It seems that much of the nation (and maybe even the world) pretty much lost themselves when it was revealed that Beyoncé ’s inauguration performance was pre-recorded. According to Marine Corps spokesman Capt. Gregory Wolf, Queen Bey’s busy schedule prevented her from rehearsing for the huge performance. Which makes sense, if you really think about […]
Nearly half the people who tuned in for President Obama’s first inauguration, skipped the second installment. Even with Beyoncé ‘s (alleged) lip-synced rendition of the National Anthem, plus other celebrities and noted political figures all in attendance, it still wasn’t enough to get people interested.
Earlier today, the Internets was in a huff when word came down that Beyoncé’s stunning rendition of “The Star Spangled” banner at yesterday’s inauguration was lip-synced. However, after Kristin DuBois allegedly confirmed that the R&B and Pop star actually lip-synced to her pre-recorded vocal track, the Marine Band she is a member of is now backtracking from her […]
President Obama should have used another Bible, and not that of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., to be sworn in for his second term, according to Dr. Cornel West. During a discussion on poverty in America, last week, Dr. West,who has called the president a “Republican in Blackface,” cited what he sees as vast discrepancies […]
Beyoncé and her rousing rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” was one of the most talked about moments of Barack Obama’s inauguration. Twenty-four hours later, stans continue to flood social networks with praises, memes and other forms of adornment for their beloved Queen Bey. However, the New York Post reports some heart wrenching news, claiming that Beyoncé lip-synched the […]
Beyoncé is in the sharing mood again, America. Lady Bey posted a handful of new photos, all focussed on her road to the 2013 inauguration. The 31-year-old sang the National Anthem following President Obama’s inaugural speech Monday (Jan. 21), and between her voice, and First Lady Michelle Obama’s red dress, the entire nation lost its […]
Tickets to President Obama’s inauguration are given to the public for free, yet scalpers have been trying to sell them off. Late last week, Craigslist and eBay both promised not to allow any postings selling the tickets, but that hasn’t stopped criminals from trying to get over.
Mitt Romney was able to accept defeat in the 2012 presidential election, but he doesn’t need it rubbed in his face. As many around the world tuned in for President Obama’s inauguration this afternoon, Romney wasn’t so interested in taking a look.
It’s official. President Barack Hussein Obama, also known as 2 Termz, is back as the 44th President of the United States of America.
Yesterday, President Obama took his oath in front of Supreme Court Chief Justice, John Roberts, and today is the inauguration. Braving the frigid weather in Washington D.C., the likes of Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and Eva Longoria are all in attendance, alongside political figures including Newt Gingrich, and President Jimmy Carter.
Lupe Fiasco’s political views got him thrown out of his own show Sunday (Jan. 20). The Chicago native went on an anti-Obama rant, and reportedly played music sharing said views for 30 minutes. When he refused to go on to another song, security kicked him off stage.
President Obama took his oath in a quiet 2-minute ceremony held in the Blue Room of the White house, earlier today. The commander in chief stood with First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia, during the ceremony, helmed by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.
Beyoncé’s performance schedule for 2013 is starting to fill up. Besides holding down the halftime show at this year’s Super Bowl, the R&B diva will be singing at President Barack Obama’s inauguration.
President Obama won re-election in November bringing a crazy election year to a close but it appears that the inauguration appeal has faded. On Jan. 21, Obama will be sworn in as commander in chief, which will be witnessed by around 800,000 people, a big dip from the 1.8 million who traveled to the nation’s […]
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