24 h. ago National anthem singer labeled a 'disgrace to America' after bizarre rendition at Orioles game

A half-full Camden Yards stood to attention for the Star-Spangled Banner ahead of a double header against the New York Mets , but were forced to listen to what some described as a 'disgrace to America'.

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38 h. ago Oasis and Black Sabbath are filling stadiums. But where’s the next wave of working

Ageing music legends are thriving, but we are making it too hard for young talent to break throughBritain, this summer at least, is going ballistic for the biggest bands from back in the day. The jubilance for the coming-back-together of Oasis and Black Sabbath is understandable. These acts are legends born from Britain’s working class.The reunion of Noel and Liam Gallagher has caused most excitement. Ever since the Britpop brothers announced themselves with their 1994 debut Definitely Maybe, their anthemic sounds have become part of the UK music canon. Wonderwall is an unofficial national anthem of sorts, one belted out after rounds of beers. With the Manchester indie rockers’ first shows in 16 years, more than 1 million fans will feel justified in splashing out about £766 on average (tickets, travel, hotels) in a total projected to crest £1bn.Dan Cave is a freelance journalist and writer Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Tour de France 2025: stage one heads for finish and battle for yellow jersey – live

Le Grand Départ, starting and ending at Lille MétropoleAny comments or thoughts? Feel free to email AmyAccording to the Tour’s live coverage, the peloton has stopped at Porte de Paris, one of Lille’s city gates, where an orchestra is playing the Marseillaise, the French national anthem.And the Tour de France 2025 is off! Well, the controlled, 11km slow rollout before the official race starts is on. There are 184 riders taking part and the TV coverage is showing quite a few smiling faces as they parade around during the neutralised start in Lille. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Tour de France 2025: stage one sets battle for yellow jersey but Ganna out – live

Le Grand Départ, starting and ending at Lille MétropoleAny comments or thoughts? Feel free to email AmyAccording to the Tour’s live coverage, the peloton has stopped at Porte de Paris, one of Lille’s city gates, where an orchestra is playing the Marseillaise, the French national anthem.And the Tour de France 2025 is off! Well, the controlled, 11km slow rollout before the official race starts is on. There are 184 riders taking part and the TV coverage is showing quite a few smiling faces as they parade around during the neutralised start in Lille. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Oklahoma native Kristin Chenoweth to perform national anthem before Game 7 of NBA Finals

At 4-foot-11, Kristin Chenoweth is still making it to the NBA Finals

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3 w. ago Becky Hill to sing national anthem at 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone

The 31-year-old singer will perform God Save The King before the F1 race gets under way on July 6.

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3 w. ago Nezza sings national anthem in Spanish at Dodgers as protest against immigration raids

Performer says Dodgers told her to sing in EnglishProtests have erupted across LA in response to raidsSinger Vanessa Hernández says she chose to sing the Spanish version of the US national anthem at Dodger Stadium on Saturday as a protest against recent immigration raids.Hernández, who performs under the name Nezza, says she was warned by a member of the Dodgers staff before the team’s game against the San Francisco Giants to perform the anthem in English. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Singer performs national anthem in Spanish before Dodgers game despite officials warning her to sing in English

Singer Vanessa Hernandez aka Nezza says that she performed the national anthem in Spanish at Dodger Stadium over the weekend despite officials wanting it performed in English, she claims.

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3 w. ago National anthem singer launches incendiary ICE protest at Dodgers game... before it all ends in tears

In a tearful post on TikTok , the singer revealed the Dodgers told her to sing the anthem in English, but she went against the wishes of the team when she performed on the field.

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3 w. ago George Russell wins the Canadian Grand Prix: F1 – live reaction

George Russell held off Max Verstappen as McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collidedToto Wolf is concerned about the heat. “The asphalt is very closed and smooth,” the Mercedes principal says. Sounds like a Suede lyric. Max Verstappen is looking calm as he runs over the final instructions with Gianpiero Lambiase, Red Bull’s chief engineer.“Oh Canada” was sung well by some local youngsters, no straining of the national anthem in the cursive style made famous by Whitney Houston but rarely bettered, and often favoured south of the border. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Fans threaten to boycott MLB over 'disgusting' Pride stunt during national anthem at New York Mets game

MLB teams traditionally hold Pride-themed events in June, with the Boston Red Sox also sparking controversy by staging a pre-game drag show earlier this week.

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3 w. ago Sam Ryder's 'disrespectful' national anthem at English rugby final stuns players and viewers

Eurovision star Sam Ryder took a different approach to God Save the King at Twickenham

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4 w. ago Schoolchildren burst into brilliant Welsh national anthem at Japanese train station

It's the first time Wales will play Japan since November 2016.

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