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Former President Barack Obama is getting a little help from his friends in celebrating the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago

Thursday's (June 18) all-star livestream event will also feature Jennifer Hudson, John Legend and Marc Anthony.

The Obama Presidential Center opens on June 19 with a dedication ceremony happening the day prior. Some spaces have big name donors attached. See list.

As the Obama Presidential Center opens its doors to the public this week, its vision of transforming a traditional presidential library into a modern community center will be put to the test.

The 44th commander in chief is hoping to break the mold of presidential libraries — and burnish his legacy — with his hulking Chicago center, which opens Thursday.

Dana Kozlov reports live as final preparations are underway at the Obama Presidential Center ahead of Thursday's opening ceremony.

Nekisha Durrett’s “Hem of Heaven” is one of the final artworks that has been installed at the Obama Presidential Center