Stars of all kinds are scheduled to attend the inauguration that is fast approaching President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris.
Wednesday’s starred events will see a variety of celebrities – including actors, actresses, musicians, TikTok stars and a nationally awarded poet – spread across a long day of virtual patriotic programming.
Many of the biggest names will appear during the primetime special “Celebrating America” on Wednesday night, hosted by cinema legend Tom Hanks – although several entertainment luminaries participate in the inaugural parade and even the inauguration ceremony at the Capitol.
Here is a summary of who is doing what for tomorrow’s celebration.
Lady Gaga
Watch the artist “Shallow” dive into the national anthem during Wednesday’s ceremony.
Jennifer Lopez
It costs nothing to watch the musical performance of the pop icon Lopez during the inauguration.
Amanda Gorman
There is a poem at this inauguration courtesy of Gorman, the first nationally awarded young poet.
“America is a mess. It is still at the beginning of the development of everything we can become, ”Gorman, a 22-year-old LA native, recently told The Times before his inaugural appearance. “And I have to recognize that in the poem. I cannot ignore or delete this. And then I made an inaugural poem that recognizes these scars and wounds. Hopefully, this will lead us to heal them. “
Garth Brooks
The Associated Press reported on Monday that Brooks will also perform at the opening. “This is not a political statement,” the country’s star told a virtual news conference on Monday. “This is a declaration of unity.”
Tom Hanks
Apparently, Biden and Harris have a friend in Hanks, who is expected to host the star-studded opening special “Celebrating America” on Wednesday night.
Eva Longoria
After hosting a night at the Democratic National Convention last year, the actress from “Desperate Housewives” will present several segments throughout the special “Celebrating America”.
Kerry Washington
Along with Longoria, the “Scandal” Washington star will channel her interior Olivia Pope and temporarily resume her duties at the White House as a host during Wednesday night’s broadcast.
Foo Fighters
What if I say that Foo Fighters will perform during the special “Celebrating America”?
John Legend
All of me wishes you all to know that the singer and songwriter Legend will also perform on the “Celebrating America” program.
Bruce Springsteen
Of course, Springsteen will participate in Wednesday’s patriotic celebration as part of the “Celebrating America” program. After all, he was born in the USA.
Demi Lovato
I am VERY honored to announce that I will join @Joe Biden AND @KamalaHarris for your special event, “Celebrating America” on January 20 at 8:30 pm ET / PT ❤️🤍💙 I was speechless when I was invited to perform! Tune in to various TV networks and live streaming services 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/YiYmQ43M51
– Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) January 13, 2021
What’s wrong with making sure Lovato is going to rock the house during the “Celebrating America” special?
Justin Timberlake and Ant Clemons
A few months ago @AntClemons and wrote BEST DAYS. This song was our way of doing what little we could to encourage everyone to remain hopeful and to work for a better future. I am honored to announce that we will be presenting it for the inauguration. pic.twitter.com/aes5gXdEww
– Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) January 13, 2021
Timberlake is bringing the sexy back to the White House with a “Celebrating America” performance of his new song, “Better Days”, featuring the newly nominated Grammy nominee Clemons.
Jon Bon Jovi
Wow, we’re more than halfway there! In just over 24 hours, the Bon Jovi frontman will perform on the “Celebrating America” program.
Lin-Manuel Miranda
The “Hamilton” creator, Miranda, will also be in the room where the special “Celebrating America” takes place.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Lakers legend Abdul-Jabbar could very well be the MVP for Wednesday’s “Celebrating America” broadcast.
Tim McGraw and Tyler Hubbard
What is a historic day for our parents without a little country music? McGraw and Hubbard will present their new duet, “Undivided”, for the program “Celebrating America”.
Black Cougars
Wednesday is a good day to be and a good day to see the Black Pumas perform in the special “Celebrating America”.
DJ Cassidy and friends
DJ Cassidy will “Pass the Microphone” to Puerto Rican musicians Ozuna and Luis Fonsi during the broadcast of “Celebrating America”.
For Wednesday’s “Parade Across America” virtual festivities, DJ Cassidy will join Earth, Wind & Fire, Nile Rodgers, Kathy Sledge, Los Angeles Trans Chorus, Washington Chorus and Triumph Baptist Church Choir.
Keke Palmer
On Wednesday morning, actress and singer Palmer will present “Our White House: An Inaugural Celebration for Young Americans”, featuring First Lady Jill Biden.
Tony Goldwyn
The “Scandal” and on-screen POTUS Goldwyn alumnus will host “Parade Across America” on Wednesday, while the University of Delaware and Howard University drums escort Biden and Harris from 15th Street to the White House.
Jon Stewart
Former “Daily Show” host Stewart will also participate in the parade.
Nathan Apodaca
TikTok sensation Nathan Apodaca will also skate on “Parade Across America” - perhaps to the sound of Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams”.
“I chose to participate in the representation of peace, I am not on anyone’s side,” “Apodaca said on Monday in a statement to The Times. “We, as a nation, suffer a lot of hatred and unfortunate events, and I hope to bring good vibes by 2021. Peace because we don’t throw peace away.
New Radicals
Mother, we are not tired of knowing that the rock band New Radicals will meet for the first time in 22 years in the parade.
Allyson Felix, Nathan Chen and Katie Ledecky
Olympic sprinter Felix, skater Chen and swimmer Ledecky will once again represent the United States in Wednesday’s parade.
Andra’s Day
Singer Day will take on the role of acting during the parade, along with figure skater Kaitlyn “the Skate Kid” Saunders.
Kenny Ortega
The prolific director and choreographer Ortega will lead the “Dance Across America” segment of the parade, featuring 275 artists from 30 states and two territories.