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Bishop Charles Ellis III Apologizes For Groping Ariana Grande At Aretha Franklin’s Funeral

After Aretha Franklin’s eight-hour-long funeral service yesterday, I assumed that the post-funeral highlights would be a plethora of Bill Clinton oogling Ariana Grande memes, but the real take away is nowhere near as fun as that. Bishop Charles H. Ellis III, who officiated the service in Detroit, is catching some serious heat for his groping of Ariana at the podium […]

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18:00 on September 1 2018

Pastor Accused of Groping Ariana Grande Apologizes for Being ‘Too Friendly’

New York Times — Bishop Charles H. Ellis III, a senior pastor at the megachurch where Aretha Franklin’s funeral was held, said it was never his intention to touch Ms. Grandeâ€â„... more info
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19:12 on September 1 2018

Bishop Apologizes For Groping Ariana Grande And Making Fun Of Her Name At Aretha Franklin’s Funeral

Stereogum — Ariana Grande was among the many performers at Aretha Franklin's star-studded funeral in Detroit yesterday. After singing "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman," Grand... more info
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19:30 on September 1 2018

Bishop Charles Ellis III Apologizes For Groping Ariana Grande At Aretha Franklin’s Funeral

Dlisted — After Aretha Franklin’s eight-hour-long funeral service yesterday, I assumed that the post-funeral highlights would be a plethora of Bill Clinton oogling Ariana Gr... more info
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00:54 on September 3 2018

Ariana Grande bishop's 'grope' apology in full

Sky News — The bishop who apologised after being accused of groping Ariana Grande at Aretha Franklin's funeral has said the incident is "not about the way that I meant it, or it wen... more info
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20:43 on September 1 2018

Bishop Apologizes for ‘Too Friendly’ Hug With Ariana Grande at Aretha Franklin’s Funeral

Time — "Maybe I crossed the border, maybe I was too friendly or familiar.. I apologize" more info
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18:55 on September 2 2018

Bishop apologizes to Ariana Grande for inappropriate touching at Aretha Franklin's funeral

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Bishop Charles H. Ellis III of Greater Grace Temple has apologized to pop singer Ariana Grande and her fans for his actions in front of an audience of millions during Are... more info
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18:55 on September 2 2018

Bishop apologizes to Ariana Grande for inappropriate touching at Aretha Franklin's funeral

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Bishop Charles H. Ellis III of Greater Grace Temple has apologized to pop singer Ariana Grande and her fans for his actions in front of an audience of millions during Are... more info
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