How Beyoncé and pop fandom stole the show at the DNC

Despite appearances by Pink and the Chicks, Beyoncé's absence dominated the conversation about the DNC on Thursday — and illustrated politicians underestimate pop fans at their peril  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment August 23, 2024 As the DNC's rumored 'special guest,' Beyoncé, and pop fandom, stole the show Despite appearances by Pink and the Chicks, Beyoncé's absence dominated the conversation about the DNC on Thursday — and illustrated politicians underestimate pop fans at their peril. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Democrats and journos at the DNC are thrilled with the CNN Politico Grill The pop-up restaurant outside the convention site is where the political and media elite meet and eat. SHARE       READ MORE Def Leppard's Joe Elliott on feeling like a 'fraud' and the 'insanity' of Taylor Swift Ahead of a show with Journey at SoFi Stadium, the Def Leppard frontman talks about why his band has stuck together. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Travel guide and TV host Rick Steves says he has prostate cancer Beloved TV travel guide Rick Steves reveals he has prostate cancer. The "Rick Steves' Europe" host remains positive ahead of surgery this fall. SHARE       READ MORE Review: 'Blink Twice' plunges us into a potent fantasy island with a dark side that's less clear For her stylish directorial debut, Zoë Kravitz assembles a cast led by Naomi Ackie, Adria Arjona and Channing Tatum, but she's shakier with the rules of horror. SHARE       READ MORE 'Pachinko' returns with Season 2, a more muted but necessary chapter in the series While Season 2 of "Pachinko" offers all the sensual pleasures of the first season's performances and production, it is very much the middle of a book. SHARE       READ MORE Al Michaels on who should play him in the John Madden movie, his AI Olympics voice and 'Thursday Night Football' "Leonardo DiCaprio? Brad Pitt? I don't need any of that stuff," Michaels tells The Times. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW