Ooolong 4,440 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Tonight is the airing of Taking the Stage - Changing America on ABC. The ceremony was filmed at D.C.'s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Sept. 23, 2016 in honor of the Smithsonian’s new National Museum of African American History. The two hour show is a celebration of America, "as seen through the prism of African American culture". Notable presenters include: Angela Bassett, Dave Chappelle, Tom Hanks, Samuel L. Jackson, Quincy Jones, Janelle Monáe and Will Smith Notable performers include: Mary J. Blige, Christina Aguilera, Herbie Hancock, Gladys Knight, John Legend, Ne-Yo, Usher and Stevie Wonder Full guest list: Spoiler Angela Bassett Dave Chappelle Chuck D. Doug E. Fresh Savion Glover Tom Hanks Samuel L. Jackson Quincy Jones Rashida Jones Elijah Kelley Janelle Monae Jada Pinkett Smith Will Smith Octavia Spencer Chris Tucker Jesse Williams Oprah Winfrey Stevie Wonder Patti Austin Christina Aguilera Alvin Ailey Dancers Jon Batiste Shirley Caesar Chloe x Halle Gary Clark Jr. Common Cynthia Erivo Fantasia Barrino Jamie Foxx Robert Glasper Dave Grohl with Trouble Funk Herbie Hancock Gladys Knight John Legend Mary J. Blige Mary Mary Donnie McClurkin Ne-Yo Usher Trailer: Arrivals: The Unbannable Chanteuse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooolong 4,440 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Although this is a thread on the entire event, I'll be dedicating a bit of it to my queen Legendtina Aguilegend. Christina will perform a cover of Lena horne's "Stormy Weather", pictured below: I'll add a video to this post once a quality version is uploaded. The Unbannable Chanteuse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
River 117,723 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I read Taking The Stage - Christina Aguilera and I was excited, I entered and it's not concerning her at all Edit: SHE'S THERE AFTER ALL!! So sploosh your juice all over me you Riverboy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
River 117,723 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Just now, Ooolong said: Although this is a thread on the entire event, I'll be dedicating a bit of it to my queen Legendtina Aguilegend. Christina will perform a cover of Lena horne's "Stormy Weather", pictured below: I'll add a video to this post once a quality version is uploaded. OMG WE POSTED IT ON THE SAME TIME!! Telepathy!!! So sploosh your juice all over me you Riverboy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooolong 4,440 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Just now, River said: I read Taking The Stage - Christina Aguilera and I was excited, I entered and it's not concerning her at all Taking The Stage - Changing America [Airs Tonight] But she is performing! Christina slays covers, so I'm stoked for it. The Unbannable Chanteuse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
River 117,723 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Just now, Ooolong said: Taking The Stage - Changing America [Airs Tonight] But she is performing! Christina slays covers, so I'm stoked for it. So excited, I love her so much! So sploosh your juice all over me you Riverboy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooolong 4,440 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 The event just began, Oprah is opening . The Unbannable Chanteuse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooolong 4,440 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Angela Bassett introduced Christina . The Unbannable Chanteuse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooolong 4,440 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Christina has done better . But I'm slayed nonetheless . The Unbannable Chanteuse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooolong 4,440 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 The best video (sound wise, there's some from live streams but the audio is horrific) out there currently. I'll update it with a better one when it's released. Spoiler Not that anyone cares, flop ass thread The Unbannable Chanteuse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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