Village People, Trump

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.
Who Are the Village People Original Members? Pop Group Returns for Trump's Inauguration
The original members of the Village People have long since been replaced, except one. Here's who made up the original group, and why they're making headlines.
How Donald Trump’s Obsession With “Y.M.C.A.” Broke Down the Village People
The chart-topping group once dunked on Trump for using its track at his rallies. Four years later, the band is giving him a live show at his second inauguration.
Village People, led by just one original member, to perform at Trump’s inauguration
There is no shortage of controversy surrounding the modern-day version of the disco group Village People, which is a shell of its former self but will
Village People think YMCA will 'unite the world' after Donald Trump backlash
The Village People, the group behind iconic hit YMCA, think their song will help heal divides in the USA after a backlash about their decision to perform it at Donald Trump's inauguration
'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.
YMCA closure protested by Village People flash mob
The Save the Central YMCA Club, which organised the dance protest, are campaigning for a six-month pause in the closure. Campaigners said the delay was intended to give stakeholders time to come together to enable it "to thrive in a sustainable form".
Village People to perform at multiple inaugural events after Trump adopts hit 'YMCA'
The group has seen a resurgence in the popularity of their hit song "Y.M.C.A." recently, after Trump used the music to dance to at his campaign rallies last year. Trump has been playing the song since 2020.
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.
'Nothing gay about it': What connects Donald Trump and the Village People
As Village People play at Trump's inaugural events, here's how they fit into Trump's narrative.During the 2016, 2020 and 2024 US presidential election campaigns, the list of musicians who voiced their opposition to their songs being used by Donald Trump was long,
Village People Risk Fans' Anger to Play at Trump Inauguration
The Village People have confirmed their participation in Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration celebrations, accepting that the move might make some fans angry. The band said its appearance was an act of faith in the power of music,
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The Village People's YMCA is preserved for posterity
YMCA by The Village People has inspired partygoers to wave ... Whitney Houston's version of I Will Always Love You; the original Broadway cast recording of Fiddler on the Roof; Dusty ...
Stephen Colbert Jokes Waiting for Trump’s Inauguration is Like Being ‘James Bond Strapped to the Table’ | Video
"The laser is slowly inching toward our crotch, and it's like 'enough about your evil plot to conquer Greenland,'" the "Late ...