Chrisette Michele

Lil Mo Defends Chrisette Michele Amid Trump Backlash

... “Intentional". And of course, she was dragged for filth. Lil Mo stood by Michele on her radio show The Fam in the Morning Friday. “When I see my friends hurting, and I know that they’re hurt. People, you don’t know how words hurt,” she said of her former R&B Divas LA castmate. Related Content. Chrisette Michele Responds to Trump Inauguration Performance Criticism: 'I Don't Mind These Stones'. “[The] way I saw her being attacked on social media, I took it personal. But I said, ‘No, this is business, and there’s a reason why God trusted her enough to accept whatever offer,'” she added emotionally. Michele released a letter Thursday  in response to the criticism, saying she was “willing to be a bridge” to bring the country together. Mo echoed those same words when explaining why she trusted Michele’s judgement. “If it takes her singing a song to bridge the disconnect between the people and Donald Trump, if her singing that song will tear down the walls of racism, if her singing a song ...

Why Steve Harvey, Jennifer Holliday & Chrisette Michele Are Letdowns

... all about money and making Donald Trump look good at all costs — including their credibility. What conversation has Holliday actually had with Donald Trump about affecting change? The only talking she’s done has been with event organizers who were going to cut the check for her performance. And honestly, how much influence does Harvey really think he has on politics just because he received a call from the president-elect? Much respect to him for his work in the community, but no, just no. As Marc Lamont Hill pointed out this week, why is it that the only people he wants to have a conversation with happen to be Black celebrities? Where are the Black members of Congress? Where are the activists? Where are the real change agents? Hell, where is another meeting with President Obama. Whoops! I forgot that he respects celebrities more than he does our current commander in chief. Parading around Harvey, Kanye, Jim Brown, Martin Luther King’s son (on MLK day to boot) and anyone else in front of cameras as if they truly represent the people in the cities and places he has such a negatively skewed viewpoint on is just patronizing at this point. It’s pure ...

Who Is Performing At Donald Trump’s Inauguration? No Really, Who Are These People

... appalling.”. The Frontmen of Country. Trio The Frontmen of Country consists of Tim Rushlow, the former lead singer of Little Texas, Larry Stewart of Restless Heart and Richie Mc Donald of Lonestar. The Piano Guys. Cello and piano ensemble The Piano Guys first found fame on You Tube. The group has insisted its decision to perform at the inauguration is not a political endorsement of Trump, but a desire to spread “love, joy and hope.”. Christette Michele. 2009 Grammy award winner Christette Michele is reportedly going to perform an R&B set, though she hasn’t yet confirmed the news, presumably in a bid to avoid an inevitable onslaught of criticism. Meanwhile, DJ Questlove has publicly offered to pay Michele not to perform. DJ Ravi Drums. Occasional reality TV participant DJ Ravi Drums plays drums over electronic beats and won recognition in 2008 at Nintendo’s presentation of Wii Music. He has not publicly commented on his inauguration booking. Tony Orlando. Best known for his 1973 hit Tie A Yellow Ribbon Around The Ole Oak ...

Spike Lee & Questlove Blast Chrisette Michele For Trump Inauguration Performance

... backlash from fans and celebrities alike. In a post on photo-sharing social network Instagram, Spike shut down a potential collaboration between the pair on the TV adaptation of his 1986 hit movie She’s Gotta Have It. A photo posted by Spike Lee (@officialspikelee) on. Jan 19, 2017 at 4:10 am PST. “Good Morning Folks. I Wuz Sorry To Read That “Sistuh Girl” Is Singin’ At DT’s Inauguration (And To Use His Fav Word-SAD). I Wuz Thinkin’ ’bout Using Chrisette’s Song- BLACK GIRL MAGIC In My Netflix Series SHE’S GOTTA HAVE IT…. NOT ANYMORE. And Dat’s Da Truth, Ruth (sic),” he wrote. I’d pay Chrisette to NOT perform 😔. — Questlove Gomez (@questlove) January 18, 2017. And The Roots’ drummer Questlove tweeted, “I’d pay Chrisette to NOT perform,” as reports circulated she was a part of the line-up. A photo posted by chrisettemichele (@chrisettemichele) on. Jan 19, 2017 at 3:07 am ...

Chrisette Michele On Her Inaugural Performance

... and he’s going to go after you.' I looked her in the eye and said, 'My family has disowned me. If you decide to Google me, you’ll see that America is writing about me in their newspapers. I’m the black poster child for discord right now, and he’s not going to shake my hand?' So no, I didn’t get to meet him.". But she's trying to focus on the upside: She was in the room where it was happening so she worked it, talking to everyone she could. "There were a lot of people who are excited to sit down and talk, who worked on his campaign," she said. Michele left her phone off all weekend, putting all her thoughts about the election, the inauguration and the backlash against her performance and the polarized state of American politics. That morphed into No Political Genius , a spoken-word album she release Monday. She plans to adapt it into a TV series. "Division isn't smart now," she says in the album, referring to the decision by 60-plus Democrats to sit out Trump's swearing-in. As she read the statements coming in from politicians, her ...

This Singer's Attempt To Justify Playing Donald Trump's Inauguration Will Make You Lose Your Mind

... that she was heartbroken for the country and sad at the thought that “Black History” might have been “in vain” (what?) Michele expressed that she was “willing to be a bridge.” (Again, what?) She continued. “I don’t mind These Stones if they allow me to be a voice for the voiceless. I am here. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said…”. [Ed. note: oh boy.]. “Our lives begin to end, the day we become silent about what matters.” I am here representing you because this is what matters. After signing off, she added “#No Political Genius.” K. As far as excuses as to why you’re about to do something terrible, this is pretty thin. First, who is asking Chrisette Michele to represent them? Second, um, black people and other people of color are always the ones “building bridges”—that’s not the problem. It’s that when it comes to the powers that be—which is mostly the white male establishment—having to meet us halfway, they usually burn the damn bridge down. See: the goddamn election and liberals ...

This Singer Who Ignored A Huge Backlash To Perform For Donald Trump Is Shocked It Didn't Go Great

... to go first and he’s going to go after you.” I looked her in the eye and said, “My family has disowned me. If you decide to Google me, you’ll see that America is writing about me in their newspapers. I’m the black poster child for discord right now, and he’s not going to shake my hand?” So no, I didn’t get to meet him. Um, of course he didn’t shake her hand! This is basically what everyone with a Twitter handle warned her about. She went on. I know he has a lot of other things going on. I don’t know if, like Barack and Michelle, he’s listening to my album or that I’ll be on his summer playlist, so I don’t want to take it that way. I’d rather be optimistic and think that they’ll come another chance where I can talk to him. But I definitely did take the time enough to meet as many of the 60,000 people in the room as I could that night and begin to exchange information. And there were a lot of people who are excited to sit down and talk, who worked on his campaign. Also FYI, in ...

India Arie & Anthony David Share Open Letter In Support Of Chrisette Michele

... we all deserve our journey without being abused by strangers for it. Thats BULLSHIT. You want to be “WOKE” remember, that YOU comprise the world you live in, and the most IMPORTANT thing you can do for the world, is be YOUR BEST. Anthony David: “It’s EASIER for black twitter to attack one lone black woman, and “shut her down” rather than face the “proverbial enemy SHE met, face to face, and so I stand with her behind her and on any other side”. and I (mostly) agree. He also says: “I would have performed lol”. I personally would not have LOL ~ Not EVEN. But Do NOT feel she should be shouted down or abused for it. Not even. I’m not saying we shouldn’t say ANYTHING. I AM SAYING, LET LOOK AT HOW WE ARE SAYING WHAT WE SAY. Why the abuse? and the “Canceling Chrisette Michele in 2017?” and all of that? come on guys. I think the WAY we are responding is a EXTREME – and I think the reason WHY is so extreme, is that it’s misplaced FEAR and Anger. Chrisette is a trigger ...

Chrisette Michele On Playing Trump Inauguration

... to be a voice for the voiceless.” Read it in full below. Chrisette Michelle. My heart is broken for our country, for the hopes of our children, for the fights of those who came before us. I cry at the thought that Black History, American History might be in vain. This country has had great moments. God has shined His light upon us. Today, I hope that Great Moments begin in peaceful & progressive conversation. I am willing to be a bridge. I don’t mind “These Stones”, if they allow me to be a voice for the voiceless. I am here. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Our lives begin to end, the day we become silent about what matters,”. I am here, representing you, because this is what matters. Michele’s participation in the Trump inauguration was initially reported by  the New York Daily News. It is not clear yet at exactly which event Michele will perform. The lineup for the “Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration,” taking place this afternoon, includes Sam Moore , 3 Doors Down, Jon Voight, and Toby Keith. Broadway ...