Several prominent entertainers have declined to perform at Trump inaugural festivities. The LGBT Community was mostly responsible for birthing my career and I am deeply indebted to you,” she added. “I didn't see it as singing for Trump; I saw it as singing for the people on the mall,” Holliday told the AP. The celebrity wattage for Trump's inaugural festivities doesn't rival that of Barack Obama's inaugurations, which attracted top names including Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen, U2, Alicia Keys, Kelly Clarkson, Eva Longoria and Jennifer Hudson. But Trump has insisted that's how he wants it, saying the swearing-in festivities should be about the people, not the A-list stars.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 14, 2017 18:38 UTC