Star-studded US inauguration special to be hosted by Tom Hanks President-elect Joe Biden will be sworn into office on 20 January. By Tadgh McNally Wednesday 13 Jan 2021, 4:43 PM Jan 13th 2021, 4:43 PM 33,934 Views 42 Comments Image: Shutterstock/Featureflash Photo Agency Image: Shutterstock/Featureflash Photo Agency TOM HANKS WILL host a 90-minute TV special to celebrate the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden on 20 January. Hanks will host the US prime-time special, called “Celebrating America”, and will feature performances by musicians including Justin Timberlake, Demi Lovato, Jon Bon Jovi and Ant Clemens. The programme will kick off at 1:30am Irish time on 21 January. Both President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris are expected to speak on the programme.