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Jan 26, 2013 9:24 AM CST

9 Artists Who Lip-Synced

If Beyonce did, she's in good company

(Newser) - The debate over whether Beyonce lip-synced the national anthem continues, but either way, the Washington Post points out that the practice of lip-syncing isn't all that uncommon. It lists nine examples:

When Whitney Houston performed what many called the best rendition of the national anthem ever, at the Super

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Beyoncé Wasn't
Lip-Syncing:
Here's Proof

OPINION

Jan 24, 2013 10:36 AM CST

Beyoncé Wasn't Lip-Syncing: Here's Proof

Professional musician Mike Doughty weighs in

(Newser) - The Beyoncé mystery continues: Was she or wasn't she lip-syncing at the inauguration? On Slate , one fellow musician declares that, without a doubt, that performance was the real deal. "Beyoncé either sang live, or she's the most gifted lip-syncer in the history of humanity," writes Mike...

Cooper:
Who Cares
if Beyonce
Lip-Synced?

Jan 23, 2013 4:15 AM CST

Cooper: Who Cares if Beyonce Lip-Synced?

'Francis Scott Key would send her a fruit basket,' he says

(Newser) - Amid the "did she or didn't she" debate surrounding Beyonce's alleged lip-syncing of the national anthem on Inauguration Day, Anderson Cooper has weighed in on the side of "so what," reports Mediaite . "I’m releasing a statement right now saying I just don’t...

Marine Band Backpedals
on Beyonce Lip-Sync
Statement

Jan 22, 2013 7:23 PM CST

Marine Band Backpedals on Beyonce Lip-Sync Statement

We don't know one way or the other, says spokesman

(Newser) - It looks like Beyonce herself is going to have to weigh in on this one. A representative for the US Marine Band set off a tizzy earlier today by telling news outlets that Beyonce lip-synced the national anthem at the inauguration. And now, a different band spokesperson is on the...

Beyonce
Lip-Synced
Inauguration:
Marine Band

Jan 22, 2013 12:12 PM CST

Beyonce Lip-Synced Inauguration: Marine Band

That whole earpiece-ripping thing? All part of the act

(Newser) - Many inauguration watchers were impressed when Beyonce ripped out her earpiece while performing the national anthem—appearing to be the victim of audio problems—yet still nailed the song. Except, er, she wasn't actually singing the song. A Marine Corps Band spokesperson tells TMZ and the UK Times that...

Stars, Westboro,
and Scalia's Weird Hat

INAUGURATION SCENES

Jan 21, 2013 1:51 PM CST

Stars, Westboro, and Scalia's Weird Hat

Diminished (but still huge) crowd sees Beyonce, poetry, and those jerks from Westboro

(Newser) - Roughly 600,000 people came out to watch President Obama's inauguration this year, which is a far cry from the 1.8 million who came out for his first one, but might nonetheless set a record for a second term inauguration. A look at what all those people saw:...

Today's Inauguration Timeline

Jan 21, 2013 5:26 AM CST

Today's Inauguration Timeline

Crowd of up to 800K expected to watch Obama take oath

(Newser) - Today, President Obama will become just the 17th president to deliver a second inaugural address and a crowd of up to 800,000 is expected to watch him take the oath of office—though the real inauguration happened yesterday . A guide to today's events, as per Reuters and the...

9 Ridiculous
Celeb Baby Gifts

Jan 12, 2013 12:06 PM CST

9 Ridiculous Celeb Baby Gifts

These kids aren't getting Barbies and Legos...

(Newser) - Ahh, the perks of being a celebrity baby: Instead of onesies and extra diapers, you get showered with gifts like pricey artwork and $1,000 strollers. The Huffington Post rounds up nine especially extravagant presents for stars' little ones:

Gwyneth Paltrow bought the aforementioned Bugaboo stroller—which costs $1,029,

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Timberlake,
Destiny's Child
Releasing
New Albums

Jan 10, 2013 11:48 AM CST

Timberlake, Destiny's Child Releasing New Albums

First since 2006 for Justin, 2005 for Destiny's Child

(Newser) - Hang on to your hats, everybody, because we are about to blow your mind: Justin Timberlake and Destiny's Child are both releasing new albums. JT made the announcement this morning after posting a cryptic tweet ("Thursday, January 10th, 2013 at 9:01 am PST...") last night....

On Deck at Inaugural:
Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson

Jan 9, 2013 8:46 AM CST

On Deck at Inaugural: Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson

James Taylor will also sing at Jan. 21 event

(Newser) - Not much of a shocker, but huge Obama fan Beyonce will perform at the president's second inauguration, People reports. She'll perform the National Anthem at the Jan. 21 event, while Kelly Clarkson will sing "My Country 'Tis of Thee" and James Taylor will perform "America...

De Niro, Jay-Z
Fight in the
Middle of
Celeb Party

Nov 15, 2012 9:51 AM CST

De Niro, Jay-Z Fight in the Middle of Celeb Party

Happy birthday, Leonardo DiCaprio

(Newser) - It doesn't get much more epic than this: Robert De Niro and Jay-Z had a verbal throwdown at Leonardo DiCaprio's celebrity-filled birthday party, sources tell the New York Post . Sources say the rapper approached the actor at his table to say hello, and De Niro was having none...

14 Crazy Celeb
Appearance Fees

$8m to do what?!

Oct 21, 2012 9:54 AM CDT

14 Crazy Celeb Appearance Fees

Rihanna gets paid how much to turn on Christmas lights?

(Newser) - Another reminder that you're not a celebrity : You don't get paid $8 million to switch on your Christmas lights. But that is how much Rihanna is reportedly getting paid to do just that at a London mall this holiday season. To be fair, she's giving a concert,...

This Season's
Super Bowl
Halftime Show:
Beyonce

Oct 16, 2012 12:57 PM CDT

This Season's Super Bowl Halftime Show: Beyonce

And the Golden Globes will be hosted by Tina Fey, Amy Poehler

(Newser) - Beyoncé sang the national anthem at the 2004 Super Bowl, but she has yet to perform at the iconic halftime show—until 2013, according to an AP source who says she's slated to take the stage this time around. An official announcement is expected tomorrow. This season's Super...

12 Most Influential
Celeb Baby Names

Oct 14, 2012 2:20 PM CDT

12 Most Influential Celeb Baby Names

Because not all celebrity baby names are terrible

(Newser) - Maybe you don't want to name your child Moroccan or Zuzu —but some celebrity baby names do indeed give regular, real-life parents inspiration. The Stir rounds up the 12 most influential baby names of the stars:

Ivy, for Blue Ivy Carter
Hattie, for Tori Spelling's daughter
Emery,

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Obama:
What Jay-Z
and I Have
in Common

Sep 19, 2012 9:22 AM CDT

Obama: What Jay-Z and I Have in Common

President touts friendship with 'J and B' at fundraiser

(Newser) - At a fundraiser hosted by Jay-Z and Beyonce last night, President Obama noted that he and the rapper have a lot in common. What, they're both fans of 18-foot champagne towers ? Not exactly. "We both have daughters and our wives are more popular than we are,"...

At Jay-Z's Obama Soiree: $280K Champagne Tower

Sep 18, 2012 1:03 PM CDT

At Jay-Z's Obama Soiree: $280K Champagne Tower

350 of the $800 bottles are stacked in 'breathtaking' piece

(Newser) - President Obama will raise $4 million tonight in true "Big Pimpin'" fashion. Yes, Jay-Z and wife Beyoncé are hosting a New York fundraiser for the prez tonight, and it will feature a modest little 18-foot tower of champagne. Specifically, Armand de Brignac champagne, the $800-a-bottle, gold-labeled brand served...

22 Stars Who Went to Crazy Body Extremes for Roles

that's russell crowe...

Sep 8, 2012 2:05 PM CDT

22 Stars Who Went to Crazy Body Extremes for Roles

Let's just say, Russell Crowe is currently not a 'gladiator'

(Newser) - You may not recognize Gladiator Russell Crowe these days—because he's currently quite a bit heavier, bald, and sporting an impressive beard for his role as Biblical figure Noah. Crowe has had some prior experience gaining weight for a movie role—he packed on 63 pounds for Body of ...

10 Totally Fake
Celeb Friendships

Sep 8, 2012 8:33 AM CDT

10 Totally Fake Celeb Friendships

What, you mean these people aren't all BFFs?

(Newser) - You were probably shocked, just shocked, to learn recently that Beyonce is not actually a huge fan of Kim Kardashian, despite the fact that their significant others are besties and thus they have to hang out a lot. Well, they're not the only ones smiling for the cameras while...

Beyonce Gives
Kim Kardashian
the Cold Shoulder

Sep 3, 2012 10:43 AM CDT

Beyonce Gives Kim Kardashian the Cold Shoulder

Their men are friends, but the ladies? Not so much

(Newser) - It seems a star on the Walk of Fame isn't the only status symbol out of Kim Kardashian's reach. The reality TV star has apparently been trying to snatch a new, high-profile friend—namely, Beyonce. And that quest hasn't been going so well. Though it may seem...

18 Stars Who've Attempted
to Trademark Catchphrases

'jeah!'

Aug 20, 2012 1:21 PM CDT

18 Stars Who've Attempted to Trademark Catchphrases

Ryan Lochte is far from the first...

(Newser) - Ryan Lochte is trying to trademark his catchphrase, "Jeah!"—but he may have some problems, because TMZ reports that '90s rapper MC Eiht claims he's been using the word since 1988, and plans to send the Olympic swimmer a cease and desist letter. Maybe Lochte...