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limpyhobbler

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Tue Jan 22, 2013, 04:06 PM Jan 2013

Beyoncé lip-synched the national anthem

U.S. Marine Band: Beyoncé 'did not actually sing' during inaugural


Washington (CNN) – Pop star Beyoncé opted to use a "pre-recording" of her rendition of the National Anthem during inaugural ceremonies in Washington Monday, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Marine Band tells CNN.

"We don't know why the decision was made," U.S. Marine Band spokeswoman Kristen DuBois said. "She did not actually sing," DuBois added, noting Beyoncé lip-synched her own voice.

DuBois said Beyoncé "pre-recorded" the song the evening before Inauguration Day, after rehearsing with the U.S. Marine Band.

According to the band's spokeswoman, such pre-recordings are "not unusual."
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http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/01/22/u-s-marine-band-beyonce-did-not-actually-sing-during-inaugural/
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Beyoncé lip-synched the national anthem (Original Post) limpyhobbler Jan 2013 OP
That's okay. topcat007 Jan 2013 #1
Yes she's a solid actress. limpyhobbler Jan 2013 #2
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