New York:
Joe Biden has cast himself as a unifier for the nation, but there is somebody else the incoming administration hopes can support start out healing a divided United States next week: universally beloved actor Tom Hanks.
The “Forrest Gump” star will host a unique plan broadcast simultaneously on all important US networks on the evening of Biden’s inauguration, American media reported.
The 90-minute show entitled “Celebrating America” will function musical performances from Jon Bon Jovi, Justin Timberlake and Demi Lovato.
“I’m SO honored to announce that I will be joining @JoeBiden & @KamalaHarris for their special event,” Lovato wrote on Twitter.
I’m SO honored to announce that I will be joining @JoeBiden & @KamalaHarris for their unique occasion, “Celebrating America” on January 20th at 8:30pm ET/PT ❤️???????? I was left speechless when I was asked to execute! Tune in with different television networks & live streaming services ???????? pic.twitter.com/YiYmQ43M51
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) January 13, 2021
The broadcast — organized by the Presidential Inaugural Committee — will replace the usual festivities at the swearing-in ceremony, canceled this year since of the coronavirus pandemic.
Aretha Franklin sang at Barack Obama’s initial inauguration in 2009, when Beyonce performed at his second 4 years later.
Trump had to settle for much less properly-recognized artists in 2017 due to his unpopularity in the entertainment planet. Country singer Toby Keith headlined the occasion.
The Hanks-hosted primetime unique on Wednesday January 20 will start out at 8:30 pm Eastern Time (0130 GMT Thursday) and will be aired on ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN and MSNBC.
It will spend tribute to “American heroes,” which includes workers on the frontlines in the fight against COVID-19.
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