Entertainment Lady Gaga to sing US national anthem for Biden-Harris inauguration

Lady Gaga is set to sing the national anthem for the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on January 20.

The Biden-Harris inaugural committee confirmed to Variety that Gaga is on board to perform 'The Star Spangled Banner' for the swearing-in ceremony, which typically begins around 11:30am ET (3.30am Thursday AEDT) on the West front of the US Capitol.

Also on deck for the ceremony: Jennifer Lopez will perform; Andrea Hall, a career firefighter, will lead in the Pledge of Allegiance; Amanda Gorman, the first-ever National Youth Poet Laureate (and a Los Angeles native), will recite a poem; an invocation will be delivered by Father Leo O'Donovan, and a benediction by Reverend Dr. Silvester Beaman, both longtime friends of the Biden family.

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This year will feature pared-down festivities and beefed-up security.Under normal circumstances, thousands of people gather on the National Mall while the president-elect takes the oath of office on the West front of the Capitol, followed by a parade down Pennsylvania Avenue with thousands of military personnel representing each branch and, at night, an inaugural ball.

After stumping for Biden at a Pennsylvania rally in November, Gaga is on board to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner"Drew AngererLady How last week’s riots and the will affect proceedings remains to be seen. On the campaign trail last November, Gaga for Biden at a drive-in campaign event in

She will perform the US national anthem . Biden 's inauguration is scheduled on January, 20. His confirmation to the post of head of state was preceded by riots in the Capitol, in the incitement of which Democrats accused the current US President Donald Trump.

© AP Lady Gaga performs during a drive-in rally for Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden at Heinz Field, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in Pittsburgh

Additional artists booked for the Biden-Harris inaugural events have not yet been publicly revealed.

The new Democratic ticket is expected to draw a starry lineup of industry supporters to participate and perform for inaugural festivities.

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In addition to the swearing-in ceremony, a virtual parade and other events are scheduled for live streams on January 20. There's also a prime-time network special that night hosted by Tom Hanks.

Gaga has history with President-elect Biden, too. After the 2020 race was called for him, she tweeted, "Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and the American people, you just gave the world one of the greatest acts of kindness and bravery humanity has ever seen... Nothing but love for our new Commander in Chief and the 1ST female VP elected to the White House. Also, way to go PA."

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Lady Gaga campaigned for Mr Biden during the election, appearing with him on the eve of the She will sing the national anthem at the ceremony on 20 January. Lopez, who also endorsed Mr Biden last year, will Before that, George W Bush enlisted military personnel to sing the US anthem at his two

Tony Allen, CEO of the Presidential Inauguration Committee, told Variety: 'Our first priority is safety - so while many of us will be watching safely from our homes, we are creating real moments of connection that Lady Gaga to Sing National Anthem for Biden - Harris Inauguration - Variety.

© AP Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden talks with Lady Gaga during a drive-in rally at Heinz Field, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in Pittsburgh.

© AP Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden hugs Lady Gaga during a drive-in rally at Heinz Field, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in Pittsburgh

The reference to the Keystone state was a nod to the election-eve appearance Gaga made in Pittsburgh on November 2 at a drive-in campaign rally, where she stated plainly, "Vote for Joe. He' a good person."

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Addressing men, she also called his Republican incumbent opponent Donald Trump "a man who believes his fame gives him the right to grab one of your daughters or sisters or mothers or wives by any part of their bodies."

Days before her rally appearance, Tim Murtaugh, Trump's director of communications, tweeted, "Nothing exposes Biden's disdain for the forgotten working men & women of PA like campaigning with anti-fracking activist Lady Gaga."

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Jill Biden's inauguration outfit included a custom coat and dress from NYC-based brand Markarian. Designer Alexandra O'Neill chose the blue shade as it signifies "trust, confidence, and stability."Holding Joe Biden's hand as he was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States, the first lady wore a custom ocean-blue dress and overcoat from Markarian, a New York-based luxury fashion label founded in 2017 by designer Alexandra O'Neill.

Lady Gaga was tasked with kicking off this year’s Super Bowl 50 by singing the National Anthem , and it’s safe to say she did a truly stunning job. Showing her patriotism in a red sparkly suit, matching eyeshadow, blue nails and flag-patterned platform shoes, Lady Gaga wowed everyone as she belted

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In response, Gaga tweeted, "HEY TIM HEY @realDonaldTrump SO HAPPY I'M GLAD TO BE LIVING RENT FREE in your HEAD. #BidenHarris."

© AP Lady Gaga speaks before performing during a drive-in rally for Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden at Heinz Field, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in Pittsburgh

Back in October 2017, Biden and Lady Gaga teamed up for a PSA about sexual assault on behalf of Itsonus.org, with Gaga tweeting out a video message from herself and Biden, whom she described as "my buddy."

Biden also tweeted the message, saying at the time, "Honoured to work with a woman of great courage, my friend Lady Gaga. With her leadership, and your help, we can change the culture."

The Biden-Harris inaugural events will reflect Hollywood's embrace of Democrats in general and Biden in particular. The longtime Democratic senator from Delaware developed strong industry relationships during his eight years as Vice President in the Obama administration.

In January 2017, America's Got Talent alumnus Jackie Evancho performed 'The Star Spangled Banner' at the Trump-Pence inauguration.

Cynthia Littleton contributed to this report.