#StrongerTogether ! ICYMI ~ Some Stars to Participate in Day After 2017 Inaugural Events...

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"How celebrities will protest around Trump's inauguration

Stars from Katy Perry to Cher will be involved in protests, telethons and concerts to show their lack of support for the new US president

There won’t be many celebrities at Donald Trump’s inauguration on Thursday. But there will be plenty protesting against Trump on his second day in office.

Scarlett Johansson, Katy Perry and Trump’s longtime adversary Cher will be among those taking part in the Women’s March on Washington on 21 January, the day after the inauguration.

And during the ceremony itself, other A-listers will be hosting a live telethon – officially called a “Love-a-thon” – to raise money for Planned Parenthood and the American Civil Liberties Union.

Presidential inaugurations have traditionally been star-studded affairs. Beyoncé and Kelly Clarkson performed at Barack Obama’s second inauguration in 2013. Aretha Franklin sang at his first in 2009. Bob Dylan performed at Bill Clinton’s inaugural concert in 1993, and Fleetwood Mac reformed to play his inauguration gala.

Frank Sinatra actually organized John F Kennedy’s inauguration gala in 1961, while even George W Bush managed to get Ricky Martin to play for him.

But this time around most of the country’s rich and famous will be engaged elsewhere. The Women’s March on Washington, which takes place the day after Trump’s swearing-in, is expected to be the main protest against the new president. Technically the march is a collection of demonstrations around the US, although the largest will be in the capital, with more than 200,000 expected in Washington DC alone. … “

You can read Adam Gabbatt 's article here

(Composite of Cher, Common, Katy Perry and Chelsea Handler courtesy of Rex Features)  

( The story package is courtesy of The Guardian )

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