Obama, Lady Gaga, more: Big names fete Biden’s inauguration
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In this screengrab, (L-R) Dr. Jill Biden, President Joe Biden, and Beau Biden during the Celebrating America Primetime Special on January 20, 2021. The livestream event hosted by Tom Hanks features remarks by president-elect Joe Biden and vice president-elect Kamala Harris and performances representing diverse American talent.
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In this image from video, Katy Perry performs during the Celebrating America event on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, following the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States.
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In this screengrab, Tom Hanks speaks during the Celebrating America Primetime Special on January 20, 2021. The livestream event hosted by Tom Hanks features remarks by president-elect Joe Biden and vice president-elect Kamala Harris and performances representing diverse American talent.
(Photo by Handout/Biden Inaugural Committee via Getty Images )
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In this image from video, DJ Cassidy performs during the Celebrating America event on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, following the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States.
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In this image from video, Ant Clemons performs during the Celebrating America event on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, following the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States.
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In this screengrab, Jon Bon Jovi performs during the Celebrating America Primetime Special on January 20, 2021. The livestream event hosted by Tom Hanks features remarks by president-elect Joe Biden and vice president-elect Kamala Harris and performances representing diverse American talent.
(Photo by Handout/Biden Inaugural Committee via Getty Images )
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In this image from video, John Legend performs during the Celebrating America event on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, following the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States.
(Biden Inaugural Committee via AP)
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In this screengrab, Rosie Perez performs during the Celebrating America Primetime Special on January 20, 2021. The livestream event hosted by Tom Hanks features remarks by president-elect Joe Biden and vice president-elect Kamala Harris and performances representing diverse American talent.
(Photo by Handout/Biden Inaugural Committee via Getty Images )
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In this image from video, Yo-Yo Ma performs during the Celebrating America event on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, following the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States.
(Biden Inaugural Committee via AP)
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In this image from video, Kerry Washington speaks during the Celebrating America event on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, following the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States.
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UNSPECIFIED – JANUARY 20: In this screengrab, Tim McGraw performs during the Celebrating America Primetime Special on January 20, 2021. The livestream event hosted by Tom Hanks features remarks by president-elect Joe Biden and vice president-elect Kamala Harris and performances representing diverse American talent.
(Photo by Handout/Biden Inaugural Committee via Getty Images )
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In this screengrab, Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters performs during the Celebrating America Primetime Special on January 20, 2021. The livestream event hosted by Tom Hanks features remarks by president-elect Joe Biden and vice president-elect Kamala Harris and performances representing diverse American talent.
(Photo by Handout/Biden Inaugural Committee via Getty Images )
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In this screengrab, Justin Timberlake performs during the Celebrating America Primetime Special on January 20, 2021. The livestream event hosted by Tom Hanks features remarks by president-elect Joe Biden and vice president-elect Kamala Harris and performances representing diverse American talent.
(Photo by Handout/Biden Inaugural Committee via Getty Images )
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In this screengrab, Eva Longoria Bastón speaks during the Celebrating America Primetime Special on January 20, 2021. The livestream event hosted by Tom Hanks features remarks by president-elect Joe Biden and vice president-elect Kamala Harris and performances representing diverse American talent.
(Photo by Handout/Biden Inaugural Committee via Getty Images )
Former President Barack Obama congratulated President Joe Biden ahead of the inauguration ceremony. “This is your time,” Obama tweeted.
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And Chrissy Teigen had this plea for the new president:
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Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle arrive for the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol for President-elect Joe Biden in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.
(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
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Chrissy Teigen, center, and her mother Vilailuck Teigen shop for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and John Legend shoot for souvenirs during 59th Presidential Inauguration, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Chrissy Teigen, center, and her mother Vilailuck Teigen shop for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and John Legend shoot for souvenirs during 59th Presidential Inauguration, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Country singer Garth Brooks sings “Amazing Grace” during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol for President Joe Biden in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.
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Legend Garth Brooks took the stage during Biden’s inauguration to perform “Amazing Grace” at the U.S. Capitol.
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Former baseball player Alexander Rodriguez arrives to attend the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the U.S. and Kamala Harris became the first woman vice president.
(Jonathan Ernst/Pool Photo via AP)
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Lady Gaga sings the national anthem during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol for President-elect Joe Biden in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (Greg Nash/Pool Photo via AP)
A full-throated, supremely confident Lady Gaga belted out the national anthem during Biden’s inauguration.
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Lady Gaga arrives to sing the National Anthem at the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 in Washington.
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Lady Gaga posted her thoughts to Instagram ahead of Wednesday’s events.
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Jennifer Lopez performs during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol for President-elect Joe Biden in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (Greg Nash/Pool Photo via AP)
Jennifer Lopez, dressed all in white, delivered a medley of “This Land is Your Land” and “America the Beautiful.”
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Jennifer Lopez is escorted to the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol for President-elect Joe Biden in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.
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Former MLB player Alex Rodriguez arrives on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration ceremony, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington.
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House Majority Whip James Clyburn of South Carolina, and former President George Bush, take a selfie before the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.
(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, Pool)
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Former President Bill Clinton and his wife former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrive for the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol for President-elect Joe Biden in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.
(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, Pool)
