Topic: Inauguration Day

Is the Beyoncé Lip-Syncing Scandal Finally Over?

Associated Press

The day that the White House and everyone else started to get a little too sick of "Beyoncé-Gate" ended with word arriving from Beyoncé's camp and an inaugural source that she did, in fact, mouth the national anthem over a pre-recorded track at inauguration.

By Alexander Abad-Santos

Jan 23, 2013

Michelle Obama's Eye Roll Blamed on John Boehner's Bad Small Talk

Since Michelle Obama and Speaker John Boehner won't exactly tell us what was behind the he-said-she-eye-rolled exchange they had on Inauguration Day, we're now having to rely on the inexact science of lipreading.

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By Adam Clark Estes

Jan 22, 2013

Obama's Staff-Only Inaugural Ball Sounds Like the Best Inaugural Ball

Think of it like an episode of Downton Abbey. While the folks upstairs have had their fun and run off to bed, the folks downstairs have their drinks and toast to the fact that they got it all done.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Jan 22, 2013

Beyoncé May Not Have Lip-Synced, Says the Very Nervous Marine Corps

After her inauguration backup band first claimed that Beyoncé lip-synced her rendition of the national anthem (sending everyone into a fit), a new Associated Press report implies that may not be the case (but everyone's still pretty unsure).

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By Richard Lawson

Jan 22, 2013

Let's Go Easy on Beyoncé

Yes, there are reports that Beyoncé decided to use a dreaded pre-recorded backing track rather than sing live, which is alternately breaking hearts and confirming suspicions the nation over. But really, why should we be upset? It still sounded great, didn't it?

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By Esther Zuckerman

Jan 22, 2013

The Best Music from the Inaugural Balls

Tonight, Lady Gaga is scheduled to perform as the parties continue. But to get you through the day, here are the all the standout clips from last night's performances. 

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By J.K. Trotter

Jan 22, 2013

Jon Stewart on George Stephanopoulos's Morgan Freeman Mix-up

Stewart revealed his explanation for why the ABC anchor mistook Bill Russell for Morgan Freeman.

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By David Wagner

Jan 22, 2013

Today's Best

Five Best Tuesday Columns

Andrew Ross Sorkin on the myths of Davos, Elizabeth Economy on polluted Chinese water, John Cassidy on Obama's liberal agenda, Ruth Margalit on Israel's left, and William Pesek on Lew's strong dollar.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jan 21, 2013

Michelle Obama's Dress for the Second Inaugural Ball

The First Lady wore a bright red halter dress designed by Jason Wu to President Obama's second inaugural ball.

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By Richard Lawson

Jan 21, 2013

What We Watched

Learning to Love an Overdose of Inauguration Coverage

We've been watching inauguration activities for some six hours now. Wolf Blitzer has basically been muttering a tone poem since 11 a.m., Chris Matthews has snapped his tether and is floating around the studio, and Brit Hume spent the morning reminding us, with no small amount of hope in his gravelly voice, that second terms are often hobbled by unforeseen catastrophes.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Jan 21, 2013

Al Roker Yells at Obama and Biden to Score First Post-Inauguration 'Interview'

How do you get the first post-inauguration interview with the president? How do you get the vice president to shake your hand? You yell at them from the crowd during the parade, apparently.

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By J.K. Trotter

Jan 21, 2013

Inauguration Protesters, Ranked by Effectiveness

While there weren't a lot of groups actually registered for this year's inauguration, it was hard to miss the agitators in and around today's ceremony. Did they have an impact? Or were they just annoying?

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By Esther Zuckerman

Jan 21, 2013

These People on Stage for Obama's Inauguration Do Not Look Impressed

While we're sure everyone was happy to be there, this great super-zoom photo feature by The New York Times caught at least 17 people in an awkward pose — or, you know, asleep.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jan 21, 2013

Obama Already Has Obama Nostalgia

At the end of his second inauguration ceremony, the president turned around in reflection: "I want to look out one more time because I'll never see this again." But Obama has had Obama nostalgia for much of the last year.

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By David Wagner

Jan 21, 2013

A Guide to the Inauguration's No-Shows

George W. Bush, Mitt Romney, even Oprah Winfrey — the famous people who didn't attend Barack Obama's second inauguration say as much about the ceremony as those who did turn up. 

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By Esther Zuckerman

Jan 21, 2013

Chart of the Day

Obama's Speech vs. Inaugural Addresses of the Past, by the Keywords

You've watched it, you've read it, you've analyzed it. Now, compare the words Obama used in his speech today to other inaugural addresses.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Jan 21, 2013

The Best Moments of Inauguration 2013, Aside from the Speech

The 57th presidential inauguration — Barack Obama's second — has been sealed into history, and we'll no doubt remember President Obama's powerful speech, which seems to have gone over well. But there were other bright spots — moments that weren't in the script — that deserve their own special place.

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By J.K. Trotter

Jan 21, 2013

The Evolution of the Chuck Schumer Inauguration Photobomb Meme

According to a progression of photos, you can see the New York Senator and inaugural MC smiling behind Malia Obama, realize he'd been caught, then try to hide behind Malia again. But is it meme-worthy?

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By David Wagner

Jan 21, 2013

What They're Saying About Obama's Speech

Let's take a look at the instant pundit reaction to specific segments of the inaugural address, from gay rights and health care to gun violence and climate change.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Jan 21, 2013

The Truth About Sasha Obama's Yawn During the Inaugural Address

Kids will be kids, but after a very public kid moment at inauguration, the First Kid is having a long day.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jan 21, 2013

Obama's Forceful, Progressive Inaugural Speech

Some conservatives had feared for months, even years, that President Obama would wait till after he was reelected to unmask his a true political identity. Well, with his second inaugural address Monday, he finally showed them: Obama is a center leftist.

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By J.K. Trotter

Jan 21, 2013

Here Is Richard Blanco's Beautiful Inaugural Poem

After President Obama's inaugural address, Blanco delivered his original poem "One Today" before the Washington Mall. You should watch (and read) the whole thing.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Jan 21, 2013

Watch Beyoncé Sing the National Anthem at Inauguration

Though she didn't have Aretha Franklin's hat, Beyoncé sang an amazing version of the National Anthem at today's inauguration festivities.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Jan 21, 2013

President Obama Messed Up the Oath of Office This Time

In 2009 Chief Justice John Roberts flipped some very important words in President Obama's swearing-in. Four years later, it appears the two still haven't figured out how to do get this tradition quite right.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jan 21, 2013

Watch Conservatives Hate-Watching Obama's Second Inauguration

Conservatives are hate-watching Obama's inauguration -- can you blame them? -- and their complaints fit into two major categories.

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By J.K. Trotter

Jan 21, 2013

Read and Watch Obama's Second Inaugural Address

"You and I, as citizens, have the power to set this country's course." Here's the full text of Obama's inauguration speech, with video.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Jan 21, 2013

Why Antonin Scalia Is Wearing That Hat to Inauguration

Forget Michelle Obama's fashion. Mid-inauguration, everyone from Twitter to Washington is trying to figure out the deal with Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's hat.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Jan 21, 2013

All the Celebrities at Inauguration

Inauguration Day may be all about pomp, circumstance, and politicians, but it's also great for celebrity sightings.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jan 21, 2013

A Photo Album of Inaugurations Past

Sifting through past presidential inauguration photos offers plenty of insight into the character of the guy getting sworn in and what was happening in the country at the time.

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By J.K. Trotter

Jan 21, 2013

Inauguration Day Is the Saddest Day of 2013, According to Fox and Junk Science

This morning Fox and Friends claimed that today — the date of Obama's second inauguration — is the most depressing day of the year. They're wrong.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Jan 21, 2013

James Franco Wrote a Pretty Terrible Inauguration Day Poem

After Yahoo! News commissioned him and other "poets" to write poems, actor/writer/superlative-lover James Franco wrote about how he had no idea what to write about the president, but that he met him once. As expected, nobody likes it all that much.

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By Dashiell Bennett and Elspeth Reeve

Jan 21, 2013

Your Complete Inauguration Day Recap

What an Inauguration Day it was. Countless memes, intimate moments, some fashion, viral videos, a lot of GIFs, and — oh, yeah — maybe some history. Here's your complete recap, with everything you need to know and (mostly) nothing you don't.

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By David Wagner

Jan 21, 2013

Today's Best

Five Best Monday Columns

Paul Krugman on recapping Obama's first-term successes, Simon Johnson on Bernanke's successor, Jason Burke on al-Qaeda's non-resurgence, Alan Johnson on Israeli elections, and Penn Bullock on stand-your-ground laws. 

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jan 21, 2013

What to Expect in Obama's Second Inaugural Address

The election was fought over lots of big issues — tax reform, immigration, how to wind down our wars — before the Newtown shooting added gun violence to the list. Here's a preview of what President Obama will say about them at his second inauguration.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Jan 21, 2013

Michelle Obama's Inauguration Day Style Is Based on a Men's Tie

One of the biggest stories of Inauguration Day for the fashion-inclined has already broken, and it at once peculiar and familiar. Also: Joe Biden is wearing some serious shades.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Jan 21, 2013

Then and Now: A Lot Can Change in Four Years

Inauguration Day is as good a time as any to look back at four years ago, when a younger Obama officially took over a country that was happy for Chris Brown and Rihanna, rooting for Anne Hathaway, and enduring an otherwise pretty terrible January.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Jan 21, 2013

Here's How Lupe Fiasco Got Kicked Off Stage at an Inaugural Concert

Rapper Lupe Fiasco was the headliner at the StartUp RockOn concert to celebrate President Obama's reelection last night. Fiasco celebrated by spending more than 30 minutes rapping an anti-Obama song, and was eventually booted off stage. 

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By Connor Simpson

Jan 12, 2013

Obama's Inauguration Might Have Trouble Paying Its Bills

So, Obama's big second term inauguration is a little more than a week away, and apparently they're really behind on financing. Like, $10 million behind.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Jan 10, 2013

Citing 'Agenda,' Obama's Inauguration Pastor Drops Out After 'Ex-Gay' Sermon

After comments surfaced that he supported "ex-gay" therapy, Pastor Louie Giglio has withdrawn from performing the inaugural benediction in the form of a bizarre, accusatory statement that suggests the administration might need better vetters.

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By David Wagner

Jan 9, 2013

Everyone's Pretty Excited About Beyoncé Singing at Inauguration

Beyoncé is reprising her role as Obama's inauguration serenader. Oh, and Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor will be there, too. Not that a lot of Beyoncé fans know who James Taylor is, exactly.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Jan 9, 2013

Trimming the Times

Iranian Bank Hackers, the Fate of the Dreamliner, and a Poetic Inauguration

A summary of the best reads found behind the paywall of The New York Times.

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By Dashiell Bennett

Dec 13, 2012

Inauguration Day Is Being Planned on This Gigantic Map of DC

We're still more than a month away from Barack Obama's second inauguration, but the planning is well underway — and apparently includes military personnel playing with this huge toy map of Washington, D.C.

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