The controversy that erupted on “The View” over Miranda Lambert’s rebuke of fans who took pictures during her Las Vegas residency is shedding light on the ongoing debate about audience behavior at live events. While Lambert expressed frustration with concertgoers focusing on capturing moments rather than engaging with the music, co-hosts Sunny Hostin and Whoopi Goldberg offered contrasting perspectives. Hostin defended fans’ desire to document their experiences, while Goldberg emphasized the importance of respecting the artistry and presence of the performers. Goldberg’s impassioned response, which culminated in her humorous exit from the show and subsequent selfie moment, underscores the broader issue of publishing etiquette and the challenges artists face in maintaining a connection with their audience in an age of constant digital distraction.
Miranda Lambert’s latest issue came to light on “The View” Tuesday, and Whoopi Goldberg then launched into “Actin’ Up.”
Panelists on the afternoon show discussed how Goldberg, the 39-year-old country singer, reprimanded fans for taking pictures during her Las Vegas residency as she was having her own amazing moment.
Panelists on “The View” talked about how Miranda Lambert reprimanded fans for taking pictures during her Las Vegas residency show when Whoopi Goldberg (center) had her own epic moment.
Lambert apologized to her pianist on Saturday, reportedly saying, “I’m just going to stop here for a second,” according to a TikTok posted the next day. Because they are concentrating on the photo shoot, these women are not listening to the song.
The singer-songwriter remarked, “It’s getting on my nerves a little bit,” midway through an acoustic performance of “Tin Man.” I’m sorry, but I don’t like it. Not at all. We’re here tonight to hear country music. I put out some real country tunes.
Sunny Hostin, 54, who co-hosts “View,” sided with concertgoers Tuesday, saying she would “take as many selfies as I want if I paid $757 for tickets.”
But it was clear that Goldberg (67) was not comfortable with the support from the crowd.
Goldberg yelled, “What do you know? Stay home.” “Please respect me by watching me perform if you pay $750 to attend my concert or don’t come.”
Hostin reasoned that she liked to reminisce about her musical experiences, prompting Goldberg to advise her to “turn on the TV, girl.”
Then Goldberg announced, “I’m leaving you all!” as she stood up from her desk on “The View” and faced the crowd.
In the middle of the show, the EGOT winner decided to take a selfie of herself.
“I would love to take a picture with this incredible 91-year-old lady.
Then we take a selfie together.
Just you and me,” Goldberg said to an onlooker. Will you hit that key?
We’ll be right back.
Although “The View” hosts appeared to be joking, several admirers of the three-time Grammy winner expressed their displeasure with Lambert’s handling of the situation.
In closing, Miranda Lambert’s recent incident at her Las Vegas residency where she admonished fans for taking pictures during her performance sparked a discussion on “The View,” leading to a tense moment between co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin. While Hostin stood by the concertgoers, Goldberg expressed her concern about their behavior and emphasized the importance of respect for the performers. In the end, Goldberg jokingly announced her departure from the show, highlighting the ongoing debate about fan behavior at live events. Despite the light-hearted tone of the exchange, it underscores the broader issue of publishing etiquette and the challenges artists face in maintaining a connection with their audience during a performance.
Are u kidding me. These entertainers would be nothing without the people that purchase tickets. Seriously and oh let’s be childish while we are at it Whoopi and why is she named Whoopi,? JEEZE.
Good bye Whoopie, nobody likes you anymore and I have boycotted all her movies because of the view