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‘Gonna be new meme’: Internet mocks Oprah Winfrey for singing wrong lyrics to Miley Cyrus’ ‘Flowers’ at Grammys 2024

Oprah Winfrey has a long history of singing wrong lyrics

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The internet poked fun at Oprah Winfrey's appearance at the Grammy Awards 2024 where the TV host set another example in her longstanding habit of singing wrong lyrics to songs. Known for occasionally slipping up on song lyrics, Winfrey continued her tradition at the Grammys, creating a lighthearted and iconic moment.

Winfrey, with a history of amusing lyric mix-ups, was spotted lip-syncing to Miley Cyrus's 'Flowers', and keen-eyed viewers noticed her singing the lyrics incorrectly. The internet seized the opportunity, deeming the moment meme-worthy and sharing clips of Winfrey's lyrical slip. 

"Oprah’s gonna be a new meme for singing those lyrics wrong," said a user. "Who’s more confident: Miley performing or Oprah shouting the lyrics incorrectly?" added another. Others followed the trend, playfully mocking her for her mishap. "I love how Oprah always sings the wrong lyrics." "Oprah messing up the lyrics again... The world is healing," added another. 

"Oprah love to jump up without knowing not one lyric. Love auntie!" said one. "I didn’t realize how much I missed Oprah pretending she knew all the lyrics," added another. 

Oprah Winfrey reveals facing ‘wardrobe crisis’ before interviewing Adele

In a recent interview, Winfrey shared her reasons for changing her outfit, expressing her excitement about meeting Adele for the first time. Despite having a closet full of clothes and not going out for two years, she wanted something special for the interview in her rose garden.

However, realizing that everyone made an effort to create the suit, she decided to change to a neutral color to avoid standing out too much. She described it as a wardrobe crisis, wanting to be considerate of the effort put into the suit.

 “Oh my God, everybody went to the trouble to get this suit made, and now she’s going to be in a neutral color. I don’t want to stand out like a peacock," she said. 

Oprah Winfrey shares her bittersweet music playlist

Winfrey has compiled a thought-provoking playlist titled 'Pensive Poetry', drawing inspiration from the themes explored in her 99th Book Club pick, 'Bittersweet'. This curated collection features eight songs that delve into life, longing, and belonging.

Among the tracks are Norah Jones' 'Come Away With Me', Aretha Franklin's 'Midnight Train To Georgia', Simon & Garfunkel's 'The Sound of Silence', Bruce Springsteen's 'My Hometown' and 'The Rising', Leonard Cohen's 'Suzanne', Roberta Flack's 'Jesse', and the timeless classic 'Killing Me Softly With His Song'.

Miley Cyrus wins the award for Best Pop Solo Performance at the Grammys 2024

Miley Cyrus celebrated her first Grammy win on Sunday at the 66th Grammy Awards, securing the award for Best Pop Solo Performance for her chart-topping hit 'Flowers'. The accolade was presented by Mariah Carey, adding to the excitement of the moment for Cyrus.

Expressing her gratitude, Cyrus playfully remarked, "This M.C. is gonna stand by this M.C. for this, because this is just too iconic." During her performance, Cyrus paid a special tribute to the late Queen of Rock and Roll, acknowledging Tina Turner's enduring legacy and resilience in the face of personal challenges, especially following a difficult breakup.