MTV.com News — Singer recalls meeting then-state senator in 2004. Photo: Justin Sullivan/ Getty Images more info

MTV.com News — Singer, who performed at 'We Are One' concert, says incoming president has 'put the ball back in our courts.'By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Shaheem Reid Usher and Shakira perform at the "We Are One" concert on Sunday Photo: Justin Sulli... more info

VH1 News — Usher, performing at the "We Are One" concert in Washington, D.C., says Barack Obama's inauguration is just the beginning of change: "The mission's not over." more info

MTV.com News — Demi Lovato, Bow Wow, Corbin Bleu also perform at kid-centric inaugural celebration.By Jocelyn Vena Miley Cyrus performs at "Kids' Inaugural: We Are the Future" Photo: Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images Decked out in a very formal red gown, M... more info

MTV.com News — D.C. Mayor Fenty is a big fan of the ardent Obama supporters, which is how they got booked for two inaugural balls.By Daniel Montalto Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz Photo: MTV News WASHINGTON, D.C. — Fall Out Boy aren't exactly heads of state... more info

PopSugar — It was a star-studded lineup that braved the cold in Washington D.C. yesterday to support Barack Obama at the 'We are One' concert at the Lincoln Memorial. U2, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, and Mary J. Blige took the stage with a ton of other cel... more info

MTV.co.uk News — And we've got Fallout Boy, Usher, Kid Rock, Rosario Dawson and Tobey Maguire at our party... more info

MTV.co.uk News — And we've got Fallout Boy, Usher, Kid Rock, Rosario Dawson and Tobey Maguire at our party... more info

MTV.com News — Surprise appearance is a highlight of Barack Obama's inaugural weekend.By Shaheem Reid Young Jeezy and Jay-Z attend Young Jeezy's 'Presidential Status' Inauguration Ball on Sunday Photo: Johnny Nunez/ WireImage WASHINGTON, D.C. — All hai... more info

MTV.com News — 'I took the man's meal!' the singer recalls. Photo: Evan Agostini/ Getty Images Related Artists Usher more info