Jennifer Holliday backs out of Trump inauguration gig

Sunday, January 15, 2017

PASADENA, Calif. -- Broadway star Jennifer Holliday has backed out as a performer at this week's presidential inaugural after protests from her gay and black fans, dimming the event's already-low celebrity wattage.

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