Hanks will host the Celebrating America special on Jan. 20 that will air the night after Joe Biden becomes president and Kamala Harris becomes vice president. The special will kick off at 8:30 p.m., featuring performances form Justin Timberlake, Demi Lovato, Ant Clemons and longtime Democrats’ supporter Jon Bon Jovi. The special won't be shown on Fox or Fox News. Celebrating America is expected to run 90 minutes. According to Variety, "the program will highlight the strength of U.S. democracy, the perseverance of the country’s citizens and the ability to come together during trying times and emerge stronger than ever before. The program will celebrate American heroes who are helping their fellow Americans through this crisis, including frontline workers, health care workers, teachers, citizens giving back, and those who are breaking barriers."
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