Tag: Music

The Black Eyed Peas lead signer-turned-solo performer sang a blues rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner that at times had sexual undertones to it. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Watch: NBA players stunned by Fergie’s rendition of national anthem at All-Star Game

Anna Giaritelli · February 19, 2018 1:57 pm

Afternoon Links: The Dogs of Chernobyl, 27 Year-Old ‘Retirees’, and the End of the Lifetime Guarantee

Jim Swift · February 12, 2018 9:12 pm

President Trump praised Rob Porter Friday, wishing him well in his future endeavors and reminding reporters that the White House aide has said heÃ¢â¬â¢s innocent. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Flashback: Trump once said ‘a beater is always a beater’

Caitlin Yilek · February 9, 2018 9:07 pm

Lifting from rapper Eminem's hit "Lose Yourself," Republican Senate candidate and disgraced Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio said in a fundraising email, "You only get one shot, do not miss your chance. â¦ This opportunity comes once in a lifetime." (AP Images)

Sheriff Joe Arpaio quotes Eminem in latest fundraising email

Tristan Justice · February 8, 2018 10:00 pm

Quincy Jones said he used to hang around the White House during Bill Clinton's presidency, but was tight-lipped about what secrets Hillary Clinton is keeping. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Quincy Jones explains why people don’t like Hillary Clinton

Caitlin Yilek · February 7, 2018 5:43 pm

Quincy Jones said the U.S. has a long way to go to solve racism and Trump isn't helping. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

Quincy Jones: Trump is a ‘crazy motherf—ker’

Caitlin Yilek · February 7, 2018 5:15 pm

Janelle Monae introduced a performance by Kesha by lumping in the MeToo movement against sexual harassment and assault with other issues such as the gender pay gap. However, it would be disappointing if right-leaning and independent women, who don't support new regulations that are often championed as a way to close the wage gap, leave the conversation because of where the movement is being led. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Beltway Confidential

The Grammys’ #MeToo moment signals a dangerous direction for the movement

Patrice Onwuka · January 30, 2018 9:21 pm

Several artists at Sunday's Grammy Awards ceremony, including the band U2, used the event to slam President Trump. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Beltway Confidential

If the Grammys taught us anything, it’s that #Resist needs to end

Siraj Hashmi · January 30, 2018 2:46 am

Former Democratic presidential candidate and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appeared on screen reading an excerpt from the book "Fire and Fury" during a skit at the 60th annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Beltway Confidential

‘Fire and Fury’ at the Grammys

Angela Morabito · January 30, 2018 1:51 am

U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said the portion of the show where celebrities took turns reading excerpts from Michael Wolff's book on the Trump White House "ruined the Grammys. Such a shame." (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Beltway Confidential

CNN, NYT reporters aggressively miss the point with Nikki Haley’s reaction to the Grammys’ stupid ‘Fire and Fury’ reading

Becket Adams · January 29, 2018 11:06 pm

James Corden speaks from the audience at the 60th annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in New York. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

2018 Grammy Awards see 24 percent drop in viewership

Melissa Quinn · January 29, 2018 9:52 pm

There are reasons to question Jay-Z's critique of Trump. This is not one of them. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)

Beltway Confidential

Don’t bother holding Jay-Z to the same standard as Trump

Emily Jashinsky · January 29, 2018 5:33 pm