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Celebrities honored at White House for achievements and weight loss.
entertainment2 years ago

Celebrities honored at White House for achievements and weight loss.

Mindy Kaling received the National Medal of Arts from President Biden at the White House, wearing a purple Monique Lhuillier mini dress and carrying a purple Oscar de la Renta Swarovski crystal-covered Mini Flower Bag. She showed off her recent weight loss and brought her 5-year-old daughter, Katherine Swati, along for the proud moment. Kaling joined several other famous faces who received medals, including Vera Wang, Bruce Springsteen, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

Celebrity Honored with National Medal of the Arts by President Biden
entertainment2 years ago

Celebrity Honored with National Medal of the Arts by President Biden

Mindy Kaling has been awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Joe Biden for her work across television, film, and books that inspires and uplifts the experiences of women and girls across the United States. The National Endowment for the Arts medals are the highest awards given to creatives by the federal government. Mindy expressed her gratitude on Instagram and promised to spend the rest of her life earning the medal.

Mindy Kaling's Rare White House Moment with Daughter and Honor.
entertainment2 years ago

Mindy Kaling's Rare White House Moment with Daughter and Honor.

Mindy Kaling received the National Medal of Arts at the White House and brought her five-year-old daughter Katherine along. She shared a photo of them ascending a set of stairs, with Katherine wearing a white ruffled dress and Mindy donning a purple dress with a medal around her neck. Mindy also posed with President Joe Biden and fellow honorees Gladys Knight, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Bruce Springsteen. Mindy has largely kept her children out of the spotlight, but occasionally shares glimpses of their adventures.

B.J. Novak praises Mindy Kaling's National Medal of Arts recognition.
entertainment2 years ago

B.J. Novak praises Mindy Kaling's National Medal of Arts recognition.

B.J. Novak showed support for his ex-girlfriend Mindy Kaling as she received the National Medal of Arts from President Joe Biden at the White House. Kaling, who flaunted her recent weight loss, was honored for her contributions to advancing the arts in America. Novak and Kaling famously starred as love interests on The Office and have remained close friends. Novak is also the godfather of Kaling's two children.

"Biden hints at 2024 presidential run during chat with Springsteen"
politics2 years ago

"Biden hints at 2024 presidential run during chat with Springsteen"

President Joe Biden teased a potential 2024 run while presenting medals to nearly two dozen individuals and groups, including Bruce Springsteen, Gladys Knight, and Julia Louis Dreyfus, for their contributions to the humanities and arts. Biden also joked about his desire for back-to-back Pulitzer prizes and quipped that "some people are born to run" while praising Springsteen. This was the first time Biden awarded the arts medals since taking office, and he previously bestowed Elton John with a National Humanities Medal during a White House concert last fall.

Biden Honors Springsteen, Louis-Dreyfus, and Artists at White House Ceremony.
entertainment2 years ago

Biden Honors Springsteen, Louis-Dreyfus, and Artists at White House Ceremony.

President Biden presented the National Medal of Arts to several celebrities, including Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bruce Springsteen, Vera Wang, and Mindy Kaling. During the awards ceremony, Biden joked about his lack of talent and made playful jabs at his wife and the award recipients. Louis-Dreyfus pretended to be weighed down by her medal, while Springsteen made a lyrical joke. Kaling expressed gratitude by pointing to the ceiling.

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band announce new tour dates, including San Diego and Boston shows.
entertainment2 years ago

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band announce new tour dates, including San Diego and Boston shows.

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will perform in San Diego for the first time in 42 years as part of their concert tour since 2017. The Dec. 2 performance at Pechanga Arena San Diego is one of two new dates announced. Springsteen will receive the National Medal of Arts from President Biden on the same day. Tickets for the San Diego show will go on sale Friday.

Biden to Honor Springsteen, Louis-Dreyfus, and More with Arts Medals at White House Ceremony.
arts-and-culture2 years ago

Biden to Honor Springsteen, Louis-Dreyfus, and More with Arts Medals at White House Ceremony.

President Joe Biden will award the 2021 National Humanities Medals and the National Medal of Arts to 23 recipients, including Mindy Kaling, Gladys Knight, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bruce Springsteen, and Jose Feliciano, at a White House ceremony. The National Medal of the Arts is the highest American award given to artists, art patrons, and groups that have advanced arts in the United States. The National Humanities Medal honors individuals or groups whose work has deepened the nation’s understanding of the humanities.

Biden to Honor Springsteen, Kaling, Vera Wang, and More with National Arts Medals.
arts-and-humanities2 years ago

Biden to Honor Springsteen, Kaling, Vera Wang, and More with National Arts Medals.

Musicians Bruce Springsteen, Gladys Knight and Jose Feliciano, actors Mindy Kaling and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, fashion designer Vera Wang, and writers Richard Blanco, Ann Patchett, Bryan Stevenson, Amy Tan, and Colson Whitehead are among the 21 people and organizations to receive the National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal for 2021 at the White House. The awards were delayed for a year because of the pandemic. Biden will also recognize Fred Eychaner for his contributions to dance, architecture, arts education and LGBTQI+ advocacy.