Beyonce is to perform as part of this weekned's inauguration events
By Florence Anthony
Aside from releasing a new Destiny’s Child album, the trio will also reunite on stage for the first time in at least seven years, as part of Beyonce’s Super Bowl half-time show which will take place in New Orleans on February 3. Bey will open the show solo, and will be joined by Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams midway through the set to perform a medley of Destiny’s Child greatest hits as well as a brand new song titled “Nuclear.” The finale will be a new track from Beyonce’s upcoming fifth album which will more than likely makes its’ way online the week of the Super Bowl.
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President Barack Obama’s second inauguration is shaping up to be one of the hottest tickets of the year. Two days after the Presidential Inaugural Committee announced that Beyonce would perform at the official ceremony on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., several other celebs have been added to the weekend’s star-studded lineup. The committee announced that Alicia Keys, John Legend, Stevie Wonder and Usher would be among those on hand at the Kids’ Inaugural Concert on Saturday, January 19, and at the official Inaugural balls on Monday, January 21. Marc Anthony, Nick Cannon and Smokey Robinson are also expected to make appearances.
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