Life Perspective: Reviews & More

Katy Hudson, who adopted the stage name Katy Perry, recorded a contemporary Christian album in Nashville before her meteoric rise into pop stardom. Called simply "Katy Hudson," the debut project was a mix of Christian rock and contemporary Christian music and touched on themes of a teenager growing up as well as Hudson's faith in God. But somewhere along the way, Katy lost her faith.  This article looks at Katy's background and her recent revelations on a public therapy session about her upbringing in a Christian home. At points Perry, who says she is trying to find herself as Katherine Hudson again, dissolved into tears as she made revelations about herself and her search for herself. It is interesting to note that the therapist referred to "Katy Perry" as Katherine Hudson's "inner goddess." One has to wonder what kind of people are targeting Perry/Hudson, where they are trying to lead her and what they are trying to turn her into. R...

The Beatles land in the U.S. -- 1964 Yahoo writers were asked to look back and give a first-hand account of how the Beatles changed American culture. This is my story: The Beatles: How They Changed American Culture in My Small Community It was Feb. 9, 1964, and all the 9-year-old girls in Falls Church, Va. , were talking in class about the "Ed Sullivan Show" on TV that night. I had heard a few Beatles songs but until then had never thought about them. That night I watched something else instead of joining the largest audience ever recorded for an American television program, but the next day it was in every paper and every news show. Beatlemania and the British invasion had begun. With my parents in 1965 Continued at: The Beatles: How They Changed American Culture in My Small Community - Yahoo Also see: Superstars Wynonna and Phil Keaggy celebrate 42nd anniversary of Beatles' Sgt. Pepper album - Nashville Gospel Music Examiner  

 The 50th anniversary of the Beatles coming to America is fast approaching. Never in the history of music since King David has music so impacted a culture. Here is a look back at the 42nd anniversary of the Sgt. Pepper album in 2009. Superstars Wynonna and Phil Keaggy celebrate 42nd anniversary of Beatles' Sgt. Pepper album Superstars Wynonna and Phil Keaggy , Nashville band The WannaBeatles, and former Apple Records executive Ken Mansfield, will celebrate the 42nd anniversary of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper album on Tuesday, June 9. Article at: Superstars Wynonna and Phil Keaggy celebrate 42nd anniversary of Beatles' Sgt. Pepper album June 9 - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner My parents and I about a year after the Beatles came to America

The gospel according to Whitney Houston: Whitney's gospel roots (gospel videos included) Whitney Houston, who released her new album, I Look To You , on August 31, 2009, has led a tumultuous life since reaching stardom with her self-titled debut album in 1985. However, before her rise to fame, her doomed marriage to Bobby Brown and subsequent drug use, Whitney Houston lived an almost charmed life. More at: The gospel according to Whitney Houston: Whitney's gospel roots (gospel videos included) - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

Gospel and pop diva Whitney Houston was found dead at 48 on the eve of the Grammy Awards. Her publicist confirmed the multiple-award-winning singer died to the Associated Press. The cause of death is not yet known. via Whitney Houston found dead at 48 on Grammy eve - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment | Examiner.com .

A look back at the events surrounding Michael Jackson's death in June of 2009 Profile: Michael Jackson King of Pop Dead at 50 Michael Jackson died two years ago today Michael Jackson's gospel music ties The king of pop Michael Jackson died today at age 50. Known around the world for his music and his scandals, Jackson suffered a heart attack at his home in Los Angeles Did Michael Jackson become a Christian right before he died? Rumors are flying that pop superstar Michael Jackson became a Christian the day or week before he died on June 25.  Continue reading on Examiner.com Did Michael Jackson become a Christian right before he died? - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment  Examiner Did Michael Jackson Become a Christian Before His Death in 2009? The rumors started circulating shortly after Michael Jackson passed away on June 25 - Michael Jackson had become a Christian right before he died. This is an overview of the life and death of pop star Michae...