Hoda and Kathie Lee Talk About Etta James’ Outburst
February 5, 2009 by Jeanne
Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford talked about the fact that legendary singer, Etta James, took issue with the fact that Beyoncé Knowles was chosen to sing the iconic classic “At Last” during the inaugural ball of President Barack Obama. Etta went off at a recent performance about how Beyoncé was going to get her a** whooped. I am inclined to agree with Etta. If Aretha Franklin was chosen to sing “America, The Beautiful” at the inauguration, why was Etta overlooked.
I found the video from the Today show but please be forewarned – Kathie Lee is even more annoying than usual in this segment. I am sorry, I’d have to slap her if I was Hoda. She interrupts her way too many times.
Wow, Jeanne Dupuis – you aren’t biased at all, are you? I though Kathie Lee added a lot of spark and vitality to an otherwise dull and boring discussion. She just happens to have a lot more personality than Hoda – no fault of her own. You seem to selectively find fault with her – like your post last August showing a photo of Kathie Lee arriving at the studio without makeup – how do YOU look without makeup? I bet not too good. Why don’t you post a photo of Hoda without makeup – or is she not on your hit list?
Patti – I’m not biased but it is my opinion
Also, I put up whatever pictures I come across. I love Kelly Ripa but there are make-up less photos of here on here.
Incidentally, I don’t wear make-up. Not mascara, not blush, not lip gloss.
Thanks for the comment!
Kathie Lee is one those old friends that your realy happy to see again…for a few minutes..then you remember how much she got on your nerves.
She’s a good person no doubt, but def trying to relive the old days…like calling Hoda Hodawoman.
The first week she tried to name her dog Hoda like she did for Regis and was suprised Hoda wasn’t flattered….the old days are over Kl, get over it.