Celebrity News February 19, 2018
Fergie Breaks Her Silence on That National Anthem Performance
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Fergie's national anthem performance at the NBA All-Star Game lit up the Twitterverse over the weekend.
The singer's rendition came across as awkwardly sultry, drawing comparisons to Jessica Rabbit and Marilyn Monroe.
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View StoryFergie addressed the controversy on Monday, explaining in a statement, "I've always been honored and proud to perform the national anthem and last night I wanted to try something special for the NBA.”
She continued, “I'm a risk taker artistically, but clearly this rendition didn't strike the intended tone. I love this country and honestly tried my best.”
The next day, Fergie's ex-husband Josh Duhamel appeared to be supportive as he dropped off flowers at her house.
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