New Edition accused of lip syncing at NBC tree | TV Shows

When legendary R&B outfit New Edition took the stage at NBC’s annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony, quite a few viewers flooded social media with equivalent grievances.

On Wednesday, December 3, NBC introduced its yearly Christmas tree lighting at New York City’s Rockefeller Center. The star-studded event featured performances from notable artists, including Reba McEntire, Gwen Stefani, Marc Anthony, Kristin Chenoweth, Michael Bublé, Brad Paisley, Halle Bailey, Laufey, Carly Pearce, the Radio City Rockettes, and New Edition.

The vacation celebration noticed New Edition seem on stage dressed in coordinated pink outfits and leather-based pants, delivering an energetic rendition of ‘Happy Holidays to You’ and ‘It’s Christmas (All Over the World).’ While some followers have been delighted to witness the ’80s ensemble still performing, others flocked to social media platforms, claiming the group delivered subpar “lip syncing.”

On X, beforehand Twitter, one viewer commented, “New edition just lip sync tf out this performance at the Rockefeller center.”

A second individual remarked, “Not New Edition lip syncing this badly.”

But others have been thrilled to see the group reunited and expressed disappointment they did not get more airtime.

One fan passionately wrote, “N—- SCREW BRAD PAISLEY, WYM NEW EDITION ONLY GOT 1 SONG AND IT WASNT EVEN ‘CAN YOU STAND THE RAIN’???? END THE SHOW DAWG SOMEONE CUT THE POWER IN NEW YORK.”

Another fan added, “Come on, New Edition!! I’ve always liked this song, lol.”

Someone else chimed in, “New edition still got it man, these niggas really the GOAT of men’s music groups.”

And another noticed, “Pretty cool that New Edition are still going and have been 6 members for a while.”

All core members of New Edition, including Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Bobby Brown, Ronnie DeVoe, Ralph Tresvant, and Johnny Gill, stay lively today and appeared on stage for the NBC vacation particular. The authentic lineup also featured two members no longer with the group: Corey Rackley and Travis Pettus.

The hip hop outfit rose to stardom in the 80s and accomplished 11 major tours during their profession, starting with the Candy Girl Tour in 1983 and most lately wrapping the Legacy Tour in 2023. The group’s greatest hits embrace Can You Stand the Rain, If It Isn’t Love, I’m Still in Love With You, Cool It Now, and Candy Girl, among quite a few others.