On the auspicious dawn of Election Day, Beyoncé unveiled an enthralling visual spectacle, morphing into a seductive red-suited incarnation of Pamela Anderson from the legendary TV series "Baywatch." Draped in Anderson's iconic one-piece swimsuit, she exuded a magnetic charm, passionately urging viewers to cast their ballots with unwavering resolve. This enchanting two-and-a-half-minute clip, punctuated by a substantial portion of "Bodyguard," a captivating four-minute excerpt from her forthcoming 2024 country album titled "Cowboy Carter," saw Beyoncé embody Anderson's character with unparalleled elegance and finesse. The segment climaxed with pristine white text that gracefully announced: "Happy Beylloween," a playful twist on a Halloween greeting, followed by a resounding and emphatic "Vote," igniting a spark of civic duty in the hearts of all who witnessed it.
At a Monday night rally for Donald Trump in Pittsburgh, the former president disparaged Beyoncé's appearance at a Kamala Harris rally in Houston in October, eliciting jeers from his supporters whenever he mentioned the megastar's name. "Beyoncé walked in. Everyone anticipated a musical treat, but there were no tunes, no joy," Trump remarked dismissively.
Unlike her 2016 performance at a Hillary Clinton presidential campaign rally in Cleveland, Beyoncé refrained from serenading the crowd but instead lent her voice to Harris with a heartfelt speech, joined initially by her Destiny's Child bandmate Kelly Rowland. "I stand here not as a celebrity, nor as a politician, but as a mother," Beyoncé declared.
"A mother deeply concerned about the world my children and all children inhabit—a world where we have the liberty to govern our bodies, a world devoid of division," she continued at the Houston rally, her hometown. "Envision our daughters growing up, unfettered by ceilings or limits. We must vote, and we need your support."
Harris's campaign has adopted Beyoncé's "Freedom," a standout track from her groundbreaking 2016 album "Lemonade," as its anthem. Harris utilized the song during her first official public appearance as a presidential candidate at her campaign headquarters in Delaware in July. That same month, Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles, publicly threw her weight behind Harris's presidential bid. A campaign official, granted anonymity to discuss internal operations, confirmed to The Associated Press that Beyoncé had granted Harris permission to use the song.
