{"id":2329691,"date":"2024-08-23T01:16:02","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T05:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/delegates-bey-ond-disappointed-about-beyonce-dnc-no-show-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-08-23T01:18:53","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T05:18:53","slug":"delegates-bey-ond-disappointed-about-beyonce-dnc-no-show-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/delegates-bey-ond-disappointed-about-beyonce-dnc-no-show-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Delegates Bey-ond disappointed about Beyonce DNC no-show &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdelegates-bey-ond-disappointed-about-beyonce-dnc-no-show-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2329691&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>During the closing night of the Democratic\u200b National Convention (DNC), many delegates were disappointed by \u2063the \u200cabsence of Beyonc\u00e9, who was speculated to make a surprise performance. The night featured other celebrities such as P!nk and the Chicks, but Beyonc\u00e9 remained a focal point of anticipation. Delegates shared their \u2063disappointment \u2064but also emphasized the \u200bsignificance of\u200d Vice President Kamala Harris&#8217;s historic nomination as the \u200bfirst Black female vice president. Maryland delegate Roxanne Brown expressed her initial excitement for Beyonc\u00e9 but acknowledged the importance of supporting Harris \u2062as the main reason for attending the \u200devent, while delegate Lily Qi echoed those sentiments. Although some delegates, like Erica Harrison from North Carolina, were\u200c hoping for Beyonc\u00e9&#8217;s performance of\u2064 &#8220;Freedom,&#8221; they ultimately found the evening to be remarkable\u200d regardless. Rumors about \u200ca \u200cspecial guest had circulated leading up to the event, particularly \u2063after a tweet by a White House official sparked buzz among fans.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Delegates express disappointment at Beyonce no-show but say Harris &lsquo;made up for it&rsquo;<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1736071\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>CHICAGO &mdash;<\/strong> Hopes that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/beyonce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Beyonce\">Beyonce<\/a> would make a surprise appearance on the closing night of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/dnc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Democratic National Convention\">Democratic National Convention<\/a> were dashed after the night ended with no sign of the &ldquo;Freedom&rdquo; singer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The evening was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3130275\/dnc-celebrities-beyonce-kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"packed with celebrities\">packed with celebrities<\/a>, with musicians such as P!nk and the Chicks taking the stage on the grand finale of the DNC. The event drew so many attendees that the convention floor was completely closed off hours before Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage to deliver the DNC&rsquo;s closing speech.<\/p>\n<p>The A-lister delegates and attendees were most excited to see, however, was Beyonce. Speculation mounted throughout the week, and hit a fever pitch Thursday, that Beyonce would perform on the final night of the DNC.<\/p>\n<p>Maryland delegate Roxanne Brown, 45, said she was let down that Beyonce did not end up appearing. However, Brown said that the letdown was okay though, because &ldquo;Kamala made up for it.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I was disappointed because I was looking forward to seeing Beyonce, but I was most looking forward to watching history, which is a nomination of our first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-democrat-gov-jb-pritzker-caught-on-hot-mic-says-what-he-really-thinks-about-biden-i-dont-like-where-we-are\/\" title=\"Watch: Democrat Gov. JB Pritzker Caught on Hot Mic, Says What He Really Thinks About Biden - &#039;I Don&#039;t Like Where We Are&#039;\">black female president<\/a>,&rdquo; Brown said.<\/p>\n<p>Another Maryland delegate, Lily Qi, 60, said she would have loved to see the pop sensation, but echoed Brown&rsquo;s sentiment that supporting Harris was the most important part of the night.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I would have loved to see her and her energy, and she&rsquo;s an icon, a cultural icon, as I understand,&rdquo; said Qi. &ldquo;But you know, this is not why I&rsquo;m here, of course, right? I am here to make sure that Kamala Harris is elected.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Erica Harrison, a stay-at-home mom from North Carolina, captured the anticipation. &ldquo;I was getting excited. I told my husband, I thought that Beyonce would come out and perform and sing Freedom, but I was wrong.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The entire thing was a surreal moment, I&rsquo;m still on a high. So even though Beyonce <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hunter-biden-defector-emails-pipeline-to-obama-admin-seen-as-currency\/\" title=\"Hunter Biden Defector Emails: &#039;Pipeline&#039; to Obama Admin Seen as &#039;Currency&#039;\">didn&#038;rsquo<\/a>;t come &ndash; she would have just been a little cherry on top. But, everything else was amazing.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Rumors had been swirling that the DNC would feature a special guest for days, with musician Taylor Swift also being floated as a possibility. But Beyonce was the chief figure speculated to make an appearance.<\/p>\n<p>Excitement that Beyonce would make an appearance hit a fever pitch Thursday after White House political director Emily Ruiz tweeted out a bee emoji, which was linked to Beyonce as her fanbase is referred to as the &ldquo;BeyHive.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Ruiz later posted an apology, saying &ldquo;Sorry guys my 6-year-old took my phone.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Democratic party Chair Jaime Harrison also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CBSMornings\/videos\/dnc-chair-jaime-harrison-on-bidens-speech-impact-on-the-democratic-party\/2844410969056670\/\">dodged confirming or denying<\/a> whether Beyonce would appear during an appearance on CBS Mornings.<\/p>\n<p>Conflicting reports about whether or not the iconic singer would appear were published by multiple outlets. TMZ published a report earlier on Thursday claiming that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/spotted-socialist-aocs-tesla-parked-illegally-outside-whole-foods-in-posh-dc-neighborhood\/\" title=\"SPOTTED: Socialist AOC\u2019s Tesla Parked Illegally Outside Whole Foods in Posh DC Neighborhood\">multiple sources told<\/a> the outlet she would be the surprise performer speculated.<\/p>\n<p>However, as the final night&rsquo;s programming was underway, a representative for Beyonce told <em>the Hollywood Reporter<\/em> that she was &ldquo;never scheduled to be there&rdquo; and that &ldquo;the report of a performance is untrue.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>A <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> reporter overheard attendees exiting the United Center expressing disappointment the singer didn&rsquo;t show, with one exclaiming &ldquo;But we didn&rsquo;t get Beyonce!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Still, Maine delegate Eric Best said while he wanted to &ldquo;be able to brag to my kids that I was there when Beyonce showed up,&rdquo; he did not feel like his &ldquo;life was diminished by the fact that she didn&rsquo;t.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>New York delegate Alicia Hyndman, 52, stated she thought it was for the best that Beyonce didn&rsquo;t show.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I felt if Beyonce came it would have been too celebrity,&rdquo; Hyndman said. &ldquo;I think would have been playing into the opposition&rsquo;s playbook like big Hollywood.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1736071\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1736071\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Delegates voiced their disappointment over Beyonce&#8217;s absence at the Democratic National Convention&#8217;s closing night, but many felt that Vice President Kamala Harris compensated for it. Hopes were high for a surprise performance by the &#8220;Freedom&#8221; singer, especially as the event featured numerous celebrities, including P!nk and the Chicks. The convention floor was so crowded that it was closed off hours before Harris delivered her closing speech.<\/p>\n<p>Maryland delegate Roxanne Brown, 45, expressed her letdown at not seeing Beyonce but noted that &#8220;Kamala made up for it.&#8221; She shared her excitement about witnessing history with Harris&#8217;s nomination as the first Black female vice president. Another Maryland delegate, Lily Qi, 60, echoed this sentiment while admitting she would have loved to see Beyonce perform. &#8220;I would have loved to see her and her energy&#8230; But you know, this is not why I\u2019m here,&#8221; Qi said.<\/p>\n<p>Erica Harrison from North Carolina captured the anticipation of many attendees who had hoped for a performance from Beyonce. Despite being disappointed by her absence, she described the overall experience as surreal and amazing.<\/p>\n<p>Rumors about a special guest had circulated in days leading up to the event; Taylor Swift was also mentioned alongside Beyonce as a potential performer. Excitement peaked when White House political director Emily Ruiz tweeted a bee emoji linked to Beyonce\u2019s fanbase known as the \u201cBeyHive.\u201d However, Ruiz later clarified that it was an innocent mistake made by her child.<\/p>\n<p>Conflicting reports regarding Beyonce\u2019s appearance emerged throughout Thursday; TMZ claimed multiple sources indicated she would perform while a representative later stated she was never scheduled to attend. As attendees left the United Center expressing their disappointment\u2014one even lamenting \u201cBut we didn\u2019t get Beyonc\u00e9!\u201d\u2014Maine delegate Eric Best remarked he still enjoyed his experience despite wanting to tell his kids he saw Beyonc\u00e9 live.<\/p>\n<p>New York delegate Alicia Hyndman suggested that perhaps it was better without Beyonc\u00e9s presence: \u201cI felt if Beyonc\u00e9 came it would have been too celebrity,\u201d she said<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3381,"featured_media":2329692,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/beyonce_noshow_dnc.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[15819,34036,7705],"class_list":["post-2329691","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-beyonce","tag-delegates","tag-dnc"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/beyonce_noshow_dnc.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2329691","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3381"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2329691"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2329691\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2329692"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2329691"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2329691"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2329691"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}