Am 14. Dezember 2020 fand die 59. Wahl zum Präsidenten der Vereinigten Staaten statt.
Erst nach der Auszählung und Zertifizierung durch den amerikanischen Kongress am 6. und 7. Januar 2021 stand das offizielle Endergebnis fest. Joe Biden setzte sich mit 306 Wahlleute gegen den bisherigen Amtsinhaber Donald Trump (232 Wahlleute) durch.
Am kommenden Mittwoch (20. Januar 2021) findet die offizielle Amtseinführung (Inauguration) des neuen Präsidenten statt. Zeitgleich dazu wird das 90minütige Fernseh Special “Celebrating America” ausgetragen. Berichten zufolge werden dort neben Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Jon Bon Jovi und Demi Lovato auch Jennifer Lopez, John Legend, Foo Fighters und Bruce Springsteen auftreten.
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“Celebrating America”
Tom Hanks hosts a celebration of the beginning of a new national journey toward a united America; featuring remarks from Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Kamala D. Harris, and performances by Demi Lovato, Justin Timberlake, Ant Clemons and Jon Bon Jovi.
Tom Hanks hosts a celebration of the beginning of a new national journey toward a united America; featuring remarks from Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Kamala D. Harris, and performances by Demi Lovato, Justin Timberlake, Ant Clemons and Jon Bon Jovi.
Neben der TV-Ausstrahlung – die von Tom Hanks und Eva Longoria auf ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC und MSNBC präsentiert wird – wird die Show auch von verschiedenen Soziale Medien live übertragen.
Die offizielle Pressemeldung:
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Presidential Inaugural Committee Announces Additional Speakers, Performers Participating in the “Celebrating America” Primetime Special
WASHINGTON — Today, the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) announced additional performances and American heroes who will be highlighted during “Celebrating America,” the capstone prime-time program for the inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Kamala D. Harris to celebrate the beginning of a new national journey toward an America united.
Eva Longoria and Kerry Washington will introduce segments throughout the night ranging from stories of young people making a difference in their communities to musical performances. Foo Fighters, John Legend, and Bruce Springsteen will perform from iconic locations across the country, joining Demi Lovato, Justin Timberlake, Ant Clemons, and Jon Bon Jovi with additional performances to be announced ahead of January 20.
“Celebrating America” will be hosted by Tom Hanks on January 20 from 8:30-10:30 pm. ET/PT and will showcase the American people’s resilience, heroism, and unified commitment to coming together as a nation to heal and rebuild. The program will feature remarks from President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris and include remarks, performances that represent the rich diversity and extensive talent America offers, and the American heroes who are helping their fellow Americans through this crisis.
The program will be carried live by ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, MSNBC, and PBS. It will be streamed live on PIC social media channels: YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Twitch. The PIC’s streaming partners, including Amazon Prime Video, Microsoft Bing, NewsNOW from Fox, and AT&T DIRECTV and U-verse, will also be carrying the program live.
WASHINGTON — Today, the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) announced additional performances and American heroes who will be highlighted during “Celebrating America,” the capstone prime-time program for the inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Kamala D. Harris to celebrate the beginning of a new national journey toward an America united.
Eva Longoria and Kerry Washington will introduce segments throughout the night ranging from stories of young people making a difference in their communities to musical performances. Foo Fighters, John Legend, and Bruce Springsteen will perform from iconic locations across the country, joining Demi Lovato, Justin Timberlake, Ant Clemons, and Jon Bon Jovi with additional performances to be announced ahead of January 20.
“Celebrating America” will be hosted by Tom Hanks on January 20 from 8:30-10:30 pm. ET/PT and will showcase the American people’s resilience, heroism, and unified commitment to coming together as a nation to heal and rebuild. The program will feature remarks from President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris and include remarks, performances that represent the rich diversity and extensive talent America offers, and the American heroes who are helping their fellow Americans through this crisis.
The program will be carried live by ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, MSNBC, and PBS. It will be streamed live on PIC social media channels: YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Twitch. The PIC’s streaming partners, including Amazon Prime Video, Microsoft Bing, NewsNOW from Fox, and AT&T DIRECTV and U-verse, will also be carrying the program live.
