Earlier this week, Broadway legend Jennifer Holliday agreed to perform at a welcome concert for Donald Trump’s inauguration. Actress and singer Jennifer Holliday has backed out of an agreement to perform at Donald Trump’s inaugural welcome concert, citing a lapse of judgment. “I’m just a singer, and it’s a welcome concert for the people on the Mall.” Holliday had previously performed for Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and both Presidents Bush. “#JenniferHolliday singing at Trump’s inauguration is a betrayal of our diverse arts community. In her letter, Holliday said that it was after reading an article in the Daily Beast that she changed her mind.

Source: Washington Post January 14, 2017 17:42 UTC