Obama, Lady Gaga, more: Big names fete Biden’s inauguration

Former President Barack Obama, singer Lady Gaga and former Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez were among those celebrating President Joe Biden’s inauguration.

Later Wednesday, other top-tier performers will be part of 鈥淐elebrating America,鈥� a 90-minute, multi-network evening broadcast hosted by Tom Hanks that takes the place of the usual official inaugural balls.

鈥淗amilton鈥� creator Lin-Manuel Miranda will contribute a classical recitation, joining musicians such as Bruce Springsteen, John Legend, Katy Perry, Demi Lovato, Foo Fighters, Justin Timberlake and Bon Jovi.

Hosts Kerry Washington and Eva Longoria will be joined by basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, chef Jose Andres, labor leader Dolores Huerta, and Kim Ng, the first female general manager in MLB history.

Here are some big names celebrating Biden’s inauguration, either in person or on social media.

The Associated Press contributed to this story.

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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. (Photo by Handout/Biden Inaugural Committee via Getty Images )

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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. (Biden Inaugural Committee via AP)

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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. (Biden Inaugural Committee via AP)

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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. (Biden Inaugural Committee via AP)

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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. (Biden Inaugural Committee via AP)

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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 Bast贸n 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. (Photo by Handout/Biden Inaugural Committee via Getty Images )

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Congratulations to my friend, President ! This is your time.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama)

And Chrissy Teigen had this plea for the new president:

hello I have been blocked by the president for four years can I get a follow plz

鈥� chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen)

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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)

<p>Legend Garth Brooks took the stage during Biden’s inauguration to perform “Amazing Grace” at the U.S. Capitol.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/garthbrooks?ref_src=/gallery/inauguration/obama-lady-gaga-more-big-names-fete-bidens-inauguration/twsrc%5Etfw">@GarthBrooks</a> for joining us on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/InaugurationDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#InaugurationDay</a> for this historic moment of unity and hope. <a href="https://t.co/pfcb3lkKXr">pic.twitter.com/pfcb3lkKXr</a></p>
<p>鈥� Biden Inaugural Committee (@BidenInaugural) <a href="https://twitter.com/BidenInaugural/status/1351949364743204864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 20, 2021</a></p></blockquote>
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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. (Saul Loeb/Pool Photo via AP)

Legend Garth Brooks took the stage during Biden’s inauguration to perform “Amazing Grace” at the U.S. Capitol.

Thank you for joining us on for this historic moment of unity and hope.

鈥� Biden Inaugural Committee (@BidenInaugural)

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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)

<p>A full-throated, supremely confident Lady Gaga belted out the national anthem during Biden’s inauguration.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The National Anthem has never sounded better</p>
<p>Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/ladygaga?ref_src=/gallery/inauguration/obama-lady-gaga-more-big-names-fete-bidens-inauguration/twsrc%5Etfw">@LadyGaga</a> for that wonderful performance! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/InaugurationDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#InaugurationDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/mk4qMIrnmu">pic.twitter.com/mk4qMIrnmu</a></p>
<p>鈥� Biden Inaugural Committee (@BidenInaugural) <a href="https://twitter.com/BidenInaugural/status/1351949281318486016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 20, 2021</a></p></blockquote>
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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.

The National Anthem has never sounded better

Thank you for that wonderful performance!

鈥� Biden Inaugural Committee (@BidenInaugural)

<p>Lady Gaga posted her thoughts to Instagram ahead of Wednesday’s events.</p>
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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. (Win McNamee /Pool Photo via AP)

Lady Gaga posted her thoughts to Instagram ahead of Wednesday’s events.

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<p>Jennifer Lopez, dressed all in white, delivered a medley of 鈥淭his Land is Your Land鈥� and 鈥淎merica the Beautiful.鈥�</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Let’s get loud… for our next president and vice president of the United States!</p>
<p>Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/JLo?ref_src=/gallery/inauguration/obama-lady-gaga-more-big-names-fete-bidens-inauguration/twsrc%5Etfw">@JLo</a> for coming and being a part of this historic moment! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/InaugurationDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#InaugurationDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/nNNtqk7pRC">pic.twitter.com/nNNtqk7pRC</a></p>
<p>鈥� Biden Inaugural Committee (@BidenInaugural) <a href="https://twitter.com/BidenInaugural/status/1351955914887102464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 20, 2021</a></p></blockquote>
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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 鈥淭his Land is Your Land鈥� and 鈥淎merica the Beautiful.鈥�

Let’s get loud… for our next president and vice president of the United States!

Thank you for coming and being a part of this historic moment!

鈥� Biden Inaugural Committee (@BidenInaugural)

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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. (Win McNamee/Pool Photo via AP)

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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. (Win McNamee/Pool Photo via AP)

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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)

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