Sunday, October 16, 2011
Stevie Wonder Kicks Off Bill Clinton Birthday Concert (Video)
The bash at the Hollywood Bowl to celebrate President Bill Clinton's belated birthday and raise money for his charitable foundation began with a surprise performance by Stevie Wonder Saturday.our editor recommendsFergie Fumbles at Clinton Fundraiser in Preposterous Prom DressBill Clinton Honors Edie Wasserman, Lew Wasserman's WifeBill Clinton's Lavish Fund-Raising Weekend in L.A.: Preview of Events Featuring Lady Gaga, Bono, Kenny Chesney The legendary artist performed pitch-perfect renditions of "Overjoyed," "For Once in My Life," "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" and "Superstition." PHOTOS: Fashion Hits, Misses at Clinton Foundation: Decade of Difference Wonder was followed by country superstar Kenny Chesney, who sang hits "Beer in Mexico," "You and Tequila Make Me Crazy" and "Everybody Wants to go to Heaven." Spotted in the expensive seats were Ellen DeGeneres, Ashton Kutcher, Jason Segel, Michael Eisner, Zack Galifianakis, Maria Bello, Maria Shriver, Barbra Streisand and James Brolin. PHOTOS: Michele Bachmann: The Politics of Fashion Bono sang a duet with Somalian artist K'Naan, and the U2 frontman later returned with the Edge. Usher and a sexually provacative Lady Gaga also performed. Another sure-to-be talked about moment was a Funny or Die video shown on two giant screens featuring Sean Penn, Matt Damon, Ted Danson, Jack Black, Ben Stiller, Kevin Spacey and Bill Clinton. PHOTOS: 10 Hollywood Players That Will Make a Difference in the 2012 Elections Clinton was seated with daughter Chelsea and wife Hillary, who is taking time off from her duties as Secretary of State to be with her family in Southern California. Bonnie Raitt was seated with the Clintons and Jane Fonda sat behind them. The show was co-sponsored by Yahoo and streamed live. An after-party took place at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Related Topics Lady Gaga Bill Clinton Kenny Chesney
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