Natalia Piña / Journal
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 | 06:00
Tomorrow, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will make history by meeting in front of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, to be sworn in as the next leaders in the North American country.
Given the pandemic and security following the recent violent assault on the Chapter, the presidential inauguration will not resemble any previous inauguration, but will still have a starry spectacle, which will be broadcast virtually.
During the official events of the fifty-ninth Presidential Inauguration, this Wednesday, January 20, singer Lady Gaga will perform the national anthem at the inauguration of Joe Biden as President of the United States, in a ceremony to celebrate the diversity of the country and in which the Latin Jennifer Lopez will also participate.
“We are pleased to announce a group inspired by dynamic participants … They are a clear picture of the immense diversity of our great nation and will help honor and celebrate the traditions of the presidential inauguration,” said Tony Allen, chairman of the Presidential Investment Committee (PIC). , for its acronym in English), through social networks.
During the program entitled “Celebrating America Primetime Special”, which will be broadcast live on six open television channels, on the Internet and on the platforms YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Twitch at 22:30 (20:30 pm ET), the actor Tom Hanks will host performances by characters such as Jon Bon Jovi, Foo Fighters, John Legend, Demi Lovato, Bruce Springsteen and Justin Timberlake.
This program, designed by the Presidential Inauguration Committee, will replace the more traditional format of the inauguration ceremony, reserved this year for public health and safety reasons.
Washington Police Chief Robert Contee has announced that more than 20,000 members of the National Guard will be seconded during the election of the president-elect, fearing violent clashes.
We celebrate America Primetime Special
Special 90 minute hosted by Tom Hanks
– Wednesday, January 20 at 22:30 (20:30 ET)
– Featuring: Lady Gaga, Garth Brooks, Jennifer Lopez, Ant Clemon, Jon Bon Jovi, Foo Fighters, John Legend, Eva Longoria, Demi Lovato, Bruce Springsteen, Justin Timberlake and Kerry Washington
Where to see it?
Connect to live streaming via television, social media or the Internet
– Television: ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, MSNBC and PBS
– Internet: BidenInaugural.org/watch
– Streaming: via the official YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Twitch accounts of the Presidential Investment Committee (PIC)
Did you know? …
In 2009, Aretha Franklin sang at Barack Obama’s first inaugural gala. Bruce Springsteen, U2, Shakira and Stevie Wonder were also invited. Four years later, after being re-elected, he was able to count on Beyoncé to perform the national anthem.
In 2017, Donald Trump, who doesn’t like much of the entertainment industry, had to settle for a relatively unknown artist to sing the anthem at his ceremony after a series of refusals from musicians.
“Heritage, resilience and promise”
In partnership with the Hispanic Federation and more than 50 co-host organizations, the Presidential Inauguration Committee will today host a tribute that will give a voice to Latin Americans in the United States to tell their story and recognize their contributions to the country.
At 23:30 EST (21:30 EST), Eva Longoria will present the event with the participation of Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Leguizamo, Rita Moreno, Edward James Olmos, Ivy Queen and Becky G.
There will also be musical performances by Gilberto Santa Rosa and Gaby Moreno, with David Garza, Emilio Estefan and All-Star Tejanos United; Stefani Montiel, José Posada, Shelly Lares, DJ Kane and Mariachi Nuevo Santander from Roma High School in Rome, Texas. In addition, it will include a show produced by Emilio Estefan from One World, One Prayer by the Wailers, with Skip Marley, Farruko, Shaggy and Cedella Marley.