Beyonce, U2 & Stevie Wonder for Obama Inauguration

The biggest artists in the world line up to welcome the new president

10:24, Tuesday, 13 January 2009

Beyonce, U2, Usher, Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen are just some of the stars lined up for Barack Obamas inauguration party.

The official event will take place on Januaray 18- two days before Obama is sworn in as US President.

Mary J.Blige and Sheryl Crow will also perform at the Washington event.

Artists will reportedly play classic songs which suit the momentous occasion rather than their own hits.

MTV will be hosting the Obama Youth Inauguration Ball with loads of massive stars confirmed.

Keep an eye on the MTV website for more details soon.

The show will be broadcast live across MTV stations around the world.