Let’s clear up a bit of confusion that’s been swirling around following the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago. If you were one of the many people expecting a performance by pop icon Beyoncé, you’re not alone.
The entertainment outlet TMZ had claimed that the Grammy-winning superstar would be taking the stage to warm up the crowd before Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination. However, that much-anticipated moment never happened, and now TMZ has come forward to admit they got it wrong.
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In a surprising turn, TMZ issued a public apology on Thursday night, acknowledging that their earlier report was incorrect. They even took a playful jab at themselves, quoting Beyoncé’s own lyrics: “We gotta lay our cards down, down, down … we got this one wrong.”
The entertainment outlet’s false claim had stirred up a lot of excitement, with fans eagerly anticipating a surprise appearance from the music icon. But when Beyoncé didn’t show up, critics were quick to point out that the Democratic Party allowed the rumors to spread, likely in an effort to boost primetime viewership.
So, who did perform at the DNC? The convention featured a lineup of other talented musicians throughout the week. On Monday night, Jason Isbell and Mickey Guyton took the stage, followed by Patti LaBelle and Common on Tuesday. John Legend also delivered a tribute to Prince before Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate, Tim Walz, made his appearance.
To quote the great Beyonce: We gotta lay our cards down, down, down … we got this one wrong.
— TMZ (@TMZ) August 23, 2024
One notable absence from the performance schedule was James Taylor, who was originally set to have a high-profile spot on Monday night. Taylor was supposed to sing his classic hit “You’ve Got a Friend” as a lead-in to a speech by his friend, Joe Biden. However, according to Variety, his performance was cut for time when the program ran over by more than an hour.
The false report about Beyoncé’s appearance sparked disappointment among fans and a bit of backlash against both the media and the Democratic Party for letting the rumors go unchecked. While the DNC still featured a star-studded lineup, the absence of Queen Bey left many feeling let down.
