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Beyonce Was Not Lip-Syncing the National Anthem, So Says a Sound Engineer

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Did she or didn't she? Will Beyonce's glossed lips remain tightly pressed about whether or not she lip-synced the national anthem at the second inauguration of President Barack Obama, the debate rages on. The latest? A sound engineer argues that yes, she was indeed singing.

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Watch Footage of Lady Gaga Performing ‘Born This Way’ in a Pod at Private Obama Event

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Lady Gaga performed 'Born This Way' in a space pod-like piano and a white, wedding-like dress at a private event, held during the inauguration festivities, for White House staffers on Tuesday, Jan. 22. She turned in a performance unlike anything we've ever seen of this very familiar and definitive song in her catalog. Leave it to Gaga to always change it up and do something left of center, even when performing for diplomats, politicos and President Barack Obama.

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Beyonce Lip-Synced the National Anthem at Obama’s Inauguration

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No wonder Beyonce's performance of the National Anthem at the second inauguration of President Barack Obama (Jan. 21) was so perfect. Turns out the singer was lip-syncing the entire time, so there was no room for error since it was pre-recorded.

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Fun. Talk Obama Inauguration Ball 2013 Performance

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Make it big enough in the music world, and you'll be invited to play all sorts of amazing gigs -- but being asked to perform at a presidential inauguration is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and one that the members of fun. aren't taking for granted.

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Jennifer Hudson Sings ‘Let’s Stay Together’ for Obamas’ First Dance at Commander-in-Chief Ball

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Jennifer Hudson's powerhouse vocals provided the soundtrack to Barack and Michelle Obama's first dance of the President's second term. While Al Green's original 'Let's Stay Together' is a smooth, light, frothy soul classic, Hudson's strong bellow gave it a new feel.

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Alicia Keys Delivers Reworked ‘Fire’ to President Obama’s Inaugural Ball

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Alicia Keys may have a run for her money in Michelle Obama when it comes to girls being on fire -- have you seen the First Lady's bangs?! Still, the man of honor was President Barack Obama, and Keys paid a pretty appropriate tribute to the Commander in Chief at his Inaugural Ball.

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PS22 Performs Phillip Phillips’ ‘Home’ at Obama’s Second Inauguration

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Staten Island's PS22 Chorus donned skull caps and summoned their angelic voices in Washington D.C. this afternoon (Jan. 21), performing their version of Season 11 'American Idol' winner Phillip Phillips' smash hit 'Home.' They did so for an extra special occasion -- the second inauguration of President Barack Obama.

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Beyonce Performs the National Anthem at Barack Obama’s Second Inauguration

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Today, Jan. 21, was a huge day for President Barack Obama. Not only was he officially sworn in for his second term of service in the highest office of government in the United States, but he also opened for Beyonce. Yeah, that's right.

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Kelly Clarkson Belts Out ‘My Country Tis of Thee’ at Second Barack Obama Inauguration

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Kelly Clarkson took center stage at today's (Jan. 21) inauguration of President Barack Obama, belting out 'My Country Tis of Thee' after the president delivered his speech about his initiatives and plans to improve the country during his second term.

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John Mayer + Katy Perry Get Goofy at President Obama’s Inauguration Ceremony

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Cute couple alert! John Mayer joined his lovely lady friend, Katy Perry, to see President Obama be sworn in for his second term.

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