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.
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's Victor Willis shares reason behind their Y.M.C.A. performance in Donald Trump's inauguration despite previous cease and desist
The Village People are set to perform 'Y.M.C.A.' at a Trump inauguration event, reversing their previous cease-and-desist order. Lead singer Victor Willis explained their decision as an effort to use music to bring people together during a time of division.
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.”
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.
Village People explain change of heart, why they’re performing at Trump inauguration
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.
Village People, led by San Diego’s Victor Willis, to perform at Trump inauguration
What led to disco-music icons the Village People’s decision to perform at the inauguration of Donald Trump, after previously objecting to his use of the group’s music? Money and a
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.
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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'Y.M.C.A.' and four other songs that have escaped their meaning
but he can console himself that many a song has been misunderstood. For example, you didn't really think that "Y.M.C.A." was a gay anthem, did you? This week, Victor Willis, who lead singer who ...
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Village People's Victor Willis defends Donald Trump's use of 'YMCA,' insists song isn't a gay anthem
Victor Willis, a founding member of the Village People, is determined to set the record straight about the song "Y.M.C.A." Willis wrote that he "didn’t have the heart” to block Trump's use of ...
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Village People’s Cop Threatens to “Crush” Construction Worker Over “Y.M.C.A.” Gay Anthem Dispute
The post Village People’s Cop Threatens to “Crush” Construction Worker Over “Y.M.C.A.” Gay Anthem Dispute appeared first on Consequence. Days after original Village People singer and ...
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LGBT+ backlash after Village People agree to perform at Trump inauguration events
The group gained international fame in the 1970s, particularly with their anthem "Y.M.C.A." — a song that has been embraced by the pride movement worldwide — and their flamboyant on-stage ...
Village People's blockbuster 1978 hit Y.M.C.A rockets to #2 on Billboard's chart after President-elect started using it; Rock band to perform at Donald Trump inauguratio…
The Village People will participate in President-elect Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, emphasizing their belief in music’s ...