*When Sen. Barack Obama accepts the Democratic nomination for president next month in Denver, a bevy of entertainers will be on hand to witness the historic occasion.
Spike Lee, Kerry Washington, Forrest Whitaker and Rashida Jones are among the celebrities set to attend the Democratic National Convention so far.
While Kanye West, N.E.R.D., Usher and Wyclef Jean are in serious talks to perform, Russell Simmons and the Black Eyed Peas are confirmed to appear at separate parties held in conjunction with the convention – which runs from Aug. 25 through 27.
The Creative Coalition, a non-profit advocacy group that hosted parties for the Democrats in 2004, has announced that the Black Eyed Peas are scheduled to perform at the DNC gala at the Fillmore Auditorium on Aug. 27, reports the New York Daily News.
"The Black Eyed Peas represent a growing genre of music that emphasizes increased social awareness," said Robin Bronk, executive director of the Creative Coalition.
Meanwhile, Simmons is flying out to Denver for the Yoga Health Foundation's festival, which kicks off the night before the convention. He plans to stick around for the Democratic powwow.
"I'm going to the DNC to add my voice to the growing collective consciousness I believe is rising in this country," Simmons said. "I want to add my voice to this phenomenon that I believe is this country and the world's only salvation: the promotion of love over fear."
Other guests confirmed for the convention are Quentin Tarantino, Barry Levinson, Susan Sarandon, Warren Beatty, Annette Benning, Josh Lucas, Tim Daly, Matthew Modine, Dana Delany, Scarlett Johansson, and Rachel Leigh Cook.