Celebrities endorse Kamala Harris for president in droves as Joe Biden drops out

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign event in Greensboro on Thursday, July 11, 2024 (Chuck Burton/AP)

Swathes of A-list actors, singers and other celebrities have come out in force to throw their support behind vice president Kamala Harris after Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the US presidential race.

Mr Biden ended his bid for re-election on Sunday amid mounting pressure to step aside following the June 27 debate with Republican rival Donald Trump.