India, Nov. 28 -- Every year, Americans are delighted with a lineup of balloons, floats, marches, and musical performances at Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. This year marks the 99th edition of the annual event, which debuted in 1924. Hundreds of artists have since performed at the holiday tradition, including Broadway stars. The 2025 lineup includes 28 performers, some of whom are Cynthia Erivo, Callum Scott, Busta Rhymes, and Ciara.

While the performances captivate both crowds and at-home viewers, they are not necessarily done in real-time. In 2018, fans were taken aback when Rita Ora was seen visibly lip-syncing. At the time, John Legend came to her defence, explaining to fans that many performers choose to pre-record their vocals due to ...