Why the Village People are performing ‘Y.M.C.A.’ at Trump’s inauguration events — after sending him a cease and desist
The Village People are performing their 1978 hit “Y.M.C.A” at one of Donald Trump’s many inauguration celebrations.
'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's Victor Willis shares reason behind their Y.M.C.A. performance in Donald Trump's inauguration despite previous cease and desist
The Village People are set to perform 'Y.M.C.A.' at a Trump inauguration event, reversing their previous cease-and-desist order. Lead singer Victor Willis explained their decision as an effort to use music to bring people together during a time of division.
How Donald Trump’s Obsession With “Y.M.C.A.” Broke Down the Village People
In October 2020, a freshly COVID-free Donald Trump hoisted his fists into the air, reveling in his recovery onstage at a Florida political rally as the Village People’s 1978 hit “Y.M.C.A ...
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 to at his campaign rallies last year. Trump has been playing the song since 2020.
'Y.M.C.A.' gay anthem group Village People to perform at Donald Trump inauguration events
Carrie Underwood also drew widespread criticism after announcing that she would perform at Trump's inauguration.
Village People to perform at Trump inauguration
Village People had previously sent cease-and-desist orders to Donald Trump in a failed attempt to get him to stop playing “Y.M.C.A.” without the group’s permission.
Village People explains why they're performing at Donald Trump's inauguration
Why the Village People are performing at Donald Trump's inauguration despite their "preferred candidate" losing.
All The Big Performers At Trump’s Inauguration Events: Carrie Underwood, Village People, Gavin DeGraw And More
Carrie Underwood will perform at President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration next week, and Village People—the band behind one of Trump’s favorite hits “Y.M.C.A.”—said they will perform at multiple pre-inauguration events,
Iconic group to perform at Trump inauguration: ‘This won’t make some of you happy’
The Village People confirmed on Monday that they will be performing at a number of events and celebrations for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Victor Willis, lead singer and co-founder of the group,
Village People think YMCA will 'unite the world' after Donald Trump backlash
The Village People, the group behind iconic hit YMCA, think their song will help heal divides in the USA after a backlash about their decision to perform it at Donald Trump's inauguration
Donald Trump and Wife Melania Dance To ‘Y.M.C.A.’ at Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve Party
Donald Trump danced his way into 2025 hosting a celebration at his Mar-a-Lago Club estate on New Year’s Eve. In a video ...
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Melania Trump Doesn’t Know the Real ‘Y.M.C.A.’ Dance Either
Group dances don’t get any simpler than the movements that traditionally accompany the Village People’s “Y.M.C.A.” You don’t need anyone to tell you which way you’re sliding.
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LGBT+ backlash after Village People agree to perform at Trump inauguration events
The group gained international fame in the 1970s, particularly with their anthem "Y.M.C.A." — a song that has been embraced by the pride movement worldwide — and their flamboyant on-stage ...
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"Y.M.C.A is a global anthem" — Village People acknowledges their performance at Donald Trump's inauguration won't make some people "happy"
In a Facebook post on January 13, 2025, the band emphasized that music transcends politics and expressed hopes that their global hit Y.M.C.A. would help unite a divided nation. "We know this won ...
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'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. During the 2016 ...
Jay-Z’s Diddy Case, Drake’s Legal Motives, ‘Y.M.C.A.’ Lawsuit Threats & More Top Music Law News
Jay-Z faces shocking Diddy case, experts weigh Drake's UMG actions, 'Y.M.C.A' singer threatens lawsuits over 'gay' label, and much more.
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 ...