Obama Presidential Center opening lineup includes Stevie Wonder and Springsteen
To everyone who helped bring the Obama Presidential Center to life, thank you. Michelle and I are so grateful for all your dedication and hard work over the years. I got a little teary-eyed tonight thinking about my mother-in-law, Marian Robinson.
She made a home for Michelle and Craig here on the South Side of Chicago, not with a lot, but with a lot of love and hope and perspective and wisdom.
How a good President approaches the world.
Simply beautiful. Congratulations. That whole 'full coherent, inspiring sentences' thing is also nice. Refreshing to hear from y'all! 💙😉🥲
Without any doubt, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are and always will be America's First Couple. They each exemplify what an American should aspire to be, and what a human being should aspire to be.
Two truly amazing and compassionate humans. None better. Thank you both for the inspiration you give.
These two represent decency, integrity, respectability, responsibility, compassion and empathy… They’re top notch humans. And boy did we do good when we put them in OUR White House.
Both of you, and your whole family, are the best of America. The best examples of what we all can be when we help each other thrive and succeed. Thank you, thank you both for the hope you have given to all of us.
Planning a visit to the center hopefully next spring with my 26 yo son. Thank you to you and Michelle for reminding us what true leadership looks like.
Thank you for your service, Mr. President. We very much appreciate all you’ve done for the American people. I hope that one day a person with the character, ethics, & desire to serve will once again grace the position of POTUS.
This is so touching. Thank you for sharing this with us. 🙏
Their genuine grace and appreciation explains why this building will mean so much to so many. Knowing history will not be taken away, hidden or covered-up means legacies will be recognized. I don’t know about you, but I needed to know they are still here this week💙
It was a very sweet, tender moment. Thank you for sharing it with us. 💖 Marion ✨
And the entire Obama/Robinson families represent to me what is best about this country. Can’t wait to see the amazing Obama Presidential Center. I know it will be spectacular.
Thank you President Obama, the best President in my lifetime. Do you have any advice about what TF we need to do now under a would be fascist, white “Christian” nationalist, murderous, genocidal regime? Thanks so much in advance 🙏.
real sentences, words with meaning. god it sounds refreshing.
I can’t wait to visit! Congratulations to you both…I’ve been watching it go up and it’s beautiful 🫶🏼
Watched from Switzerland. Not even my family, not even my country and I got all teary. ♥️♥️♥️♥️
The Obamas are the best of this country. Thank you!
Oh how I miss you being in office. I slept well when our country was in your hands.
This, and the tribute to his mom on the wall of the Center they built, is just so loving and beautiful!
Now I'm teary-eyed. You and Michelle are such a big breath of fresh air in these dark, dark times.
I miss the leadership and class that you and Michelle gave to our nation. The day you were elected president was one of the greatest days this country has ever experienced. It seems impossible to believe that we've fallen this far.
As a Canadian I miss this kind of president and I hope your country gets its shit together in November to start righting the ship
Thank you for doing this for America, too! We all need this.
A real man is not afraid of being emotional, having empathy, connecting with people. I love what THIS man stands for, and how his wife and daughters are blessed by him. 💖
We love you both forever. Forever our true First family. 🤍
Remember when America had a human as President?
Sending blessings to you and your family and thanks for your leadership.
Moving. The portrait on the skirt. I get it.
Loved both of your speeches 🌷💜
America doest even understand what they had with you guys.
I don't care who says what, she is the embodiment of womanhood and a role model for young women everywhere.
I hope you realize how much you are SO loved, respected, appreciated, & missed. However much you may think you do realize that... It's so much more than that. 💖
SO PROUD OF THIS ACCOMPLISHMENT, MR. PRESIDENT! GO SEE THIS CENTER. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Obama always a class act… a mind-blowing contrast to the orange buffoon currently our president.
You & Michelle represents what's best about the US & you do it with dignity.
That's so sweet, Mr. President. Marian Robinson must have been an incredible influence on your life.
We miss intelligent, educated people with class, who showed kindness and respect to all and put the American people and our country first. Everything you did was greatly appreciated and worth the effort to get things done. You both made us proud of our country. Thank you both for your sacrifices.
We love you, Mr. President.
It's been a joy in my life that you were my President and Michele was my First Lady. Thank you for all you have done.
Hey I'm Dutch and I love you both.
So blessed to have had her in your life, to be with her, and to experience the true greatness of a woman like that. Her daughter, your wife, the mother of your children, was blessed to have such a strong and loving woman as her mother.
These people are pure class, and there is no other way to look at it. Every day, he was the president I feared for his life. The guy that's in there now, I couldn't muster one fuck to give for him or anyone one in his whole family. If they build one for trump, it'll just be a portolet.
You had to go and make me cry first thing this morning.
My president and First Lady. Beautiful, intelligent, and classy as hell. No trash here. All class. I miss sanity. No drama Obama. Leaders who speak like leaders not like uneducated trailer park garbage. Vote blue!
Leaders who lead with love and respect, who model decency and class, who serve the public…I miss that. I am ashamed of what our children see in leadership today.
Michele Obama, we may have our disagreements over worldviews, over politics, gender, and religion, from which all the formers are derived. But despite all that, I appreciate the boldness and the tenacity to fight for what you believe. Deep down I know you’ll always be my brother.
YOU were the best president for us ♥️
I miss a First Lady who speaks perfect English & isnt a whore cunt.
Oh, how we miss your leadership and intelligence and kindness.
Wish I could be there with my boys to see what y’all have done with the place 😊. From what I’ve seen it is remarkable and a credit to you, Michelle and your team that worked with you. Chicago is a very lucky city.
You both represent to me, to us what’s best about this country.❤️
I am so proud of you Mr.President and your loving wife. And yes I am Canadian.
This is just so beautiful.
Bravo! Such grace and eloquence that stands in stark contrast to the current situation.
The Obamas… always classy always humble always grateful always inspiring always authentic always empathetic always presidential
It’s a beautiful tribute to an amazing woman ❤️ Congratulations on the ‘library’ always giving back… Respect
I have an excuse to see Chicago now!
Man, how we want you all back! All my husband’s and my best to you and your lovely family. ❤️
So proud of you both, and deeply thankful to Queen Marion for her devotion in creating the path to this moment. May her awesome spirit forever encompass this place 🕊️✝️
We love you both. Wishing you and your family the very best.
there's a REAL president& first lady not a demented diaper clad incontinent sociopathic narcissistic criminal racist misogynist grifting fascist nazi loving golden shower participating pee taped by Putin pedophile & his gold digger Putin spy ,twisted Be Best I don't care do you? Anchor baby mama
I will be forever grateful for your family past and present that represented the best of us and I will be there Thursday from California watching you open this beautiful center.
More people should listen to her. www.huffpost.com/entry/michel...
You two are the best. Congratulations on your Center.
Obama Presidential Center opening brings Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder and more to Chicago - Axios Chicago www.axios.com/local/chicag...
Real Leaders get Real Artists! A slate of "Who's Who" vs. a slate of "Who da fuck is THAT??"
So excited for this! I‘ll be watching it all live at Obama.org and not here too much.
but only because Obama is a rockstar as well. 😊
A great day for Chicago and a great day for the country., cbwrong.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-...
A proper President of the USA....
The Obamas know how to party!
And Trump couldn’t even snag 1/2 of Milli Vanilli!!!
It is so completely bonkers that we have a president who truly cares that he can't get big name acts to perform at his events the way a former president can. Just bonkers!
Hoorah for Obama Presidential Center! #VoteBlueToProtectWomenRights #VoteBlueToSaveDemocracy #VoteBlueToSaveAmerica and #VoteBlueToStopTheStupid
My daughter is coming to visIt us in Chicago in August and she said tickets aren’t available until October 26!
Obama and Springsteen, cool AF.
A presidential library opening to go down as one of the best! DT will likely get the DTs!
This will be the real 250 birthday celebration. It's close enough.
Now that's a good show !!!
No monster trucks or men in Underoos.
Oh I would love to be there. Chicago is one of my favorite cities!!!
Gonna throw my money at tatzanx!
No pro wrasslin’? Damn shame.
New addition to my bucket list and it at the very top
Gee. I wonder why Obama functions attract the very best, top rated performers in the world, and the fat orange slob can't get a third rate performer to be at any of his venues?
It would be a good burn if all the people who “couldn’t make it” to the WH cage fight showed up for Obama. Maybe even the Knicks would accept an invitation
five bucks DT tries to ruin this event.
Diversity IS still a thing!
to be fair if he ever has a library he will have a casio keyboard play the opeing www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNYc...
Obama knows how to throw a REAL party!
But where are all the *REAL* A-listers, like either Milli or Vanilli (whichever is the one that's still alive), Vanilla Slice, that guy who tried to look like Vince Neil from that band that tried to be like Mötlëy Crüë but only sang one song about sad cowboys and he may not even be in that band now
Trump couldn't get Vanilla Ice to show up.
Definitely a better party than the DC shit-show that Donnie had.
No Vanilla Ice? I'm not going!!!!
Trump will be having HISSY FIT that night for sure!😁
And the orange wonder couldn't get anyone. LMAO
Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder, huh? Guess the Boss is ready to lead the crowd in a rousing rendition of 'Yes We Can'
This will really get to Trump. 😀
Ooh ketchup will be flying!!
And Vanilla Ice will be performing songs that he will owe Suge Knight royalties for, perfect 👌
Everyone wants to come to a place with Obamas name on it. However, you put the orange shit stains name on something and it’s the kiss of death. And for good reason.
Jealous I won't be there.
Obama, as always, shows trump how it's done.
I wonder if Julian Assange, Ed Snowden and Chelsea Manning got invitations?
August 4 Obama Day Let's ALL Party!
I wish I could see that. So does Stevie.
Trump will say he was there and that he told everyone to show up.
Only decent people will be there.
Ohh Christina! Lets see what she will sing ❤️❤️
You mean Kid Rock won’t be there.
Yeah, but he won't have Lee Greenwood or kid rock.
And none of them will be pulling out at the last minute.
Take that Drump, this is how a great President does it!
Yeah, but there was no sweaty man wrassling, racism, sexism or abuse of our Military Color Guard while grifting a hundred million of taxpayer dollars. www.thedailybeast.com/the-shameles...
Any chance this is happening on Obamas birthday
Wow! Artists we KNOW and LOVE!!!!!!
A respected president draws better entertainment ,the right draws a clown show that pales in comparison to the one already performing in the Oval Office
Of course Obama has no problem at all having artist come to his events, besides he absolutely deserves it!
A-list. Not Trump's usual Z files dreck.
and these people would not cross the street for Trump LOVE IT
No Chance the Rapper? He's a Southside guy
I’m so excited for this. I will wait a few months for the crowds to die down and then I am going to visit. I love Chicago and now have another reason to visit.
But will Lee Greenwood be there?
Nice that the nice kind of Americans got a real "250 year anniversary" 😊
The opening of the Obama Center will be the real celebration of America’s real 250th birthday.
Axios? Not even going to click it. But agree, Obama deserves an all star lineup.
This is American culture, not a bunch of half-naked knitwit incel klansmen and nazis using fighting as an excuse to touch each other.
Wish I could’ve been there 😕
This version of Springsteen is the vest ever.
The performers for the Obama Presidential Library opening on June 18 have been announced: Stevie Wonder John Legend Jennifer Hudson The Roots Bruce Springsteen Christina Aguilera Marsai Martin Common U2’s Bono and The Edge Eddie Vedder Marc Anthony Tems
No Vanilla Ice will be insight
I mean it’s no Milli Vanilli but pretty good I guess
Damn, I don't need to Google any of those names. You see this Trump?
Can this be our July 4th celebration too?
Now if the NYC Knicks show up with their trophy. That’s the cherry on top! 👏🏿👏🏿
Sucks to be the other two guys in U2 huh
Donald Trump dissing all of these people as "washed-up, C-list so-called stars" in 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...
So I know someone who was at the Obamas’ wedding. I haven’t talked to her in years, and she hasn’t talked to the Obamas in years, but that’s my best connection. Can I get 2 tickets please?
They should start the ceremony at 2:50 just to troll
Trump has secured who ever is still alive from the Village People, I think it's the Indian?
What an amazing Opening this will be !!
what ? no lee greenwood .. 🤣 ..
Make sure all your friends are have refreshed themselves with this piece of history youtu.be/lX16OrIVfeQ?...
Yeah, sure, amateur hour. 🙄Nothing will ever eclipse this 👇 stellar lineup. 🥴
That is a pretty kick ass lineup!
I'm just gonna consider this the actual semiquincentennial.
Wilco waking up to see that they're not included 😭😭😭😭 youtube.com/watch?v=nmR3...
I heard Aretha Franklin is moving heaven and earth to be there
Imagine being added by Barack Obama… 🤩
Are they really going to do this without Lee Greenwood?
See what kind of elite entertainment a classy couple can draw?
I guess u2’s drummer and bassist had other plans?
I bet none of these acts drop out!
Buddy at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave is going to be so jealous.
I love he added Michelle!
I hope it gets streamed live!
Wow! 🤩 Amazing artists, I’m so grateful the whole day will be shown on MS Now! Sending so much love to the Obama’s! 💝
Now, Obama knows how to throw a party! 🎈🎈
Apart from Common, the Roots, and Stevie Wonder I’m not a huge fan of the others but dammm…compare this to whatever the hell the fascists were tryin to do in DC. He still got the juice
What? No Vanilla Ice? 🤣
So far, NO CANCELLATION. Wonder why??😎
I just swooned. This is what I'm talking about for the American Birthday Party!!
We Dems always have all the cool cats. 😎
Wow, looks like a star-studded lineup! Who else is excited for the Obama Presidential Library opening? 🤩
This might put him over the edge 🤞
Someone should suggest Louis Cato and the Great Big Joy Machine :)
I hope tRump chokes on his burger.
Wow. As we would expect. Fabulous!
Dayum! Now THAT’S a lineup! 🤩
So much true love and joy! This is what we need right now. Much gratitude!
Now that needs to be televised.
Talented artists with numerous Grammy and other awards!
That is a line up!
I did not think I could love EV more!
The fact that this is going to make that cult melt down AGAIN brings a smile to my bitter face
Kinda surprised Mavis Staples isn't in that lineup.
I hope this event is kept safe. I don't trust these bastards in charge of our country
Now that’s a PARTY!
I hope Trumpy Dumpy see this
ya but no kid rock?
But..but…what about Lee Greenwood? /s
Who else agrees that The Knicks should reject any invitation to the White House, and visit the Obama Presidential Center INSTEAD? 🤚
Trump and the Knicks owner are pals. But I’d love to see them go to Mayor’s house :)
Oh lord yes! I can’t believe that anyone representing NYC would accept and invitation from that fat, ugly lying thing. NYC hates him
They should do that no matter what. As a team would be even better. Bring Tyler with you. 🤣 And yes, avoid the WH at all cost.
They’ll go where their owner tells them to go and the owner is MAGA.
Maybe after the center pays the black business owners that are still owed huge amounts of money. Some will not recover from carrying these debts and will be forced to declare bankruptcy. Then, maybe invite sports or whatever they like but first, pay your damn bills!
#Knicks should stay home & celebrate with the 5 *united boroughs instead. 🎉 🏆 🏀 Hear me out: #PresidentObama comes to visit them on their home turf (respect to blue city #NYC!), plus #Chicago doesn't really need the extra traffic jams on the #Southside right now.
I agree with whatever chaps Trump’s hide the most.
Man, New Yorkers would have something to say about that if they went to the White House. So would I!
Only if Obama greets them and is their tour guide.
I believe that they already did reject the WH.
Be a nice gesture to get a puppy for one of their fans in LA.
Trump would have a complete meltdown, lol
Well, maybe the Knicks ownership can visit King Orange Droolius the Turd, and everyone else can visit the Obama center.
How about we leave the decision to the Knicks, since it isn’t the players’ call and the team’s owner is hard MAGA. They earned a championship and don’t deserve our political theater.
"Obama gets star-studded performer list for presidential center opening" www.usatoday.com/story/entert...
And wait there is more musical acts!
WOW WOW WOW.. this is what you get when you’re loved by the people, as ONE of the greatest presidents in our generation.. #BarackObama
But what about Milli Vanilli
Gee, imagine that. And he’s not even the current POTUS celebrating USA’s 250th anniversary!
Eat your heart out, Donnie.
Good thing the orange turd doesn’t read, because this would upset him. Then DOJ would have to make up a reason to harass the individual entertainers.
Oooooo somebody gonna be big mad
Trump couldn't even get kid rock 🤣Trump will be up all night posting nasties.
Can’t wait for the reports (because I won’t be paying attention) of the 18hr marathon “truthing” session by Trump telling MAGA “Obama has washed up,no talent bums” I’ll have the best.
*This* will be our 250 celebration.
I... hang with me, I may be going crazy... but it's almost as if these people like Obama...
It couldn’t happen to a nicer guy
Trump must be shitting his pants ... AGAIN!
Hahaha I hope Trump reacts to this
There are a legitimate reasons,
This will give DJT a heart attack lol!
Yeah Baby. The tribe represents. :)
Springsteen, Wonder, Legend, Aguilera? Pfft! What, Kid Rock and Ted Nugent weren't available?
Living well is the best revenge.
I wasn't expecting Gadaffi though
The Obama Presidential Center just dropped its grand-opening performance lineup, and it may go down as one of the best Chicago concerts of the last 50 years. Obama Presidential Center opening brings out all the stars www.axios.com/local/chicag...
Wish I was in Chicago. That’s a great lineup. Far better than the Freedom 250 rally. Obama still has way more pull than the current guy. Must really piss someone off 🤣
This is going to drive you-know-who nuts. Prepare for a maniacal day on Truth Social.
Love the obamas, chicago & all the talent reveling in his leadership. I can't wait to take a train in a few years to check it out! Michelle you are the mothership!
This is the flex of a lifetime
Can they do July 4th for us? Please
And Trump can’t get Milli Vanilli or C&C Music Factory.
Oh boy, I bet Trump is big mad
I hope it's televised. 🙏
I was wondering why Dumpy McCheez was so insistent on telling us the “big Iran deal” specifics on Friday…🤔
I don’t think Springsteen versus Wonder is a very fair fight.
So happy for another of our great cities to get an infusion of joy! First NYC with their Knicks, then Boston with the invasion of the Scots and next Chicago with the exciting opening of President Obama’s Center! You deserve it Chi-town!
Oh boy! This will be the real America 250 celebration. I’m all in.
Ha ha ha! This is glorious!
My daughter is coming to visIt us in Chicago in August and she said tickets aren’t available until October 26!
But Trump had Kid Rock and Vanilla Ice! 🤣
Can’t wait to hear Trump claim that line-up has no talent! 😂
I hear that there's a late addition to the line-up.
I guess Kid Rock wasn’t available.
But no kid rock 🙄
💚 President Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social You are still bringing hope and change. When your Presidential Center opens on Juneteenth in Chicago — YOU will have Stevie Wonder. Springsteen. Jennifer Hudson. John Legend. Bono. 😉 You and Michelle will also have all of us. Thank you! #Pinks
Here he is a a park near the new Center. You gotta love him♥️🌹
He is so damn cool ! 😎 Love you #Obama !
One of our finest presidents.
A great day for the Obama’s and Chicago., cbwrong.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-...
Oh hell yes! We will watching and enjoying every minute of this celebration of the Obama Center opening.
My daughter is coming to visit us in August and she said tickets aren’t available until October 26!
What? No Village People? J/K. The Obamas have taste and class.
Opening the Obama Presidential Center on the South Side of Chicago means so much to Michelle Obama - a full circle journey.
This is a beautiful interactive community landmark. It’s incredibly exciting‼️ Your accomplishments are always forward thinking for the People. Every city needs one ☺️🙏🏾
What a cool looking place, looks magical very futuristic/sci-fi, and also like something from a Narnian fantasy.
Bravo Obama’s! A world class attraction.
Love Michelle! As a fellow WY Dolphin I also remember driving by this site. This is a gift to us all. Thank you for being such a inspiration!
Atlanta Black Star News: The Obama Presidential Center opens this Friday. Trump is unable to let it go. Trump has made it clear he doesn't get over grievances, so his obsession over Obama's Presidential Center and other topics related to Obama will surely continue. #ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed
With Grace and dignity, President Obama served the nation for eight years as Commander-in-Chief. He worked tirelessly for all citizens, not just those who supported him. He was a person who could be trusted, and he faithfully lived up to his oath of office. He was everything a president should be.
He’s gonna freak when he sees the celebrities that flock there! 😁
I can’t wait to go
It’s also Juneteenth on Friday and it’s why he’s signing his worthless (well, not to Iran) piece of supposed peace accord papers on Friday.
Washington loves a good distraction, especially when accountability gets too close to powerful men. This sharp satire takes aim at crisis theater, sealed files, and the political art of shouting “look over there!” while truth disappears. essayx.substack.com/p/the-great-...
The Obama Foundation announced a star-studded lineup for the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on Thursday, just days after President Donald Trump failed to attract A-listers to his UFC fight at the White House. 🧵 www.thedailybeast.com/trump-humili...
Among those taking part in the June 18 opening ceremony are at least a dozen artists, including Grammy, Oscar, Emmy, Tony, and Golden Globe winners as well as Hall of Famers ranging from Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen to U2’s Bono and The Edge.
It’s important to remember that We who elected Obama are still here. And We, with others, must work to elect more Democrats in the midterms. Then hold them accountable to reverse this racist tide of Republicans. Only then will we recapture and heal our Democracy. #WeAreStillHere
Trump’s can’t feel humiliated for more than five minutes at a time. He’s too busy letting his inner child post insane nonsense all night long on TS. And he’s sleeps off his adrenaline hangover during cabinet meetings.
Not bad for a secret Muslim...
Former President Barack Obama sat down with MS NOW’s @michelenorris.bsky.social ahead of the Obama Presidential Center opening in Chicago Thursday, getting choked up over an exhibit he says captures what he hopes the spirit of his presidency was.
Join MS NOW live tomorrow at 11am ET for the Obama Presidential Center grand opening and tune in Friday at 9pm ET as Michele hosts a special behind-the-scenes look at the center, featuring exclusive interviews with the former president and first lady and members of their inner circle.
In 2028, when Demented Don is gone, I'll go to Chicago to visit this monument for sure ♥️