Village People singer Victor Willis has called on the media to stop calling his band’s 1978 hit single “Y.M.C.A.” a “gay anthem.” In a long post to Facebook, Willis -- who commonly performed dressed ...

In a lengthy note, Victor Willis explained why he changed his tune on the Republican's use of the 1978 disco classic.

From the arm choreography to the theatrical horn intro, “Y.M.C.A.” could probably be considered one of the least serious songs in recent memory—but Village People singer Victor Willis recently ...

After performing at Donald Trump's pre-inauguration rally, the Village People underscored their journey from disco-era gay icons to MAGA favourites having seen their "Y.M.C.A" anthem co-opted by the ...

Then-President Donald Trump dances to the Village People song "Y.M.C.A." after a campaign rally at Erie International Airport in Erie, Pa., in 2020. President-elect Donald Trump made the disco classic ...

Many people grew up with the music of the Village People, but Jonathan Belolo literally did. His father co-founded the disco group in 1977, and the younger Belolo was immersed in the band’s history, ...

President Donald Trump pulled out his signature dance to the delight of the crowd while speaking at McDonald’s Impact Summit.

Victor Willis, the singer and songwriter behind the Village People’s enduring hit “Y.M.C.A.” became the latest artist to criticize President Donald Trump for using his song at campaign events. The ...

Village People’s 1978 hit “Y.M.C.A.” has been a staple of Donald Trump’s campaign rallies since 2020. Now, Victor Willis, the group’s lead vocalist, is defending Trump’s use of the song and refuting ...