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Village People lead singer explains why they’re performing at Donald Trump’s inauguration
Victor Willis, the lead singer of the Village People, said that "music is to be performed without regard to politics."
Village People, led by San Diego’s Victor Willis, to perform at Trump inauguration
The Village People and President-elect Donald Trump have apparently buried the hatchet. On Monday, lead singer Victor Willis — the iconic disco-music group’s San Diego-based founder and leader — announced Village People had accepted an invitation to perform at multiple Trump inauguration events next week,
Why the Village People are performing ‘Y.M.C.A.’ at Trump’s inauguration events — after sending him a cease and desist
The Village People are performing their 1978 hit “Y.M.C.A” at one of Donald Trump’s many inauguration celebrations.
Village People Branded 'Traitors' for Performing at Trump's Inauguration
"Y.M.C.A." is known to be a favorite of Donald Trump's, and its singer plans to be on hand for the president-elect's swearing in.
Et Tu, Village People?: Disco Group to Play Trump Inauguration
The band once rejected Trump. Now they’ve embraced the healing power (and “financial benefits”) of his passion for “Y.M.C.A.”
'Nothing gay about it': How Trump and Village People connect
"Y.M.C.A." has often been labeled as a gay anthem, but it's now a MAGA-rally hit. As Village People play at Trump's inaugural events, here's how they fit into Trump's narrative.
'Time to bring the country together': Village People defend decision to perform during Trump inaugural events
Village People, the American disco group whose hits like "Y.M.C.A" have been staples at Trump rallies, defended their decision to perform during Trump's inauguration.
Village People to perform at Trump inauguration, to dismay of gay activists
The group has previously clashed with the US president-elect over his use of their hit song YMCA, a tune long synonymous with gay pride.
Village People star received hate mail from Democrats over Trump performance
A founding member of the Village People has received threats and hate mail from Democrats over the band’s decision to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration events.
Village People explain change of heart, why they’re performing at Trump inauguration
Will you PLEASE STAND and, just for one minute…just one… Now, The Village People will be performing at one of Trump’s inauguration events despite having sent the incoming president a cease-and-desist letter in 2023 and supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign.
The Village People are now teaming up with Donald Trump—and here's why
For nearly 50 years, when most people thought of the Village People, they thought of gay culture. However, now, the band seems to be mostly relevant due to the use of its songs by upcoming president Donald Trump.
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Alexandra Billings shames The Village People: “The revolutionaries who made queer cool are now making cool dangerous”
“And so now, the revolutionaries who made queer cool are now making cool dangerous. They are showing, by example, that ...
Iconic ‘70s band playing Trump inauguration knows fans won’t be happy
The lead singer hopes the hit song will help "bring the country together after a tumultuous and divided campaign." ...
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What happened to the original Village People? Tragic history explored as iconic pop group returns for Trump inauguration
Village People, who are among the most iconic pop-disco groups in history, are making headlines with the news that they will ...
Village People Make Major Trump-Related Announcement, Claim It’s "Without Regard to Politics"
The band that gave us "Y.M.C.A." and "Macho Man" is about to have a surprise concert. Iconic disco band Village People will ...