robinson! He'
New Times recently caught up with John Legend in between all kinds of action. After his high-profile appearances at the inaugural festivities, February will find the five-time Grammy winner playing Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, the NBA All-Star Game, and the Dubai International Jazz Festival. Oh, yeah: He also boasts a new hit record (Evolver), as well as a hit artist (Estelle) on his hit label (HomeSchool). And he's hitting The Fillmore with her this Friday! Here's how he's handling things.New
