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Inauguration Question

December 30, 2016 Blind Gossip

[Blind Gossip] Someone asked this singer the other day if she was going to perform at the Inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

It was sort of a joke because I knew she would say no, but I wanted to ask her anyway. She made a face and said, “Are you kidding? I would never perform for him! He’s a fascist!”

Then someone behind me said, “But… didn’t you perform for a dictator?”

She just shot us both a dirty look and walked away.

Whoops. Guess she forgot about that little incident where she accepted a large amount of money to sing for a foreign dictator.

Similar: Musical Inauguration

Singer:

[Optional] Do you think entertainers are right or wrong for refusing to perform at the 2017 Presidential Inauguration? Please keep your comments civil.

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  1. Rottweiler says

    December 31, 2016 at 3:48 am

    Beyonce, the racist, anti-American cop hater.

  2. Midwestgurl says

    December 30, 2016 at 7:45 pm

    I have no idea who it is, but I think they have a right to perform for who they want.

    That being said, I find it very hypocritical of them to perform for a despot/dictator and not for the leader of their own country. Just goes to show how ignorant many of them are about what happens in other places.

    I suspect many of them just don’t want to be blacklisted because it could ruin their chances if some hotshot decision maker knows they performed. It’s cool to be anti-Trump.

  3. purpleunicorn says

    December 30, 2016 at 7:44 pm

    Nicki Minaj- President of Angola; lots$
    Jennifer Lopez- President of Turkmenistan; over $1mill
    Lady Gaga- Baku, Azerbaijan EuroGames ceremony; $2mill

    Their performances in those horribly oppressive places were heavily/loudly condemned by local/International human rights organizations… yet they still did it and pocketed all that cash.

    And they have the nerve to call President Trump & his supporters fascists & bigots, HA! What hypocrites!! Sure hope they were gifted a dictionary this…

  4. parkland45 says

    December 30, 2016 at 7:34 pm

    Mariah is the singer. I don’t blame her for not wanting to sing at the inauguration of someone who was so corrosive during the campaign.

  5. amagod121 says

    December 30, 2016 at 5:32 pm

    If I am not mistaken, I believe that JLo performed many times for many dictators, so I’ll go with her as the singer.

    As for the inauguration, I believe the performers should do what seems right to them. Performing for bona fida dictators, however, is a different matter and is utterly disgusting. If the singer feels she is on high moral ground by not performing for Trump after performing for a dictator, then she is a hypocritical fool.

  6. angelbratt says

    December 30, 2016 at 5:29 pm

    I’ll guess mi mi for the win!!

  7. jen4000 says

    December 30, 2016 at 5:25 pm

    Singer: Mariah Carey

    I think celebrity singers are doing their jobs by singing for whom ever they choose. Refusing is not about their moral but more about their brand. Much of what celebs do in the name of their work is pretty ludicrous but its accepted as part of the act. Its funny when celebs develop a moral compass publically, I think its another ‘strategy’ to level their career to a more influential position of power without the credentials/experience like Donald Trump – and it…

    • Keeping Honest says

      December 30, 2016 at 7:28 pm

      It’s hard to find comments with common sense. You are right. I don’t take stock in people who are in a revolving door into rehab, perverts, and throwing illuminati signs.

  8. StellaK says

    December 30, 2016 at 3:23 pm

    Christina Aguilera or Mariah Carey

  9. hellom says

    December 30, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    Mariah?

  10. MizGrandma says

    December 30, 2016 at 3:05 pm

    That woman who was married to Nick Cannon.

  11. OleWyzOne says

    December 30, 2016 at 2:51 pm

    What do you mean right or wrong?
    People are allowed to do as they please, in my opinion.

  12. plumplum says

    December 30, 2016 at 2:51 pm

    Jolie/ mariah/Beyoncé ?

    They have the right to refuse performing for presidential inauguration

  13. Realistic says

    December 30, 2016 at 2:47 pm

    It’s either Beyoncé or Mariah Carey, don’t remember which one though.

  14. CSLear says

    December 30, 2016 at 2:45 pm

    JLo, Bey, Mariah, Nicki Minaj, or Nelly Furtado.

    I’m gonna go with Mariah Carey.

  15. Glitter says

    December 30, 2016 at 2:41 pm

    J Lo

    • Glitter says

      December 30, 2016 at 2:42 pm

      She probably doesn’t know what a fascist is.

  16. lickmyfeet says

    December 30, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    Jennifer Lowpez

    she was paid $10m to perform for the president of Turkmenistan

  17. Tourettte says

    December 30, 2016 at 2:38 pm

    J.LO

  18. PollyMetropolitan says

    December 30, 2016 at 2:24 pm

    Katy Perry

    I’d perform if I were ever asked just to be part of the celebration and to have the memory. So far Trump hasn’t done anything different than any other politician throughout our history, so acting indignant towards him, but accepting all of the faults of other presidents seems silly.

  19. wfreshie says

    December 30, 2016 at 2:10 pm

    jlo

    their decision is their decision…but they shouldn’t bully others….jackie evancho is getting a lot of flack because she will perform the national anthem

  20. Cranny07 says

    December 30, 2016 at 2:06 pm

    there is so many, here is some names.

    Mariah Carey
    Nicki Minaj
    Beyonce
    Jennifer Lopez
    Nelly Furtado

    I am sure there will be more

  21. kimmukwest says

    December 30, 2016 at 2:05 pm

    Mariah Carey

  22. dynamodavid says

    December 30, 2016 at 1:56 pm

    Singer: Jennifer Lopez?

    Do you think entertainers are right or wrong for refusing to perform at the 2017 Presidential Inauguration?

    We live in a free country. If they don’t want to perform, they shouldn’t have to.

  23. SilentStar says

    December 30, 2016 at 1:33 pm

    Could be one of several singers: Nikki Minaj, Beyonce, Mariah Carey or Jennifer Lopez.

    Entertainers should refuse to be part of something they don’t stand for. Anyone should have that right.

  24. howdywiley says

    December 30, 2016 at 1:29 pm

    Queen B

  25. Phillipmcd says

    December 30, 2016 at 12:59 pm

    Beyonce

  26. bubbasbbq says

    December 30, 2016 at 12:54 pm

    It is anyone’s right to refuse. We live in a Republic, not a dictatorship, nobody should feel forced for any reason. However, it is missing out on a real honor. If I were a performer, I would try to make it if I could to anyone’s inauguration, even Hillary’s. By refusing it makes you look petty and immature. But that is your right.

    • purpleunicorn says

      December 30, 2016 at 7:54 pm

      Very well said. I agree!

  27. tell me more says

    December 30, 2016 at 12:49 pm

    Ha…great comeback

  28. CAGirl2014 says

    December 30, 2016 at 12:49 pm

    Singer: J. Lo wasn’t it?? I think most of the singer’s out there will do anything if the price is right…

    [Optional] Do you think entertainers are right or wrong for refusing to perform at the 2017 Presidential Inauguration? Please keep your comments civil.

    I think its their choice. Just as its my choice if I wish to purchase their music. But wish they would keep their nasty comments to themselves–many are just spouting off because they can.

  29. Aurelia says

    December 30, 2016 at 12:43 pm

    Singer: JLo

    Optional: It’s not a matter or right or wrong, it’s a personal choice the artist(s) makes.

  30. TeaDrinker says

    December 30, 2016 at 12:35 pm

    Mariah Carey

  31. mystic1 says

    December 30, 2016 at 12:32 pm

    Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce or Nicki Minaj. They’ve all performed for dictators. And yes I think it’s right that singers refuse to perform for Trump if they don’t agree with his policies or behavior.

  32. sublimeLime says

    December 30, 2016 at 12:29 pm

    The only two I can think of that performed for questionable leaders after JLo and Beyawnce.

    I think it’s their decision. Don’t really care one way or another.

    • sublimeLime says

      December 30, 2016 at 12:29 pm

      *ARE not after lol

  33. carnivoro says

    December 30, 2016 at 12:27 pm

    Mariah Carey , Nicki Minaj, or Beyonce

  34. sunshine702 says

    December 30, 2016 at 12:25 pm

    Mariah Carey performed for Angola’s dictator then Libya’s.

    If you are part time with the Rockette’s and bow out quietly and gracefully then fine but this is A PRESIDENT of the USA, I think the show must go on!

  35. Ran Dan says

    December 30, 2016 at 12:25 pm

    Jennifer Lopez, what an idiot

  36. Sour Lemon says

    December 30, 2016 at 12:17 pm

    J lo

    Lopez first stirred up rights activists with a recent performance at the birthday celebration for Turkmenistan president Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov, who is accused by the Human Right Foundation of running one of the most repressive governments in the world in his Central Asian nation.

  37. jonesing says

    December 30, 2016 at 12:17 pm

    Nicki, J-Lo, Beyonce
    If the person being elected is not your cuppa then don’t perform. But on the other hand, you go to a foreign country and most people here don’t know about your getting millions for performing for some shady-shady…I don’t know. Seems hypocritical. Go ahead and do it for money, you already did in another country. I’m a democrat, if that makes a difference.

  38. KateW says

    December 30, 2016 at 12:13 pm

    Beyonce or Mariah Carey – both have played at parties for Col. Gaddafi in Libya

  39. rayodeplata says

    December 30, 2016 at 12:06 pm

    JLo, Beyonce or Mariah, can’t remember which one performed for Gaddafi?

  40. MissZ says

    December 30, 2016 at 11:59 am

    Mariah Carey or JLo. I think they both performed in Angola.

  41. Khadafi says

    December 30, 2016 at 11:58 am

    Mariah Carey

  42. Andra says

    December 30, 2016 at 11:55 am

    Nicki Minaj – no it’s their choice

  43. HauseKatt says

    December 30, 2016 at 11:54 am

    Beyonce!

  44. Shiba6Peony178 says

    December 30, 2016 at 11:52 am

    Jlo. Entertainers can make up their own minds whether to perform or not at the inauguration.

  45. Max Power says

    December 30, 2016 at 11:44 am

    Niki Manaj, Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey and Nelly Furtado have all performed for one dictator or another.

    I’m going to guess JLo.

    I think a performer has every right to decide whether to perform or not. The decision will have an impact on their “brand” whether their decision is motivated by political viewpoint or business reasons

  46. NEWhistory4ME says

    December 30, 2016 at 11:37 am

    Mariah Carrey

  47. Synapse3 says

    December 30, 2016 at 11:27 am

    Badu?

  48. Maximus says

    December 30, 2016 at 11:25 am

    Beyonce or Mariah

  49. Moonpie says

    December 30, 2016 at 11:22 am

    Mariah Carey.

  50. Kerzep says

    December 30, 2016 at 11:06 am

    Mariah Carey

  51. MrsP says

    December 30, 2016 at 10:57 am

    Beyonce

  52. TulipInBloom says

    December 30, 2016 at 10:52 am

    I believe J. Lo sang for a foreign dictator a few years back. Or could’ve been Nicki Minaj or Beyoncé, or a number of other hypocrites.

    I think I f Trump was still just a businessman having a party at one of his hotels, they’d be lining up to play for his party. Regardless, it’s their prerogative to perform or not.

    • prinny says

      December 31, 2016 at 10:24 am

      You’re right. They would perform for him no problem if he was just still a businessman.

  53. PinkCrayon says

    December 30, 2016 at 10:51 am

    Jennifer Lopez? Mariah Carey?

    I’m thinking Mariah since Jennifer would be upset about his comments about Hispanics also.

    Optional: Right. Just because he’s going be our president *gags* no one has to support or perform for him. I feel bad for The Rockettes being forced to.

  54. 4sixx2 says

    December 30, 2016 at 10:50 am

    Nicki Minaj, Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey and Nelly Furtado in addition to males Kanye, Usher, and Sting have all sung for a dictator.

    I’ll guess Nicki.

  55. kelno19 says

    December 30, 2016 at 10:49 am

    Let’s see: JLo, Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Beyoncé? They’ve all performed for dictators or their children & since the money was right, didn’t seem to care. Perform for anyone you like but don’t be a hypocrite.

  56. Diamond Girl says

    December 30, 2016 at 10:49 am

    J Lopez

  57. Arsinoe says

    December 30, 2016 at 10:46 am

    Both Beyonce and Mariah Carey performed for Muammar Qaddafi.

    Qaddafi was a dictator and was responsible for the downing of flight 103 over Lockerby Scotland killing all on board including 189 Americans many of which were military trying to get home for Christmas. Yeah, that’s who these singers performed for.

  58. MinnieMe says

    December 30, 2016 at 10:43 am

    Beyoncé or JLo – they both did.
    They can perform or not. But if someone who owns the contract signs a contract for them to perform (like the Rockettes), they can perform as they are supposed to or quit their job and get a new one. I’m sure there are all sorts of undesirable audience members in their shows that they wouldn’t like to see.

  59. Arsinoe says

    December 30, 2016 at 10:43 am

    Both Beyonce and Mariah Carey performed for Muammar Qaddafi so it’s either one of these * hypocrites.

    Entertainers are wrong (and are showing their own racist card ) for refusing to perform at the 2017 Presidential Inauguration. It just shows their immaturity and lack of intellect.

    • truffle says

      December 30, 2016 at 4:17 pm

      How is them not wanting to perform for him being racist?

    • ggriffin3 says

      December 30, 2016 at 4:35 pm

      How are they being racist for refusing to perform. I’m sure many have refused for past presidents, it’s just becoming news because of who the president elect is and our current 24-hour news cycle that has to make a big deal of everything

  60. sabrina325 says

    December 30, 2016 at 10:40 am

    Mariah Carey?

  61. hrhfedup says

    December 30, 2016 at 10:37 am

    Well, Nicki Manaj, Jlo and Beyonce all sang for dictators, so I’m gonna guess it would be Jlo, because I’m not sure NM knows what a fascist is.

  62. melyntor says

    December 30, 2016 at 10:36 am

    Hmmm, could be Beyonce, Mariah Carey but was leaning to Christina Aguilera because of the ‘dirty’ look.

    I think it’s up to the artist on whether or not they play for the inauguration, but don’t be vocal on how against facists/despots you are when you’re happy to take a bit of cash in an envelope to sing a tune for them!

    • AnguaDelphine says

      December 30, 2016 at 4:27 pm

      Good catch on the ‘dirty’ clue, agree it’s probably Christina. But I’m also going to guess it’s a little bit different to sing at a *foreign* dictator’s party, than to show up at the inauguration of your own. I’d feel very different about it, anyway.

  63. jhwalker says

    December 30, 2016 at 10:32 am

    Not sure who this would be, but I’d like to comment that *of course* entertainers should be free to accept (or not accept) a gig. I greatly respect entertainers who follow their conscience, whether that means refusing to sing in NC because of the anti-LGBT legislation recently enacted, refusing to sing for the inauguration, etc. – good for them!

    • tellmemore says

      December 30, 2016 at 9:14 pm

      As a lifelong (and embarrassed) NC resident, I totally agree.

  64. blinkandyoumight says

    December 30, 2016 at 10:29 am

    J.Lo

  65. High Steppa says

    December 30, 2016 at 10:19 am

    Oh, and if they are right or wrong? They can do what they want however the news reports are saying that Jackie Evancho’s sales have soared after she accepted the inaugural singing gig. I am really tired of celebrities “politicking” and thinking their opinion will sway the average voter.

    • dermot says

      December 30, 2016 at 6:03 pm

      Or maybe they’re being true to their beliefs and not selling out.

    • dena37 says

      December 30, 2016 at 11:41 pm

      ^^^^Tĥis^^^^

    • Parade says

      December 31, 2016 at 12:49 am

      I’m with you.

    • mybellyistoofulltothink says

      December 31, 2016 at 2:49 am

      Huh? Not selling out? True to their beliefs? Mariah & JLo were called out for performing for dictators. Dude, even liberal CNN made a list of celebs caught performing for dictators: Nicki Minaj, Kanye, JLo, Beyonce, Mariah, Sting, etc. You can convince me Trump is a jerk, but you’ll never convince me he is worse than foreign dictators.

    • daisydo says

      January 2, 2017 at 9:27 am

      Why are they all still in the USA…what happened to “I am moving to Canada/Spain if Trump gets elected”. If they are being true to their beliefs, a lot of them would be long gone.

    • purpleunicorn says

      December 30, 2016 at 7:16 pm

      But you know the best part though? Hillary had all of those huge big name celebrities (even JT!) and big name billionaires plus Obama singing and shouting her praises for over a year… and SHE STILL LOST. HA!!!!! So that goes to show you how much their opinion REALLY matters. LOL :))

      Congrats President Trump!!!

    • GRL814 says

      December 31, 2016 at 12:11 am

      She won the popular vote. Therefore, your comment is futile. Clinton lost due to an archaic system. The American people, whether celebrity in status or not, chose her to be the President.

    • amagod121 says

      December 31, 2016 at 2:24 pm

      LOL! Yes, you’re right on with your comment!

    • Mia444 says

      December 31, 2016 at 2:36 pm

      Actually, Hillary won…by 3 million. We just have to get rid of that pesky Electoral College that has cursed us with two horrendous presidents in 16 years and we’ll be good.

    • Kingofboggle says

      December 31, 2016 at 5:46 pm

      Actually she won by 3 million votes, but who’s counting

    • jonesing says

      December 31, 2016 at 6:12 pm

      She lost the electoral college vote, not the popular. It’s a “rigged” system until it’s in his favor.

    • jb44 says

      December 31, 2016 at 1:22 pm

      Are you tired of “celebrity” Trump? Republicans always complain about celebrities in politics, but are the first to vote them into high level political positions. Of course, as long as they are Republicans, being a celebrity doesn’t bother them. Hypocrites.

    • Debbie Do says

      December 31, 2016 at 6:30 pm

      Most people had never heard of Jackie before this. She had nothing to lose. The other big celebs who’ve said no already have plenty of fans & money. They have nothing to gain by performing for Trump.

      It’s different to perform for dictators in foreign countries, for many reasons, but one is that most people in the US don’t pay attention to what’s happening overseas. They can do it without paying consequences here.

    • dreameroc says

      January 1, 2017 at 12:23 pm

      I agree
      Most celebs are very uneducated high school dropouts
      stupid people
      Uninformed with no understanding of American history
      SO EXCITED TRUMP IS OUR PRESIDENT

    • ryancflynn says

      January 5, 2017 at 12:02 pm

      Her sales only spiked because it was a holiday album. Most holiday albums spike in the couple weeks before the holidays. Sales have dropped now because the holidays are over.

  66. spikelb says

    December 30, 2016 at 10:18 am

    J Lo or Mariah . . both were paid to perform for dictators

  67. High Steppa says

    December 30, 2016 at 10:16 am

    I think this has to be J.Lo.

    • dreameroc says

      January 1, 2017 at 12:21 pm

      It’s JLO and she doesn’t understand what fascism means
      Not accepting anyone beliefs other than what is dictated and no free speech
      That is far more the democrats snowflakes who attack anyone not Pc

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