Why did Village People perform for Trump despite cease-and-desist over Y.M.C.A?
The band's lead singer, Victor Willis, said music should be shared across the political spectrum but that their performance was not an endorsement of Trump's policies
Village People's hit YMCA's true meaning as 'gay icons' perform at Trump inauguration
Donald Trump asked the Village People to perform their 1970s hit Y.M.C.A. at his second inauguration just months after the band did a U-turn on him using their song
Village People's founding member discusses Trump and his link to their song 'Y.M.C.A.'
Victor Willis of the Village People says their music is for everyone, Republican or Democrat, defending the group's choice to perform at Trump's inaugural celebrations as a message of inclusivity.
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.
'Y.M.C.A.' gay anthem group Village People to perform at Donald Trump inauguration events: 'This won't make some of you happy'
Carrie Underwood also drew widespread criticism after announcing that she would perform at Trump's inauguration.
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.
Video: Trump praised for Village People’s comeback
Trump praised for Village People’s comeback 'Fox News Saturday Night' host Jimmy Failla drives FOX Business' Brian Brenberg around New York City in his taxi cab while they dish on President-elect Donald Trump's dancing skills.
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.
Donald Trump closes out MAGA Victory Rally with Village People and 'Y.M.C.A.' dance
President-elect Donald Trump closed out his "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" address by dancing with the Village ...
‘What the hell was that?’ A very long weekend of Trump parties.
With billionaires, McDonald’s and lots of “Y.M.C.A.,” an emboldened MAGA movement celebrates Donald Trump’s inauguration.
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Melania Trump Doesn’t Know the Real ‘Y.M.C.A.’ Dance Either
Group dances don’t get any simpler than the movements that traditionally accompany the Village People’s “Y.M.C.A.” You don’t need anyone to tell you which way you’re sliding.
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How Donald Trump’s Obsession With “Y.M.C.A.” Broke Down the Village People
In October 2020, a freshly COVID-free Donald Trump hoisted his fists into the air, reveling in his recovery onstage at a Florida political rally as the Village People’s 1978 hit “Y.M.C.A ...
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Y.M.C.A. and four other songs that have escaped their meaning
For example, you didn't really think that "Y.M.C.A." was a gay anthem, did you? This week, Victor Willis, who wrote the lyrics for Village People's camp classic, said that the song is not a "gay ...
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Village People founding member discusses Trump and his link to their song 'Y.M.C.A.'
The Village People will be one of the many acts performing at inaugural events in Washington, DC. Founding member Victor Willis talks about what the group has in store - and Donald Trump's ...
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 ...
Trump inauguration live updates: Trump takes victory lap at DC rally
Trump said he'll be sworn in and deliver his inauguration address inside the Capitol Rotunda. Trump’s supporters traveled ...