Live: Obama Presidential Center grand opening features Oprah, Colbert, Billie Jean King

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Former President Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama and their daughters came on stage at the opening of the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago at its star-studded grand opening ceremony on June 18.

Also opening the day were former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. President Donald Trump, who has had a fractious relationship with Obama for years, was not invited.

Among the celebrity arrivals are media maverick Oprah Winfrey, tennis legend Billie Jean King, filmmakers George Lucas and Stephen Spielberg, and actresses Gabrielle Union and Quinta Brunson.

Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2026/06/16/obama-presidential-center-opening-performers/90581229007/

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