Donald Trump says he no longer wants 'so-called 'A' list celebrities' at his inauguration

Donald Trump doesn&#039;t want big-name performers at his inauguration — (Image credit: Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images)

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly having trouble lining up big names to perform at his inauguration — though The Beach Boys (or what's left of them) are mulling over Trump's invitation to perform, so there's hope yet. Whatever: On Thursday night, Trump announced on Twitter that he's done with all that.

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.