Add theFoo FightersandJohn Legendalong withEva LongoriaandBruce SpringsteenandKerry Washingtonto the list of celebrities atJoe Biden’s inauguration.
Longoria and Washington “will introduce segments throughout the night ranging from stories of young people making a difference in their communities to musical performances,” organizers say, while the Foo Fighters, Legend and Springsteen will perform remotely.
Organizers say the special, which will air across most of the major broadcast and cable news networks, “will showcase the American people’s resilience, heroism, and unified commitment to coming together as a nation to heal and rebuild.”
Ant Clemons, Jon Bon Jovi,Demi LovatoandJustin Timberlakewill all perform, organizers previously announced. Clemons and Timberlake will sing their “Better Days,” which they wrote.
“We got the phone call to be asked for that and I was like, ‘Uhhyes,’ " he said jokingly.
Legend, Longoria, Springsteen and Washington meanwhile were also all involved in the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Wednesday’s inauguration was already going to be unlike any other, held in the shadow of a pandemic that has killed more than 350,000 people in the U.S.
“The program will celebrate American heroes who are helping their fellow Americans through this crisis, including frontline workers, health care workers, teachers, citizens giving back, and those who are breaking barriers,” organizers said in a news release.
From left: President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.Maya Harris/Twitter
The inaugural committee CEO, Tony Allen, said in a earlier statement that the inauguration “presents a unique opportunity to spotlight the resilience and spirit of an America United. We have witnessed countless heroes this past year step up to the frontlines and serve their fellow Americans, so we are telling their stories, spreading their collective light, and celebrating the best of our country and its people with this prime-time program.”
In lieu of the traditional in-person festivities such as musical performances, inauguration week parties and inaugural balls, Biden has organized a virtual parade after his swearing-in on the Capitol steps and inaugural address.
“Our first priority is safety — so while many of us will be watching safely from our homes, we are creating real moments of connection that highlight a new inclusive American era of leadership that works for and represents all Americans,” Allen said in his statement.
Inauguration organizers are also encouraging a day of service on Monday, to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and are organizing a memorial for the victims of the coronavirus on Tuesday.
The inauguration special “Celebrating America” airs Wednesday (8:30 p.m. ET) on ABC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC and NBC as well as online via Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and others.
source: people.com
