Friday, 29 July 2016

DAY 4 OF DNC : CAROL KING, KATY PERRY AND CHLOE GRACE AMONG A-LIST CELEBS AT EVENT #DEMSINPHILLY

 Katy Perry, Chloë Grace Moretz, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar addressed the crowd on Night 4 of the DNC. (Photos: Getty Images)

There was no question that the last night of the Democratic National Convention would have to finish out strong, considering all that came before during the previous three days of festivities. And though the concept of togetherness had been a steady drumbeat throughout the convention in Philadelphia, Night 4 specifically focused on delivering the theme of “Stronger Together.” With speakers addressing such topics as an equal and supportive economy, support for fallen law enforcement, the ideal of an inclusive America, and support for the military, the message was clear — we can, and will, overcome. But only if we do so together.
And while the focal point of the night was to be Hillary Clinton’s formal acceptance of the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination, the stars helped to set the stage for her to make her grand speech. Here are the best celebrity moments from the final night of the DNC:

Carole King leads the DNC crowd in a sing-along
“Hello, Idaho!” said songbird Carole King as she took the stage, giving a shout-out to the state where she she owns a ranch. In contrast to many of the other performances we were treated to at the DNC, King stood dead center, flanked only by a handful of backup singers, for her performance of “You’ve Got a Friend.” The entire convention floor was on its feet, some waving their hands in the air as King sang, until she said, “Everybody! Everybody sing with me!” Dutifully, the crowd sang along, and King smiled widely as the voices rose.
“Hillary’s got so many friends, and Bernie too, and all of us together,” King sang, subtly addressing the evening’s theme, or more directly, the discord that has been boiling among Bernie Sanders supporters who remain unimpressed with Clinton. Sing-alongs seem to have been a trend at this year’s DNC, and this one was no less touching than the rest.

The beat goes on… thanks to Sheila E. 
Introduced as Sheila E. and the E Family, Sheila looked as if she was having the time of her life, as she and her crew  — which included her father, Pete Escovedo, and brother Peter — played some Latin jazz for the crowd. The percussionist, who is focused on helping Clinton win Latino votes, added to the festive atmosphere, getting the audience clapping and dancing along to the beat.

Tony Goldwyn gives us a history lesson
Officially kicking off the evening’s theme was none other than Scandal‘s Tony Goldwyn, who’s proving to be somewhat of an MVP for the DNC, what with his heartfelt tribute to the Mothers of the Movement from Night 2, and outing himself as a feminist while pushing for reproductive rights at a “Men for Choice” NARAL (National Abortion Reproductive Rights Action League) event. But tonight, Goldwyn took us to Independence Hall in a video screened for all in attendance.
“You know, it’s hard to believe that this relatively small room is the birthplace of this great nation,” Goldwyn said. “The year was 1776, it was hot, and not just the weather. These patriots have already started fighting the mightiest empire in the world. This is where they gathered to finally break free, and here in America, we must be in control of our own destiny that we each have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
Goldwyn went on to tell how this same room was the birthplace of the Constitution, which he called “a blueprint for the democratic government that has made the United States the greatest country on Earth.” Even so, it wasn’t without its flaws — which Goldwyn quickly pointed out, noting that women and African-Americans weren’t allowed to vote. And while lamenting that our forefathers couldn’t then conceive of a President Obama or a potential president in Hillary Clinton, he addressed an important point.
“The framers knew that life in their time shouldn’t determine life for all time,” he shared. “The future of our country would be up to us. And in each generation, Americans from all walks of life have stood to protect the union our framers created.”
Goldwyn highlighted some powerful moments in history, invoking Rosa Parks and Stonewall, and pointed out how they only made the country stronger. He pressed us to understand that we do have the power to create change, but only if we work together. And that what comes next for our nation lies in our hands. No pressure!

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