Your bank balance could look healthier thanks to this healthcare company. Anthem has agreed to a $12.875 million settlement in a class action lawsuit, with customers of the multi-billion dollar insurance company now set for a possible payday. Members who who had their claims for residential treatment of a mental health condition or substance use … Read more
American singer Karina Pasian said she was completely caught off guard by criticism over her outfit during her national anthem performance before the Commanders-Dolphins game in Spain on Sunday. The Grammy nominee — who wore a vintage Marc Jacobs mini dress, thigh-high stockings and garters — told TMZ Sports that the NFL approved her ensemble … Read more
Talk about hitting it out of the park. Singer Tinashe dazzled the Dodger Stadium crowd on Tuesday night with her rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” before Game 4 of the World Series, an eventual Blue Jays 6-2 win over the Dodgers. The performance, which received rapturous applause before Tinashe, 32, hit her final note, was … Read more
T-Pain must be proud. Artist Dan Deacon performed a controversial auto-tune version of the “Star Spangled Banner” before the first game of Thursday’s doubleheader against the Mets at Camden Yards. Perhaps the song will be remembered as the turning point in the Orioles’ season as they won both games Thursday to claim the series. Deacon … Read more
He’s rebounded beautifully. Subway busker Iain Forrest, who made headlines last year when he was viciously attacked by an unhinged stranger in a caught-on-camera beatdown at the Herald Square station, has taken his talent from the MTA to the NBA. Forrest has played the national anthem before Knicks games on his electric cello on the … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. You’re going to want to hail a “Big Yellow Taxi” ASAP. Counting Crows and The Gaslight Anthem recently announced they’re co-headlining ‘The … Read more
Country singer Ingrid Andress has relived stepping into a packed stadium while drunkenly singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” in her first interview since leaving a rehab facility. The 4-time Grammy nominee’s “worst moment” happened in mid-July at Major League Baseball’s Home Run Derby, after which she admitted she was drunk. “It only took, you know, global … Read more
All eyes were on ESPN on Thursday as the Sugar Bowl took place a little more than 24 hours after an ISIS-inspired terrorist created mayhem on Bourbon Street in New Orleans that left 14 people dead and injured dozens more. But noticeably absent from the pregame broadcast on the main network was the national anthem … Read more
The show must go on. The national anthem singer during the Knicks’ 125-101 win over the Hornets on Thursday at Madison Square Garden paused to glare at a heckling fan and powered through to finish her rendition, much to the delight of star center Karl-Anthony Towns. The singer, who goes by Liceli, had just sung … Read more
Iconic 90s band Boyz II Men promised a “pretty sexy” version of the US national anthem at the Las Vegas Grand Prix but the performance has fallen flat for many fans. Ahead of the second running of the race on the Las Vegas strip, it was announced the trio would sing the Star Spangled Banner at the … Read more
Nate Boyer said he doesn’t understand why Michael Strahan is facing backlash over his body language during the national anthem on a special pre-Veterans Day broadcast on “Fox NFL Sunday” from Naval Base San Diego. Strahan was criticized for standing with his hands folded in front of him during the national anthem, while his Fox Sports … Read more
Michael Strahan didn’t appreciate being asked questions about the controversy engulfing the former Giants star. The “Good Morning America” co-host exploded outside his home when asked for comment by a Daily Mail reporter on Tuesday about brouhaha that’s raged since he did not place his hand over his heart during the national anthem during “Fox … Read more
It was business as usual for Michael Strahan when he returned to “Good Morning America” on Tuesday amid backlash over his mannerisms during the national anthem on a special pre-Veterans Day broadcast on “Fox NFL Sunday” from Naval Base San Diego. The Giants legend, who was absent from ABC’s “GMA” on Monday, was criticized for standing … Read more
Jay Glazer quickly came to the defense of fellow “Fox NFL Sunday” host Michael Strahan, who has drawn scrutiny from all corners of the internet for standing with his hands folded in front of him — as opposed to over his heart — during the national anthem on Sunday. “I’ve just seen the criticism of … Read more
Giants great and “NFL on Fox” analyst Michael Strahan is facing some backlash after the network’s special Veterans Day broadcast from Naval Base San Diego. The controversy appears to stem from the moment the national anthem was playing and the cameras showed the Fox crew standing lined up with their hands over their hearts, except … Read more
On the third number of her “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” farewell tour at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night, Cyndi Lauper sang “When You Were Mine,” her synthful Prince cover from her 1983 debut “She’s So Unusual.” It was a reminder that, at 71, she had outlived other ’80s music icons such as … Read more
Kool & the Gang have provided the soundtrack to many a soirée — and sporting events — with “Celebration,” their 1980 party anthem that became their only No. 1 single. But it’s the R&B group that formed 60 years ago in 1964 that will be reveling in their own “good times” when they are inducted … Read more
This is some major league music. The Mets anthem “OMG,” performed by infielder Jose Iglesias, had a huge win of its own this week. The fan favorite pop hit enjoyed an increase of nearly 70% in streams on Wednesday, when the Mets defeated the Phillies in the NLDS, a rep from Spotify told The Post. Iglesias, … Read more
“Some folks like to get away/ Take a holiday from the neighborhood/ Hop a flight to Miami Beach/ Or to Hollywood.” So mused a 27-year-old Billy Joel at the beginning of “New York State of Mind,” his 1976 saloon song that would become a hometown anthem for the ages — and a local crowd favorite … Read more
Roseanne Barr has sympathy for anyone who botches the national anthem. The former “Roseanne” star, 71, spoke out in defense of country singer Ingrid Andress, who was lambasted for her performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the MLB Home Run Derby Monday. Andress, 32, later revealed she was drunk and is going to rehab. Ingrid … Read more
It’s been an eventful 24 hours in the MLB world. Sports stars and talking media heads weighed in after country singer Ingrid Andress revealed she was drunk during her botched rendition of the national anthem ahead of Monday’s Home Run Derby — and that she is checking herself into a rehab facility to get the help she needs. “I … Read more
Country singer Ingrid Andress revealed Tuesday she was “drunk” during her much-maligned rendition of the national anthem ahead of Monday’s Home Run Derby and is “checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need.” “I’m not gonna bulls–t y’all, I was drunk last night,” Andress said in a statement on social media. … Read more
Alec Bohm fell victim to becoming a viral meme at the 2024 Home Run Derby. The Phillies third baseman tried to keep his composure during country singer Ingrid Andress’ shaky rendition of the national anthem, but he couldn’t help but crack a smile when she went off key, more than once. Bohm, who was standing … Read more
Ingrid Andress’ national anthem performance at the MLB Home Run Derby in July 2024 put the country singer in the spotlight after being lambasted on social media. The performance ahead of the All-Star festivities at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, even had Phillies star Alec Bohm struggling to keep a straight face. Before the … Read more
The 2024 Home Run Derby began on the wrong note. Several of them, in fact. Ingrid Andress’ rendition of the National Anthem ahead of Monday’s festivities at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas drew harsh criticism across social media. “That rendition of the national anthem was more harmful to America than Pearl Harbor,” one X … Read more
Michael Kay is over the antics. The long-time Yankees play-by-play announcer on YES Network expressed his disdain with the team partaking in a July 4 staredown with the Reds during his eponymous radio show on Friday. Yankees pitchers Cody Poteet and Ian Hamilton engaged in a pre-game national anthem standoff with Reds pitchers Graham Ashcraft … Read more
It was a game before the game, even if it was unscheduled. A pair of pitchers from the Yankees engaged in a pre-game anthem standoff with a pair of Reds hurlers before their July 4 showdown, turning into a minutes-long viral sensation. “It wasn’t even planned,” Cincinnati’s Graham Ashcraft, who stood side-by-side with Carson Spiers … Read more
At the beginning of the new documentary “James Brown: Say It Loud” — a four-part series that premieres Monday and then continues Tuesday on A&E — the Godfather of Soul himself breaks down exactly why his 1968 anthem “Say It Loud — I’m Black and I’m Proud” changed the way African-Americans saw and spoke of themselves … Read more
There are so many times that I — just like many others around the world — miss Whitney Houston. Every time I hear someone on “American Idol” or “The Voice” attempt the impossible by singing one of her songs. Every time I hear “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” in a bar or club and watch … Read more
O say did that star-spangled banner yet wave? Or waaaaaaave? Reba McEntire’s rendition of the national anthem clocked in at 95 seconds (1:35) Sunday night at the 2024 Super Bowl. That was a middle-of-the-pack length, historically. Renditions of “The Star-Spangled Banner” here have ranged from as little as 62 seconds to more than two and … Read more
O say, can she see. Reba McEntire, 68, performed the national anthem at the 2024 Super Bowl, which sees the Kansas City Chiefs facing off against the San Francisco 49ers (and all eyes on Taylor Swift, cheering on her boyfriend, Travis Kelce). She gave it a country twang, and wore black pants bedazzled in rhinestones, … Read more
Bow to your Queen. Despite snagging an Academy Award nomination for her role as Matron “Mama” Morton in the movie-musical “Chicago,” some younger NFL fans were taken aback by rapper Queen Latifah’s singing chops — demonstrated when the multitalented performer, 53, belted out the national anthem at Sunday night’s Giants-Cowboys matchup. In a clip making the … Read more
Oliver Anthony’s “Rich Men North of Richmond” has rocketed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart — thrusting a songwriter from Appalachia who insists he’s “nothing special” onto the national stage. Self-released on Aug. 11, Anthony’s “Rich Men” is a country-folk tune about a man who sells his soul “workin’ all day,” … Read more
“American Idol” winner Iam Tongi apologized after he forgot to remove his hat while singing the national anthem. Tongi took the field for the special moment on Monday at the 2023 MLB Home Run Derby at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. The musician won the 21st season of “American Idol” in May. “First try at singing the National Anthem. … Read more
R&B singer and actor Jill Scott blasted America by changing the words of the National Anthem into claiming it is an oppressor state during a live performance on stage. Jill Scott was performing on the second day of the Essence Festival on the perceived systemic racism in America, saying the country is “not the land of the free.” … Read more
This is a moment Alex Rodriguez won’t soon forget. The former MLB star, 47, proudly supported daughter Natasha on Wednesday night, as the 18-year-old sang the national anthem ahead of the Minnesota Lynx’s 90-83 win over the Indiana Fever. In a video captured by Bally Sports North, Rodriguez — who shares daughters Natasha and Ella, … Read more
Thousands of miles from Tennessee, Australians are lining up to do the Nutbush. The boot-scooting dance, inspired by the 1973 hit “Nutbush City Limits” by Ike and Tina Turner, is a cultural staple down under, but its origins are a bit of a mystery. The queen of rock and roll, who tragically died this week … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. In 2022, The Gaslight Anthem reformed after a self-imposed seven-year hiatus Now, just one year later, the band is back on the road and once again bringing their … Read more
Italian-American singer Ellynora went through a rollercoaster of emotions Thursday after her performance of the U.K.’s national anthem didn’t go as planned. Ellynora received harsh reviews on social media after she stumbled over the lyrics to “God Save the King” — and appeared startled while fidgeting with her earpiece — ahead of England’s 2-1 Euro qualifying … Read more
While she was backed by a choir decked out in all white, country star Mickey Guyton turned the national anthem into a stirring statement about the diversity of the US at Super Bowl 2022. Her assured, confident performance set the stage for the Los Angeles Rams to tackle the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium in … Read more