national anthem
Spike Lee, Montel Williams and Chuck D were among the celebrities who have come out both for and against the national anthem sit-down protest staged by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick Friday – a protest he vows to continue throughout the season. For a sampling of responses, see below. After sitting out the anthem […]
8/29/16- Roland Martin talks to Dr. Jason Johnson about Colin Kaepernick‘s decision to not stand during the National Anthem and the history of the song’s racist history. “There is a third lyric that is often not seen. It’s basically a diss track against African Americans who left slavery and joined the British to fight. Any […]
What do you get when you blend the National Anthem, Otis Redding‘s ultra classic “Try A Little Tenderness,” and some powerful reworked lyrics? R&B singer Joe‘s new song “Our Anthem.” The song’s powerful message encourages us to look after one another, and to treat our brothers and sisters “with tenderness.” In the video, Joe sings amongst vintage photos and videos of […]
Ciara performed the National Anthem at Monday night’s big college football championship game against the University of Alabama and Clemson and folks are still talking about everything from her performance to her wardrobe. Donned in an sequined evening gown, the singer took the stage in Atlanta, and while we think she looked gorgeous, there […]
GlobalGrind had a quick interview with the "Nappy Boy" himself, who said he didn't want to do a pre-recorded version of the Anthem.
Usher has been tapped to sing the National Anthem in front of his own NBA team. The NBA announced that he and the country group Rascal Flatts will belt the Star Spangled Banner at Games 3 and 4, respectively, both of which will take place in Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena, home of the Cavaliers. Usher, […]
It’s not exactly a secret that our National Anthem is a difficult song to sing. And now, after a rather forgettable rendering of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” before the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight, add Jamie Foxx to the list of people who can testify to that. As talented as Foxx is as an actor,comedian and yes, singer, a lot of […]
Actress and singer Christina Milian hit the Los Angeles Dodgers game to perform the National Anthem. While the Young Money/ Cash Money Billionaires signed artist has a sweet singing voice, we all know the famous song isn’t for the faint at heart and require big pipes. So how’d she do? Check out the video above! Like […]
Grammy award winning singer Monica Brown performed the National Anthem at the highly anticipated Mayweather vs. Maidana fight this weekend. The Atlanta native donned a black dress and debuted her new blonde locks while singing a capella at the famous MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Check out her performance above and tell us if she killed […]
Elle Varner has quickly proven why she’s one of the most underrated artists out. The Los Angeles, CA native sung her rendition of the National Anthem at the EBC Celebrity Basketball Challenge. Check out the ‘Refill’ singer do her thing above! Want to see more stories like this? Head over to “Gone Viral!” to see what […]
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — A former president and the Queen of Soul have received honorary degrees from Harvard University. George H.W. Bush, Aretha Franklin, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and five others were honored at Thursday’s commencement. Harvard President Drew Faust poked fun at the 89-year-old Bush’s Yale University credentials, saying his “cap was […]
R&B singer Tank says he will not perform the national anthem at Tuesday’s Clippers game in Los Angeles in response to racially charged comments believed to have been made by the team’s owner, Donald Sterling. “As an African-American man and artist, I must take a stand on this matter that is so deeply personal to […]