COLLECTIVE GASP Beyoncé Lip-Syncs Anthem

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http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2013/01/22/beyonce-lip-syncs-the-anthem.html

And you thought the inauguration was boring. Scandal is rocking Washington, as The Times of London reports that Beyoncé was lip-syncing “The Star Spangled Banner” at Monday’s historic event. The clues: apparent to some press seated below the podium, the Marine Corps Band wasn’t even playing during the song (despite the band director’s conducting); Beyoncé apparently removed her earpiece at one point; an Instagram photo was posted by the singer the day before in a recording studio, holding sheet music to the song. Also, the Marine Corps Band spokesperson confirmed suspicions and said that the singer chose to “rely on the studio version” shortly before her performance. This would be the first known case of a lip-synced performance of the anthem at an inauguration.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

1. Impeach the President!!!

Drag him to a senate committee. Find out what he knew about the lip-synching and when he knew it!

This is hugh!

[In_The_Wind]

2. Really

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3. I just thought this was silly, particularly in light of a thread I saw earlier

(I don't remember which) in which Beyonce supporters and Kelly Clarkson commenter's were claiming that the other was better, or louder, etc.

This is the way it is always done.

My wife sang in the Congressional Chorus at the inauguration of Bush I. They record all the singing beforehand and play it back for amplification, etc. and the performer sings along with it. . . . even the choral stuff.

[WhoIsNumberNone]

4. Maybe Beyonce woke up with the flu that morning

It's particularly nasty this season...

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5. See post #3

At the inauguration the performers ALL sing to recording of themselves singing EVERYTIME

[Baitball Blogger]

6. Unfortunate decision on Beyonce's part. I hope she had a good reason.