Fergie responds to Star Spangled backlash: "I tried my best"

Fergie knows everyone is talking about her version of the Star Spangled Banner and is aware lots of the commentary is negative. In a statement that's not quite an apology, she acknowledges her strange rendition of the National Anthem didn't sit with people and says she tried.

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Explore Fans rally around the Buckhead restaurant Leslie Jones blasted on Twitter

After Twitter filled with memes panning her performance ahead of the 2018 NBA All-Star Game, Fergie released this statement to the Hollywood Reporter and other media outlets:

Here's a look at the reactions she's been getting:

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July Fourth fireworks shows to boom, sizzle, pop across metro Atlanta skies

Your guide to Independence Day fireworks displays across metro Atlanta. Parades, concerts, kids activities and more will lead up to the pyrotechnics.

15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

From Fernbank’s new after-hours series to Sneaker Con and a Western-themed party, here are 15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend.

Make the most of Atlanta, one of the best staycation cities

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Inside Atlanta’s long-term debate over short-term rentals

Atlanta leaders have spent years trying to regulate app housing rentals while relying on them to support city tourism.

Couple acquitted of child abuse sue officers, doctors and DFCS

A Georgia couple says DFCS, officers and doctors ignored signs their child was sick and wrongly accused them of abuse, leading to jail time and family separation.

How AI is revolutionizing ATL’s international terminal

A new automated customs process for Americans is just one of many possible applications of AI technology that are being explored at the Atlanta airport.