Eva Mendes got shut down! She told Access Hollywood she was going to have to miss the inaguration, adding "I thought I had some pull--I usually do, and I've been shut down," she said "It's the hardest party to get in to." Check out some of the stars who did make the cut...
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Rumor had it that Beyonce was going to perform at the inaguration, she has not been confirmed yet...
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The diva of choice? The legendary Aretha Franklin, who will sing at Obama's official inaguration ceremony.
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Singer Rhianna will definitely perform at the Presidential Inaguration Charity Ball put on by the Recording Industry Association.
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The most controversial star on the inaguration line-up? Evangelical Pastor Rick Warren who will be delivering the invocation.
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Bruce Springsteen put on benefit concerts for Obama during his campaign and has a new album set to drop at the same time as the inauguration - it's likely you'll see him in D.C. for the gala events.
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US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts will be administering Obama's oath of office (the most important part of the ceremony).
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World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma will serenade guests at the inaguratoin ceremony.
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A veteran of White House functions, Israeli violinist Itzhak Perlman will be also playing at the ceremony.
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Conductor John Wiliams (the composer of Star War's musical score) will lead Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, and the rest of the orchestra.
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The parties after the ceremony could get pretty lively. Visiting from "hotlanta" rappers Ludacris and Big Boi will co-host the "Urban Ball" on January 20th where performers like Lil Jon (pictured here) are sure to put on a fantastic show.
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Also performing at the "Urban Ball," Rapper "T-Pain" will offer a sharp contrast to cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
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To compliment the contemporary scene at Ludacris' "Urban Ball" on January 20, Dionne Warwick will host golden oldies like the Temptations (pictured here) at the "Legends Ball."
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Comedian "Cedric The Entertainer" will add some comic relief to the "Urban Ball" lineup.
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Fantasia Barrino of "American Idol" will give the event a feminine touch...
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So will the Cheetah Girls!
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Sting will be performing at the ball put on by Creative Coalition, a non-profit advocacy group that campaigns on behalf of the entertainment industry.
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Film director Spike Lee is expected to attend, as is ...
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... "Rachel Getting Married" star Anne Hathaway ...
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... actress Kerry Washington, who campaigned for Obama on the trail ...
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