Katy Perry is ready to see Hillary Clinton rise as President.
The pop star and longtime supporter of Clinton belted out her new
empowering anthem "Rise" on the final night of the Democratic National
Convention on Thursday.
"I didn't finish high school," she told the crowd. "But, I do have an open mind and I have a voice."
"On Nov. 8, you'll be just as powerful as any NRA lobbyist. You'll have
as much say as any billionaire," she continued. "Or you can just cancel
out your weird cousin's vote if you'd like."
Earlier in the night, actress Mary Steenburgen and actor husband Ted Danson also lauded Clinton.
The "Step Brothers" actress, who has been friends with the Clintons
since 1978, recalled a conversation she had nearly four decades ago with
the couple.
Carole King performed "You've Got a Friend."
"I looked at Hillary and thought, "Wouldn't it say something to our
daughters, our sons, to all those people whose lives I know you could
touch if you became President?" she said.
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Actors Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen walk to the stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.
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"Then, it seemed like too much to dream for. But tonight, it seems very possible," she added.
Former NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar also took the stage and opened with a jab at Donald Trump.
"I'm Michael Jordan," he said with a pause. "I said that because Donald Trump couldn't tell the difference."
The star-studded power was out on full force throughout the convention.
Kareem Abdul-Jabaar poked fun at Donald Trump.
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Singer Demi Lovato praised Clinton as she called for better mental health care. Actresses Eva Longoria and America Ferrara touched on immigration reform and comedian Sarah Silverman even told diehard Bernie Sanders supports they were being "ridiculous."
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It was a stark contrast from D-listers Scott Baio and Antonio Sabato
Jr. who spoke up for Trump at last week's Republican National
Convention.
Meanwhile, other celebs at the Philadelphia convention were: Lena Dunham, Debra Messing, Meryl Streep, Angela Basset, Sigourney Weaver, Star Jones, Elizabeth Banks, and Tony Goldwyn.
Musician Sheila E. performs on the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center.
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The gathering of Democrats also brought out performances by Paul Simon,
Lenny Kravitz, Alicia Keys and many Broadway stars who performed a
heartwarming rendition of "What the World Needs Now."
The impressive lineup of Hollywood figures was closed out by actress and millennial influencer Chloe Grace Moretz.
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