Beyonce to face media for first time since inauguration controversy

Beyonce unveils her new fragrance "Pulse" at the Dream Hotel on Sept. 21, 2011, in New York. / AP

Beyonce is expected to face the media Thursday as she previews her halftime performance at the Super Bowl football championship, but the focus will likely be on her performance at President Barack Obama's inauguration earlier this month.

The press conference is scheduled to begin 3:15 p.m. ET.

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The superstar hasn't spoken publicly since it was alleged that she lip-synched her rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the inauguration. Since she hasn't addressed the controversy, it's expected the topic will be the main focus of her afternoon press conference in New Orleans.

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The Super Bowl halftime performer usually talks about the halftime show. On occasion, some acts have performed for the media.

Although Beyonce hasn't spoken about the attention surrounding her national anthem performance, she has been active on Instagram, posting photos of her rehearsals in New Orleans. On Wednesday, the singer's website unveiled a new promotional photo featuring the R&B/pop star posing as a referee.

And speculation over Beyonce's halftime performance has been growing. Us Weekly reported last week that Destiny's Child may join Beyonce at halftime, but group member Michelle Williams has since denied those claims.

Beyonce posted a video of her rehearsals. Check it out below:

[NICRFEW]

Beyonce is amazing... Some of the comments on here make me questions peoples mental stability... Congratulations Mrs. Carter on your success and I cant wait to see you KILL that performance!!!! GO BEYONCE!

[sabniz]

go away! we don't want a lip-syncing singer!

[credibility2]

She can't defend her indefensible actions of lip-singing our Anthem. It takes a genuine talent to be able to sing our Anthem live and as written. Those who can, sing...those who can't, lip-synch.

[wfw3536]

Beyonce is such a fake, taking the ear plug out to pretend she is singing when we find out she just sang along. It would have been different if she was at a cheap bar that had a sing along, but this was something that millions of folks watched, and an event that had special meaning to millions. I wouldn't waste my time watching the half time show with Beyonce in it.

[NICRFEW]

and your not watching effect what?

[nswclb]

I will not watch the halftime as I always did in the past. I will skip it this year because of her. On the inaugeration day that was tax payers money that brought her there along with the merine band. For her to lip sync and the band to pretend they are playing the song is highly offensive
on this highly special day for MLK and President Obama. To me miss B is a no name wantaby. It is not common to lip sync the national anthem. Whitney Houston sang that song as the most memmerable renditions ever at a super bowl.

[1cdeadpeople]

What's a "merine"??? And I agree, Whitney Houston's rendition was "Memorable".

ever heard of spellcheck?

[NICRFEW]

Yes, Im sure you have like 50 cats to feed LMAO WHO CARES IF YOU DONT WATCH... MILLIONS OF US ALL WILL!! with pride! GO OBAMA GO Beyonce... All that blackness is scary HU!? LMAO

[jtdev1]

I feel that if she was paid for the performance then shame on her, else she can do as she pleases.

I know If I paid for a ticket to see her concert, I'd be looking for a refund.

[akibeel]

Truly something her industry should be questioned on as well since it seems to be the norm with these "entertainers".

[rjack61]

Too late for a response. I wouldn't believe anything she says at this point. Unlike the republicans at the last election, Pepsi, I hope you get your monies worth.

[HobartSchmenge]

Will she respond to their questions "live" or will there be a pre-recorded "answer track?" I guess we'll have to wait and see.