Beyonce Wants to Perform for Obama

As Barack Obama's inauguration draws closer, all eyes are on potential performers for the big event. If they're looking for volunteers, Beyoncé Knowles will happily raise her hand!

"I know I'll definitely be there [at the swearing in]," she told reporters at a Gotham magazine event in New York Tuesday night. "I want to be there to witness it."

As for performing, she added, "Of course I'd love to. Who wouldn't?"

The singer also opened up about dancing with Justin Timberlake and Andy Samberg in a hilarious Saturday Night Live send-up of her hit "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)."

"Justin Timberlake came by SNL, and I just happened to be in town," she said of the already-classic skit. "I said, 'I'm not sure I want to do it.' ... But when they told me [he] would be a part of it, I said, 'I have to do this!' "

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Comments

[sklfcats]

We don't need to see that lap dance!

[maybenot]

How about Dave Matthews? I think he should be the one to perform.

[wazuri77]

no.... don't do it

[peachesmahoney]

Beyonce wants to play Wonder Woman!
Beyonce wants to perform at the inauguration!
Beyonce wants to win an Oscar for playing Etta James!

What about what I want Beyonce, huh? I want you to go away.

[conniedogs]

Be nice!

[barackobama4prez]

beyonce is cool...i'd prefer jennifer hudson though.

[honeydiva]

same sentiments. I hope he calls jennifer and she's up to it.

[oandjoe08]

I don't think so Beyonce!

[Courtney250]

Only if Justin Timberlake and his pals from SNL are the back-up dancers. Now that was a show!

[Oxfarm]

You only need to know two words for an occasion such as this:

Jessye Norman

[jackjack]

and Jennifer Hudson has been on the scene for about 5 minutes. Most people dont even know who the heck she is. Puleeze...this is not the BET Awards people.

[ZimboChick]

she has been for 5 minutes but she sure can sing and act. Stop hating on J Hud. She is the real deal and she is not out there devouring others to get ahead

[honeydiva]

And her five minutes won her an oscar...um bet don't give those out.

[jackjack]

UH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. This is a historic moment. Beyonce is not on that level. Let a music ICON perform...like Patti Labelle or Aretha..heck even Mariah Carey is better than Beyonce.

We dont need a Marilyn Monroe moment...thanks but no thanks.

[Rural Juror]

Beyonce? Oh no no no no no no no....
The ultimate "full circle" musical act for the inaguration would be the Dixie Chicks. Prob. not Obama's style, but boy, oh boy, would it be satisfying for the left of us.

[silentreader]

Please DON'T. Wasn't this an article a few weeks ago?? Stop begging, B! PE Obama, PLEASE let's keep this thing classy and stick with Jennifer Hudson. If Clive Davis has gotten Whitney good enough to sing the National Anthem again, then by all means...but for the sake of us all Beyonce' needs to be in the audience - NOT on stage.

[ladydragon]

PLEASE ! ! NO ! ! I beg of you. No Bouncee at the inauguration. All the screaming and skreetching. I agree she's just jealous of Jennifer Hudson, she's a much better singer; she should be a return guest.

[adv2int]

Well if Whitney never messed up, we wouldn't even be having this discussion about who sings at the inauguration.

But since we are my recommendation would be Mary J or J-Hud

[jackjack]

This isnt the BET Awards..neither of them are good enough to sing for such a HISTORIC moment. Mary cant sing anyway.

[adv2int]

who do you have in mind, Barbara Streisand?

[pporter]

Please get someone that can actually sing...B can not sing...please stick with Jennifer Hudson. PLEASE!