At the national gathering of the political party in Chicago - Enhanced celebrity appeal for Kamala Harris
August 22, Thursday: Democratic Convention Closes in Chicago
The Democratic Party Convention in Chicago wraps up this Thursday night, with prominent figures lined up for their turn on stage. As reported by "Deadline," the main event will feature Pink (44), who's headlining the closing ceremony, shortly before Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris (59) delivers her speech, inheriting the party's presidential nomination. Actress Kerry Washington (47) will emcee the proceedings for the evening.
Stars Rally Behind Harris
Throughout the first three nights of the convention, several A-listers have graced the stage, endorsing Harris for the presidential race in November. On the previous night, media icon Oprah Winfrey (70) shared her thoughts. Alongside her, musicians like John Legend (45), Stevie Wonder (74), Sheila E. (66), and Maren Morris (34) hit the stage, with MIndy Kaling (45) hosting the evening.
John Legend Honors Prince
Before Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz (60) delivered his address, John Legend put on a show. As current Governor of Minnesota, Walz hails from the state of Prince's famous roots. John Legend honored the late music icon with a performance of "Let's Go Crazy," a hit from Prince's 1984 album "Purple Rain," accompanied by Sheila E.
Lil Jon Reps Georgia
Tuesday's performances by Jack Schlossberg (31), Barack Obama (63), Michelle Obama (60), and Doug Emhoff (59) caused quite a stir. Powerhouse vocals from Patti LaBelle (80) and Common (52) further electrified the crowd. Each state elegantly announced their nominations set to tunes of their preference. A shocking appearance from Lil Jon (53) saw the rapper championing Georgia with crowd favorites "Turn Down For What" and "Get Low."
Kicking off the first night was a symbolic transfer of power from Joe Biden (81) to Kamala Harris. Besides the sitting US President, his wife Jill (73) and daughter Ashley (43) took center stage. Tony Goldwyn (64) served as the evening's host, with country artist Mickey Guyton (41) and Grammy winner Jason Isbell (45) performing as musical guests.
Other notable figures who supported Kamala Harris included actor America Ferrera (39) and activist Alicia Garza (39), who spoke on the second night of the convention. Furthermore, during the virtual roll call of states, various musicians like the Jonas Brothers (latest member being Pete Davidson at 28) and country singer Kristin Chenoweth (55) highlighted their states' support for Harris.
