By Juliana Stumpp

A&E Editor
On Jan. 22, Beyonce was scheduled to sing the “Star Spangled Banner” at President Obama’s second term inauguration. However, it was not scheduled for her to lip-sync the anthem. It is not confirmed the reason why; Beyonce pre-recorded the performance last minute. Good news, her performance during the Super Bowl halftime show showcased her ultimate diva alter-ego and why I think she is the best superstar of this generation.
I remember first hearing Beyonce in the nineties with the all-female R&B group, ‘Destiny’s Child’ (as most of us have) in middle school. Honestly, I was too obsessed with Hilary Duff (guilty) and Lindsay Lohan (remember when she barely could sing?) to focus my attention to their music. But I am proud to say that my ear has learned to appreciate good music. Their album “Destiny Fulfilled” really caught my attention even though it was the last album the group made together, I still followed Beyonce’s solo career (again, as most of us did).
Since leaving ‘Destiny’s Child’, she has won 14 Grammy’s and seven Billboard Music awards. She has also become one of the most influential musicians of all time, and has now established herself as an actress most known for her work in the film adaptation of “Dreamgirls” and showing her goofy side in “Austin Powers in Goldmember.”
I really don’t need to list of all her accomplishments to explain what an amazing and talented person Beyonce is, but it doesn’t hurt to refresh people’s’ minds. Her talent doesn’t just speak wonders but her personality and charisma is what makes people all over the world love her. She always appears with such class, grace and respect for herself and those around her. Let’s not forget her show of compassion when Kayne West interrupted Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech at the MTV Awards in 2009 and Beyonce called her back up onstage to finish properly. I don’t know many artists that would do that.
Simply put, Beyonce can get away with lip-syncing because we know her talent is genuine. She sells out concert venues in minutes and her albums sky rocket to the top on iTunes. Honestly, it seems this woman can do no wrong (even by naming her baby “Blue Ivy”). Beyonce is just barely over thirty and has a legacy that will last for generations.