Updated: Sean Penn, LeVar Burton and Wilmer Valderrama are among the entertainment figures on the guest list for tonight’s state dinner at the White House for Kenya.
President Joe Biden welcomed Kenyan President William Ruto to the White House in an arrival ceremony earlier in the day.
Also on the list, per a pool report: Hunter Biden, Roger Goodell, Michaela Cole, Don McLean, Sheryl Sandberg, Barbara Kingsolver and Huma Abedin. Brad Paisley will perform.
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton also were there, having attended the last state dinner as well. Not on the list, but arriving to the event as well was former President Barack Obama.
Journalists on the guest list include NBC News’ Lester Holt, CNN’s Bianna Golodryga, MSNBC’s Symone Sanders-Townsend and The Grio’s April Ryan.
Other industry invitees include Paramount Global’s DeDe Lea, UTA Darnell Strom and Silver Eagle Acquisition Corp.
President Joe Biden welcomed Kenyan President William Ruto to the White House in an arrival ceremony earlier in the day.
Also on the list, per a pool report: Hunter Biden, Roger Goodell, Michaela Cole, Don McLean, Sheryl Sandberg, Barbara Kingsolver and Huma Abedin. Brad Paisley will perform.
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton also were there, having attended the last state dinner as well. Not on the list, but arriving to the event as well was former President Barack Obama.
Journalists on the guest list include NBC News’ Lester Holt, CNN’s Bianna Golodryga, MSNBC’s Symone Sanders-Townsend and The Grio’s April Ryan.
Other industry invitees include Paramount Global’s DeDe Lea, UTA Darnell Strom and Silver Eagle Acquisition Corp.
- 5/23/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Update: Paul Simon performed “Graceland” at the White House State Dinner for Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Kishida Yuko.
Kishida also made a Star Trek reference at one moment, using the phrase, “To boldly go where no one has gone before,” then naming cast member George Takei.
Previously: Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are making a return visit to the White House as guests at tonight’s White House State Dinner for Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Kishida Yuko.
Paul Simon performs "Graceland" at White House State Dinner for Japan pic.twitter.com/8SCF6llOd3
— Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) April 11, 2024
Star Trek State Dinner:
Japan Pm Fumio Kishida: "Let me conclude with the line from Star Trek: To boldly go where no one has gone before. By the way, @GeorgeTakei who played Hikaru Sulu, the helmsman of the USS Enterprise,...
Kishida also made a Star Trek reference at one moment, using the phrase, “To boldly go where no one has gone before,” then naming cast member George Takei.
Previously: Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are making a return visit to the White House as guests at tonight’s White House State Dinner for Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Kishida Yuko.
Paul Simon performs "Graceland" at White House State Dinner for Japan pic.twitter.com/8SCF6llOd3
— Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) April 11, 2024
Star Trek State Dinner:
Japan Pm Fumio Kishida: "Let me conclude with the line from Star Trek: To boldly go where no one has gone before. By the way, @GeorgeTakei who played Hikaru Sulu, the helmsman of the USS Enterprise,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
In the pre-coverage of Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, the speech is being billed as the most important of his presidency, what with his dismal approval numbers and what is shaping up to be very difficult campaign for reelection.
Moreover, so much attention has been paid to the president’s age — at 81, he is the first octogenarian on a major party ticket — that any kind of slip up will be seized upon by his rivals.
Then again, Biden’s most memorable moment last year was an exchange with House Republicans over Social Security, showing that the president had command of the stage. That’s why it’ll be interesting to see if GOP members restrain themselves so as to not give the president the opportunity this year.
Related: Maria Shriver, Bettie Mae Fikes And Shawn Fain Among First Lady Jill Biden’s Guests At President’s State...
Moreover, so much attention has been paid to the president’s age — at 81, he is the first octogenarian on a major party ticket — that any kind of slip up will be seized upon by his rivals.
Then again, Biden’s most memorable moment last year was an exchange with House Republicans over Social Security, showing that the president had command of the stage. That’s why it’ll be interesting to see if GOP members restrain themselves so as to not give the president the opportunity this year.
Related: Maria Shriver, Bettie Mae Fikes And Shawn Fain Among First Lady Jill Biden’s Guests At President’s State...
- 3/7/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Update: John Leguizamo and his wife Justine were given choice spots at the White House State Dinner: At the president’s table, seated with figures including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Earlier, Leguizamo told a reporter that he “definitely” would be hitting the campaign trail for Joe Biden in 2024.
Asked about Biden’s outreach to Latino voters, Leguizamo said, “I think he’s doing the right things, which is getting Latin consulatns and talking to Latin experts who tell him how to address us, and make the effort. If you make the effort, we will be there, but you have to make the effort. I think he’s doing all that — him and Kamala Harris as well.”
Previously: The guest list for tonight’s White House State Dinner for Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and partner Jodie Haydon includes a number of names from entertainment and media.
Earlier, Leguizamo told a reporter that he “definitely” would be hitting the campaign trail for Joe Biden in 2024.
Asked about Biden’s outreach to Latino voters, Leguizamo said, “I think he’s doing the right things, which is getting Latin consulatns and talking to Latin experts who tell him how to address us, and make the effort. If you make the effort, we will be there, but you have to make the effort. I think he’s doing all that — him and Kamala Harris as well.”
Previously: The guest list for tonight’s White House State Dinner for Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and partner Jodie Haydon includes a number of names from entertainment and media.
- 10/25/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Live Nation and Ticketmaster have confirmed that they’ll be implementing all-in pricing for customers, assuaging complaints of surprise and undisclosed fees while purchasing tickets.
The companies announced the move on Thursday at the White House, where President Joe Biden is hosting executives from a number of platforms to help push his administration’s goal of limiting “junk” fees that drastically hike prices. Live Nation plans to display upfront all-in pricing by September for venues they own, while Ticketmaster will give consumers the option to view all-in pricing up front for other venues. SeatGeek, too, plans to simplify browsing for tickets with the true cost displayed on their site.
“President Biden has been working to lower costs for hardworking families by bringing down inflation, capping insulin prices for seniors, and eliminating hidden junk fees,” National Economic Council director Lael Brainard said in a statement (via Billboard). “More companies are heeding...
The companies announced the move on Thursday at the White House, where President Joe Biden is hosting executives from a number of platforms to help push his administration’s goal of limiting “junk” fees that drastically hike prices. Live Nation plans to display upfront all-in pricing by September for venues they own, while Ticketmaster will give consumers the option to view all-in pricing up front for other venues. SeatGeek, too, plans to simplify browsing for tickets with the true cost displayed on their site.
“President Biden has been working to lower costs for hardworking families by bringing down inflation, capping insulin prices for seniors, and eliminating hidden junk fees,” National Economic Council director Lael Brainard said in a statement (via Billboard). “More companies are heeding...
- 6/15/2023
- by Abby Jones
- Consequence - Music
President Joe Biden will nominate Jerome Powell for a new term as chairman of the Federal Reserve.
Biden also will nominate Lael Brainard as vice chair.
“While there’s still more to be done, we’ve made remarkable progress over the last 10 months in getting Americans back to work and getting our economy moving again,” Biden said in a statement. “That success is a testament to the economic agenda I’ve pursued and to the decisive action that the Federal Reserve has taken under Chair Powell and Dr. Brainard to help steer us through the worst downturn in modern American history and put us on the path to recovery.”
Powell took office in February, 2018, for a four year term set to expire next year. If confirmed, the new term would be for another four years. His term as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors expires on Jan.
Biden also will nominate Lael Brainard as vice chair.
“While there’s still more to be done, we’ve made remarkable progress over the last 10 months in getting Americans back to work and getting our economy moving again,” Biden said in a statement. “That success is a testament to the economic agenda I’ve pursued and to the decisive action that the Federal Reserve has taken under Chair Powell and Dr. Brainard to help steer us through the worst downturn in modern American history and put us on the path to recovery.”
Powell took office in February, 2018, for a four year term set to expire next year. If confirmed, the new term would be for another four years. His term as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors expires on Jan.
- 11/22/2021
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Washington, Dec 5 (Ians) US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed optimism that Democratic and Republican lawmakers could reach an agreement on a new Covid-19 relief package before they leave Washington by the end of the year.
"As you know, we are engaged in talks on the omnibus bill. When I spoke to Leader McConnell yesterday, we talked about the possibility of putting a Covid package on the omnibus bill," Pelosi said at a weekly news conference on Friday, referring to a government funding legislation to avoid a shutdown after December 11, Xinhua news agency reported.
"We are going to keep government open. You know, we're not going to have a Continuing Resolution. But we need to take the time to do that," she said, adding the two parties are making progress.
"We'll take the time we need, and we must get it done...before we leave (Washington for holidays). We cannot leave without it,...
"As you know, we are engaged in talks on the omnibus bill. When I spoke to Leader McConnell yesterday, we talked about the possibility of putting a Covid package on the omnibus bill," Pelosi said at a weekly news conference on Friday, referring to a government funding legislation to avoid a shutdown after December 11, Xinhua news agency reported.
"We are going to keep government open. You know, we're not going to have a Continuing Resolution. But we need to take the time to do that," she said, adding the two parties are making progress.
"We'll take the time we need, and we must get it done...before we leave (Washington for holidays). We cannot leave without it,...
- 12/5/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Washington, Dec 5 (Ians) US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed optimism that Democratic and Republican lawmakers could reach an agreement on a new Covid-19 relief package before they leave Washington by the end of the year.
"As you know, we are engaged in talks on the omnibus bill. When I spoke to Leader McConnell yesterday, we talked about the possibility of putting a Covid package on the omnibus bill," Pelosi said at a weekly news conference on Friday, referring to a government funding legislation to avoid a shutdown after December 11, Xinhua news agency reported.
"We are going to keep government open. You know, we're not going to have a Continuing Resolution. But we need to take the time to do that," she said, adding the two parties are making progress.
"We'll take the time we need, and we must get it done...before we leave (Washington for holidays). We cannot leave without it,...
"As you know, we are engaged in talks on the omnibus bill. When I spoke to Leader McConnell yesterday, we talked about the possibility of putting a Covid package on the omnibus bill," Pelosi said at a weekly news conference on Friday, referring to a government funding legislation to avoid a shutdown after December 11, Xinhua news agency reported.
"We are going to keep government open. You know, we're not going to have a Continuing Resolution. But we need to take the time to do that," she said, adding the two parties are making progress.
"We'll take the time we need, and we must get it done...before we leave (Washington for holidays). We cannot leave without it,...
- 12/5/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
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