From Stevie Wonder to Bruce Springsteen and Christina Aguilera - meet the stars set to perform at Obama Presidential Center opening
Key Points:
- The Obama Foundation announced a star-studded lineup for the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, featuring artists such as Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, John Legend, and Jennifer Hudson.
- The opening ceremony precedes the public launch of the center on Juneteenth and will also include performances by U2's Bono and The Edge, Nigerian singer Tems, and actress Marsai Martin.
- The Obama Presidential Center, located on Chicago's South Side, is an $800 million project funded by private donations, making it the most expensive presidential library ever built, with extensive facilities including a museum, library branch, and educational spaces.
- The event contrasts with President Donald Trump's Freedom 250 celebrations, which have seen multiple artists withdraw due to political associations, and Trump has criticized the Obama Center's cost and construction.
- The ceremony is invite-only, but the Obama Foundation will host a free public watch party in Chicago, and the event will be streamed live on their digital platforms.