Inauguration Updates

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And the Obama-Beyonce love fest continues! The White House has just announced that the pop-star turned fashion-designer turned master-of-the-universe will be singing the national anthem at the Inauguration. Per the press release, Sasha and Malia President Obama himself "was involved in the selection of participants in the Inaugural program, including the musical performers." Prepare yourselves for the most fashiony inauguration ever, y'all. [Racked inbox]