(CNN) –- Hollywood, shove over. Next weekend, it’s DC’s turn to sparkle.
Leading up to Barack Obama’s inauguration next Tuesday, the streets of the nation’s capital will be lined with red carpets to welcome hordes of stars in town to celebrate. Hot shots from the music industry and the silver screen will host events all over town in a four-day marathon of parties and special events.
Some celebrities coming to Washington were fixtures for Obama on the campaign trail, raising money and support for his successful presidential bid. Jay-Z is performing at a sold-out concert at the Warner Theatre on Monday night, while Oprah, one of Obama’s most powerful supporters, will tape her show from Washington inauguration week.
Bruce Springsteen, who appeared at several Obama campaign rallies, is rumored to be singing at a star-studded concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Sunday night, along with other performers yet to be named. Mary J. Blige will be in Washington for the BET Honors on Saturday, and Nelly and Will.I.Am will perform at concerts sponsored by the Hip Hop Caucus. Pop stars Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers are reportedly headlining a free concert for children at the Verizon Center on Monday night.
Obama snagged a large percentage of young voters thanks to groups like Declare Yourself, a grassroots organization that was dedicated to getting 18-year-olds to register and vote. The group will celebrate with an event hosted by Jessica Alba and featuring performances by Maroon 5, DJ Samantha Ronson and some other surprises.
Inauguration Day promises more celebrity sightings all over town, starting with a performance by Aretha Franklin on the steps of the U.S. Capitol during Obama’s swearing-in ceremony.
There will be dozens of balls all over Washington in the evening - and while Obama will only stop by ten of them, others are sure to attract paparazzi attention. Ludacris will host the American Music Urban Ball, while Dionne Warwick hosts the American Music Ball of Legends.
But the Creative Coalition’s inaugural gala, taking place at the Harman Center in Washington, promises the most star-studded lineup: Anne Hathaway, Ron Howard, Spike Lee, Susan Sarandon, Ashley Judd and Maggie Gyllenhaal are all expected to show up.
With more than a week to go until the big day, there’s still time for more celebrities and star-studded affairs to pop up.
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So?
Makes me wonder what he "owes" Hollywood elite.
This event is is historic and I'm so happy to be alive to see it. Some people will not think stars at a political event are not newsworthy but it's certainly more interesting than all the coverage that airhead Palin's been getting. Besides, President Obama has almost achieved rock star status around the world so this couldn't be more appropriate. Obama Rocks!
The Obama haters is going to love this. I haven't been this excited in years.
It is nice that in light of all the stress and chaos going on in this country that a celebration for this history making moment will go forth. This is a new birth for America and the inaurgual celebration will reflect that! God Bless America, All of America!
Ha. They'll be jumping in front of the news cameras every chance they get.
Meet the New Boss–same as the Old Boss
Barack and Bruce..Ba–rock America...oh yeah
Well, god knows they'll be able to get in wherever they want because they're rich and famous...while everyone else has to mill about and not see anything. So yeah, why wouldn't they flock to DC for this? They get a red-carpet-escort to the front seats. I wanna see Brangelina and the rest of the privileged jerks standing in the street or sitting in the bleachers with everyone else, but no, they'll be lining the first few rows...and the rest of us, being complete morons, will love them for it.
Cool!
I'll be hosting my own ball come Inauguration day. It's called the People Who Are Fed Up With Celebrities Pretending To Care About Politics Just So That They Can Attract Attention To Themselves Ball.
Cool beans!!!
Well, I hope these "stars" support him on issues they don't agree on, too....
What a wonderful new day for America!!!
Our nightmare is over.
God bless Obama and America.
Its a new world, our world....with a leader we can actually respect and be proud of.
...And for all you repubes...you lost, get over it!!! Obama is gonna rock your world
We love you Obama
The Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus, now that will be crazy. ;o)
This is amazing. I have a feeling this inauguration will be huge and exciting. I wish I can go to see it if I have the money.
The only people who hate celebrities are losers in their lives. Normal happy people may not be interested, but we certainly dont have any ill feelings toward the rich and famous. Post this one first and then let the readers decide...
Much love Mr Obama or should I say Mr President. Much Love....
You will more than likely go down as the best POTUS we have EVER had!!
Liberals, enjoy your time. See you all gone after two years!
True PE "Obama" fashion! WOW!
Let the good times roll!
Do PE Obama proud; please, no scandals.
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Ummmm...then why is it that the left is always screaming about the rich this and the rich that. Time for them to pay their fair share!! (Still curious what their fair share is, considering they support the bulk of the tax burden already).
mary the clerk
Your nightmare has just begun. The media created this monster and made you believe he was the greatest thing since apple pie. He has NO EXPERIENCE at running anything. The media should be sued for this mess.
Power corrupts even the women, when elected to an office which over sees the well being of others. It doesn't matter what race, religion, or sect. they may be in the end! It makes others wonder about the Obama Presidency and its secrets also.
So will Pandora’s Box be opened after the swearing in of President Barack Obama on January 20, 2009 in Washington DC? Stay tuned and experience life as usual in the political ups and downs of the greatest country upon the earth the United States of America.
@ nate
Please. Celebrities and their imbecile fans can all go drown in a muddy puddle. Not only are they sickening, but the fans dumb down our culture by encouraging our younger generations to live vicariously through these people instead of developing their own identity and accomplishments. And let's not forget the paparazzi. It's all a societal cancer.
What a day!!!! I get chills just thinking about it.
A new day for america is almost here.A new leader,new hopes,and change...God bless America and may God bless our president Barack Obama!
I pray that this inarguration goes well and every promise the President Barak Obama will be fullfilled in the name of Jesus, I also pray that God will give him wisdom to do all those things and will be a great president... In Jesus name and covered him in the blood
This man is truly loved by all...The percentage of the haters are so tiny they don't even matter. We love you PEBO
Rocked? More like stoned to death.
Hatefull republicans, let's hear it.
The Boss Rules!!
I've been dancing for nearly two months already! Party on yall...Party the heck on!!!
Mary the Clerk...really? A new world? A nightmare?? It was that bad? What have you had to sacrifice in the last eight years? You actually love someone you know nothing about? Repubs are over the election. Looking forward to2012 and going back to protecting all you CNN lemmings.
God loves America and Obama, all Americans without any regards to color, race, etc.
Obama will rock next 8 years.
mary the clerk January 9th, 2009 4:01 pm ET
Our nightmare is over.
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Unfortunately it's just beginning.
REGGIE the concerts are for the public's enjoyment and not for Obama.
You don't have to support Obama to practice your art as an entertainer. Some of them may not have voted for the man but if the President asks you respond plus it is publicity for each of them as an Artist.
@ MARY THE CLERK........ WELL SAID!! DITTO.
SIGNED,
MARI THE MOM
Surprise, it is the party time, to spend money! A star or the savior is born.
Miley Cyrus, etc., will be providing a free concert for children. See, not everything comes with a price tag!
God bless us all!
mary the clerk,
I am not one of "you repubes" but I truly hope he will "rock my world". BTW...Give up on the sore loser and taunting winner stuff. That is very "playground".
sounds like a concert for a rap star, the USA is in need of finacial help so he throws a billion dollar party, you people make me sick. I guess we will be getting I O U's for our tax returns too, you people voted for a fool.
mary the clerk, Why do you feel the need to try to say something nice and encouraging, then insert the word "repubes"?
Every since I can remember each President has had the type of entertainment that he has wanted at his inauguration, so why should PE Obama be held to a different standard?At least PE Obama is trying to involve all segments of our society on the day of his inauguration...the young, the old, those who respect him and, also, those who don't....I think that this is admirable....if you want to attend, then you can attend,,,the opportunity is there for all to attend at least some form of these ceremonies.
I thought Obama was going to be the people's president.
This star-studded stuff, or studded-star stuff, says otherwise.
I will honor Obama by not watching the displays.
I think Obama should have a small gathering like in the Rotunda of the Nation's Capitol building to take his oath of office, then go home to be with his family.
My attitude has to do with the horrific economy, the fact that there are people really suffering in America now (like families who can't afford any food, let alone all the fancy stuff at the parties), and that Obama supposedly condemns big spending on unnecessary stuff.
I can see clearly now,McCain is gone....It's gonna be a bright, bright sunshiny day!!!! BARACK ON!!!!!!!
What about global warming? I dont think they are going to be riding bikes to DC.
Please stay home stars. We don't need the aggravation. The city will already be on high alert with the president. Now we have to deal with Hollywooders vying for attention and tying up traffic.
If you support Barack, stay home, don't come to D.C. Just stay in Hollywood and leave us alone.
This will be fun for the Obama girls!
I'm sure that during all their celebrating they will keep in mind the tremendous amount of carbon footprints they will leave. I'm positive that ALL the global warming celebs will fly in commercial airplanes and take shuttle busses to all the different parties. Is it really worth all the destructive damage these partyers will inflict on this great planet, just to have a drunkfest in empty suit Obama's honor?
Hopefully we will get some real musicians in town like Stevie Wonder (since Obama used to play his music after his functions) and not a bunch of rappers and thugs.
Since the majority of stars are as dumb as a box of rocks this is the perfect group to represent the democratic party. Besides, actors are told what to say and how to act which perfectly matches them with the puppet Obama.
Am sure all them republicans are taking a hike!! wow, remember Bush's inauguration with raw eggs being thrown at his motocade? That should have been a sign enough for Republicans that America needed new blood. Please pray for Obama cuz he's gonna need each and every American's support to revive the country. Long Live OBAMA. We love you to death. Good luck.
There had better be some really tight security. This would be a perfect place and time for a terrorist.
I don't think the Jonas Bros or the Miley Cyrus concert has much to do with support of Obama. It's simply a concert for kids during that time. I doubt the Jonas Bros supported Obama anyways. So, don't really say Obama is surrounded by just hollywood people or anything like that here. Yea, Jay-z and Oprah, and 1 or 2 others, but I'm sure there are stars at every inaguration. So, this isn't just a hollywood thing. So don't criticize Obama for this one.
Wow! I can see greener pastures already. Never in history has our nation celebrated an incoming President as they are with PE Obama. People of all races, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, etc. I think that it is truly faltering that all these diverse celebrities are celebrating this joyous day with the American people!
January 20th can't come sooner.
Ohhh great, hopefully it doesn't turn into Caligula's place for crying out loud, LOL!!
Sounds good to me!
The Dems' fascination with the entertainment industry is endless... it's a given that they'll bring in a bunch of millionaires to perform for the supposed "victory for the common man."
Hey Gonzo – was a candidate with a record of service to his country a little to strong for you to vote for?
Please keep Obama and his family safe! Their worried about terrorists? They need to worry about the loons here in this country who are constantly slandering him every day!
Thank God Obama got in! We can finally look foward to an honest and concerned leader who want to work for the people and not against them!
Lilarose> I understand your concern about spending, but do you really think we should all sit around in sackcloth and cry b/c the economy is bad? Why not live it up while we can? This is a celebration, not a funeral.
It will be an all out troll and goon patrol of the hollywierd so called actors.
Thank God for January 20th this will be one day Sarah Palin won't be the focus of the media but I betcha she wish she was attending the ignaugeration I mean that is under different circumstances
I think it is interesting that Hollywood has taken an interest in the elections, openly supporting Obama throughout his campaign and throughout the election. But I must be honest and say that I really don't like the fact that Hollywood seems to now be affecting the presidency.
But I guess because of Hollywood having put so much of their time and effort into the election now a lot of their fans know more about politics then they did before. And the more poltically aware this country is, the better descions we will make when choosing a president.