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UAE Moments
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
Sofronio Vasquez to Sing National Anthem at Marcos's 2025 SONA
Internationally recognized singer Sofronio Vasquez III will sing the national anthem to open President Marcos Jr.'s 2025 State of the Nation Address at the Batasang Pambansa on July 28. From The Voice USA to the Batasan Remember him? The first Filipino champ of The Voice USA! Now based in the U.S., Vasquez flew back just for this moment. For him, it's more than a gig—it's a full-circle moment. Singing from the Heart He's going a cappella, and yes, that's hard—but he says it's not just about hitting the right notes. It's a tribute to the country, God, and the people. His message? Unity. Simplicity. Filipino pride. Marcos Set to Deliver Fourth SONA Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to deliver his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA). With only three years left in his term, the details of this year's address remain largely under wraps. In a brief social media post the night before, Marcos simply said he is 'all set to deliver the message of Bagong Pilipinas.' Traditionally, SONAs serve two key purposes: to report on the administration's accomplishments over the past year, and to lay out plans and priorities for the future. It's also a platform where major announcements—whether economic, legislative, or political—are often made.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Orioles national anthem performer goes viral with astonishing rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner
Baltimore Orioles fans were treated to a very different version of the national anthem on Sunday, when a performer whistled the tune of The Star-Spangled Banner at Camden Yards. The Orioles cruised to a 5-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday to improve to 47-58 for the season. Before the game, Chris Ullman came out on to the field to perform the national anthem. He is four-time international whistling champion and he showed off his skills at Camden Yards. The performance quickly went viral, with fans on social media calling Ullman 'amazing' and even the 'GOAT' (Greatest Of All Time). 'This performance really blew us away,' the Orioles wrote alongside the video on Instagram. He was also given a huge ovation by fans inside the stadium. But it is not the first time that Ullman has performed at Camden Yards. In May 2024, he whistled the national anthem before the Orioles secured a 6-1 win against the Boston Red Sox. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Baltimore Orioles (@orioles) Ullman previously serenaded former president George W. Bush and vice president Dick Cheney in a private concert in the Oval Office. He has also performed at events involving the Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards, Washington Nationals and Duke men's basketball team. His journey to Camden Yards began when he was a teenager and would whistle 'incessantly' while on his paper round. According to his website, Ullman now whistles 'Happy Birthday' to more than 650 people a year. He is also the president of Ullman Communications, a 'strategic advisory firm'.
Daily Mail
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Singer labeled a 'disgrace to America' after bizarre national anthem rendition
Baseball fans at the Baltimore Orioles game were left stunned on Thursday afternoon after electronic musician Dan Deacon performed a bizarre version of the national anthem. A half-full Camden Yards stood to attention for the Star-Spangled Banner ahead of a double header against the New York Mets, but were forced to listen to what some described as a 'disgrace to America'. Opting against the usual vocal-only rendition, Deacon - a Baltimore-based musician - used auto-tune technology to create a sound that has to be heard to be believed... and some were left underwhelmed by the change-up. On social media, Deacon quickly went viral, racking up close to a million views, with one fan noting: 'I think the Orioles have officially hit rock bottom.' Another added: 'This is a disgrace to America', while a third said: 'You can literally see people thinking "what the f*** is this?"' Others, though, felt Deacon's efforts were a breath of fresh air and one fan was quick to defend the singer, claiming: 'No Dan Deacon slander will be tolerated.' Another supporter added: 'That kinda slapped tbh... I dig it!' In the video clip from the stadium, fans can be seen looking confused as the anthem gets underway, as they try to get used to the bizarre special effects being used. On his Instagram account, Deacon himself posted a clip of the rendition, alongside the caption 'Go Os'. Baltimore's pregame national anthem is already shrouded in some controversy, because fans yell 'Oh!' in the middle of it. While fans of some teams feel it is disrespectful, locals stand by the tradition. At the start of the seventh line - 'Oh say does that star-spangled banner yet wave' - Baltimore sports fans over-pronounce the first word.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Video: President Trump's Behavior During National Anthem Goes Viral
Video: President Trump's Behavior During National Anthem Goes Viral originally appeared on The Spun. The President of the United States was in attendance at the FIFA Club World Cup Final on Sunday. Advertisement Chelsea took on PSG in the Club World Cup Final on Sunday. The game was played at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey. Chelsea topped PSG, 3-0, to win the Club World Cup. President Trump and his wife, First Lady Melania Trump, attended the game. President Trump, 77, told DAZN that he was having a very good time at the game. Video of President Trump reacting to the national anthem has gone viral on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Sunday night. President Trump during national anthem.X. The President of the United States saluted the flag and sang along to the song. Fans of the President of the United States were quick to weigh in on Sunday night, praising him for his behavior. Advertisement President Trump has attended several notable sporting events this year. He attended Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans back in February, watching the Philadelphia Eagles stomping the Kansas City Chiefs, 40-22. Later in February, President Trump attended the Daytona 500. Perhaps we'll see the President of the United States attending more notable sporting events moving forward this summer and fall, once football season arrives. Video: President Trump's Behavior During National Anthem Goes Viral first appeared on The Spun on Jul 13, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Fans all say the same thing as 2000s pop icon resurfaces to sing national anthem at Madison Square Garden
Viewers were left stunned on Friday night when 2000s pop icon JoJo appeared out of nowhere to sing the national anthem at Madison Square Garden. The world's most famous arena played host to a huge night of women's boxing, headlined by Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor 's trilogy bout, but there was some nostalgia on show for the fans before the fighting action. As the main card got underway, the ring announcer brought in JoJo to sing the Star-Spangled Banner - and viewers were left scratching their eyes at the return of a singer more famous for her songs in the early 2000s. The 'Leave (Get Out)' hitmaker produced a stunning rendition of the anthem that was widely applauded by fans as she showed off her vocal talents once again. On X, one viewer wrote: 'JoJo doing the national anthem right now! She still got it!', while another added: 'My millennial heart'. A third said: 'Is it... is that... JOJO???' Fans quickly took to social media to react to the surprise appearance at the famous arena The American singer and actress rose to fame in 2004 with her debut album and smash song Get Out, which topped the Billboard charts in the US and beyond. A follow-up single, 'Baby It's You', was certified gold, and by 2007 she had sold more than seven million records. In the years since, she has appeared in movies and TV shows, and made her Broadway debut in 2023 in Moulin Rouge. Shortly after JoJo's performance in the ring at Madison Square Garden, British up-and-coming boxer Ellie Scotney got the night off to a flying start with a dominant victory to move to 11-0 for her professional career.
