My Publicist Note Book

 President Barack Obama is preparing for all the musicians set to perform at his inauguration festivities by releasing an official playlist. He released the 16-track playlist, which also includes music by some of his favorite artists, through the digital music service Spotify on Thursday. The list includes jams by Stevie Wonder, Beyonce, Usher and fun. They will all perform at different inaugural events, which start Saturday in Washington, D.C. Obama's list also includes John Legend's "Ordinary People," ''Firework" by Katy Perry, James Taylor's "Your Smiling Face" and the "Glee" cast version of Lady Gaga's "The Edge of Glory." Here's the list of stars.... Queen Latifah will perform at the 2013 Pennsylvania Society Inaugural Gala at The Ritz-Carlton, D.C. on Sunday, Jan. 20.     Ke$ha is scheduled to perform at the Recording Industry Association of America's inauguration weekend f...

The singer and actor’s schedule for this weekend has even the President beat. Where in the world is John Legend?  If you don’t see him this weekend in Washington, DC, you’re probably doing something wrong. The nine-time Grammy-winning singer is scheduled to attend a whopping nine events this weekend. In case you’re out and about and wondering where to spot him, we’ve rounded them up below. If you see the man around this weekend, tweet us a picture @mypublicist1 and add the hashtag #JohnLegendDC2013.   Friday, January 18 John Legend will participate in a panel discussion about STEM education at the Capitol Hilton with the mayor of Philadelphia, Michael Nutter, and others.   Saturday, January 19 Legend will attend a 12:30 screening of Eugene Jarecki’s The House I Live In at Shiloh Baptist Church and participate in a pan...