Beyoncé, Paul McCartney, Others to Attend Barack Obama’s final White House party

Barack and Michelle Obama are set to host their final party at the White House, with the likes of Beyonce, Jay Z and Paul McCartney in attendance.

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According to The Washington Post, the Obamas will be hosting what they describe as a final ‘grown up’ party for close friends and major donors this Friday (6 January) – with the likes of Beyoncé, Jay Z, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Bradley Cooper, JJ Abrams, Chance the Rapper, Eddie Vedder, David Letterman and George Lucas all reported to appear – while Usher and Samuel L Jackson are also rumoured.

Confirming his attendance with a tribute to Obama, Chance The Rapper wrote:

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The news comes as Donald Trump is reportedly struggling to book artists to perform at his upcoming inauguration on 20 January.

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The President-elect has only been able to secure one artist so far: 2010 America’s Got Talent finalist Jackie Evancho, who is set to perform the US national anthem.