Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Dance group The Radio City Rockettes were founded in 1925 
 
 The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and The Radio City Rockettes will perform at Donald Trump's inauguration, it has been announced. 
 
 The US president-elect's transition team confirmed the acts would perform at the ceremony on 20 January. 
 
 Several high-profile musicians including Elton John and Celine Dion have refused to perform at the event. 
 
 But Mr Trump has claimed many celebrities have been requesting tickets for it. 
 
 On Friday, he tweeted: "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!" 
 
 That is seemingly a reference to the fact his democratic rival Hillary Clinton lost last month's presidential election despite having the support of many celebrities, including Katy Perry and Beyonce. 
 
 Image copyright AP Image caption The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is made up entirely of volunteers 
 
 One performer who has already been booked for Mr Trump's inauguration is 16-year-old former America's Got Talent singer Jackie Evancho. 
 
 Boris Epshteyn, the communications director for Mr Trump's inaugural committee, confirmed on Thursday that the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Radio City Rockettes would join her. 
 
 The Rockettes are a dance company, established in 1925, who have performed at Radio City Music Hall in New York since 1932. 
 
 Their style covers many genres of dance, including ballet, tap, modern, and jazz. 
 
 The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is a 360-piece singing group made up of volunteers. 
 
 It is named after the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Utah, where the group has performed for more than 100 years. 
 
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 After enlisting America's Got Talent alum Jackie Evancho and The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, the racist Republican landed another act… 
 
 The Radio City Rockettes! 
 
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 The Madison Square Garden Company's executive chairman James Dolan confirmed the news in a statement, saying: 
 
 "The Radio City Rockettes, an original American brand, have performed at Radio City Music Hall since 1932 and, as treasured American icons, have taken part in some of the nation's most illustrious events such as Super Bowl halftime shows, Macy's Thanksgiving Day parades and presidential inaugurations, including in 2001 and 2005. We are honored that the Rockettes have again been asked to perform in the upcoming inauguration festivities." 
 
 However, not all the dancers are happy with this new gig. 
 
 Rockette Phoebe Pearl took to to Instagram on Thursday to publicly exclaim she was "embarrassed and disappointed" by the decision. 
 
 The performer shared a shot of herself onstage with her fellow Rockettes, doodling a talk bubble from her mouth that says: 
 
 "Not my President!" 
 
 She captioned the snap with a passionate message, writing: 
 
 "I usually don't use social media to make a political stand but I feel overwhelmed with emotion. Finding out that it has been decided for us that Rockettes will be performing at the Presidential inauguration makes me feel embarrassed and disappointed. The women I work with are intelligent and are full of love and the decision of performing for a man that stands for everything we're against is appalling. I am speaking for just myself but please know that after we found out this news, we have been performing with tears in our eyes and heavy hearts. We will not be forced! #notmypresident" 
 
 You can see her full post (below): 
 
 I usually don't use social media to make a political stand but I feel overwhelmed with emotion. Finding out that it has been decided for us that Rockettes will be performing at the Presidential inauguration makes me feel embarrassed and disappointed. The women I work with are intelligent and are full of love and the decision of performing for a man that stands for everything we're against is appalling. I am speaking for just myself but please know that after we found out this news, we have been performing with tears in our eyes and heavy hearts. We will not be forced! #notmypresidentA photo posted by Phoebe Pearl (@phoebeopearl) on Dec 22, 2016 at 4:19pm PST 
 
 But that's not even the worst part, Perezcious readers. 
 
 An EXCLUSIVE source told PerezHilton.com that the girls could lose their jobs or even face legal consequences if they refuse to dance on January 20, saying: 
 
 "it's been leaked that AGVA, the union who represents the Rockettes told the group of girls who contracted to do ALL promo events, that if they don't perform in the Trump inauguration, they will be sued/and or fired." 
 
 That's so horrible! 
 
 We couldn't imagine performing for the offensive businessman, let alone being legally forced into doing so! 
 
 What do U think about all this, Perezcious readers?! 
 
 [Image via Rockettes/Donald Trump/Instagram.] 
 
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 PREVIOUSLY: The Radio City Rockettes dancers are pushing back after being told they must perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration, TheWrap has learned. 
 
 The announcement by parent company Madison Square Garden Company boss James Dolan on Thursday quickly spread through social media and sparked outrage among some Rockettes and members of the Broadway community. 
 
 Phoebe Pearl, a Rockette, wrote on her private Instagram account: 
 
 “I usually don’t use social media to make a political stand but I feel overwhelmed with emotion. Finding out that it has been decided for us that Rockettes will be performing at the Presidential inauguration makes me feel embarrassed and disappointed. The women I work with are intelligent and are full of love and the decision of performing for a man that stands for everything we’re against is appalling. I am speaking for just myself but please know that after we found out this news, we have been performing with tears in our eyes and heavy hearts. We will not be forced! #notmypresident” 
 
 Also Read: Celine Dion Says Non! to Performing at Trump Inauguration (Exclusive) 
 
 BroadwayWorld.com also quoted an email sent from the American Guild of Variety Artists to what appears to be Rockettes in its membership saying: 
 
 “We have received an email from a Rockette expressing concern about getting ‘involved in a dangerous political climate’ but I must remind you that you are all employees, and as a company, Mr. Dolan obviously wants the Rockettes to be represented at our country’s Presidential inauguration, as they were in 2001 & 2005. Any talk of boycotting this event is invalid, I’m afraid. “We have been made aware of what is going on Facebook and other social media, however, this does not change anything unless Radio City has a change of heart,” the message continued. “The ranting of the public is just that, ranting. Everyone has a right to an opinion, but this does not change your employment status for those who are full time … Everyone is entitled to her own political beliefs, but there is no room for this in the workplace.” 
 
 Also Read: Donald Trump Fires Back at 'So-Called A-List Celebrities' Snubbing the Inauguration 
 
 An individual who worked for the Rockettes told TheWrap: “Forcing dozens of women to go and perform for this man is without a question going to be problematic.” 
 
 The individual said the Rockettes usually have about 36 dancers, with 12 employed full time and the rest freelance. Those employed full-time would presumably be required to perform at any gig booked by the outfit’s management. 
 
 Others said that the Rockettes were being forced to perform and that their union told them that they would lose their jobs if they resisted. 
 
 Duarte, an actress and commentator whose Facebook page identifies her as the creator, producer and host of “Dead Darlings,” wrote on her social media accounts: “Most of the Rockettes do not want to perform at the inauguration. AGVA, their union, has put in writing to the full time Rockettes that they must accept the inauguration gig or they will lose their jobs. It’s perfect, actually. What could be more fitting for this inauguration than forcing a group of women to do something with their bodies against their will?” 
 
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 Most of the Rockettes do not want to perform at the inauguration. AGVA, their union, has put in writing to the… https://t.co/BR04tTAsvA — Amanda Duarte (@duarteamanda) December 23, 2016 
 
 Dolan announced on Thursday: 
 
 “The Radio City Rockettes, an original American brand, have performed at Radio City Music Hall since 1932 and, as treasured American icons, have taken part in some of the nation’s most illustrious events such as Super Bowl halftime shows, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parades and presidential inaugurations, including in 2001 and 2005. We are honored that the Rockettes have again been asked to perform in the upcoming inauguration festivities.” 
 
 It was also announced that the Mormon Tabernacle Choir would perform at the inauguration. Top entertainers including Elton John, Celine Dion, Garth Brooks and Andrea Bocelli have declined invitations to participate.
– Some of the Radio City Rockettes have been horrified to learn that they'll be providing the entertainment at Donald Trump's inauguration next month. TheWrap reports that the famous New York City dancers have been told by their union that they have to perform at the event or risk losing their jobs. According to Perez Hilton, Rockette Phoebe Pearl said in an Instagram post that the women are "embarrassed and disappointed" to be "performing for a man that stands for everything we're against." She said the Rockettes have been "performing with tears in our eyes and heavy hearts" since getting the news. Madison Square Garden Company boss James Dolan announced Thursday that the dancers would perform at the inauguration, as they did for George W. Bush in 2001 and 2005. The Trump transition team has also confirmed that the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and 16-year-old former America's Got Talent contestant Jackie Evancho will perform at the Jan. 20 event, the BBC reports, though big names like Celine Dion and Elton John have reportedly refused to perform. Trump, however, says celebrities are clamoring to come to the event—but their presence is not desired. "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!" he tweeted Thursday. (The Trump team was rumored to be offering ambassadorships to anybody who could lure A-list performers to the inauguration.)