Trump's difficult ties with celebrities

After Meryl Streep condemned Trump's mockery of a disabled reporter during his campaign at the Golden Globes, the president-elect tweeted back that she was "one of the most over-rated actresses in Hollywood" and "a Hillary flunky who lost big." However, in a 2015 "Hollywood Reporter" interview, he rather named the triple-Oscar-winner as one of his favorite actresses, and "a fine person, too."

The private chat between singer Kanye West and the president-elect at Trump Tower confused many of the rapper's fans. It didn't seem so surreal for Trump: "We've been friends for a long time," he told "Vanity Fair" after their meeting. Yet back in 2009, Trump had called for a boycott of "disgusting" Kanye West after the rapper had interrupted Taylor Swift during MTV's Video Music Awards.

You'd think that Trump would be beyond that type of competition after being elected US president, but he still took the time to tweet that "Schwarzenegger got 'swamped' (or destroyed)" through bad ratings on "The New Celebrity Apprentice" - compared to his time starring on the original reality TV show. (Oh, and he adds: "But who cares, he supported Kasich & Hillary").

Donald Trump is known to be a huge fan of the Italian tenor and is said to have a long-standing relationship with him. Bocelli was rumored to perform at the inauguration, triggering a boycott movement on social media. The opera singer landed on the long list of stars who officially denied being part of the show - including Elton John, Celine Dion, Kiss and Garth Brooks.

After many high-profile stars declined to perform for Trump, Alec Baldwin offered to sing AC/DC's "Highway to Hell" for the inauguration of the new US President. It's however unlikely that Trump would accept the offer. He reacted to Baldwin's impersonation of him on "Saturday Night Live" by tweeting: "Time to retire the boring and unfunny show. Alec Baldwin portrayal stinks."

Apparently, Trump's inaugural team desperately broadened the search for stars, leading to some definitely unfitting choices. Vegan animal-rights activist, singer and DJ Moby reacted to the offer on Instagram with suprise: "Hahahahaha, wait, Hahahaha, really?" - adding that he might consider the gig if Trump released his tax returns.

The now 16-year-old singer became famous through her appearance on "America's Got Talent" at the age of 10. She is one of the rare celebrities who's officially accepted to perform for Trump's inauguration. Trump tweeted that "her album sales skyrocketed" since she announced that she would, thanks to the "Movement." In reality, sales just slightly increased before Christmas.

Along with Evancho, the dance troupe founded in 1925 will be headlining the inauguration show, along with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Trump has tried to conceal his disappointment by tweeting: "The so-called 'A' list celebrities are all wanting tixs to the inauguration, but look what they did for Hillary, NOTHING. I want the PEOPLE!" Some performers in both groups are boycotting the event, too.