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entertainment1 year ago

"High-profile Guests Attend White House State Dinner for Japan, Inflation Concerns Loom"

Paul Simon performed "Graceland" at the White House State Dinner for Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Kishida Yuko, where former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton were also guests. Other notable attendees included Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, Robert De Niro, and figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi. The event featured a Star Trek reference from Kishida and a question to De Niro about the 2024 election.

fashion-and-entertainment1 year ago

"Lauren Sánchez's Showstopping Style at White House State Dinner with Jeff Bezos"

Lauren Sánchez turned heads at the White House state dinner in a revealing crimson corset dress, joining fiancé Jeff Bezos and other luminaries in welcoming Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The event, hosted by President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden, featured a "celebration of spring" theme and a star-studded guest list including Apple CEO Tim Cook, actor Robert De Niro, and Japanese American Olympic medalists. Sánchez and Bezos recently returned from a trip to Japan, where they explored temples and cherry blossom trees. Sánchez's red dress choice aligns with Japanese culture, symbolizing good luck and happiness.

entertainment2 years ago

South Korean President's 'American Pie' Performance Gets Celeb Attention at State Dinner.

Don McLean plans to sing "American Pie" with South Korean President Yoon next year after Yoon entertained President Biden with a karaoke rendition of the song at the White House state dinner. McLean praised the song's lasting legacy and melody, and joked that he couldn't sing with Yoon at the White House because he was on tour in Australia. The two leaders also announced a new agreement to deter North Korean aggression, including a US commitment to deploy a nuclear-armed submarine in South Korea for the first time since the early 1980s.

entertainment2 years ago

South Korean President's Rendition of "American Pie" Steals the Show at State Dinner.

Don McLean joked about singing "American Pie" with South Korean President Yoon after he entertained US President Joe Biden with a karaoke rendition of the song at the White House state dinner. Yoon received a standing ovation for his efforts before Biden presented him with a guitar signed by McLean. The legendary singer later told CNN that he had big plans for the South Korean leader. Wednesday’s events mark just the second state visit of the Biden presidency.