Korn guitarist finds religion

Why is it that when a famous person finds Jesus and becomes a Christian, the media pussyfoot around it and talk about “religion”?  The guy has clearly had a massively life changing experience, has completely turned away from his old life, and it was “religion that helped him quit”.  I realize it’s uncomfortable for some, but let’s be honest: the guy has been changed by getting to know Jesus Christ, who he is and what he has done for all of us.  That’s something to celebrate.