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May 18, 2015

Maya Rudolph channels Beyoncé in college commencement speech

theGRIO REPORT - Maya Rudolph is Bey. The comedian channeled her inner-Beyoncé once again for Tulane University graduates this weekend.
May 5, 2015

Jamie Foxx explains why his anthem was a 'little off,' impersonates Floyd Mayweather

theGRIO REPORT - Jamie Foxx has seen the tweets, memes and screams concerning his rendition of the national anthem at…
November 28, 2014

Quintavious Johnson, 12, slays National Anthem on Thanksgiving

theGRIO REPORT - Ladies and Gentlemen, Quintavious Johnson. The 12-year-old former contestant on America's Got Talent slayed the National Anthem…
January 13, 2014

Jesse McGuire trumpet version of National Anthem a hit at Panthers-49ers playoff game

VIDEO - We're suckers for an original and risky interpretation of the National Anthem, and Jesse McGuire's trumpet playing certainly…
October 22, 2013

Mary J. Blige to sing anthem before World Series opener

BOSTON (AP) — Nine-time Grammy Award winner Mary J. Blige will sing the national anthem before Game 1 of the…
March 7, 2013

White House petitioned to change National Anthem to R. Kelly's 'Ignition (Remix)'

theGRIO REPORT - A recent White House petition is asking President Obama to change the national anthem to R.Kelly's hit…
January 31, 2013

Beyoncé sings National Anthem live before press, asks 'any questions?'

theGRIO REPORT - Beyoncé proved that she can indeed sing 'The Star Spangled Banner' live today...
January 31, 2013

Beyoncé to finally face media over inauguration

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Beyonce is expected to face the media Thursday as she previews her halftime performance at the…
January 24, 2013

Beyoncé’s lip-syncing scandal adds extra burden on Super Bowl performance

theGRIO REPORT - For the past three days, Beyoncé has dominated the headlines for allegedly lip-syncing the 'Star Spangled Banner'…
January 23, 2013

Beyoncé's national anthem scandal: Why all the outrage?

NBC NEWS - Beyonce, one of pop music's most beloved stars, is accused of lip-synching and America is fuming...
January 22, 2013

Did or didn't she? Beyoncé questioned on lip sync

WASHINGTON (AP) - There's no question Beyonce's rendition of the national anthem was a roaring success. The mystery: was it…
January 22, 2013

Beyoncé allegedly lip synched the national anthem at inauguration

theGRIO REPORT - Beyoncé’s singing of the national anthem at President Obama’s second inauguration has been widely praised, but according…
January 18, 2013

Alicia Keys to sing Super Bowl anthem

(AP) - A person familiar with Super Bowl entertainment plans tells The Associated Press that Alicia Keys has been lined…
December 7, 2012

High school students in West Virginia no longer have to stand up for black national anthem

theGRIO REPORT - A black high school principal in Kanawha County, West Virginia came under fire after forcing students to…
June 21, 2012

ASAP Rocky to portray JFK in upcoming music video

Lana Del Rey and ASAP Rocky will be portraying the Kennedys in her upcoming music video 'National Anthem'...
March 8, 2012

Whitney Houston fans petition for Super Bowl 2013 tribute

After the shocking death of super star Whitney Houston, fans still can't get enough of the iconic singer. Vibe.com reports…
July 6, 2011

Jordin Sparks to sing anthem at MLB All-Star game

NEW YORK (AP) - Jordin Sparks sang the national anthem at the Super Bowl in 2008 and for President Obama…
June 11, 2010

Slideshow: The best and worst ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ singers

SLIDESHOW - Inspired by Anita Baker's rocky performance at the NBA Finals, theGrio has compiled this list of the best…
June 11, 2010

Anita Baker drops the ball singing national anthem at NBA finals

Anita Baker's performance might have been her worst, but she didn't seem to notice her own musical funk...