Look: President Obama Will Go Out in Style by Throwing One Last Party at the White House

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 25: U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama arrive at Winfield House, the residence of the Ambassador of the United States of America, in Regent's Park, on May 25, 2011 in London, England. The 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, and First Lady Michelle are in the UK for a two day State Visit at the invitation of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Last night they attended a state banquet at Buckingham Palace and today's events include talks at Downing Street and the President will address both houses of Parliament at Westminster Hall. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Look: President Obama Will Go Out in Style by Throwing One Last Party at the White House

Beyoncé, Usher, Oprah and many other celebrities are expected to be in attendance.

Published January 4, 2017

  1. President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will host one final party at the White House this Friday, reported the Washington Post

    In an interview with People Magazine, President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama confirmed that they would host a final goodbye soirée at the White House. In the interview, the president said the event would be a “grown-up” party. The event will be held on Friday for close friends and major donors, according to a source with knowledge of the event.

  2. Although the White House has been very hush hush about the invite list, many speculate that many famous faces will come celebrate with the Obamas
    WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 21: (L - R) Yolanda Adams, KIarra SHeard, and Michelle Williams attends BET's "An Obama Celebration" at The White House on October 21, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images)
    (Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images)
  3. Beyoncé, who has performed at both inaugurations, is expected to attend along with her husband Jay Z
    WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Recording artists Jay-Z and Beyonce arrive at the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
    (Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images)
  4. Oprah Winfrey, who conducted the first lady's final interview, is also expected to attend
    NEW YORK - MAY 05: Oprah Winfrey and First Lady Michelle Obama attends the Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World Gala at Rose Hall - Jazz at Lincoln Center on May 5, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Time Inc.)
    (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Time Inc.)
  5. It was also reported that Stevie Wonder, who has performed at the White House several times, will attend the farewell party
    LOS ANGELES - APRIL 29: Democratic presidential hopeful Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) (L) is joined by a singing Stevie Wonder during a service commemorating the Los Angeles riots at the First AME Church April 29, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. The Los Angeles riots, which started 15 years ago on April 29, 1992, lasted three days and resulted in 53 deaths. (Photo by Ann Johansson/Getty Images)
    (Photo: Ann Johansson/Getty Images)
  6. Other expected guests are Samuel L. Jackson, Usher, Bradley Cooper and J.J. Abrams
    LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 25: Singer Usher attends the 2nd annual InStyle Awards at Getty Center on October 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
    (Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
    DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 09: Samuel L Jackson poses at a portrait session during day three of the 13th annual Dubai International Film Festival held at the Madinat Jumeriah Complex on December 9, 2016 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for DIFF)
    (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for DIFF)

Written by Rachel Herron

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