In an unexpected turn of events, the Village People are set to perform their iconic hits YMCA and Macho Man at Donald Trump's inauguration, turning it into a disco extravaganza. The president ...

Chad Freeman (from left), James Kwong, J.J. Lippold, Victor Willis, Angel Morales and Sonny Earl of Village People at the 2017 Streamy Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on September 26, 2017.

The Village People exploded onto New York’s disco scene in 1977, with an instantly-recognisable look based on gay stereotypes, and a run of hit singles such as Macho Man, In the Navy and Go West ...

The Village People's appearance at Trump's final victory rally adds to a star-studded inauguration lineup, including Carrie Underwood, who is performing during Trump's swearing-in on Inauguration Day.

They then launched into their 1978 anthem “YMCA” as Trump, 78, clapped his hands and danced. The Village People’s performance came as a surprise to many since they sent a cease-and-desist ...

Now, Village People lead singer Victor Willis has explained the real meaning of “Y.M.C.A.” Willis appeared on TMZ’s “2 Angry Men” podcast with Harvey Levinand Mark Geragos to clear the air.

A singer and co-writer on the Village People megahit “Y.M.C.A.” says the 1978 tune has “benefited greatly” from being a favorite on President-elect Trump’s playlist. In a Monday post on ...

1970s disco group "The Village People" appeared Sunday night at Donald Trump's final rally in Washington DC the night before his second presidential inauguration. They wore their traditional ...

Donald Trump promised to get sworn in along with his supporters and welcomed Village People to perform "Y.M.C.A" the night before his inauguration.

Since then Village People have dramatically changed tack. To be clear, of the group that performed at Trump’s pre-inauguration rally, only one of the original Village People remains.

In January, the Village People performed at the Liberty Ball. “Macho Man” and “Y.M.C.A.” were routinely played at Trump rallies during his 2020 and 2024 presidential campaigns.