The first record I ever owned was “Cruisin’” by Village People. Released in 1978, the album included a song that would become an international hit: “YMCA.” Like the group's other efforts, “Cruisin’” ...

The idea of Trump using the music of a band famous for its gay anthems has perplexed many, but the Maga movement does seem to ...

The lead singer and lyricist of The Village People has slammed claims that YMCA is a “gay anthem”. The iconic 1970s group performed the song at President Elect Trump's pre-inauguration victory rally.

The Village ... many people suspected they subtly referenced the gay lifestyle. However, Victor Willis, the founding member who penned the lyrics to their biggest hit, YMCA, insists it's not ...

At a time when President Trump has conservative Republicans dancing to the anthem, “YMCA,” it seems perfect that the Village People are coming to The Villages.

that YMCA is somehow a gay anthem because such notion is based solely on the song’s lyrics alluding to [illicit] activity, for which it does not.” The Village People have faced backlash online ...

This time, bringing on onstage Village People to conduct their high-energy disco hit and dance with him. During the course of his 2024 campaign run, Trump concluded over 110 rallies delivering his ...

the Village People underscored their journey from disco-era gay icons to Maga (Make America Great Again) favourites having seen their YMCA anthem co-opted by the US hard-right. Trump used YMCA as ...

President-elect Donald Trump showed off his now-viral dance moves during a performance of “YMCA” by the Village People. AP Donald Trump showed off his now-famous dance move while grooving to ...

President-Elect Donald Trump dances on stage while the Village People perform "YMCA" at his victory ... [+] rally at the Capital One Arena on January 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott ...

Village People's recent incarnation has had a complicated relationship with the “make America great again” movement (Maga). In 2020, their song YMCA began featuring at Maga anti-lockdown ...

Donald Trump showcased his signature dance moves during a high-energy pre-inauguration rally in Washington, D.C., on Sunday (Jan. 19). As the rally wrapped up, Trump danced and clapped along to ...