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Taking the Stage

BET presents a star-studded event filled with special performers and speakers at the White House Celebration.
  • Terrence J.

    (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images for GQ)

    Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images for GQ

    (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images for GQ)

    Terrence J. hosts this celebratory event that honors the Obamas at the White House.

  • Regina Hall

    (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

    Larry Busacca/Getty Images

    (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

    Regina Hall also hosts this joyful farewell event.

  • Usher

    (Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

    Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images

    (Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

    This is not Usher's first go at performing at the White House. He has performed here before — but this time it's for a final performance to celebrate the Obamas!

  • Jill Scott

    (Photo: Stephen Cohen/Getty Images)

    Stephen Cohen/Getty Images

    (Photo: Stephen Cohen/Getty Images)

    Jill Scott is included in the celebration and will take the stage to perform for the Obamas. Scott has also previously performed for a "Women of Soul" event at the White House.

  • Common

    (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

    Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images

    (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
  • Bell Biv DeVoe

    (Photo: Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation)

    Photo: Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation

    (Photo: Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation)
  • Janelle Monáe

    (Photo: JP Yim/Getty Images)

    JP Yim/Getty Images

    (Photo: JP Yim/Getty Images)

    Janelle Monáe will sing as one of the celebrity performers.

  • Kierra Sheard

    (Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for 2016 Essence Festival)

    Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for 2016 Essence Festival

    (Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for 2016 Essence Festival)

    Kierra Sheard will belt notes for the celebration during her performance.

  • michelle williams

    (Photo: Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)

    Mike McGinnis/Getty Images

    (Photo: Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)

    Michelle Williams is another performer who will use her voice to give praise to and honor the Obamas.

  • Yolanda Adams

    (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

    Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET

    (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

    Yolanda will sing soulful notes for the crowd.

  • De La Soul

    (Photo: Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

    Ian Gavan/Getty Images

    (Photo: Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

    De La Soul will be in attendance to perform and bring the house down!

  • The Roots

    (Photo: Scott Legato/Getty Images for Pernod Ricard)

    Scott Legato/Getty Images for Pernod Ricard

    (Photo: Scott Legato/Getty Images for Pernod Ricard)
  • Angela Bassett

    (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for DCP)

    Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for DCP

    (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for DCP)

    Angela Bassett is one of the attendees who will make an appearance and speak at the musical celebration.

  • Samuel L. Jackson

    (Photo: Matt Carr/Getty Images)

    Matt Carr/Getty Images

    (Photo: Matt Carr/Getty Images)

    Samuel L. Jackson will take the stage and speak to the crowd during the event. 

  • Jesse Williams

    (Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

    Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

    (Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

    Jesse Williams is another major celebrity who will speak in honor of the Obamas.

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