Fitting, then, that its premiere performance should take place during a celebration of 50 years of Norwegian independence. “Our national anthem is that of a small, peace-loving anthem,” its lyricist, Bjønstjerne Bjørnson said. “But if it is sung in the hour of danger, determination...
Others on social media weren’t as kind, with criticism of the performance outpacing the positive reviews. Article content The Forum in nearby Inglewood, California, was the site of arguably the most famous national anthem in sports history during another NBA All-Star Game 35 years ago. Article...
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass gives the Olympic flag to Simone Biles during the closing ceremony on August 11, 2024.FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images Singer H.E.R. performs the American national anthem during the closing ceremony on August 11, 2024, in Paris, France.Arturo Holmes/Getty Images...
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Tyla has taken home the golden gramophone for Best African Music Performance— an all-new category — at the 2024 GRAMMYs, for "Water." The South African starlet came ahead of ASAKE & Olamide ("Amapiano"); Burna Boy ("City BoysMiracle"); Davido Featuring Musa Keys ("UNAVAILABLE"); and...
It marked her first time singing live since halting her performance schedule in 2022 after being diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome, a neurological disorder that affects one’s muscles — not that you’d ever guess it from Dion’s gorgeous, pitch-perfect delivery. Brava. ...
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1. “National Anthem” The cinematic video for “National Anthem,” a standout song from the aptly titledBorn to Die, reimagines John F. Kennedy as a cigar-puffing playboy (portrayed by A$AP Rocky) and Del Rey as a Jackie O/Marilyn Monroe hybrid for the 21st century. In the video –...
And the Chinese legion celebrated the holiday in style -- staging the country's best performance at the 10-day world championships in 20 years with three gold, three silver and three bronze medals. "The race had a special meaning for me because it was held just before China's National Day...