How Donald Trump’s Obsession With “Y.M.C.A.” Broke Down the Village People
The chart-topping group once dunked on Trump for using its track at his rallies. Four years later, the band is giving him a live show at his second inauguration.
Village People to Perform at Donald Trump’s Inaugural Events
Earlier in the day, it was revealed that Carrie Underwood will be performing at the presidential inauguration ceremony on Monday, Jan. 20, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.. The eight-time Grammy winner will perform “America the Beautiful,” accompanied by The Armed Forces Chorus and the The United States Naval Academy Glee Club.
LGBT+ backlash after Village People agree to perform at Trump inauguration events
The Village People’s decision to perform at President-elect Donald Trump ’s inaugural ball and rally, has sparked backlash due to the band’s ties to the LGBT+ community. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
'Nothing gay about it': How Trump and Village People connect
"Y.M.C.A." has often been labeled as a gay anthem, but it's now a MAGA-rally hit. As Village People play at Trump's inaugural events, here's how they fit into Trump's narrative.
'Y.M.C.A.' gay anthem group Village People to perform at Donald Trump inauguration events: 'This won't make some of you happy'
Carrie Underwood also drew widespread criticism after announcing that she would perform at Trump's inauguration.
Village People Branded 'Traitors' for Performing at Trump's Inauguration
"Y.M.C.A." is known to be a favorite of Donald Trump's, and its singer plans to be on hand for the president-elect's swearing in.
Et Tu, Village People?: Disco Group to Play Trump Inauguration
The band once rejected Trump. Now they’ve embraced the healing power (and “financial benefits”) of his passion for “Y.M.C.A.”
Village People's blockbuster 1978 hit Y.M.C.A rockets to #2 on Billboard's chart after President-elect started using it; Rock band to perform at Donald Trump inauguratio…
The Village People will participate in President-elect Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, emphasizing their belief in music’s ...
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'Y.M.C.A.' and four other songs that have escaped their meaning
but he can console himself that many a song has been misunderstood. For example, you didn't really think that "Y.M.C.A." was a gay anthem, did you? This week, Victor Willis, who lead singer who ...
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Village People to perform at multiple inaugural events after Trump adopts hit 'YMCA'
The group has seen a resurgence in the popularity of their hit song "Y.M.C.A." recently, after Trump used the music to dance ...
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Village People's Victor Willis defends Donald Trump's use of 'YMCA,' insists song isn't a gay anthem
Victor Willis, a founding member of the Village People, is determined to set the record straight about the song "Y.M.C.A." Willis wrote that he "didn’t have the heart” to block Trump's use of ...
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Victor Willis defends Trump's use of "Y.M.C.A." and denies gay anthem claims
Victor Willis, a founding member of the Village People, has publicly defended Donald Trump's use of the band’s hit song "Y.M.C.A." at his rallies, denying claims that the song is a "gay anthem." ...
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Village People’s Cop Threatens to “Crush” Construction Worker Over “Y.M.C.A.” Gay Anthem Dispute
The post Village People’s Cop Threatens to “Crush” Construction Worker Over “Y.M.C.A.” Gay Anthem Dispute appeared first on Consequence. Days after original Village People singer and ...
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YMCA Singer Says Vibes Not $$$ Changed His Mind on Trump’s Use of the Song
The Village People frontman has done a complete 180 in his decision to block Donald Trump from using his band’s legendary track Y.M.C.A.—because the President-elect is “having fun.” Trump made the ...