On Friday, a White House official said First Lady Michelle Obama was hosting the celebration at the White House. (CNN) Usher and Stevie Wonder performed as part of a star-studded 55th birthday celebration for President Barack Obama held at the White House Friday evening, an attendee told CNN. Story highlights Celebrities in attendance included Ellen DeGeneres, Sarah Jessica Parker and George LucasThe Obama family heads to Martha's Vineyard on Saturday for their annual two-week vacationWashington/West Tisbury, Mass. The White House refused to disclose much information about the party. Social media captured Ellen DeGeneres, Sarah Jessica Parker and her husband Matthew Broderick, "Star Wars" producer George Lucas as well as former senior White House adviser and CNN contributor David Axelrod arriving at the White House.

Source: CNN August 06, 2016 20:15 UTC