Still tearing up… I LOVE the love Barack and Michelle have! You can just see it!

Last night was truly monumental. Didn’t necessarily care for Michelle’s dress at the inauguration, but her dress for the ball was better. I’m not a Beyonce fan, at all, so when I saw them about to take their first dance, and heard her voice I was immediately disappointed. (she really ruined the moment for me). lol. But overall the night was great. I’m still amazed when I look up at our next president and I see someone that looks like me, and to see the hope that he inspires in people. Truly amazing!

Historical day for everyone. I love what the Obama’s represent. They looked like they were meant for one another. I’ve never been more proud to be an American than I was yesterday. Everyone was beautiful last night.

I love beyonce but damn whats with the nipple showing. she kinda ruined it for me.
But Mr President and The first lady looked so happy and beautiful.. It was definetely a sight to see..

I didn’t like Michelle dress but they both looked nice

I hated that of all people, Beyonce face yet again..annoying

Man, this was a very touching moment…B ripped that song and u can tell she was singing it directly to them….I loved it.

-Smith

Just Pure Beauty I am so happy for them I mean that is amazing.

I think Michelle looked BEAUTIFUL and Barack looked so Handsome!! They are so classy and full of grace. I see God’s blessing upon them and I know Barack will be a great president. Everything yesterday was SO nice and I am proud to see people who look just like me in such a position. I never thought I would see the day.. But it goes to show you that all you’ve got to do is dream, Work hard,believe and take refuge in God. Yesterday, was a realization of the dream that our ancestors fought and died for and I’m sure they are looking to the earth and would not take back their struggles because its all so worth it…

I challenge our generation to be as daring as we once were as a people.. I wish for our generation to quit hating on each other and unify ourselves like back in the old days because together we could get so much more accomplished….

May God Bless and Keep the Obama’s in his care.

I love President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama, they have consistently showed that they embody the characteristics of what true leaders should be……Humility and willingness to serve. My prayers are with them throughout the presidency term and that God continues to bless them.

Our President and First Lady looked stunning last night. Michelle is just a ball of decadence and class. She was born to be the First Lady and Barack - the President! The two of them as a couple just give off an heir of resilience. I absolutely love the fact that Mrs. Knowles - Carter had the notable honor of serenading them with the song for their first dance. She too looked incredibly beautiful though I didn’t expect anything less. Her voice resonated and spoke volumes to our new First Husband and Wife.

Yayyyy America! Yes we did! Now the real deal begins!!

Black Love is so beautiful!!!! Im still in awe….

Black Love is so beautiful!!!! Im still in awe….

When i see them dancing and talking with each other that real black love. I want my relationship just like them. I want a man like Barack. There are alot of good man out there like him. Leave them thugs alone ladies. GO OBAMAS.

I think Beyonce did an AMAZING job!!! She killed it. And I loved that she had to hold back her tears at the end. I am so proud of her for that. No one could have dont a better job or been more perfect to sing for their first dance. Although Barack can’t dance (lol) him and Michelle always look so in love and happy. I agree with Michelle- I have NEVER been more proud to be an American!!!!!

LOVED IT. SOOO AMAZING!!! NO OTHER WORDS CAN DECRIBE HOW BOMB YESTERDAY WAS!

This was so beautiful !!! And it made me so proud as an American to see this day come true in my lifetime…GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY…ITS NOW UP TO US!

Well she did it again…. She turned it into a Beyonce moment!!! UGH!!

The Obama’s looked really nice last night! I enjoyed every minute!

If you weren’t able to attend you truly missed something special. Michelle and Obama are a beautiful couple. She looked beautiful….

Her dress was made by a 26 year old from Parsons School of design in NY. Usually people are paid to wear designer dresses and Michelle being the classy woman she is put a young aspiring desinger on the map last night. My only wish was that the dress didn’t have the train for easier movement when they danced.

People from all over the world were filled with kindness toward one another,meeting new people and sharing the excitement. The parties were awesome celebrations. It was an honor for any celebrity to be invited to perform or speak and EVERYONE looked beautiful. If you weren’t changed by this experience either in person or watching on television then you probably are part of the problem and not the solution.

Michelle and Barack… I just always call him by his last name…lol

i just can’t say beautiful enough! love them!! first lady looked gorgeous (great gown choice) and mr president looked handsome as ever

This is all about BEYONCE she did a amazing job and looks so beautiful she the only reason why I watched it..

But everyone else looks nice special OUR PRESIDENT!!!!!

I am not a Beyonce Stan at all, but it was a really beautiful moment when she sang. I thought she did a great job, and the song was perfect. I can not even imagine what Beyonce was thinking when she sang that song, but it must have been such an honor

Love them, Love them, Love them!!!!! What a class act. What a PROUD day it was, still in awwe!

Beyonce did a great job. I swear this was like the first time in her decade long career that I actually saw real emotion on her face. She just seemed to be so honored to be there.

Barack is so obviously smitten with Michelle after all these years - so adorable.

It was a great day! Our new president is great! Michelle dress was great, Beyonce sang great, Mary did great!

Mariah’s voice is not what it use to be…she can no longer hit the notes that she use to. Oh well, I still ♥ her. Alicia’s voice sounded a little off, but I would have really needed to hear more of her to determine the truth. Shakira NO! She sounded bad at the Lincoln Memorial concert and last night!

This was most defiantly a beautiful thing to have the privilege of watching. I think Beyonce did an amazing job for our President and First Lady. She didn’t over sing or make it about her so people who are saying she made it about her are truly incorrect. I think she was a perfect choice and gave the perfect backdrop for the Obama’s first dance. I read on another site that B was supposedly lip syncing and you can clearly tell if you actually watched it, she was actually singing. WHY would someone who can actually SING have to lip sing?! O, well this isn’t about my girl B, it’s about history being made and I’m also so proud to be an American.

Michelle looked elegant and classy as always. I love her style. And yes, she’s going to be in the records next to Jacki O! And Obama was about to cut a rug, I’m telling you. He was getting it. And I just admire the way he looks into his WIFES eyes and she looks into his, like they were meant for each other.

Such a beautiful family and their daughters looked amazingly cute yesterday with their coats and accented scarves and gloves. So sweet!

God Bless the Obama family and keep them underneath your wings!!

I truly loved every moment of it!!! God is sooo good!

Lets get ready to work for our country and the generation ppl!!!! ;o)

I actually missed the Beyonce performance but from what I hear she did a good job. Michelle and Barak have really changed the way I look at black love. Is it possible to have someone as openly committed and yet strong like Barak? Can women (especially) African American women be as submissive yet strong like Michelle appears to be? They seem to have a bond that God created which nothing in this world can break. They are not perfect but love truly can heal everything!

Ok, as someone who attended the Swearing - In ceremony (with the other 2 million people), I have to say that I was kind of pissed that Jay-Z, Beyonce, Solange, and Puff Daddy were seated up in the dias(sp). I really felt that there were other people who have been through the struggle or who may never have had the chance to experience something even remotely uplifting. Someone more deserving. I really do feel they should have been seated on the lawn where they belong. In addition, the people that were standing around me (young and old, black and white) most I did not know…were not impressed, there was a muted ackward silence when Jay-Z and family were shown on the screen. Solange…really…does she even know who the Texas Governor is?….the feeling was, Jay-Z and Beyonce elbowed their way into the ceremonies when noone really asked them to participate. For example, Beyonce singing “At Last” during the President and First Lady’s dance. For Real? over Etta James? How much more elbowing did Beyonce do. Anyway, that is my two cents….I am entitled to my opinion and now I will go to the gym and work out to Jay-Z and Beyonce

I think everything was nice and classy, I love the first couple. they really have grace and poise. and you can really tell they are truly in love.
I didn’t get to see the beyonce performance.. the whole time yesterday is like i was numb.. i was happy but i was also very scared and nervouse for them.. when they were walking the parade i was so scared someone might shoot them..
anyway history is made. we have a black president now lets see if he can really make a change, im willing to do my part to make this world a better place.

I love Barack and Michelle…they looked picture perfect, but they still seemed real…unlike the person that sung for them. I think Stevie Wonder should have sung ‘Overjoyed’ for the first dance…beautiful and appropriate lyrics for them. ‘At Last’ is more of a wedding song for a new couple!?!?!?! But they seemed happy and that’s all that matters really…Congratulations Barack and Michelle!!!!

“Leave them thugs alone ladies.”

*clapping hands*

My husband joked that Obama is gonna get michelle pregnant last night

Let’s not make this discussion about Jay and Beyonce please. Even though Beyonce sounded great for me it was the moment and seeing them two EDUCATED African American husband and wife brought me to tears. So please quit praising her when it was not her moment, i was happy when the man came and escorted her off the stage LOL.

Magical night Beyonce brought me to tears go Obama!!

I commend Michelle for using an unknown designer and putting her on the map, that was a great thing for her to do and she looked stunning last night, as did Barack. This is there moment not Beyonce’s!

This is why I didnt think they should have let her perform, even though she did a good job with not oversinging, there was still far too much attention placed on her. At the end of the day its Barack and Michelle’s moment, it was there chance to shine not hers! And the emotional tears she gave were just another way to keep the camera on herself not again, she’’s a limelight hogger- won’t even let the President get his moment.

Very nice. I did not know that Mariah and Alicia was going to be there. Looks like they all had a blast.

I really like Michelle but I wish she would spruce up her wardrobe a bit. Just because you’re first lady doesn’t mean you should look stiff and frumpy. I’m looking at her right now at the national prayer service and she’s dressed like June Cleaver. I’ve noticed she wears flats and low heeled shoes a lot but I think it’s because she doesn’t want to tower over Barack.

Good luck Barack and Michelle and God bless.

@ Confucius08

Why single out Jay, Bey, Solo, and Puff? Did you miss Oprah, Muhammad Ali and the other celebs? They were there for a reason. Jay, Bey, and Diddy all campaigned for Barack, and Oprah supported him so maybe that was the campaign’s way of thanking them. Also, the Obamas personally selected Bey to serenade them last night, and Etta James is not the original performer of At Last. She covered it just like Bey. Enjoy your workout

Last night was trully memorable. I thought it was like watching a movie or something straight out of Hollywood by all the people that were in DC and how magical it felt for me to see our first African American president. I really enjoyed seeing Barack and Michelle dance though lol..my prez can move :). But overall its still feels good to see that we can do anything if we put our minds, bodies and spirits into it.

yesterday has been the best day ever by far!!!
i cried watchimg the inauguration lol
it was just beautiful to see all those peoplenoutside supporting him
it was undescibable!!
congrads to our president!!!

THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU.

FABULOUS HISTORY I WAS OVERWHELMED BY IT ALL

CL those are some excellent flicks…I printed them all

Confucius08, you know if you had been invited (or had the opportunity) to participate in a historical moment, you wouldn’t turn it down either. everyone would have just had to have been looking at me and each other like “wtf is she doing here”, cus if i could i woulda jumped at the chance haha. but i do agree, i wonder why they couldn’t get etta to do “at last”. but we don’t need beyonce doing “crazy in love” or some other inappropriate mess so i guess that classic will have to do.

you know what, now that i think of it, it would have been nice to have some of the old school singers performing. the whole thing would have had that “look how far we’ve come” vibe. but this was nice too.

The Neighboorhood Ball was my fav. of the 10 they attended. Michelle’s gown was gorgeous, but she kept fooling the the train trying to make sure she didn’t trip on it, lol. Maybe that should have been a bit shorter?

I was glued to my TV yeasterday…I loved every minute of it. God Bless America, My Home Sweet HOME!!

im tired of seeing beyonce at every event like shes the only female singer her voice aint that great love the obamas though

To all the people who said something negative about beyonce, you all are ignorant. She did a good job last night. Dont hate on her because she is the best out there right now. Thats whats wrong with us as black people, we are quick to judge. But could u all do what she does. NO! She has a GOD given talent. Be proud we have a black president. The bar has been set. Lets all get to work and be the people that God is calling us to be. Lets stop all the hating, because we all no that if we could we would love to have some of beyonces success.

Bey did a good job, but it was not her single night. It was the Obamas, it was all of the people who struggle, and it DAMN SURE WAS OUR ANCESTORS WHO WENT THROUGH HELL JUST TO MAKE THIS POSSIBLE. I know my great grandmother is proud as hell. It’s time for a change, so let this man shine and lead America to great new hopes. Everyone should be thanking their ancestors and those who made it possible.

Oh, and I really commend Michelle for giving an up and coming designer the chance to show off their work. She is amazing and I’m pretty sure who ever it was is very greatful to have the honor.

this is simply the best thing to watch…:-)
i wanna have the love they have!

The she-devil that is Ann Coulter is gonna have a field day with Alicia and Mariah performing at this event.

Festivities are over…let the federal indictments begin….

Overall, I liked Stevie Wonder and Sting performance “Brand New Day”

Beyonce did a great job, but Etta is still alive. That’s my opinion about respecting other artist.

Michelle’s dress at the Neighborhood ball is growing on me, but for the most part it didnt move me.–now her ensemble she wore during inauguration was CLASSIC. I loooved the cut, color, and shape on her. The dress and overcoat was just her style and she went daring with he green gloves and shoes. I ADORED how Sasha and Malia looked; fashionable but still like CHILDREN! And Barack!? whoooo…that is a SHARP man right there!

I am in love with the Obamas style and cant wait to see more.

It was truly a great day for us all! You can tell that Barack and Michelle are IN LOVE.. for real I used to always say that when the doors of the White House closed Laura B, went one direction and George went the other but you can tell that is NOT the case with the Obama’s!.. Bey did a great job I never doubted that she would I do wonder why with people like Stevie

Now I am an on again off again Beyonce fan, but I can not hate on her performance. You can tell she was privledged to sing for them. It was heartwarming and brought me to tears.

Michelle and Barack Obama are a very beautiful couple. Not only beautiful on the outside but on the inside as well. I loved watching all the events yesterday with my family and loved ones. I am so happy that Change as finally come.

Congrats to the Obama’s

And Fantastic Job Beyonce

I Think it was a slap in Etta James face she is still living she should have song her own song. President Obama and First Lady look great and that they should have been the only one in the picture but Bey she has to take over all the time and she wasn’t holding no tear back if she was going to cry she would have she was thinking a bout herself and I am not hating on Bey sometime you how to step back and let someone else shine. Congrat got to our New President and First Lady. Bey go fine
a dark room.

Great, Great, Great Day yesterday here in DC…. Love them Obama’s. Loved Beyonce singing.

Did anybody see Jay Z… Oh no, he is really playing up his UGLY. Those glasses have got to go… All trends are not for everybody. Plus he too old to be following some trend. Love Jay but yuck…

Anyway, loved everything about yesterday. I thought Beyonce looked nice.

A. Keys dress was a cute apron. Why was there a flap in the front.

…*opps* but with people like Stevie Wonder, and Aretha there, Legends of their generation why they would want Bey to sing their first song dont get me wrong not taking nothing away from Bey I mean who doesn’t know she’s one of the biggest stars today but like some else stated something like Over joyed, or Ribbon in the Sky would have been great however thinking about it I think the choice may have been more for the many messages of the title
“AT LAST”.. as in At last our time has come, at last all men are equal..just a thought Now having Etta James herself blow it would have been more powerful for a number of reasons but maybe she don’t still have her pipes…just a thought..anywhoo
MY PRESIDENT LOOKS LIKE ME…everything else means NOTHING!

By the way, everyone realizes the Obamas actually ASKED Beyonce to sing for them, right? They are actually fans of hers, Barack admitted to having some of her music on his i-pod during the campaign. They also have young daughters that probably like her.

She could have turned them down but why would she? She played Etta in a movie and recorded the song for a soundtrack, she has a history with the song. Also, the Neighborhood Ball was about the people, especially young people that supported his campaign. All the artists were “hip” and for the young folks. Why drag old ass Etta up there?

I was surprised Denzel Washington’s old behind was able to sneak in there.

The entire day was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING !!!! WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE !!!

Everything was amazing, I cried until there were no more tears. But, when Barak and Michelle came out to have their first dance and he said. Do you see my wife?

I lost it, while they were dancing it was ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL !!!!!

God is so good! Black is beautiful! Barak is an amazing inspiration to the entire world.

I LOVE TO SEE MY BEAUTIFUL BLACK PEOPLE COME TOGETHER IN LOVE AND UNITY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IT WAS PERFECT !!!!!

GOD IS SO REAL !!!

WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wonderful and monumental day for the world. We are witness to God’s strength. First Lady Michelle looked Regal (day & night) and President Barack looked insanely handsome. Charisma and sophistication were literally seeping from their pores.

On the other hand, Beyonce’s dress was horrid. She sounded beautiful though.

Beyonce was requested by The Obamas…take it up with them people.

Is Rihanna still babysitting at the kiddie ball? *whoops* LMFAO!

beyonce was NOT requested by the Obamas. she practically threatened to stalk them for the next four years if they didn’t let her perform.

It was a most beautiful event so lets not turn it into our usual Beyonce/Mariah hatathons we tend to have around here. I thought Beyonce sounded beautiful and just her emotion when she was done like she just wanted to burst out crying was AMAZING. I mean she was so overwhelmed because this is a moment in hostory and she will be remembered for singing for their first dance for years to come.

Alicia Keys vocals were very disappointing for teh first time. She shouted No One from top to bottom. It was really terrible. Mariah made it through and swung it home at the end. Stil shaky at time but she looked AMAZING. And for the first time she wasnt too stiff. She was even dancing in teh group performance. I was like someone bought some WD40!!!

Wasnt sure if Shakira should have sung that song!!!

HEY RIHANNA STANS.. WHERE IS YA GIRL RIHANNA. I THOUGHT SHE WAS PERFORMING SOMEWHERE. MAYBE SHE DID, SHE IS JUST INSIGNIFICANT.

YES THE OBAMAS AND BEYONCE STOLE THE SHOW LAST NIGHT. NOT RHIANNA. HISTORY WAS MADE.

ONCE AGAIN RHIANNA STANS, YA GIRL IS INSIGNIFICANT. TRUE TALENT ALWAYS OUTSHINES GIMMICKS. IF BEYONCE WAS SO TALENTLESS AND ALL THAT OTHER STUFF YALL BE TALKIN, BEYONCE WOULD NOT BE PERFORMING LAST NIGHT FOR OUR NEW PRESIDENT. SHE AND WOULD SITTIN RIGHT UP THERE WITH RHIANNA AND ALL THE OTHER NON TALENTED PEOPLE…UN-NOTICED .

bEYONCE DID IT LAST NIGHT. AND THE OBAMAS LOVE HER. YOU CAN TELL THEY WERE VERY PLEASED.

See how he looks at her????? I love it

Wow, last night was amazing.. The Obamas are such a beautiful couple.. And Beyonce, beyonce, Beyonce girlllll. go ahead with your singing self.. She sang her heart out. it was extremely touching. Now I really see why she is the Queen B. Her voice was perfect for the moment. Wow B..

HAHAHAHAHHAHA

GO OBAMA ..

Just Brava!

@ KMNILES

Rihanna didn’t even show up for the Kids Inaugural ball!!! She was a no-show

@ CR

Sorry, wasn’t funny. The Obamas are fans. Get over it, and get a life.

@ MIKE

Shakira sounded bad….real bad

The Obamas were beautiful and romantic. It’s amazing how class and beauty were demonstrated from the Obamas, but the uneducated will always make this a thing of “entertainment” (Rihanna versus Beyonce) PITIFUL. Michelle is the new role model for what black women should aspire to be, and what they can be. I believe as a people we have always had class, someone just needed to remind the world that we did.

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Say whaaaat? I don’t see pics of her at the Youth Ball either and it was reported on CNN that she would be there. Wonder what happened?

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Mariah sounded horible too. I was expecting her to bring it home but she didn’t.

I”ve yet to peep Alicia’s performance…going to DimeWars now to do so.

@ KMNILES

She was supposed to be on the Kids Inaugural ball(televised on Disney) on Monday, but she didn’t appear or perform. She was never supposed to be at the Youth ball. She did perform at the RIAA charity event last night though, but that wasn’t official so it wasn’t televised.

Yesterday was truly surreal. I watched it ALL DAY LONG. Could not get enough of our new President and First Lady. I thought Michelle looked AMAZING both in her day/swearing in outfit and in her inaugural ball gown. Simply stunning. And the first dance was just beautiful. They are so in love and for them to conclude this long journey with “At Last” was very fitting. That moment brought me to tears. And no, it wasn’t a Beyonce momemt. As much as I love Bey, NOTHING could have taken the shine off the first couple last night. They were radiant.

rihanna is on tour with chris around europe guys… ,meet and greet last week wed 14 th woop woop

Lola

You’re right. I remember them saying she was going to attend the “official after party” on CNN. I saw pick of her at the RIAA Ball and she looked noce, though people said she dressed inappropriate.

I say for 2009 you all stop with this hate/love for Beyonce.

Whatever she does or didn’t do just get over it already. She’s a perfomer. She’s not God. Cut it out already.

Why do you care whether she’s singing the first dance, or not singing the inaguration song or whatever. It’s really none of your business.

All of you who thinks she walks on water and the one’s who are constantly putting her down: GET A LIFE!

every looked and sounded great…Alicia did just fine & looked Amazing…Beyonce did good as well…

@ KMNILES

I didn’t like the dress, but her event was at a club….so….hey

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So are we supposed to show indifference? That wouldn’t be any fun, lol. Besides…since you’re present and reading all this love/hate for Beyonce that means you’re here often, so DO YOU HAVE A LIFE?

I’m just saying…do you and be happy and satisfied.

qick qyuestion guys.im from the UK i was tuned on all day yday from the swearing in to the parade to the ball.everything.but ovbviously because of tv rights.we were only aloowed to catch the first few minutes of the dance.then it was cut short. did you guys see it full?? and if so is there anywhere online i can catch the performances and Mr president and first lady’s dance

i thought they picked the perfect person to dance too last night. it was a beautiful moment. but yet the haters never fail to make this about bee. im a bee stan and i wasnt even gonna make this about her. the haters fail to realize they keep her relevant. she did good last night but ppl always have somethen to say about her. if it isnt her dress, then its her begging to perform, or her not respecting etta. ppl get over your jealousy and hate and give props where they are due

LOVE’D BEYONCE AND MARIAH.

Please leave your hate in 2008. The focus is supposed to be on Barack and Michelle. They asked Beyonce to perform and she did a great job! 2009 is supposed to be a year for change. So why don’t you stop hating and channel your negative energy into something positive..like volunteering.

Anyway yesterday’s events were amazing and history was made

i was tuned in all day yesterday from the swearing in to the parade - the ball - everything!!!

truely inspirational.

but because of tv rights we could only catch the first few moments of the dance, did you guys see it full? i guess so, and if anybody does know. would i be able to see the performances and dance online? thanks xx

President Obama genuinely loves that woman and his family…you can see it in their interactions. He is always holding her hand and they always have something to exchange between one another. I hear some people say they are faking and all that other nonsense, well if they are they are some damn good actors.

There were so many people from different backgrounds, music genres and whatnot there on their behalf, and I’m sure the Obamas had something to do with that….I thought that was so wonderful.

@ UK

Have you checked YouTube? I’m sure it’s on there, or try Toya’s World, she has it

ITS NOT ABOUT BEYONCE SWEETIES, ITS ABOUT THE NEW PRESIDENT AND OUR FIRST LADY! GIVE BEYONCE A BREAK YA’LL! QUIT THINKING ABOUT THAT WOMAN SO MUCH SHE NOT WORRYING ABOUT YALL COME ON NA’! BUTANYWAY, MY GURL MARY J KILLED ALL OF THEM WITH THAT DRESS SHE HAD ON, GO MARY THAT DRESS DID IT!!!!!!!!

WTH are ya’ll talking about Beyonce for? The only people taking attention away from the Obamas are the same people complaining about Beyonce taking attention away from the Obamas.

Seriously, no reason to ruin a beautiful occasion by complaining about the person singing.

It was a beautiful, inspiring historical event all about unity and possibilities. There is no reason to make a fuss about petty sh*t.

Anyways, I thought it was beautiful. The unity and heart on display that day was amazing. I do fear that people will turn on him though. I’ not looking forward to that day, and I honestly hope it doesn’t happen, but people are people.

You people kill me.So now its something wrong with saying Beyonce did a good job??? WTH?? Anyway, she did a GREAT job. The OBAMA’s looked PERFECT.

I love the whole ball except for…Jay-z. Whackest performance of the night. Didn’t think he should have done that song (didn’t eve know the song). He should have do “Show Me What You Got” that would have been more appropriate for me.

Mr. President and First Lady Obama looks so beautiful together. I love that they are the new poster couple for black love. He truly loves his wife. I want a husband like he someday. Did you see the way he was dancing OoOo la la. He is so SEXY.

Beyonce killed it! Love her, love her, love her. So sick of people acting like she ain’t shit. No one right now can hold a flippin’ candle to Beyonce. No one else could sing that song like she did. Rihanna…no….Keyshia…no….Alicia (might have)….but no! Beyonce is the best. You go BEE!!!

Mariah….wow…..girl I don’t know what to say. That wasn’t a good job at all. I mean I could tell it was Mariah but if I had closed my eyes I couldn’t, My mom says she’s pregnant and she most have not have been feeling well that night. I say she’s older and just had a bad preformance.

Over all it was wonderful OoO and Stevie Wonder was good too. Will. I. Am was good too. Loved it all. (sorry so long)

@ Kelvin

It’s always the ones that show so much disdain for Bey, that constantly bring her up. I don’t get it. Let that ish go in, 09. PLEASE DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT!

thanks for the heads up Lola, i’ll try Toya’s world x

Come on people! Give Puffy, Jayz, Beyonce and Solange a break. They have had a pretty rough year. Especially Beyonce and Solange. They both just came off of major flops. The Obama’s are know for helping people out. Besides, Jayz, Beyonce and Puffy helped campaign. Solange, she just does what she always does; ride her sister’s fame. I’m sure Matthew tried like hell to get them to let her perform too. So lay off, there are some perks to being Beyonce’s sister. So much for not wanting to be tied to them.

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I see your point. It was all about Mary, lol.

At least Beyonce was all covered up. Give her credit people.

Now seriously, somebody need to be honest with Stevie Wonder with his uneven hairline at the center of his head. Why they let him go out looking like that.
Thr inauguration is something to remember.

LOVED MARIAH’S HAIR, DRESS AND SONG, SO APPROPRIATE. MARIAH IS GROWIN ON ME AGAIN

Mariah VOCALS was very POOR on “HERO” whoever states differently is CLEARLY in DENIAL.

What is it Beyawnce is suppose to do for our nation other than annoy the hell out of us by every where we turn ther she is!! I’m sorry but everybody ain’t jumping up and down over her, she is a average singer she appears only to be on hand if it means money, fortune and fame! As Martin Luther King said it is not about how many awards and wealth you achieve in life it is how you serve that will equate to greatness this man gave his life to serve and improve our lives which is why we have the rights we have today show me what Beyonce has contributed to better my life or My childrens lives and I will gladly hail her as a Hero until then I will praise whom I choose worthy!!!!

What is it Beyawnce is suppose to do for our nation other than annoy the hell out of us by every where we turn ther she is!! I’m sorry but everybody ain’t jumping up and down over her, she is a average singer she appears only to be on hand if it means money, fortune and fame! As Martin Luther King said it is not about how many awards and wealth you achieve in life it is how you serve that will equate to greatness this man gave his life to serve and improve our lives which is why we have the rights we have today show me what Beyonce has contributed to better my life or My childrens lives and I will gladly hail her as a Hero until then I will praise whom I choose worthy!!!!!

Wow.. beyonce did that.. she was amazing.. The Obamas, they are so glorious. i love them.. Perfect song, for the perfect couple, with the perfect songstress. wow.. perfect moment in history..

Still tearing up… I LOVE the love Barack and Michelle have! You can just see it!
Beyone did not over do the song like she normally does..she was great!

I heard that Beyonce was invited to attend the inauguration, the same with the ball.
I also heard she selected what song she wanted to sing. And there was more meaning to the song then the original meaning.

Anyways, Michelle and Obama are so freaking cute together. LOL! I was cooing over them the whole time they were dancing. I love to see black people in love, truely and genuinely. I’m proud of myself. At first, I wasn’t going to vote for him because of his name, so I sided with Hilary. Then, when it came down to it, I sat my butt down and listened to his speeches and studied his platform. This was my first time voting and I hope that the decision I made will help change our world, not just our country, for the better

Ok why is everyone trying to make this into a Beyonce thing! UNBELIEVABLE even when we get the FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT people are still praising Beyonce more it’s so sad! I’m not hating at all, but for 1 yaw do realize she wasn’t the only celebrity there don’t yaw and for two it’s not about her it’s about the OBAMA’s so recognize THE REAL DEAL!!!!!!!! This is exactly the reason why people can’t even be in the same room with Beyonced because yaw always making into some stupid competition or making it seem like it’s about her! Hey even Beyonce knows it wasn’t her time!!!

am i the only person that think some aspect of the neighborhood ball was ghetto, come on now jay-z wtf!

Hey a lot of celebrities will be remembered for singing there that night!!!!

@ 96 get a life please, lol. It’s so funny when did we get so many Etta James fans in here? So just because Etta sung the song before Bee, they should have gone and hassled a 70 plus or 80 plus year old woman to come sing it herself?! And the reasoning behind this logic is because she is still alive? LMFAO

@107, please ain’t nobody praising Bee and NO last night was NOT about her. But some people make it seem like it is a crime to say that she did good! Talk about all the other performers but don’t dare mention Bee. Pathetic

Let me make this clear I praise God and God only! I thinK Obama, Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman and people like them are heroes so someone tell me why are people on here arguing over Beyonce acting like little kids like she is the President or like she changed the world I mean she’s a good entertainer, but that’s all so when this becomes a music post then yaw can talk about her, but for now it’s about the OBAMA’s so please stop!!!!!

@ 111 Yeah well sweetie as much as I would love to argue with you and say hey you’re right I’m not going to you’re not even seeing the point and as far as the other performers I don’t even see them being mentioned as much as her! WTH do they even have to do with what I said I don’t care if people liked her performance or not, but encase you haven’t noticed there are people on here arguing over her who didn’t even mention the OBAMA’s so stfu!!!!!! Peace!!!!

loved the dance. it was so beautiful. I also loved that they are always so real, and true to themself.

Damn the Beyonce stans are so sensitive just because there are people on here who recognize it’s about the Obama’s and not about Beyonce, Mary, A.Keys, or the other performers and now all of a sudden they’re haters and all that other crap! GTFOOH!!!!!!! I mean yes she did an amazing job and so did the others, but it’s not a crime to say that it wasn’t about her because it wasn’t!!!!!!!

Chayna, what did I say in my previous post. Only the uneducated will focus on Beyonce……

Love at it best. Get it Barack and Michelle. Queen Bee keep doing u, bump da haters. /-)

@116 You’re right I said what I needed to say I’ll let GOD take care of them!!!!

Can somebody please inform me how there can be a debate over Beyonce please because I don’t see any videos posted anywhere are see new music posted they all did amazing, but shouldn’t people be atleast debating over the actual President. Maybe I missed something… crickets!!!!! I’m serious too!!!!!!

IM ALSO A BLOGGER, SUP BRAINNNN LOL BUT EVERYONE LOVED THIS PART.. BEYONCE CLEARLY IN TEARS NAILED THE EVENT…

The whole day was overwhelming for me. Stil is today when I think back on it. I did not like Beyonce version of At Last never did, she seemed kind of fake about it to me. Why in the hell did they tear up Stevie’s song, I wanted it to be over with way before they ended that mess.

@108 yeah yeah you know the salty white folks thats still pissed he’s their President thats the first thing they pointed out….they said for them to be so “classy” he turned the celebration into a “ghetto Fab” affair Jay Z rapping, Beyonce singing, Diddy , Mary J, Nick Cannon DJing ect. .. … of course they didn’t mention the other hundred thousands that were there like Oprah and Stedman or Denzel Washington, or Medgar Evans’ widow, Dr. Kings grandchildren the list can go forever ……..but I knew that that was gonna be said one way or the other!

It was a great day. The Obamas are a model of what black love should be. I do however, find it ignorant that Etta James was not asked to sing her own song. And the media whore was so pressed for the spotlight that homeboy had to come and escort her offstage.

It’s not about Beyonce versus the Obamas…DAMN. All people said was Beyonce did a great job. There will never be a debate over the Obamas because we all agree (beyonce stans and haters alike) that The Obama’s RULE. I jus don’t understand how someone could watch an event like this and the first thing they say is beyonce over sang, or beyonce was trying to steal the spotlight….its like we were watching to different events.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Beyonce, but my focus was on the Obama’s. Afterwards I looked back and realized that Beyonce did an amazing job.

NOW THAT’S HOW A MAN IS SUPPOSE TO LOOK @ HIS WOMAN!!!! MEN PLEASE TAKE NOTE!!!! IF YOUR SWAG IS NOT UP THERE WITH BARACK THEN YOU NEED TO TAKE HIS CLASS! I wanted them together and it RENEWS my faith that MEN can LOVE their women the right way!!! They are a great EXAMPLE of LOVE!!!

Everyone who is getting mad at Bee saying that it was not her moment, it was the Obamas, should not blame her. Blame everyone on this post that keeps bringing up her name more than the Obamas. It is not her fault that she is talked about so much. Also if she was asked to perform the song by the family, why wouldn’t she take the honor and opportunity? So she should have turned it down and said “no i’m going to let someone else do it because people on blogsites think I do too much. Or no, Etta is still alive so I’m going to let her sing it?” It’s a huge moment and honor and anyone who had the priveledge to be apart of it I am sure would not have turned it down. Beyonce does not have the godly power to make her name come off the tongues of everyone, unfortunately her success and drive forces that to happen (apparently). Should she apologize? Let’s just knock it all off. What a beautiful moment last night, for the country, for the Obamas, for Beyonce, and for everyone else who was apart of it and got to experience it. So what.

The ceremony couldn’t be hampered by the celebrities who were so obviously and blantantly attempting to get their shine by seating near the President. They were invited , they had to pay extra. But, if making themselves look important is a need they have to fulfill why hate. I’m not impressed because those celebtrities just made themselves look stupid as far as I’m concern and it’s obvious that their charitable deeds are meant to glorify themselves and not God or humanity. Even, Oprah had the decency and class to sit with the every day people. Denzel and Magic Johnson, Cusak, Hoffman, are they serious? Even Steven Spielberg? And if they listen to or read anything Obama has said, he makes a point to tell people that he doesn’t watch t.v. and he’s not impressed by superficial garbage. Our President is about being authentic. If you pay attention, Obama seems more relax around everyday people. I highly doubt Washington D.C. will turn into Hollywood 2.0 like it was under the Clinton Admin.

As far as Michelle and Obama, I am truly in love with this couple. lol. He has to be the most sexiest husband in the world. The way President Obama looks at his wife, whispers in her ear, constantly has to be near her, is just so awe. The cutiest moment of the day was when they were dancing at the Parade, love that. But the sexiest moment was at the Celebration that aired on ABC 7. That was so hot, when they began dancing and he was kissing her, looking into her eyes, and he really started to “enjoy being close to her”, she had to pull him away. That was hot. And where is this that he can’t dance, I don’t see that, but I do see a sophisticated man, that isn’t going to make himself look like an uncivilized man, grinding on his wife in front of the world, that would be tacky. And that little dance he does, well he’s playing around. I’m sure that when the Obamas are in private, he really dances with her. I loved and was moved by the honesty and real emotion when Kerry Washington and MJB cried as the Obamas were dancing. As a black woman , watching a black President dance with his black wife, had to be moving , especially for two black women in the entertainment industry.

The whole Beyonce thing , well she did an excellent job, I was focused on the Obamas. But, Jay Z made me upset, he could have atleast wrote a rap about them, and not talk about his girl.

LEAVE THE WORD ‘HATE’ IN 08′ ! Tired of that stupid use of this word. Want to find the person or persons who started using this word INCORRECTLY & grab them by the neck!!!!!!! Uggg!!! No one ‘hates’(correct definition) your beloved Beyonce!!!

Obviously yesterday was one that will never be forgotten. But when it comes to the “Beyonce Factor” I can see why everyone talks about her from time to time. I do indeed like Beyonce…I can’t deny her talent, energy and goal of being an icon someday, however I am definetley getting to the point some of these “haters” are at. I admire the talent but I’m starting to feel like she is a big enough star to not have to have the spotlight everywhere… I mean whether or not she sang At Last. she would still be beyonce… It just seems like she is a bit greedy and I think it is ashamed that no one sees her lime light as maybe, overdone. She is just turning into that person in class that is constantly kissing the teachers ass to pass out papers, or watch the class when they leave. Yes she is one of the most talented female vocalist for our generation, but that doesn’t mean that the “game” has to become just Beyonce… U will sell regardless, so why hogg the lime light from the artist who need the exposure?

Obviously yesterday was one that will never be forgotten. But when it comes to the “Beyonce Factor” I can see why everyone talks about her from time to time. I do indeed like Beyonce…I can’t deny her talent, energy and goal of being an icon someday, however I am definetley getting to the point some of these “haters” are at. I admire the talent but I’m starting to feel like she is a big enough star to not have to have the spotlight everywhere… I mean whether or not she sang At Last. she would still be beyonce… It just seems like she is a bit greedy and I think it is ashamed that no one sees her lime light as maybe, overdone. She is just turning into that person in class that is constantly kissing the teachers ass to pass out papers, or watch the class when they leave. Yes she is one of the most talented female vocalist for our generation, but that doesn’t mean that the “game” has to become just Beyonce… U will sell regardless, so why hogg the lime light from the artist who need the exposure?

Not a big fan of beyonce so i tried not to make the night about her, but enjoy the entertainers i do like and watch as the world’s most beautiful couple the new PRESIDENT AND HIS FIRST LADY. that is what last night was all about to me not bad singing b and her fam.

BEYONCE did a TERRIFIC job singing for the Obamas’ first dance as POTUS and TFL.

People are just mad that Beyonce actually DID perform AMAZINGLY and for something OH SO SPECIAL that will be remembered years AND YEARS to come and RIHANNA was NO WHERE to be SEEN. Don’t be mad because you went full out and way out of your way to create a petition, the ‘dislikers’ FAIL yet AGAIN.

Mariah was a terrible mess. I still love her though.

@130..

I hope and pray that you’re joking. It is not Beyonce’s fault that she appeals to many people causing her to be exposed everywhere. Obama invited her to sing for them, she didn’t pay her way to the top. How can you say she’s hogging the lime light? Is it her fault all these other artists are just played out or just straight up unappealing? Beyonce has many fan, and a ginormous fan base, you may not want to see her every step you take but that is you darling. Your feelings don’t apply to everyone around you. Beyonce doesn’t run into blog posts and insist on everyone to talk about her when Obama gets elected, that is our decision. You can choose to reply, following along, or just ignore it. People want to talk about Beyonce whether it is out of love/hate or “I just don’t care”. If people are really tired of Beyonce like they claim they are, they would stop addressing her fans, stop entering her posts, AND HUST STOP TALKING ABOUT HER.

If they claim not to like her, why is it so hard to not mention her? I don’t get it, I really don’t.

This definitely aint about Bey. I did enjoy her singing but my focus is on the President and First Lady. Talk to the hand…lol

Lmao. I dont believe at all that the obama’s would ask beyonce to perform the song for the first dance. If you believe it then u r MADD CRAZY. I am way young and i have more class than to pick Beyonce to sing at such an important event.

bey know she needed to put a bra on with that dress… and when did she get all them titties lol … that hair sucked but she sounded good for the most part lolol …. michelle dress was ugly to me… barack was so handsome lolol IMO

Beyonce asked to be there…..the Obamas didn’t ask her

Words can’t describe how beautiful this all is, from Obama beating Hilliary and winning the Democratic nomination to his swearing in. It is all truly overwhelming in the most amazing way. I know that President Obama will lead the nation like no other American President has ever, while upholding a positive perception of African Americans. I’m truly blessed to have witnessed this.

On the other hand, I KNEW that as soon as he won the nomination, Beyonce would somehow be involved. Someone mentioned earlier that the Obama’s asked her to perform, but I heard that she offered. Either way, we’re oversaturated with her and I was very dissapointed to see her up there. In reading the news today, I think I have read more about her singing the song of their first dance then the first dance itself. I don’t think she tried on purpose to make the moment about her, but that’s what happened. She sang well, yes. But it should not have been about her. And that interview only proved how volunerable and illiterate she is! Now we know why she does not do more candid interviews. I wish she would go retire or something. Lastly, someone should have told her not to wear such a formal dress (loooog train). Again, you don’t go to someone else’s ball, dressed as if its your own (JLo did it too.) UGH! Away with Beyonce.

The entire Inauguration Day was monumental and awe-inspiring! And the Obamas make a wonderful couple. Barack and Michelle Obama are clearly very much in love, and the obvious affection between them is real (not just a “put-on” for the cameras). This is what you call “Black Love at its finest.”

I love both of Michelle’s Inauguration Day dresses. Her ball gown is just beautiful. Alot of the intricate detailing on the dress didn’t show up over the TV cameras, but when you see photos of the dress up-close, you realize just how gorgeous it is! And Michelle Obama has the perfect stature and presence to carry of this type of gown.

Overall, an absolutely wonderful day (and evening), from start to finish!

When you see pictures of Michelle’s dress
It’s actually cute. When I was watching
it in video it didn’t look that good. It’s cute

Oh and Mariah lost her voice.
I think others can sing her classics better
than her now. That’s what you get when
you don’t live to your full potential.
She purposely stopped singing strong and
bold like she use to and stuck to singing
whispery. All in the process she lost the
ability to sing her powerful songs. Even
the whispery ones. Smh. If you don’t
use it you’ll LOSE it.

It was beautiful.

To be honest, for the people talking crap about Beyonce saying she was trying to steal their shine and blah blah blah. I just think YOU are the ones so focused on her that even something as beautiful as the dance between Obama and Michelle couldn’t take your mind off of her. Im not a huge Bey fan nor am I a hater but in NO WAY did she overshadow the pres and the first lady. The emotion and true love in their eyes when you saw their faces, if Beyonce overshadowed that for you then obviously your hate for her is TRULY extreme. I thought she did a good job and she seemed more real than I had ever seen her because you could really see the emotion on her face, didnt same fake at all. I think at last was an appropriate song. I know some people said thats a wedding song but considering AT LAST we have a black president, well I think that is why the song was picked.

Beyonce needed to put a dam bra on because nipples aren’t in vogue at such an occasion. Truly tastless!!

I also just want to add that maybe the reason why Etta didnt sing her own song was because isn’t she like 70 years old? I highly doubt she sounds the way she use to. I personally think Aretha buthered her song at the inaguaration. Once you get a certain age, your voice is not gonna be what it use to be. I dont care how good of a singer you were in your day. Beyonce like her or not, was the best choice to sing that. Even Mariah Carey doesn’t sound the way she use to.

I would like to read more about the actual dance than Beyonce’s performance. I also noticed that most artist sung their own songs except for Beyonce, I think the reason is Beyonce does not have any classics to sing or something that would have fit that occassion. Beyonce is being mentioned because this blog chose to also highlight Beyonce as if it was her night. I do think that she asked to be apart of the celebration, Obama’s committee chose Beyonce because he once talked about being a fan……Obama cant insult Beyonce by saying “I didnt choose her the committee did” so he went along with it. Beyonce made this event about her by requesting to perform during most of her interviews, if Obama really liked her or if they were friends then she would have gone straight to him and not the media to put the bug in their ears. Visual she is tiring us out! Beyonce rode the train into the city like Obama, Beyonce got her dress made for the event and it ended up looking a mess with her nipples hanging out, and she revealed the song she was singing for the dance after the committee wanted to keep it tight lipped….Attention go getter.

@144
I feel you on that, when you reach a certain age you voice changes especially if your not keeping it trained. On the other hand I feel like it was their moment, and if Etta would have sang it still would have been nice. I also get how others feel that maybe a more seasoned artist that went through the struggle should have performed, lets say Yolanda Adams, Gladys Knight, Patti, Anita Baker, Stephanie Mills could have sang HOME…..its already past but I wanted to see some old school up in there. I think many think that Beyonce was the best choice because the media makes it seem like she is the one black artist that we have. They could have even chosen Jill Scott, Angie Stone, Jennifer Hudson and so on. Most forget that their were artist before Beyonce, Beyonce is not the only artist who can sing.

@144
I feel you on that, when you reach a certain age you voice changes especially if your not keeping it trained. On the other hand I feel like it was their moment, and if Etta would have sang it still would have been nice. I also get how others feel that maybe a more seasoned artist that went through the struggle should have performed, lets say Yolanda Adams, Gladys Knight, Patti, Anita Baker, Stephanie Mills could have sang HOME…..its already past but I wanted to see some old school up in there. I think many think that Beyonce was the best choice because the media makes it seem like she is the one black artist that we have. They could have even chosen Jill Scott, Angie Stone, Jennifer Hudson and so on. Most forget that their were artist before Beyonce, Beyonce is not the only artist who can sing.

BEYONCE SANG.. GET OVER IT.. ITS HISTORY.. ITS DONE.. BEYONCE SANG AND NOW ALL YOU CAN DO IS TALK AND HATE.. SHE SANG . HA HA HATERS.. SHE SNAG WHILE YOU WERE ON THE SIDELINE.

YALL SOUND SO STUPID..

People need to get a grip. This ball was a celebration of the youth who came together to get him elected. He could not have done it it if we hadn’t come out to vote, and this was their way of saying thanks. They went to something like 10 Inaugural balls last night. I’m sure they had one where the stuffy, old white people could enjoy themselves (not that they would).

Everyone looked and sounded great last night except Mariah..

I don’t know why it’s sooo hard for some of these DIED HARD BEYONCE FANS to believe that Beyonce OFFERED and ASKED and ASKED to be part of the Inauguration and then Neighborhood Ball. Beyonce think she is slick…everytime you saw her on tv she was always throwing it out there that she would love to be part of the Inauguration and the Ball…she even said it will be HONORED if they want her or need her. Hmmm it’s even for her to act all desperate for an INVITE when you know the President of the United States is a fan of yours….but it doesn’t mean you’re on his mind and you will be his first choice. Actually, Jennifer Hudson was his first choice…she was the one who was suppose to sing and not Beyonce. But when Beyonce got the word that JHud will be a NO SHOW Beyonce had her own little tricks up her sleeve and shoved her way into it..By buggin the hell out of Obama’s COMMITTEE smh

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Everytime I see those two yesterday I cried. One: because of what I know our people have overcome to now having our first African-American President. and Two because of how in love Barack and Michelle are with one another. I hope the Lord Blesses me with a Love like that its beautiful!!!

I agree with Confucius…it was a very beautiful moment though.

simply beautiful ……. simply beautiful …….

I don’t know how some of you can be talking about the preformances all I could look at and think about is my new President.

I didn’t think about the song untill I heard for the sixth time.

It was truly amazing! Bey was cool, but could have done without her and her husband performing… good think Barack was gone for his performance
Overall, this is a moment people will remember forever! We are truly blessed!

Anyway, I am VERY proud to have a Black family in the white house, but that does not make me ignorant to the self indulged, stab anyone in the back to get ahead, fake ass, fronting tail, high maintenance, horse wearing, strip club dancing, manufactured to the ‘T’ barbie doll that is Beyaki! And even though I am sure The First Family eventually signed off on it, it was a PR move and she was not signed by the President, but by his people!!!

PS. I absolutely loved Michelle’s dress once I got to see her actually move in it throughout the night at all the balls! It was BEAUTIFUL! The Obamas are true inspiration!

THAT WAS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL MOMENT!!!! AND BEYONCE DID A GREAT JOB THAT IS WHY THEY CHOSE HER AND NO OTHER SINGER CUZ SHE IS “THE TRUTH” AND U COULD HATE IT OR LOVE IT BUT BEYONCE IS TALENTED….I REALLY DIDNT SEE ANYONE ELSE STANDING UP THERE SINGING FOR THE FIRST DANCE FOR THE PRESIDENT!!!! OH EXCUSE ME
FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEYONCE LOOKED LIKE SHE WAS GONNA CRY N SHE LOOKED SO PROUD
^^^^^THAT WAS 4 THE HATERS

ANY WAYS………………. THE OBAMA’S MADE ME PROUD AND U COULD TELL THEY ARE IN LOVE…I LOVE THE WAY THEY LOOKED SO HUMBLE AND AT PEACE…..
NO HATE ON THIS EARTH CAN TAKE AWAY WHAT GOD HAS BLESSED THEM WITH! THATS WHAT U CALL BLACK LOVE!!!!!!!

And what the hell is going on with Stevie’s hairline???!!!!!!!………

A beautiful, beautiful moment. I’m still crying! God Bless Obama!

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At Last!” is a 1941 song written by Mack Gordon and Harry Warren for the musical film Orchestra Wives, starring George Montgomery and Ann Rutherford. It was first performed in the film and on record by Glenn Miller and his orchestra, vocal by Ray Eberle & Pat Friday. The song was a major hit for Miller, reaching number fourteen on the Billboard pop charts in 1942, and it soon became a standard. Nat King Cole recorded it in 1957 on his number one album Love Is the Thing. In 1960, it was covered by blues singer Etta James in a performance that improvised on Warren’s melody.
Please get your facts straight before denouncing Beyonce. I know it is easy to hate on someone so beautiful and talented, but please use your energy to uplift yourself and your community PLEASE

Look @ ALL those black celebs performing. Even though this is SO not about ANY of them, this is about someone much bigger who probably actually cares about the “regular people”; but still. This is history for all African-Americans not just him. I’ve never seen so many black people at a presidential event. It really truly feels good.

Sometimes you CAN have too much of a good thing…

(is it just me or does anyone else seem to remember that Jennifer Hudson was initially asked to be a part of the inauguration celebration but she declined stating she was not yet ready to perform?)

Either way, it was a momentous occasion that I will remember for the rest of my life.

Watching our President and First Lady was so beautiful, I think it made most of us fall in love with black love. It gave us hope that we too can find someone special. It was the perfect song and Beyonce did a wonderful job.

Even though am not American, i feel that this has affected me in the most powerful way, not only that am black, but because this is a sign of change, who would have thought. I wish i was in America when all this happened, ugg, so sweet, Beyonce was is alright and she did a good job but i wish they would have chosen someone more soulful and elderly, nonetheless it was an awesome night,

FACT: In 2007 Barack danced with Ellen to Beyonce’ s ”crazy in love”
FACT: Barack has Beyonce and Jay-Z in his i-pod
FACT: Barack took his 2 daughters to Beyonce concert
FACT: BARACK IS A BEYONCE FAN AND PERSONALLY ASKED HER TO PERFORM AT THE INAUGURATION.
FACT: jennifer was NEVER “confirmed” that she was asked to perform at the inauguration so apparently she wasn’t Barack’s first choice
FACT: Beyonce is the #1 black female artist of this generation which is why she performed and your favorite artist didn’t. get over it.

People on blogs are pathetic. The jealousy some of you have of Beyonce is sad. Beyonce is a well known international talented beautiful black woman and it was a huge honor for her to be remembered for this. Everyone is talking about her performance and the president and first lady first dance. Man that’s a beautiful thing.

People can be pathetic and type lies and hate on Beyonce all they want, but you will never be able to take this moment away from her. She is a part of history and she will be able to tell her kids about this some day. People are giving Beyonce so much praise over this on T.V so I guess what haters have to say on blogs dont really matter. She is still going to be remembered for this at the end of the day.

Btw congrats to Beyonce on her successful album, singles, golden globe nomination, forbes lists, singing for the president, etc. She is having an amazing year. Forget the haters, that is one talented successful beautiful woman.

Actually Beyonce begged numerous times to perform for them, and so did Jay-Z, they were both told no. But I guessed they persuaded him. But you know Obama’s girl is Jennifer Hodson. And yeah they made it a big thing for Rihanna singing but we didn’t see her. Whatever!! For the record Beyonce asked and asked to be apart of that,and no she did not campaign for Obama, she said it herself.

^^^you are a pathetic liar. Beyonce and Jay-Z NEVER begged and begged. Post a video of them begging numerous times. I bet you can’t because that didn’t happen. Beyonce stated one time and one time only that she would love to perform at the inauguration at that was it. It was never confirmed that Jennifer was asked to perform so you can stop the lies about her being Obama’s first choice.

Like someone said earlier, I only go by FACTS and not he say/she say by pathetic bloggers. And it’s a FACT that Obama asked Beyonce to perform and is a fan of hers.

You pathetic haters can make up all the lies you want but it is still a FACT that Beyonce is going down in history for singing for the first dance of the first black president. She performed 3 times altogether so her haters can be in denial all they want but those are the facts. Beyonce made history. Deal with it.

WHAT A HISTORIC EVENT!!!!!
THE OBAMAS LOOKED GREAT AND SO IN LOVE. SUCH A BEAUTIFUL MOMENT. BEYONCE LOOKED GORGEOUS AND SOUNDED GREAT. SO DID MARY ALICIA AND MARIAH

SIDENOTE: I KNOW THE BEYONCE HATERS ARE MAD AS HELL THAT THEIR SAD PETITION DIDN’T WORK. IT WAS QUEEN BEY UP THERE. NOT JHUD. NOT RIHANNA. BUT QUEEN BEY. KEEP MAKING YOUR HATERS MAD BEY!

BTW THERE IS A VIDEO OF BARACK SAYING HE LOVES “SINGLE LADIES” AND CAN EVEN DO THE HAND THING BUT HE’S NOT LIKE JUSTIN HE DIDN’T PUT THE SUIT ON. LOL

OBAMA IS SO COOL. HERE YOU GO BEYONCE HATERS. ANOTHER REASON FOR YOU TO HATE ON BEYONCE. BARACK LOVES HER AND SO DOES HIS WIFE AND KIDS. VIDEO IS ON JOHN LEGEND’S WEBSITE.

Now that the Inauguaration is 2 days old, and Im jus coming down from my high…I can address the People who Dislike Beyonce…….I know you guys are upset.

First, her album is doing so well (it’s #2 again). Her Singles are doing well (Single Ladies is #2). And on top of all that, she performed for OUR President. LOL. It just goes to show that hate for beyonce is few, but the love for her and her talent is many. Good Day

she is played out her album sucks beyonce is old news

“DONT BE CHURISH”
I see where ur coming from but I need u to understand that’s the reason why so many people are turned off by beyonce. As I said I truly do like her and respect her artistry. But when u have fans who make it seem like she is the best there ever was and will be, then thats when u start to turn people off of that artist. Everyone has there favorites, matters why they like them they do… But u dont have to go and discredit other artist to make ur artist seem so much better… The problem is u place her on a pedistal and completely forget what every other artist out there are contributing to the music industry. Grammy or not most artist have spent a lifetime trying to get where they are. I highly doubt n e body woke up one day and sung a song and was signed to a major label. SO STOP DISCREDITING EVERY OTHER ARTIST TO MAKE UR FAVORITE SOUND “SO MUCH BETTA” AND MAYBE PEOPLE WOULDNT HAVE AS MANY NEGATIVE THINGS TO SAY ABOUT HER

The night was magical and Bey did a good job but she’s too phoney to me.

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They let Jay-Z ” I sell kilos of crack, I guess I can sell Cd’s” perform…….what a joke!

Loved seeing The President and Mrs. Obama together. Though “Black Love” appears to be on it’s way out, seeing them together made it that more beautiful.

Was TOTALLY bummed to see Beyonce on stage as they danced their first dance. The man who sang for the Vice President and his wife, very appropriately, was off to the side WITHOUT a spotlight on him as he sang because it was THE VICE PRESIDENT AND HIS WIFE’S MOMENT and not about the singer. Beyonce’ clearly wanted it to be about her.

And give me a break about her being emotional. You babies don’t understand Hollywood do you? Before she started singing I knew she was going to get emotional at the end. Celebs know how to get emotional at the right time for publicity reasons and you all got duped. I’ll bet most who believed the emotion was real also believe reality shows aren’t set up.

I can’t seem to escape Beyonce, which makes it worse. Magazines, comercials, radio, tv, movies, etc., this girls is being forced down our throats and it seems none can escape her.

The inaugural ball was wonderful and I LOOOOVED the first dance. Michelle and Barack are a beautiful sight to see!! I love them and I’m so proud to be an American.

People please stop HATING on Beyonce. Barack wanted BEYONCE not ETTA to sing for their first dance so why are you so angry with Bey???? And how in the world did she still the spotlight?! She didn’t over sing, her dress wasn’t extravagant, and she was not holding the video cameras. Please blame the people filming the ball for having Beyonce on the camera constantly. She can’t help it that she’s the best singer and performer at the moment. Who did you expect to sing for the first dance?? Ciara? C’mon. Can you stop the hate for a second and enjoy the moment? Barack and Michelle were AMAZING.

I meant *steal

2 all the beyoncee h8rs
GET OVR IT
she can sing! - not evryone can && she has an amazing gift!!
the OBAMAS wanted her to sing
THEY CHOSE HER
now if ur stupidd behindd didnt gett as gudd seats as she did
plez gett ovr itt!
she did an amazing job && if u really understood the point of the night
u wuldnt waste ur time hating && addin more negativity 2 da positive vibe
if u feel beyoncee stole the showw u were obviously tunedd into the wrongg channel HONEY
cuzz i was watchingg && i lovedd beyonce’s emotion && i love michelle && barackk
&& i felt blessedd && touchedd 2 be able to see this dayyyy

DEAL WIT IT

Michelle is the new role model for black women. She is Ivy League educated and she is the force behind the most powerful man in the world. Beyonce, someone who never even graduated from high school, can sit down. Please for the love of God black people lets start promoting and supporting the people in our community who are really about standing for something that doesn’t involve a microphone or a basketball. I am not a Beyonce fan. She sang at Bush’s inauguration too. She goes where the wind flows. I would have rather seen Bono before her at least he is trying to help Africa…our homeland. And I would have definitely wanted to see any other black artist who actually lived through the civil rights movement than Beyonce. I love Barack and Michelle. All I can say is …FINALLY!!!!!!!!!

Where was Beyonce during the campaign? Funny how she pops up at the party but did not help decorate! Other artists are were more involved and socially-concious than her. She just wanted the spotlight. Period.

She is the #1 black female artist of this generation period. Call her whatever names you want but Barack asked her to perform and not your favorite artist. Get over it haters.

Bey-3987324789398473 points
Haters-0 points lmao