Star power at inauguration

Beyonce sings for President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama at the Neighborhood...
Beyonce sings for President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball in Washington. Photo Alex Brandon/AP.
Kanye West performs at the Youth Inaugural Ball at the Washington Hilton in Washington. Photo...
Kanye West performs at the Youth Inaugural Ball at the Washington Hilton in Washington. Photo Carolyn Kaster/AP.
Alicia Keys performs at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball.  Photo Alex Brandon/AP.
Alicia Keys performs at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball. Photo Alex Brandon/AP.
Mary J. Blige performs at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball.  Photo Alex Brandon/AP.
Mary J. Blige performs at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball. Photo Alex Brandon/AP.
Shakira performs at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball.  Photo Alex Brandon/AP.
Shakira performs at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball. Photo Alex Brandon/AP.
Vice President Joe Biden talks to Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez at the Mid Atlantic Ball in...
Vice President Joe Biden talks to Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez at the Mid Atlantic Ball in Washington. Photo Gerald Herbert/AP.
Jay-Z and Beyonce try to find their seats as they arrive for the inauguration ceremony at the US...
Jay-Z and Beyonce try to find their seats as they arrive for the inauguration ceremony at the US Capitol in Washington. Photo Jae C. Hong/AP.
Singer Sheryl Crow is joined by an unidentified US Marine during her performance at the...
Singer Sheryl Crow is joined by an unidentified US Marine during her performance at the Midwestern Ball at the Convention Center in Washington. Photo Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP.
Aretha Franklin performs at the swearing-in ceremony at the US Capitol in Washington. Photo Ron...
Aretha Franklin performs at the swearing-in ceremony at the US Capitol in Washington. Photo Ron Edmonds/AP.
Stevie Wonder and Sting perform at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball.  Photo Alex Brandon/AP.
Stevie Wonder and Sting perform at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball. Photo Alex Brandon/AP.

Hollywood brought a touch of levity to President Barack Obama's inauguration events. Photos from AP.

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