WATCH: Beyoncé Performs National Anthem at President Obama's Inauguration
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- January 11, 2013
- by Associated Press
Update: Watch Beyoncé perform the National Anthem below.
President Barack Obama is drawing an A-list of performers for his inaugural festivities, including a massive gala expected to draw more than 35,000 revelers.
Grammy-nominated pop-rock trio fun. will join Katy Perry, Smokey Robinson, Usher, Alicia Keys and Brad Paisley among other stars planning to sing at Obama's inaugural galas Jan. 21 and a children's concert on Jan. 19. Also signed up are Marc Anthony, Stevie Wonder, John Legend and the cast of Glee.
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Rumors of Justin Timberlake's return to the music scene have been swirling for months, although the singer-turned-actor has frequently extinguished any further musical aspirations, claiming (and rightfully so) that it is very demanding. But now, it seems, things are suddenly taking shape. Florida radio station 97.9 first suggested that Timberlake would release a new single featuring Jay-Z this Monday (Jan. 14).
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Rick Ross started a new week with some great news, sharing his new album title by way of a swanky new video. The Maybach Music head—whose last album, God Forgives, I Don't, released only last summer—has appropriately named this new project Mastermind. In a teaser for the new set, Ross flaunts cash, jewelry and a beautiful home surrounded by palm trees, while enlisting the help of a beautiful woman and a baby mountain lion to make his big announcement.
The Haim sisters stopped by Maida Vale studios this week for BBC Radio 1, as part of their Sound of 2013 achievement. Adding to the celebration, the trio introduced a song called "Falling." The video, which can be seen below, sees all three sisters showcasing their multiple musical talents, including playing more than one instrument throughout. The newly unveiled track is expected to be on Haim's forthcoming debut album, set to release later this year.
During night two of his Atlantic City stint, Kanye West came out swinging. Ahead of a performance of "Clique," West interrupted himself to blast the media, those who said he shouldn't rap and, of course, the Grammys.
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Since Community has yet to premiere its fourth season (six more weeks!), Joel McHale and NBC released a new clip from the show's forthcoming holiday episode—which will now likely air in late March. Take a look below.
Continuing to support his solo debut Former Lives, Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard appeared Thursday night on Conan. Joined by Los Angeles-based mariachi outfit Trio Ellas, he performed “Something’s Rattling (Cowpoke)."
So Kanye West caught some flak last week during his performance at the 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief, including jabs from Chris Brown (?). While it certainly was a topic of conversation during and following the event, a newly-released VOYR video reveals some backstage footage of Ye and his team discussing the look when he first entertained wearing the piece from Givenchy several months back in the middle of his Watch The Throne tour with Jay-Z.