Beyonce performs the national anthem at the ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY | AP Entertainment Writer
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Beyoncé said she did lip sync when she performed the national anthem on Inauguration Day.
The singer held a press conference Thursday in New Orleans days ahead of her half-time performance at the Super Bowl.
She said she is a "perfectionist" and wanted her performance for President Barack Obama to be a memorable one. She called the day "emotional."
Beyoncé opened the press conference with live rendition of the national anthem.
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The actor James Gandolfini, best known for his award-winning portrayal of New Jersey mobster Tony Soprano in the HBO series "The Sopranos," has died in Italy. He was 51.
The actor James Gandolfini, best known for his award-winning portrayal of New Jersey mobster Tony Soprano in the HBO series "The Sopranos," has died in Italy. He was 51.
As part of a new outreach program through Sesame Workshop, Sesame Street is introducing a new muppet guest character — a boy named Alex whose father is in jail.
As part of a new outreach program through Sesame Workshop, Sesame Street is introducing a new muppet guest character — a boy named Alex whose father is in jail.
Beyonce performs the national anthem at the ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
