New works by Silas Farley, Helen Pickett, and James Whiteside, all filmed during outdoor performances, will headline American Ballet Theatre's 2021 Summer Celebration on Thursday, July 15 at 7:00 P.M. EDT, hosted for free on the platform Afterparty.
Kelly performs a rendition of “Get Together” by The Youngbloods with her musical director Jason Halbert inside the White House’s East Room. The song is a favorite of First Lady Jill Biden.
Dr. Jill Biden says her husband was elected because of his empathy, a sentiment the President-elect embodies when he tells Stephen Colbert that Americans must take time to go through the grieving process for those lost during the pandemic.
Two-time Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey took the stage last night in front of a sold out crowd at The Harman Center in Washington D.C. for a benefit supporting his Kevin Spacey Foundation, an organization which enables the creation of new work via grants, designs education opportunities through learning, and offers free university places via scholarships. The event was chaired by business leader/philanthropist Adrienne Arsht, along with honorary co-chairs Congressman Kevin McCarthy (R-CA 23rd District, House Majority Leader) and Steny Hoyer (D-MD 5th District, House Minority Whip).
First Lady Michelle Obama appeared on last night's THE COLBERT REPORT to promote her Joining Forces Initiative and encourage the hiring of military veterans. This was the First Lady's second appearance on the show. Joked Colbert, 'The first time you were on my show, you were not the First Lady; now, you are. That's called the Colbert Bump.'