Stars pay tribute to Obama

Bono, Bruce Springsteen and Beyonce Knowles were among a list of performers paying heartfelt tributes to US President-elect Barack Obama at a star-studded musical extravaganza just two days before he is inaugurated into office.

Millions gathered at Washington DC's Lincoln Memorial for the free musical tribute, with historical readings given by a host of celebrities, including Jamie Foxx, Queen Latifah, Marisa Tomei and Tom Hanks.