JAY-Z TO TEAM UP WITH LIVE NATION FOR INAUGURAL CONCERT.

Rapper JAY-Z is set to team up with concert promoter Live Nation to play a special one-off concert to celebrate U.S. President-elect BARACK OBAMA's inauguration into the White House. The 99 Problems hitmaker has announced plans for an "intimate performance" in Washington, D.C. on 19 January (09) - the day before the Democrat is sworn into office. Jay-Z will take to the stage at the city's 1,847-capacity Warner Theater, where he will perform with a full band.

And the star has vowed to play the set, entitled 'In Concert on the Eve of Change', for his fans - tickets will be open to the public on Friday (09Jan09). The hip-hop icon was a staunch supporter of the politician throughout his historic election, frequently showing video images of Obama throughout his Heart of the City tour with Mary J. Blige. And Jay-Z won't be the only star performing in celebration of Obama's inauguration - Rihanna, Sting and Kanye West are all reportedly playing gigs on the eve of 20 January (09).

So many of those concerts, it's getting ridiculous. I just wanna know who's singing in the White House. Trivia: Did you know I attended the 2001 inaugural ball for President Bush? Condoleeza Rice invited KJ the Kid Reporter's father and I tagged along as the guest. Condi and KJ's papa were college classmates. Didn't see my Top 10 of who should sing, click above.