Italian pop singer Giuseppe Povia sang his song “”Luca Era Gay” (Luca was once gay) at Italy’s “Festival di San Remo” in February despite protests and death threats from gay activists. Giuseppe was the winner of the festival in 2006 and his ex-gay song won second place this year. According to Roberto Marchesini, “The popularity of “Luca Era Gay” has given courage and dignity to the ex-homosexual community in Italy, who, until now, have been thoroughly intimidated by gay activists.” Full Article and Video.