There are levels of in-joke upon in-joke that are hard for even a Canadian music geek to follow, going back to the 1990s, when Whitmore and his key collaborator Fiorito—guitarist “Sketchy Clown,” and ...

A 1990s rock band is the latest to criticize the White House and President Donald Trump for using one of its songs without permission, which was a common occurrence during the 2024 presidential ...

It’s no secret that Donald Trump is obsessed with the Village People’s “Y.M.C.A.,” a gay anthem that many believe — because of its lyrics, the group’s history as a gayborhood disco act, and the song’s ...

A clear fan of the Village People, Donald Trump has made "Y.M.C.A." his go-to anthem throughout his 2024 campaign, even closing out his final victory rally with the band making an appearance on stage.