Barack Obama's Presidential Inauguration Celebration

Date:

January 18th, 2009 - January 26th, 2009

Location:

Washington, DC

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Report: Beyonce Didn't See Anything Wrong with Lip-Synching

Though she remains silent, a source close to Beyoncé Knowles says the “Single Ladies” songstress didn’t see anything wrong with lip-synching the National Anthem at President Barack Obama's inauguration on Monday (January 21).

"She didn't think there was anything wrong with it," the source explains. "Pavarotti has done it! It was freezing out, and if she messed up just one note, that would have been the story."

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Celebrities Defend Beyonce’s Lip-Synched Star Spangled Banner

She had the esteemed honor of singing at President Obama’s inauguration on Monday (January 21), and Beyoncé Knowles has been getting all kinds of grief for deciding to lip synch the Star Spangled Banner.

However, a few of the “Crazy in Love” songstress’ celebrity peers have come to her defense, noting that the conditions and venue would’ve made it difficult to pull off.

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Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett Entertain President Obama

It was a star-studded affair as bigwigs and celebrities converged on the Washington Convention Center for President Barack Obama's Final Inaugural Ball last night (January 22).

And Lady Gaga joined forces with Tony Bennett to give the Commander-In-Chief a very special performance of “The Lady is a Tramp.”

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Barbara Walters: On the Mend

She suffered a nasty head injury after falling on the steps at the British Ambassador’s Washington DC residence over the weekend, and Barbara Walters is recovering quite nicely.

According to a statement from the legendary journalist, she’s been receiving plenty of encouragement and love from her fans.

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President Barack Obama Finalizes Inauguration at National Prayer Service

Capping off a week of festivities, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attended a prayer service on Tuesday morning (January 22) at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

Joined by Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden, the first couple greeted well-wishers as they made their way to the front of the historic church.

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Kelly Clarkson's Rep on Inaugural Performance: She Didn't Lip-Sync

Former “American Idol” champion Kelly Clarkson did not lip-sync during her performance of “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” yesterday afternoon (January 21), according to her rep.

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Beyonce Knowles: Star-Spangled Lip Syncher?

She’s well-known for her strong vocal style, but Beyonce Knowles is being accused of lip synching the “Star Spangled Banner” during President Barack Obama’s inauguration event yesterday (January 21).

During her performance, the “Crazy in Love” songstress opted to remove her in-ear monitor, making it basically impossible for her to hear herself and the backup band.

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Ke$ha Glams Up RIAA Inauguration Shindig

Kicking off the week with a swanky soiree, Ke$ha showed up at the RIAA Presidential Inaugural Charity Benefit in Washington DC last night (January 21).

The “Your Love Is My Drug” songstress was more than happy to pose for the paparazzi outside the 9:30 club, sporting a red blazer (featuring a U$A emblem on the back) and matching trousers with blue star accents along with a pair of blue suede heels.