News | Entertainment
6 Jul 2025 11:34
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Entertainment

    Garth Brooks will perform at Joe Biden's inauguration

    The 58-year-old country singer - who is a Republican - is set to appear at the event, which will mark Biden and Kamala Harris being sworn in as President and Vice President of the United States


    He said: "In our household, this is not a political statement, this is a statement of unity. This is kind of how I get to serve this country. I’ve played for every president there is, since Carter, with the exception of Reagan. This is an honour for me to get to serve. And it’s one of the things that, if my family is around, no matter who the president-elect is, it’s an honour to be asked."

    The inauguration will take place on January 20, with Foo Fighters and John Legend to be joined by Kerry Washington, Eva Longoria and Bruce Springsteen.

    The 'Best of You' rockers and four stars will all be appearing at the primetime 'Celebrating America' television special - which will be hosted by Tom Hanks.

    Organisers have confirmed that Eva and Kerry "will introduce segments throughout the night ranging from stories of young people making a difference in their communities to musical performances".

    Ant Clemons, Jon Bon Jovi, Justin Timberlake and Demi Lovato are all set to perform too.

    Biden's own inaugural team has promised to "highlight the strength of our democracy, the perseverance of our people, and our ability to come together during trying times and emerge stronger than ever before".

    The organisers added in a statement: "The program will celebrate American heroes who are helping their fellow Americans through this crisis, including frontline workers, health care workers, teachers, citizens giving back, and those who are breaking barriers."

    © 2025 Bang Showbiz, NZCity

     Other Entertainment News
     06 Jul: Capital FM DJ Aimee Vivian has been rushed to hospital with a life-threatening condition - just weeks after giving birth to her first child
     06 Jul: Kylie Jenner has taken a huge step in her relationship with Timothée Chalamet - by following him on Instagram
     06 Jul: Lizzo felt "very paranoid and isolated" and like she "could die" amid facing sexual harassment lawsuits from her former backing dancers
     06 Jul: Kanye West's Australian visa has been cancelled over his "offensive comments"
     06 Jul: Simone Ashley used to be too "afraid" to leave her house for fear of being recognised, after Bridgerton catapulted her to global fame
     06 Jul: John Cena absolutely loves fish and chips and a Full English Breakfast
     06 Jul: Gabriella Wilde describes her style as "tomboyish"
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    Scott Robertson is praising the impact of the All Blacks' four debutants in their scratchy 31-27 win over France in Dunedin More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    Our newsroom's revealed more than 200 people were able to enter New Zealand on work visas for defunct businesses later exposed as fronts for a network of cannabis grow houses in Auckland More...



     Today's News

    International:
    The best ways to clean your home coffee machine 11:17

    Politics:
    Hire us or we'll leave, that's the stark message from New Zealand's nursing students 11:07

    Athletics:
    A personal best for shot putter Maddi Wesche at the Diamond League meet in Oregon 11:07

    Rugby:
    Scott Robertson is praising the impact of the All Blacks' four debutants in their scratchy 31-27 win over France in Dunedin 11:07

    Soccer:
    Real Madrid have survived a frenetic added time period to beat Dortmund 3-2 and advance to the last four at football's Club World Cup 11:07

    Entertainment:
    Capital FM DJ Aimee Vivian has been rushed to hospital with a life-threatening condition - just weeks after giving birth to her first child 11:06

    Law and Order:
    A 34-year-old man's been charged after allegedly setting fire to the front door of a Melbourne synagogue on Friday night - while people were inside 10:47

    Entertainment:
    Kylie Jenner has taken a huge step in her relationship with Timothée Chalamet - by following him on Instagram 10:36

    Accident and Emergency:
    A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a baby found with critical injuries at a Foxton Beach House 10:27

    Rugby:
    New All Blacks lock Fabian Holland is relishing being a winner on test debut 10:27


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2025 New Zealand City Ltd