President-elect Donald Trump has selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at his second inauguration.

But the singer’s participation in President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration is nevertheless a sign of the changing tides, where mainstream entertainers, from Nelly to The Village People are more publicly and more enthusiastically associating with the new administration.

Singers Susan Graham and Denyce Graves also performed. Barack Obama, 2009: The United States Navy Band Sea Chanters sang the national anthem. Aretha Franklin also performed. Barack Obama, ...

Sgt. Bradley Bennett sang the national anthem. Singers Susan Graham and Denyce Graves also performed.Barack Obama, 2009: The United States Navy Band Sea Chanters sang the national anthem.

Carrie Underwood reportedly feels that she was not given “the same respect” as Beyoncé during her inauguration performance this week. The country music superstar sparked backlash from her queer fans and LGBTQ+ allies after being confirmed as one of the performers at President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday (20 January).

Lady Gaga sang the national anthem for President Joe Biden. In 2013, Beyoncé sang the national anthem and later said she lip-synced to a track recorded for President Barack Obama. View on euronews

“Happy birthday to the love of my life, @MichelleObama,” the former president wrote, shadily. “You fill every room with warmth, wisdom, humor, and grace—and you look good doing it. I’m so lucky to be able to take on life’s adventures with you. Love you!”

The Brit Award nominations are out and it looks set to be Charli XCX’s year... but should it be? In a year when, well, The Beatles had a single out. Martin Robinson gives his verdict

Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, is set to be sworn in as the 47th U.S. president

1. They came in prepared this time, with outrageous and lawless executive orders written and ready to roll out. 2. When Trump makes an impromptu decision (“Fuck it: Release ’em all”), it’s based on his worst and most authoritarian instincts. 3. Obviously, this administration will act totally without regard to precedent or law.

Seems like Washington, D.C. was happy to see Barack Obama! On Saturday, January 18, the former president was met with cheers while entering California-style Italian restaurant Osteria Mozza without wife Michelle Obama amid rumors their marriage has hit a rough patch.