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*So what if Beyoncé lip-synced. Tyrese would have done it too. The chocolate brown sex object of a singer confessed in a recent interview that people shouldn’t hate on the Pop star queen because the inauguration was a big deal. Duh. “If I was Beyoncé and it was as cold as it was outside and [...]
*A teenage girl who performed at President Obama’s inauguration with her high school band earlier this month was shot to death Tuesday afternoon at a Chicago park, CBS Chicago reports. Police said 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton was taking shelter from the rain under a canopy at the park with about 12 other teenagers when a man [...]
*Charles Jenkins and Fellowship Chicago’s year-long journey hit a high point at the 28th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards with five wins, including Song of the Year, CD of the Year, Choir of the Year, Traditional Choir of the Year and Recorded Music Package of the Year. The Stellar Gospel Music Awards aired live on GMC [...]
*Yes, Beyoncé was lip-syncing at the inaugural ceremony. It’s true. The popular diva star didn’t sing the National Anthem live, but she did a good job on the recording. But the whole thing blew up on the social media, calling it blaspheme that she sang a pre-recorded version. “It proves that she is not an [...]
*CNN is now reporting that it has confirmation with “an inaugural source” that Beyonce did in fact lip-sync her performance of the National Anthem at the 2013 Inauguration Ceremony. The Wall Street Journal and Slate magazine insist that the superstar did sing, but used a pre-record to bolster her vocals. However, an unnamed official told CNN: [...]
*President Barack Obama‘s second Inauguration Day was a good day for CNN but all three cable news networks saw viewership drop from his first swearing in four years ago. On new boss Jeff Zucker’s first day on the job, CNN soundly beat out its rivals in viewership and among the Adult 25-54 demographic. During the [...]
*The president and first lady partied into the wee hours of the morning with friends and supporters at an ultra-exclusive inaugural gathering at the White House, where a DJ played “Love Train” and “We are Family” in the East Room. The ultimate insider Inaugural event is the after-hours party that first couple hosts at the [...]
*Over the weekend, Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) and PHILANTHROPIK joined forces throwing the HIP-HOP INAUGURAL BALL II. Hosted by reality star La La Anthony and E! News anchor Terrence J, a number of celebs were at the black tie/charity gala–2 Chainz, John Legend, MC Lytec, Swizz Beatz, Pharrell Williams, Jadakiss, Lance Gross, Tyson Beckford, Valiesha Butterfield, Lil Mama and other fancy folk. For more [...]
*In dramatic fashion and with an introduction from her doting husband, First Lady Michelle Obama debuted a red gown by designer Jason Wu Monday night as she joined President Obama onstage for their first inauguration dance at the Commander-in-Chief Ball. The ruby-colored chiffon and velvet dress was custom-made by Wu, who also designed the First [...]
*Looking to keep up to the minute with President Obama’s second inauguration? There’s an app for that. The Presidential Inauguration Committee [PIC] plans to announce later today it has created an iPhone and Android app that allows users to follow next week’s events as Obama is sworn in for a second term. The app will [...]
*Beyoncé has been chosen to belt the National Anthem during President Obama’s second inauguration on January 21 in Washington. According to USA Today, Beyoncé will take the stage at the West Front of the U.S. Capitol, and will be joined by Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor during the event. Clarkson will sing “My Country, ‘Tis [...]
*The widow of slain civil rights activist Medgar Evers will deliver the invocation at President Barack Obama’s second inauguration on Jan. 21. The Presidential Inaugural Committee announced today that Myrlie Evers-Williams would deliver the prayer, reports the AP. It comes 50 years after her husband was gunned down in the driveway of his Mississippi home. [...]
*President Barack Obama attracted millions to Washington D.C. when he was first inaugurated in 2009, but observers say that this time around may be a bit different. Although he’s making history for a second time, being the first African American president elected for a second term, fewer people, something around 600,000 to 800,000 visitors are [...]
*We’re not even a month away from watching President Obama be sworn into the office of the Presidency for the second time and the date alone may attract more people to the capital than his last inauguration. The date he will be sworn in on will be a private ceremony on January 20, but the [...]
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) will host the SCLC Inaugural Festivities & People’s Inaugural Gala on Sunday, January 20th in Washington, D.C. The Gala will highlight the accomplishments of the organization throughout it’s history, celebrate the re-election of President Barack Obama, and pay homage to it’s founder, Dr. King, who made it all possible. “These exciting [...]
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