2/1: Jennifer Hudson sings flawless National Anthem at Super Bowl (lip synched)
Jennifer Hudson sang a flawless National Anthem tonight at the Super Bowl. This is her first major public singing performance since her mom and brother died in a triple homicide. Bravura Jennifer!
Yesterday, I linked to some YouTube video of the performance and found out it has been taken down. (The NFL is trying to stop such violations, obviously.)
The show producer Ricky Minor, who also produces the music on “American Idol” insisted she and Faith Hill singalong to pre-recorded tracks. In other words, lip synch:
“That’s the right way to do it,” Minor said. “There’s too many variables to go live. I would never recommend any artist go live, because the slightest glitch would devastate the performance.”
So it’s not her choice, simply Minor trying to ensure things go smoothly.
Also, just got this news via press release:
Academy Award-winning actress and Grammy Award nominee Jennifer Hudson and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Seal are set to perform at the 40TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS, which will broadcast live from Los Angeles’ historic Shrine Auditorium Thursday, Feb. 12 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.
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Deirdre
February 1st, 2009
8:07 pm
Thanks Rodney…Jennifer did a wonderful job and she looks terrific.
flats
February 1st, 2009
10:56 pm
Roddy…Good article.
JTesla
February 1st, 2009
11:05 pm
I missed Jennifer, but I was impressed by Bruce and by my Steelers!
Smitty
February 2nd, 2009
12:37 am
It was great but she was lip synching to a pre-recorded track per NFL policy according to the AP.
everett
February 2nd, 2009
1:07 am
Deirdre- you are so right.
JTesla – still wearing my “Stillers” jersey. What a nail-biter!
Rest of the world – Jennifer is one of the best!
margaret
February 2nd, 2009
2:24 am
Beautiful! I feel so proud of Jennifer Hudson. I just admire her strength so much!
Nana
February 2nd, 2009
7:14 am
Good Morning one and all……. We made it to another week, so let’s use it wisely.
Today’s Quote: “The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you.”
Jennifer looked absolutely great. And those Steelers, man-o-man, what can I say. They looked just as good as they did when Terry Bradshaw played for them. I wished I had signed up on a pool. Two hours before the game started, I told my hubby that Pittsburgh would win by 4, and by golly they did. Bet I coulda won some money if I had been in a pool, gosh darn it. Oh well, wasn’t meant to be.
Rodney, I enjoyed the article on Bo. He really looks good and I’m glad he is getting better. I hope he continues to do good.
Mike S
February 2nd, 2009
8:00 am
JEnnifer was Awesome and looked absolutely gorgeous. I also thought Faith Hill’s “America” was very well done, and well the Boss was the BOSS!
And all the great musical acts were actually trumped for once by a great football game. I was rooting for the Steelers, and am hapopy in that regard, but WOW the grit and heart the Cardinals displayed was exciting.
Deirdre
February 2nd, 2009
8:01 am
Morning!
Smitty..what a sourpuss. Since everybody HAS to lip-synch…I don’t see what your problem is. She did a great job with the pre-recording…ok?
I had an hour to kill this weekend and went to the playground known as “Archives of the old ajc blog” I visited late Feb. 2008 to see how we all reacted to AI’s auditions and Hollywood week. I also read our comments after each group from the top 24 sang their first songs. It’s pretty funny going back and seeing our opinions at the beginning of the season while knowing how we felt by the end. One VERY surprising fact…we all thought Ramielle was great!
No, seriously! 
Nana
February 2nd, 2009
8:50 am
Haven’t we heard from Smitty before?
Nana
February 2nd, 2009
8:53 am
Haven’t we heard from Smitty before? The name seems familar.
Nana
February 2nd, 2009
8:56 am
I’ve posted two comments, but where oh where did they go? One minute the first one was there, then it wasn’t. Is anyone else having problems?
Lara
February 2nd, 2009
9:00 am
I am very picky when it comes to those singing the National Anthem. I do not like it when they change the tune and put tons of runs in it. the song is beautiful how it is written. With that in mind, I think jennifer did a wonderful job (pre-recorded or not) with it and she looked wonderful too. I think there was a moment when she looked a little teary – but pulled through. I am proud of her.
As for the game, I didn’t watch it. Not a big pro football fan. but I did record it to watch the commercials and halftime show – boy, was that a let down – the commercials, I mean. BORING!!!
The Boss, however, was awesome!!!!
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 2nd, 2009
9:07 am
morning blogsters
since yesterday was my birthday AND God granted me a beautiful warmish day, hubby grilled out and we had a couple of the kids over and … we watched other stuff and then, after the game was over, we watched the highlights. None of us were particularly interested in the game or either of the teams, really.
D, i bet that was fun, looking back a year ago!!! I’ve glanced at some of the archives on occasion, but … i never thought to compare the season beginning like you did.
i’m still a little bit um… er…. spacy this morning from all the revelry yesterday (and saturday night) celebrating, so i guess i best try to concentrate on work a while…
catchya later!
JTesla
February 2nd, 2009
9:21 am
Happy birthday Linny!
Deirdre
February 2nd, 2009
9:34 am
Happy Birthday, linny!
I enjoyed the 60 degree weather yesterday. too. I kept walking outside to breathe in the warmer air. I guess we lose it again today. Coldest winter I can remember here in Georgia.
Deirdre
February 2nd, 2009
10:18 am
OK, the blog has gone wacko again! The comments are all squashed together and I have serious delays in entering and refreshing. While I love the instant posting, we’re having some serious issues with other stuff.
Wanda
February 2nd, 2009
10:18 am
Jennifer Hudson did a great job.It was one of the best renditions I have ever heard. One of the best games I have ever seen. I’m a long time Steelers fan, so I’m glad they won. The Cardinals played great though, and hats off to them for showing they belonged in the big game.
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 2nd, 2009
10:51 am
Thanks JT, D
— i told someone at 11:45 saturday night I was at that time “old as dirt” … 15 minutes later, i walked over to that person again and said … “NOW, I’m older than dirt” … (he’s a friend of hubby’s) and he looked at me for a long quiet moment (in the middle of a noisy bar) and said “mighty fine dirt, then, ma’am”…. after laughing–a lot!, i thanked him — made MY day!!!
Deirdre
February 2nd, 2009
10:58 am
Y’all are over reading the archives, aren’t you?
WARNING it is a deep, dark pit that even the strongest have difficulty climbing!
But, it reminds me of some people who were hanging around.
DawnH…hoping you’ll return once the season gets moving!
Tami…looking forward to hearing from you again.
Lots of others who joined us during the season, then left.
I also have concerns about the new ajc.com format. It seems that a direct link to a specific blog doesn’t stay on for more than an hour. We met lots of nice people(plus trolls, of course) because, during show days we’d be linked from the front page all day long. I hope that they intend to do this again…I guess that depends on how popular the show is and how much controversy it generates.
Deirdre
February 2nd, 2009
10:59 am
Wanda!!! Is this the original Wanda from a couple of years ago or is this a new Wanda? Either way…welcome and I agree!
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 2nd, 2009
11:07 am
D, I was just thinking the same thing … Wanda? if that’s our “old” wanda (no, not AGE, silly!) welcome back, you’ve been missed! and if you’re our “new” wanda, well, by all means, come in, set a spell, we’re glad to have you (and if you were to go away, why, we’d miss you as well!!)
harriett
February 2nd, 2009
11:15 am
Hi, everyone. And, I will add my own “Happy Birthday, Linny” here! Made it back from Charlotte in time for the super bowl. One of, if not the best ever, IMO.
BTW, Heroes returns tonight. It sneaked up on me, and I wouldn’t have paid any attention, had they not advertised so heavily on the super bowl broadcast. Yippee! Idol! Lost! Heroes! Yes!
Deirdre
February 2nd, 2009
11:25 am
Not to mention Grey’s, Desperate Housewives, The Office…it’s just a good time of the year for tv. Jan to May!
Nana
February 2nd, 2009
11:32 am
linny: Were you able to get power point at home? Anyway, hope you had a really good birthday.
Lissa
February 2nd, 2009
11:32 am
OMG, Rodney, would you PLEASE stop whining about not being able to embed video???!!! It has gotten unbelievably old and annoying. Have you just absolutely forgotten what the world was like before freakin’ youtube?? Just post a link and be done with it. Your readers aren’t so dumb that they can’t CLICK A LINK!!!
harriett
February 2nd, 2009
11:41 am
Geez, what a grouch!
rho
February 2nd, 2009
11:48 am
The new format on ajc.com definitely makes it harder for my blog entries to stay up for long and perhaps it isn’t generating enough traffic to merit staying up, reflective of the waning popularity of the show in general (though ratings are holding up reasonably well.). My traffic is definitely down from a year ago but it has been slipping since the peak year of season five in 2006.
Deirdre
February 2nd, 2009
11:57 am
It’s a catch-22, Rodney. You get traffic with a direct link on the front page but they don’t keep a direct link if you don’t have enough traffic. At least we should get a lot of people coming in on show days. That’s what happened last year.
Deirdre
February 2nd, 2009
11:58 am
Lissa…calm yourself, honey. Rodney is used to embedding videos with the old format. he’s frustrated because the new one won’t do it…yet. Haven’t you ever been frustrated by anything?
JTesla
February 2nd, 2009
12:09 pm
That’s a silly question Deirdre, of course Lissa has been frustrated she is frustrated right now with Rodney. Of course, I don’t see how having Rodney state something a few times over the last few weeks is “unbelievably old and annoying,” but some people need something to gripe about.
jenniferfan
February 2nd, 2009
12:20 pm
I want proof from the NFL she “lipsynched”. Otherwise this is all speculation and lawsuits could follow. Let’s wait and hear from the NFL!
rabbit
February 2nd, 2009
12:29 pm
Jennifer looks amazing, she has a beautiful spirit
GAgirl
February 2nd, 2009
12:30 pm
Morning blog friends…
Went to a Super Bowl party yesterday but since I’m not a fan of either team spent most of my time “chowing down” or in the pool. Did see Jennifer and she looked wonderful. Check you later…..
China
February 2nd, 2009
12:36 pm
Wow!!!! I cant believe it!!! Do you know how refreshing it is to read mature, adult comments??? It seems whenever I read comments posted on AJC, theyre usally negative, mean spirited, & get taken somewhere that has absolutely nothing to do with anything.
Thank you all for that, I appreaciate it. Im being completely sincere no sarcasm at all.
Now on to the Superbowl, Jennifer & Faith LOVED it!!! They both performed wonderfully, pre-recorded or not.
Steelers (stand up!!)I wasnt too excited about the game itself, being as to how my team wasnt in it lol, but I decided to go with the Steelers. Oh that was such a GOOD game!!!
When that 100 yard interception was made, I must have jumped 10 feet high screaming, & doing the victory dance. Then I quickly realized I was the only, & out of fear immediately sat down. LOL!!!
China
February 2nd, 2009
12:38 pm
**Then quickly realized I was the only ONE** sorry about that.
Deirdre
February 2nd, 2009
12:46 pm
rabbit…is that you????? Maybe War Eagle will be on later tonight. I still think you guys had a little spark for each other!
Deirdre
February 2nd, 2009
12:47 pm
GAgirl…that “in the pool” remark was uncalled for!!!!!
Deirdre
February 2nd, 2009
12:48 pm
China…I gotta tell you how refreshing it is for someone to call us mature! Stick around…we might be able to change your mind about that.
GAgirl
February 2nd, 2009
1:16 pm
D…sending warm hugs your way…….
blkshephered
February 2nd, 2009
1:17 pm
Jennifer Hudson and that Holmes guy was the best thing about the superbowl. Jennifer almost had me in tears. Recorded or not, it was still her voice. It was awesome. Infact one of the best versions I ever heard.
Dave
February 2nd, 2009
1:23 pm
That’s a shame – surely a multi-million dollar “artist” can handle the dynamics of a live performance. This Ricky Minor producer clown should be banned from the industry…….saying he wouldn’t advise any artist to go live is ridiculous. Don’t take some scrod off the streets and over produce their performance – if I wanted all my “artists” to not perform live then just CGI all of them…….what a crock….
Dave
February 2nd, 2009
1:25 pm
Deirdre – don’t be a hater to GAgirl…..that remark was definitely not over the limit. Are you jealous or just over sensitive?
Mike S
February 2nd, 2009
1:30 pm
Jenniferfan – Ricky Minor, who produced the pregame performances by Faith Hill and Jennifer has been out all over today defending the decision to lip synch and stating that he forced them to do it that way to avoid technical glitches.
And actually it was a “Sing along” not a lip synch per se.
They do this for multiple reasons though, not only to prevent technical glitches. It prevents “freeze up” and forgetting or mixing up the words, which is frequently caused by the stadium sound system being up to a second or two behind the performer.
If you DVRed the game, Go back and listen. You will actually hear THREE tracks – the recorded track playing on stage, the live voice, AND the stadium delay.
Cindy
February 2nd, 2009
1:32 pm
Was that the National Athem? It sounded like a Disney Theme song or a Christmas Carol. Yes, she has a great voice, but PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, quit messing with the National Athem. Sing it the way it was written. It is not a showcase for your vocal talent and range nor is it an audition for American Idol. You might as well change the stars around on the flag. KNOCK IT OFF!!!!
Mike S
February 2nd, 2009
1:37 pm
Oops have some house cleaning to do -
LINNY – HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!
WANDA – WELCOME or WELCOME BACK, whichever is the case.
CHINA – WELCOME TO THE BLOG. Sit down and stay a spell. I am sure we can change your mind about the maturity level. LOL
DAVE – Ricky was talking about Live performances at big events like the Super Bowl, not concerts, etc. In a large stadium where the sound is being pumped through the stadium PA, there has been an echo effect for years, and it has tripped up even the most seasoned performers. Most performers have the track playing in an earpiece so they can hit thier marks, and the stadium sound effect throws that off something horrible. ALMOST EVERY National Anthem and performance at a large event is lip synched, Ricky Minor just happens to be one of the few who has stood up and acknowledged that they do it.
Now the exception is the half-time shows, they usually have thier own sound equipment on stage, and the sound from that is loud enough to drown out the “Stadium Effect”, so they are able to perform live without problems.
Mark
February 2nd, 2009
1:39 pm
Great game even if the Cardinals lost. I’m a Bills fan, so you can understand why I always root for the underdog….
Timus
February 2nd, 2009
1:40 pm
She looked very pretty and did a great job with the anthem. Haters stop hating!!! Gee whiz! What does it take for you to give somebody a break!!
Deirdre
February 2nd, 2009
1:45 pm
Dave…GAgirl and I are friends. She lives in California(warm and sunny) and I live in Georgia which is currently experiencing the coldest winter we’ve had in years. She yanks my chain and I yank hers back. All in fun!
harriett
February 2nd, 2009
1:46 pm
Oh, my. Where to begin. Dave, you do not have the correct context for Dierdre’s remark to GAGirl. We all tease GAGIRL because we are jealous of her California weather. There was no “hating” going on there at all. And, GAgirl sends it right back to us–all in good fun.
harriett
February 2nd, 2009
1:48 pm
And, I do not begin to understand the animosity toward Jennifer. MikeS is right on the money here. I thought everyone would feel the way I did–that the poor girl has had so much tragedy to overcome and was stepping out of that terrible shadow for the first time. How could anyone not be rooting for her. I was in tears.
Deirdre
February 2nd, 2009
1:49 pm
Hey Mark…I’m a Bills and Falcons fan…spent years in Western New York…are you from that area, too?
matt
February 2nd, 2009
1:53 pm
We’re so used to fake music (Hudson/Hill) that we applaud a “great job” when it’s lip synched…GIVE ME A BREAK
There is still great music out there…go listen check it out and you won’t find it on the marketing machine known as AI…
They are killing music…and we just sit back and let them…
Deirdre
February 2nd, 2009
1:59 pm
matt…until you try to sing in a stadium that size with the sound system 2 seconds behind where you are, don’t criticize. This is nothing new….almost everyone who has sung the National Anthem at the last 5 Super bowls has been pre-recorded.
Nana
February 2nd, 2009
2:18 pm
Oh wow!!!!!! looks as if some people have burrs in their panties. First, Rodney is blasted, then JHud singing the National Anthem that was recorded earlier, Deirdre for “making a comment to GAgirl. If the lukers read us regularly, they would know that Deirdre and GAgirl were just funning with each other. I’m with Deirdre about the pool. Warm enough in sunny Cali to take a dip, but here in Georgia, it’s so gosh darn cold. I’m so ready for spring and warmer weather. Does anyone know if General Lee (Atlanta groundhog) saw his shadow this morning? What about the groundhog in PA?
I always thought one lip-synch in a stadium of that magnitude due to the acoustic sounds. It really doesn’t matter if JHud/Faith sung live or not, the voice that was heard was theirs 100%, so I don’t see a problem here. Some are just creating an issue where none exists.
Gary K.
February 2nd, 2009
2:21 pm
Jennifer Hudson has a beautiful voice. There is no doubt about that. I just wish that all singers would just sing the national anthem basically as it is written without all the embelishments. It’s as if they are trying to “out-Whitney” Whitney Houston’s version. As beautiful as Jennifer Hudson’s voice is, about half way through her rendition I started thinking about the parody anthem Maya Rudolph did on SNL.
GAgirl
February 2nd, 2009
2:33 pm
Dave…No hating here…I love my blog friends and especially enjoy teasing them about the CA weather. Since I’m from GA I know all about the cold weather but can’t resist “funnin’” my friends.
Mark
February 2nd, 2009
2:35 pm
Deirdre,
I’m was born in the northern suburb of Buffalo named Kenmore. Moved here to GA about 30 yrs ago. You?
Deirdre
February 2nd, 2009
2:37 pm
Mark, I graduated from East Aurora HS and SUNY Geneseo. I’ve been living in GA for about 25 years.
Deirdre
February 2nd, 2009
2:39 pm
Thanks GAgirl…apparently you have a defender even when you don’t need defending!
Deirdre
February 2nd, 2009
2:40 pm
Rodney…so today we’re on the front page and look at all the nice people who showed up to talk to us!
Nana
February 2nd, 2009
2:44 pm
I forgot to Welcome the newbies on here today, sooooooooo……. Here is a big Welcome
. Come on in and test the waters, pull up a chair and sit a spell. This here Southern hospitality is what it’s all about.
Nearly time for me to head home. so I need to clear my desk amd lock up files.
Hope you all have a great evening, be safe, be happy, be warm and love the one’s you’re with. As always, just be careful when out on the road.
Harm: Are you ready for the Batchelor tonight? I know I am.
Later guys/gals…………..
rabbit
February 2nd, 2009
2:48 pm
Nana: General Lee saw his shadow , but there’s a discrepancy; the groundhog in Pa didnot. We will just have to wait & see if there’s going to be an early spring or not.
Dee, it’s me.
knowlege
February 2nd, 2009
2:50 pm
Jennifer was great!! I didn’t too much care for the Boss. He was very BORING! Next time bring in the likes of U2, Mary J Blige, or Lil Wayne.
Bob
February 2nd, 2009
2:52 pm
Then why even do it? Sorry, but I HATE it when people butcher the National Anthem or try to do a demo tape. It’s so phony it’s not even funny. If having an artist do it live is a problem then why bother? Just play it over the speakers and play ball.
Toni B
February 2nd, 2009
2:55 pm
It doesn’t matter, lip sych or not. She sang the HeLl out of the National Anthenm. I love Jennifer. I’m sure nothing can be as devastating as losing all your folks in one day. DAMN!!! Leave her alone. You if it wasn’t for hater then there wouldn’t any motivators like me.
Nana
February 2nd, 2009
2:56 pm
hanks rabbit.
Nana
February 2nd, 2009
2:57 pm
***THANKS rabbit***
Gary Ivory
February 2nd, 2009
2:58 pm
Here is proof in AJC that she lip synched the song. Now give me the $100 you bet me
Mark
February 2nd, 2009
3:00 pm
Deirdre,
My Father’s side of the family hails from Canandiagua, which is near Geneseo. Beautiful area.
igrowngirl
February 2nd, 2009
3:04 pm
Jennifer Hudson was fantastic!! She looked beautiful and sang beautifully too!! Recorded or not, I support her . She has been through a horrific event, and it is’nt over (life time of grief)!!!! Let’s praise her efforts to get up and get going again.
Deirdre
February 2nd, 2009
3:04 pm
rabbit…long time no see! Will you be hanging around for awhile? I know War Eagle would enjoy it!
Mark, the Genesee Valley is beautiful. I taught high school in Warsaw for awhile but I haven’t been back to that area in a long time.
Deirdre
February 2nd, 2009
3:06 pm
And as for the frickin ground hog…we’d better have an early spring or I’ll be making some groundhog goulash!!!!!!!!
GAgirl
February 2nd, 2009
3:10 pm
A belated Happy Birthday shoutout to linny!!!!!Mine is Wednesday and the girls are taking a day off to treat Mom to Disneyland. It is the happiest place on earth…….
Mark
February 2nd, 2009
3:16 pm
Yummmm…groundhog goulash
Mike S
February 2nd, 2009
3:22 pm
MArk – Welcome. WE WNYers are taking over the blog. LOL. I grew up in Hamburg, So I have the southside of Buffalo covered.
Been down South for 36 years now, with a 12 yr break while traveling the world for the Air Force.
JTesla
February 2nd, 2009
3:24 pm
GAgirl, say hello to Mickey for me. I’ll be down there in May, watch out Princesses here I come!!!
I’m with you on the groundhog. It needs to warm up here, and a little rain wouldn’t hurt.
Mark
February 2nd, 2009
3:26 pm
Thx Mike. Nice to meet you.
Deirdre
February 2nd, 2009
3:40 pm
Well, since East Aurora is on the east side of Buffalo, we’ve pretty much got the area covered…unless someone out there lived on Lake Erie!
D-Gran
February 2nd, 2009
3:44 pm
Hello all–I was just lurking about here, as I had done in the past…it’s been some time, like couple years at least (if not longer?)…anyhow, I’m amazed at the names I recognize that are still here in this blog–like, I think, Mike S, Gary K, Linny, Wanda, Deirdra, to name a few… I came on a time or two as “FantasiaFan” (Lol). I remember, there was one named American Mom that used to get in arguments with folks occassionally.. I just thought I’d drop in once again and say hello. How cool is that that you guys are still at it?? Like online family!
Mark
February 2nd, 2009
3:54 pm
Deirdre, Since Buffalo is on the shore of lake Erie, I think we have the area pretty well covered.
Harm
February 2nd, 2009
4:04 pm
Happy Birthday LINNY !!!
Congratulations Steelers Fans, I was rooting for the under dog. I always root for the under dog if no home team is involved.
Nana, I will be watching the Batchelor right along with you.
GAgirl, I’m not going to be a hater, I’m going to fill my big bath tub up with hot,scalding water and take a looong bubble bath tonight and when it warms up here(which it eventually will) I am going to live in my swimming pool. PEACE
GAgirl
February 2nd, 2009
4:05 pm
D-Gran…please join us on a regular basis. I’m fairly new but have been made welcome by everyone.
JT…I’ll warn the Princesses that you are headed their way…..
GAgirl
February 2nd, 2009
4:06 pm
Harm…you go girl!!!!!
harriett
February 2nd, 2009
4:19 pm
Hi to all the newbies. I have been too busy to blog much today, but have enjoyed the conversations and exchange of information, etc. It is a fun place to be, and I have enjoyed being a member of the blog family quite a lot. I lurked, too, before becoming a regular. I am in South Carolina and am a former Atlanta resident who never got Atlanta and GA out of her system. So, it is like I am still “home” when talking to folks here.
Deirdre
February 2nd, 2009
4:20 pm
See…Harm knows how to take care of herself!
D-Gran…don’t just pop in every couple of years. Stay and chat. The blog is usually very busy on show days. You’re bound to find someone interesting to talk with then.
Deirdre
February 2nd, 2009
4:23 pm
And Mark…if you’re the least bit interested in American idol, then join us, too. We’re a little irreverent…not fan-atics and try not to take the show too seriously. It usually is pretty fun in here!
D-Gran
February 2nd, 2009
4:34 pm
I believe I will–thanks!
harriett
February 2nd, 2009
4:34 pm
JT, if you are still here, explain to me why Heroes is coming back on now, please.
Mark
February 2nd, 2009
4:46 pm
Deirdre,
I have never watched Idol, but I will be sure to stop in here again. It seems like a nice friendly blog.
john
February 2nd, 2009
4:48 pm
I though Jennifer did an excellent job considering the family tragedy she has gone through. I was at a sports bar watching the game, everyone there clapped and gave Jennifer a standing ovation for that performance. I guess we were all so drunk that we didn’t realize it was lip synched (if in fact it was)….lol
JTesla
February 2nd, 2009
4:52 pm
Harriett: I’m not sure. I know when Villains ended there was a preview which said Heroes would start again in January, but I haven’t read any information regarding it. I’m sure that technically it gives them time to amp up for the February sweeps month, but Rodney would know more about that sort of thing than I do. There is too much on these days for someone like me who really wants to avoid the TV.
harriett
February 2nd, 2009
4:53 pm
Bye everyone. Going home now. Talk tomorrow.
JTesla
February 2nd, 2009
4:55 pm
Of course, it isn’t starting in January as we are in February. What happened to January?
Deirdre
February 2nd, 2009
5:02 pm
January blinked! Now it’s gone.
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 2nd, 2009
5:08 pm
I know this is a bit late, but — Jennifer DID sing the National Anthem. She RECORDED it prior to the game, because, as Mike pointed out, the acoustics can destroy your ability to “hear yourself sing” and throw you off — but she DID sing it ALONG WITH her recording of the song. In that sense, it was not singing or miming someone else — it was JHud’s version of the Anthem, and then she sang along with it in the stadium. Sort of like doing a “backup” tape when you’re a solo artist, and using it as backups/background/support when performing a song live.
To allllll the newbies and lurkers who popped their heads out of their abodes, along with General Beauregard Lee of Stone Mountain (who is correct, as far as I’m concerned about when spring will start — at least in the SOUTH) and Puxatawny Pete (who can have 6 more weeks of winter if HE wants to, but keep it up nawth, now heah!!) and joined us in the blog today — welcome welcome welcome!!!
discussions, even agruments and disagreements, are welcome — we’ve seen a lot of differing opinions over the years — just keep the peace by remembering that disrespect and rudeness and harassment are unnecessary for you to make the point that you disagree with someone!!! we tend to LOOOOOVE a good discussion of the merits of someone’s talent around here, LOL!!!
see y’all tomorrow!
Lyn
February 2nd, 2009
5:19 pm
Flawless? Effortless? Yes those 2 words are appropriate here as she tape recorded her performance earlier and then lip synched it at the event. Why was she chosen to sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl. She has some celebrity status but she’s just a newbie. There are a lot of talented, established singers out there. Could have been a better, more tasteful performance. Lyn. fromwembleypark.com
JTesla
February 2nd, 2009
6:43 pm
Lyn: if someone who wasn’t a “newbie” was chosen to sing the anthem, they too would have been forced to lip-synch their performance. The choice wasn’t Jennifer’s. Oh and I’m sure Jennifer looks at her Oscar every night and says “Boy Oscar, I sure am a newbie.” Then she proceeds to say the same thing to her Golden Globe Award, BAFTA Award, Teen Choice Award, SAG, and other awards. Of course after all that she thinks about her four 2009 Grammy nominations and frets about being such a “newbie.” Jennifer Hudson not established… yeah right.
Deirdre
February 2nd, 2009
9:25 pm
flats
February 2nd, 2009
10:07 pm
i MISS THE GOOD OL DAYS ON THIS THANG!