With the world still reeling off the voter turnout during November's presidential election, this year's presidential inauguration is preparing for a star studded episode when President-Elect Barack Obama is sworn in January 20th. This year's bash is getting even more press than ever not only because the United States will be swearing in its first African-American president but also because the country voiced its opinions, particularly those in Hollywood, unlike any other election. Want to join in on the celebration along with Beyonce, Anne Hathaway and others? Grab some Presidential Inauguration tickets today, with your best deal found at http://www.stubhub.com/presidential-inauguration-tickets/! Presidential inauguration tickets are available for both the Gala on January 19th as well as the 20th, so don't hesitate before Hollywood's highest rankings take your seat!



Want to make this historic event even more exciting? Celebrity icons are even getting in on the inauguration celebration – Obama's biggest celeb supporter, Oprah, is planning an evening at the Kennedy Center January 20th. The talk show host, who was seen wiping tears from her oval eyes during Obama's acceptance speech, has been planning her outfit for the event since he was announced as the president-elect, according to radio host Ed Lover. “I got me a board and put Barack Obama's picture on it and I put a picture of my dress I want to wear,” she told Lover on Election Day. “Last week I said to the stylist, ‘Take it out of the closet. Let's hang it up, and let it air out.'”

If you're not part of Oprah's entourage, don't worry, there are several more options out there for anyone looking for the chance to meet Obama and first lady-to-be, Michelle. Some members of Congress, who each get a handful of the some quarter of a million tickets printed (350 for senators, 198 for representatives) are organizing lotteries to sell their tickets to the event. New York Senator Chuck Schumer has already received 100,000 proposals!

Not one to bet your way into the heart of Barack and Michelle? Do it another way – with the help of Craigslist and the chance at true love. Several individuals, including a “recently divorced, healthy, athletic, 6' 2000-lb, very successful entertainment exec,” are looking for someone to complete them during the inauguration events. Some are even willing to go the extra mile and spend some cash on an appropriate inauguration evening gown for the 20th.

Though unconventional, for “regular” Americans, these may be your best bet. So put aside your hesitations and perhaps even your partners to get a whiff of those century old celebrations. But the President-elect isn't keeping everything up to par with Washington's ways, and spicing things up with his own variety show. Prince, Rihanna and Elvis Costello have been proposed to perform at the Creative Coalition event, according to People Magazine, while dozens of others are willing to help out. Beyonce even told the Associated Press that “if they need to me to volunteer…I'm there, and I'm ready.” Even if you're all set with your Benz and serious bling, shelling out a couple thousand dollars to attend the event is still likely. Two tickets for the Creative Coalition's Gala Inaugural Ball at the Harmann Center will cost you a mere $10,000, pocket change for Anne Hathaway, Susan Sarandon and Spike Lee, all of whom are set to attend.