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Celebrities in DC

Stars from Beyonce to Usher descend on Washington, DC, to participate in the second inauguration festivities for President Obama.

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Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson performs at the Command in Chief's Ball in Washington, DC, on Jan. 21. The first couple danced together as she sang \"Let's Stay Together.\"
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Image: Singer Stevie Wonder performs at the Inaugural Ball in Washington

Stevie Wonder

Singer Stevie Wonder performs at the Inaugural Ball in Washington, January 21, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Thayer (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ENTERTAINMENT)
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Alicia Keys

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Singer Alicia Keys performs during the Public Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. President Obama was sworn in for his second term earlier in the day. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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Brad Paisley

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Singer Brad Paisley sings during the during the Commander-In-Chief's Inaugural Ball January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama is scheduled to show up at the ball after being sworn in today for his second term in a public ceremonial swearing in. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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Image: Barack Obama Sworn In As U.S. President For A Second Term

Beyoncé

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Beyoncé performs the national anthem as U.S. President Barack Obama looks on during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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James Taylor

epa03548372 US musician James Taylor (C) performs after US President Barack Obama (not pictured) was ceremonially sworn in for a second term as the 44th President of the United States in Washington, DC, USA, 21 January 2013. Obama defeated Republican candidate Mitt Romney on Election Day 06 November 2012 to be re-elected for a second term. EPA/SHAWN THEW
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Image: Kelly Clarkson sings \"My Country 'Tis of Thee\" during swearing-in ceremonies for U.S. President Barack Obama on the West front of the U.S Capitol in Washington

Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson sings \"My Country 'Tis of Thee\" during swearing-in ceremonies for U.S. President Barack Obama on the West front of the U.S Capitol in Washington, January 21, 2013. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS)
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Image: Barack Obama Sworn In As U.S. President For A Second Term

John Mayer, Katy Perry

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Beyoncé performs the national anthem as U.S. President Barack Obama looks on during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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Image: Recording artists Jay-Z and Beyonce arrive for the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington

Jay-Z, Beyonce

Recording artists Jay-Z and Beyonce arrive for the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013. REUTERS/Win McNamee/Pool (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ENTERTAINMENT)
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Kelly Clarkson

Singer Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock arrive on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for the Presidential Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
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Image: Barack Obama Sworn In As U.S. President For A Second Term

Steve Harvey

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Actor Steve Harvey waits for the start of the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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Jamie Foxx

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Jamie Fox attends Jamie Foxx And Kenny Burns 2013 Inaugural Party on January 20, 2013 in Washington, United States. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images)
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Wayne Brady, Doug E. Fresh

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Wayne Brady and Doug E. Fresh perform onstage at The Hip Hop Inaugural Ball II sponsored by Heineken USA at Harman Center for the Arts on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Heineken)
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Mario Lopez

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Mario Lopez speaks onstage at Latino Inaugural 2013: In Performance at Kennedy Center at The Kennedy Center on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Latino Inaugural 2013)
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Kate Walsh

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Actress Kate Walsh attends Planned Parenthood & Rock The Vote 2013 Inauguration Party on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images)
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will.i.am

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: will.i.am performs during the 2013 Green Inaugural Ball at NEWSEUM on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)
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Mark McGrath

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray performs with Camp Freddy at the 2013 Green Inaugural Ball at NEWSEUM on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)
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Wilmer Valderrama, Rosario Dawson

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Wilmer Valderrama and Rosario Dawson pose for a photo during the Voto Latino's 2013 Inauguration Celebration at Oya Restaurant on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images)
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Eva Longoria

Presidential Inaugural Committee Co-Chair Eva Longoria gestures as she participates in the opening ceremony for the National Day of Service as part of the 57th Presidential Inaugural festivities, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
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Usher

Usher performs during the Kids' Inaugural concert at the Washington Convention Center January 19, 2013 in Washington, DC. The event, attended by US First Lady Michelle Obama, Sasha Obama, Malia Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, was held prior to the official swearing in of US President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden is scheduled for January 20, 2013, with a ceremonial swearing in on January 21. AFP PHOTO/Brendan SMIALOWSKIBRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images
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Nick Cannon

Host Nick Cannon speaks at the Kids Inaugural concert for children and military families, one of the events ahead of the second-term inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington January 19, 2013. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ENTERTAINMENT)
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'Glee'

Naya Rivera (L) and Darren Criss from \"Glee\" perform at the Kids Inaugural concert for children and military families, one of the events ahead of the second-term inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington January 19, 2013. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ENTERTAINMENT)
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J.R. Martinez

Actor and former U.S. Army Infantryman J.R. Martinez speaks at the Kids Inaugural concert for children and military families, one of the events ahead of the second-term inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington January 19, 2013. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ENTERTAINMENT)
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John Legend

John Legend is seen at the Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 in Washington. (Photo by Larry French/Invision/AP)
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Katy Perry

Recording artist Katy Perry (C) performs at the Kids Inaugural concert for children and military families, one of the events ahead of the second-term inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington January 19, 2013. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ENTERTAINMENT)
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T-Pain

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 19: Rapper T-Pain performs at the Inaugural Youth Ball hosted by OurTime.org on January 19, 2013 in Washington, United States. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for OurTime.org)
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