Beyoncé Reportedly Lip-Synced at Inauguration: Most Shocking Celeb Lip-Syncing Scandal?

by SodaHead Slideshows Posted 2013/01/23 16:15:28

Beyonce reportedly lip-syncs at Obama's 2nd inauguration

It's looking like Beyonce lip-synced "The Star-Spangled Banner" at President Obama's second inauguration, shocking fans who are wondering why queen B — who really CAN sing — would botch such a major gig.

Beyonce reportedly lip-syncs at Obama's 2nd inauguration

It's looking like Beyonce lip-synced "The Star-Spangled Banner" at President Obama's second inauguration, shocking fans who are wondering why queen B — who really CAN sing — would botch such a major gig.
Ashlee Simpson lip-syncs on "Saturday Night Live"

We're still cringing over Ashlee's infamous "hoedown" on "SNL" after she was caught lip-syncing to "Pieces of Me."
Whitney Houston lip-syncs the National Anthem

The performance still gets accolades, but Houston’s former musical director Rickey Minor told ABC News that Houston lip-synced "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Super Bowl in 1991.
Milli Vanilli lip-sync their way to fame

The pop duo received a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1990, but the award was revoked when it was revealed that they were not actually singing on their album.
Britney Spears lip-syncs in Australia

Fans in Perth stormed out of Britney's 2009 "Circus" tour when they realized she was lip-syncing.
Madonna accused of lip-syncing at the Super Bowl

Last year, Madonna's frenemy Elton John said he hoped she would "lip-sync good" during the Super Bowl halftime show — and some say she did just that.

Beyoncé Reportedly Lip-Synced at Inauguration: Most Shocking Celeb Lip-Syncing Scandal?

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	Beyoncé reportedly lip-syncs at Obama's 2nd inauguration
	Ashlee Simpson lip-syncs on "Saturday Night Live"
	Whitney Houston lip-syncs the national anthem
	Milli Vanilli lip-sync their way to fame
	Britney Spears lip-syncs in Australia
	Madonna accused of lip-syncing at the Super Bowl

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	Beyoncé reportedly lip-syncs at Obama's 2nd inauguration	891 votes	33%
	Ashlee Simpson lip-syncs on "Saturday Night Live"	416 votes	16%
	Whitney Houston lip-syncs the national anthem	259 votes	10%
	Milli Vanilli lip-sync their way to fame	912 votes	34%
	Britney Spears lip-syncs in Australia	76 votes	3%
	Madonna accused of lip-syncing at the Super Bowl	110 votes	4%

So did she or didn't she?

It's certainly looking like Beyoncé DID lip sync "The Star-Spangled Banner" at President Obama's second inauguration, shocking fans who are wondering why queen B — who really CAN sing — would botch such a major gig.

On Tuesday, Kristin DuBois, a spokeswoman for the United States Marine Band, seemed to confirm what we all fear to be true. "We received last-minute word that Beyoncé was going to use the prerecorded vocal track," she told The New York Post.

Later Tuesday, the Marines Corps released a statement saying that "no one in the Marine Band is in a position to assess whether (Beyoncé's singing) was live or prerecorded." Well, in any event, at least she didn't do a "hoedown" like Ashlee Simpson . . .

From Beyoncé to Ashlee to Britney Spears, click through our slideshow and let us know: Who had the most shocking lip-sync scandal?

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jujunme 2013/01/23 19:10:00

Milli Vanilli lip-sync their way to fame

+12
These idiots became famous off of other peoples talent and not only on song but every song recorded.
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Mike to baboula 2013/01/24 18:00:38

that would be far beyond the scope of her vocabulary!

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baboula to Mike 2013/01/25 14:18:37

+1
I guess the words "without music" are also beyond her - does that mean she lip syncs everything?

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Mike to baboula 2013/01/25 18:09:39

It might well be !

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Zombiec... to baboula 2013/01/25 16:47:13

Someone getting paid as much as she does should be able to do a cappella.

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Mike to baboula 2013/01/27 23:41:54

Sure she could have done it a Capella.....but I guess Obama wanted the Marine Band to play the accompaniment....make it big and flashy I'm sure.....but your right...she could have sung it a Capella....and she would have had to sing it....

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Ville Elo-Squiggles\(>.<)/ 2013/01/23 23:34:08 (edited)

Milli Vanilli lip-sync their way to fame

$Ville Elo-Squiggles\(>.<)/$

+3
Milli Vanilli. Beyonce is really isn't that bad compared to what they did.

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Immanuelson 2013/01/23 22:33:16

Beyoncé reportedly lip-syncs at Obama's 2nd inauguration

+4
her voice is shocking anyways.

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Watermusicranger 2013/01/23 22:17:17

Ashlee Simpson lip-syncs on "Saturday Night Live"

+1
Beyoncé was already set up in advance

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Darr247 2013/01/23 22:15:50

Ashlee Simpson lip-syncs on "Saturday Night Live"

+1
Because the word "Live" is right in the title of the show.

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Stratwe... to Darr247 2013/01/24 02:22:18 (edited)

+1
I don't argue your point,but go back to MTV's "Unplugged", Squeeze and SRV were the only two acts that actually hit the stage truly unplugged-just sayin'....

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Mike to Darr247 2013/01/24 04:05:48

+1
And she did sing .....the mic was turned off though.....it's all in standard contracts.....if not adequate sound checks are available....alternate methods are applied......

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Brother Bo 2013/01/23 21:44:25

Milli Vanilli lip-sync their way to fame

+3
Milli Vanilli lip synced and had no talent. These other performers, as well as many others, have lip synced in the past due to the conditions of a live venue, but they have all proved that they DO have talent. BIG difference, People should just get over themselves and stop being so judgemental.

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twhiting9275 2013/01/23 21:18:37

Milli Vanilli lip-sync their way to fame

+4
Hands down, Milli Vanilli. They actually had to give stuff BACK!
Beyonce aint nobody worth paying attention to

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Deborah 2013/01/23 20:49:10

Milli Vanilli lip-sync their way to fame

+2
Now this is a shame.

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Amasaman 2013/01/23 20:21:54

Milli Vanilli lip-sync their way to fame

+2
Any lip-syncing is fraudulent, so it was hard to choose an answer here. I chose Milli Vanilli because their debacle should have been a lesson for others to learn, but apparently they haven't.

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lady_c5_loadmaster 2013/01/23 20:10:20

Milli Vanilli lip-sync their way to fame

+2
I could not tell if she was lip syncing or not. I only saw her pull out an ear piece. She is not the first performer I have seen pulling out an ear piece. Pavorati lip synced his last live performance just before he passed away.

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Casy 2013/01/23 20:07:05

Beyoncé reportedly lip-syncs at Obama's 2nd inauguration

+5
A singer should really sing..... NOT lip-sync!!! Period!
If so then don't be a signer then!

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Mike to Casy 2013/01/24 04:06:59

+2
She did sing....jsut the mic was turned off.....standard contract ....when a performer of her caliber can not have adequate sound check....other alternatives are provided...

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Casy to Mike 2013/01/24 14:27:13

+1
mMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Did not know that. Just know what I heard from TV. Thanks :)

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Mike to Casy 2013/01/27 23:43:20

+1
No problem......I think Beyonce would have nailed it if they did it like in a concert or something where they had adequate checks.....just didn't have that luxury for that time..

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denny 2013/01/23 19:59:26

Beyoncé reportedly lip-syncs at Obama's 2nd inauguration

+2
sounds about right another fake

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Kwaku Tuffour 2013/01/23 19:38:12

Milli Vanilli lip-sync their way to fame

+2
Babaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

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jujunme 2013/01/23 19:10:00

Milli Vanilli lip-sync their way to fame

+12
These idiots became famous off of other peoples talent and not only on song but every song recorded.

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Singerar to jujunme 2013/01/25 22:13:08

Exactly!

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Zion21 2013/01/23 19:08:36

Beyoncé reportedly lip-syncs at Obama's 2nd inauguration

+5
This was the lamest thing ever.

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Singerar to Zion21 2013/01/25 22:14:41

Lip sinking? In a sound delay arena where you can't sing LIVE?
Really?
"Lamest thing ever"?
Your life much suck.

Wow - I'd like to see what you thought of Milli Vanilli lying about not even doing their own music....
Pffffffft....

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Denny 2013/01/23 19:08:22 (edited)

Milli Vanilli lip-sync their way to fame

+2
So what, it sounded good. It's better than Robert Goulet ,a Canadian, singing the National Anthem and not knowing the words humming along.

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moviebuff 2013/01/23 19:05:48

Milli Vanilli lip-sync their way to fame

+3
It was before my time but I did see a special on it and I was like "how the hell did people not notice that until then" they were doing their thing for a while, seriously no body noticed?

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lrs 2013/01/23 18:51:21
Top Shelf® (oyo) 2013/01/23 18:46:30

Milli Vanilli lip-sync their way to fame

+5
most performers lip-sync the national anthem,
i don't understand why beyonce is being singled out.

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MadMax 2013/01/23 18:42:47

Milli Vanilli lip-sync their way to fame

+4
That actually ruined lives. You morons keep praising these other wastes.

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polock 2013/01/23 18:39:35

Milli Vanilli lip-sync their way to fame

+5
they couldn't even sing....

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captaindaxdavis 2013/01/23 17:34:18

Beyoncé reportedly lip-syncs at Obama's 2nd inauguration

+2
that is what i least expcted of Ivy's mum... That is really absurd

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bunnymusic60 2013/01/23 17:27:04

Beyoncé reportedly lip-syncs at Obama's 2nd inauguration

+1
Who cares? It was freezing cold and I don't blame her. It's the band that was disappointing to me. They should be able to play anywhere in any weather.

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Amasaman to bunnymu... 2013/01/23 20:19:09

+3
I played in a tent during the local ski jumps two years in a row. It was 20 degrees when we set up and the heater got it to maybe 50 degrees, tops, before it ran out of fuel. Nobody lip synced!

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JCLadybug to bunnymu... 2013/01/23 23:02:57

+3
You think the band is okay in that weather but not the singer? Instruments have just as many if not more pitch problems in that weather and they have to get a full band in tune. I've played in hot and cold weather, it is hard to keep one instrument in tune let alone the full band. Also, singers are trained (as are instrumentalists) to sing in various conditions.....she has no more excuse than the band...and the band DID play for the other soloists.

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andrew.micheals.353 2013/01/23 17:12:32

Milli Vanilli lip-sync their way to fame

+3
Just sad that one of them killed himself.

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John Adams 2013/01/23 16:32:48

Beyoncé reportedly lip-syncs at Obama's 2nd inauguration

+7
Just another lie presented at the inauguration. obama lied, why should we expect anyone else to be truthful?!?!

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