Hollywood on the Potomac: The Stars Descend Upon Washington for the Inauguration

The 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington brought Hollywood celebrities to the nation’s capital to mix with politicos for a series of unofficial balls, concerts and private gatherings in celebration of US President Barack Obama’s second term in the White House

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Celebrity stylist Edward Tricomi walked the red carpet with his date at the Creative Coalition Inaugural Ball at the Harman Center for the Arts in Washington Monday night

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While many celebrities were ushered in with tight security, supermodel Tyson Beckford and his date casually strolled through the crowd before hitting the red carpet at Russell Simmons’ Hip Hop Inaugural Ball Sunday night at the Harman Center in Washington

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Professional football player New York Giants Wide Receiver Victor Cruz and his fiancée were among the celebrity guests at the Hip Hop Ball

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R&B Singer John Legend arrived at the Hip Hop Ball with model girlfriend Chrissy Teigen. Legend was given the humanitarian award at Sunday’s event. The ball honored and highlighted the role hip-hop culture played in the 2012 election

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Rapper and producer Swizz Beatz received the impact award at the Hip Hop Ball for his charity efforts in Africa. Fans that gathered nearby were noticeably disappointed that the hit maker took to the red carpet without his superstar wife R&B singer Alicia Keys. “Where’s Alicia?” some of the fans shouted

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Comedian and actor Marlon Wayans joined TV and film stars to raise money for the arts at the Creative Coalition Ball

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Partygoers at the Creative Coalition Ball enjoyed a concert by 90s rock band the Goo Goo Dolls. Lead singer John Rzeznik told reporters he supported President Barack Obama because of his positions on women's issues and gay rights

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The Goo Goo Dolls took the crowd on a trip down memory lane, performing some of their biggest hits including “Iris” and “Black Balloon.”

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Oscar nominated actress Taraji P. Henson was also in attendance at the Creative Coalition Ball. Henson, who was nominated for her role as Queenie in the 2008 movie “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” is currently starring in the CBS television drama “Person of Interest.”

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Actor David Arquette told reporters that the Creative Coalition’s mission of keeping the arts alive for young people is one of the primary reasons he supports the nonprofit