Binside TV: BARACK OBAMA WAX FIGURE UNVEILED AT MADAME TUSSAUD'S INAUGURATION TALENT LINEUP BALLS

Madame Tussaud's unveiled a Barack Obama wax figure of the next President of the United States. The historic inauguration countdown continues as the talent line up was announced for the official regional balls and events.

Standing between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy at Madame Tussauds' newest museum, the President-elect is shown smiling broadly with his arms crossed across his chest.

"He looks very happy and like he might be in for a reality check," said Nancy Green, events coordinator for Democrats Abroad in Berlin.

Eight identical wax Obama figures will be displayed in each of the Madame Tussauds museums worldwide.

Berlin's Madame Tussauds made headlines on its opening day last July when one of the first visitors ripped the head off a wax figure of Adolf Hitler. The museum anticipates a much smoother reception for the next American president.

"He's quite popular in Berlin," said Madame Tussauds spokeswoman Natalie Ruoss. In July, Obama spoke to a crowd of more than 200,000 in the German capital.

The first wax Obama was unveiled in February in Washington, D.C.

Figures in London, Amsterdam, New York and Las Vegas were also to be unveiled today, while those in Hong Kong and Shanghai will "take office" on Obama's actual Inauguration Day, Jan 20. source

PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURAL COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES TALENT LINEUP FOR REGIONAL BALLS AND OTHER OFFICIAL EVENTS

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) announced today a slate of top recording artists performing at several official events for the 2009 Presidential Inaugural celebration.

"The talent we have selected reflects the diverse musical traditions of our nations, truly making this 'America's Inaugural,'" said Emmett S. Beliveau, PIC Executive Director. "As we seek to make this the most open and accessible inaugural in history, we have selected a full slate of top recording artists that we think will provide something for everyone. This will be a celebration for everyone."

A list of performers for several official PIC inaugural events is below. Additional performers for the remaining events will be announced soon.

Tuesday, January 20, Inauguration Night

President Obama Home States Ball

Common

Jack Johnson

Don Cagen Orchestra

Vice President Biden Home States Ball

Maroon 5

James Gerard Orchestra

Mid-Atlantic Ball

The Dead

DJ Cassidy