Beyonce Side Steps Destiny’s Child Rumors + Says She’s Absolutely Singing Live for Super Bowl

Thursday afternoon, Beyonce finally addressed fans, naysayers and critics. The singer held a press conference, days ahead of her half-time performance at the Super Bowl. After opening up singing the national anthem live, Beyonce did a short question and answer with the media. During the Q&A, the 31-year-old singer confirmed that she did lip sync when she performed the national anthem on Inauguration Day. She said she’s a “perfectionist” and wanted her performance for President Barack Obama to be a memorable one. She called the day “emotional.” Here’s the clip of the Q & A, where she speaks in depth about why she decided against singing live on Inauguration Day, rumors of Destiny’s Child performing with her at the half-time show, motherhood + she even says she has love for the ‘haters’. :  

And here’s a clip of her performing the national anthem: