Tag: David Archuleta

David Archuleta on leaving the Mormon church, coming out and ‘living a meaningful life’

Published June 2, 2024 By admin

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For most of his life, singer David Archuleta was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — until inner turmoil over his sexuality nearly drove him to self-harm. “The church is very much emphasized on…[Continue Reading...]

How David Archuleta Left Behind the Mormon Church and Is Now Flourishing As An Openly Queer Person

Published April 29, 2024 By admin

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When David Archuleta returned to the “American Idol” stage on Monday night, he knew that singing his latest single, “Hell Together,” which he wrote about his mother’s show of unconditional allyship after he came out in 2021 and left the…[Continue Reading...]

David Archuleta Lands Memoir Deal With Dey Street Books, Will Write About Mormon Church, ‘American Idol’ and Coming Out (Exclusive)

Published January 11, 2024 By admin

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The singer has landed a book deal with HarperCollins imprint Dey Street Books in a competitive situation. Archuleta will pen what promises to be a revelatory memoir, per intel received by The Hollywood Reporter. Archuleta’s as-yet-untitled book promises to unveil, “for…[Continue Reading...]

David Archuleta Says Mormon Friends Are ‘Cold’ to Him 1 Year After Leaving Church: ‘They’ve Moved On’

Published December 1, 2023 By admin

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After coming out as queer in 2021 and leaving the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints last year, David Archuleta's relationships with his ex-fellow Mormons have changed. At Project Angel Food's star dedication ceremony for the late George Michael…[Continue Reading...]

How David Archuleta’s Coming Out Led To His Mother Leaving The Mormon Church

Published September 13, 2023 By admin

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David Archuleta has come a long way since his American Idol days. It's taken a while for the singer to embrace his sexuality as a member of the LGBTQ community but, sometimes, things are worth the wait. But look at…[Continue Reading...]

David Archuleta’s Mom Also Left Mormon Church to Support Son’s Queer Identity

Published June 26, 2023 By admin

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David Archuleta has his mom's full support after he came out as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community in 2021 -- so much so that she followed in his footsteps and stepped away from the Mormon Church as a sign…[Continue Reading...]

David Archuleta says his mother left the Mormon Church to support his queer identity

Published June 26, 2023 By admin

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David Archuleta discussed his mother, Lupe Marie Mayorga, and her unwavering support after he publicly came out as part of the LGBTQ+ community in 2021 during his attendance at the 2023 Project Angel Food's Lead with Love 4 fundraiser event…[Continue Reading...]