President Joe Biden plans to appoint producer Bruce Cohen and Lady Gaga as the co-chairs of the revived President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities.
25.03.2023 - 04:35 / etcanada.com
Joe Biden took a playful jab at the Toronto Maple Leafs during his first official visit to Canada on Friday.
While delivering a Parliament speech to members of the House of Commons, the U.S. President listed sports as one of the ways in which the two countries are connected.
“Our labour unions cross borders. So do our sports leagues. Baseball, basketball, hockey, listen to this, hockey,” Biden said. “I have to say, I like your teams except the Leafs.”
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It appears the HOC members felt the same way as they got a good laugh out of Biden’s diss and even gave him a standing ovation. The president of the United States then went on to explain why he dislikes the Canadian hockey team.
“I’ll tell you why. They beat the Flyers back in January, that’s why,” he explained before joking, “I married a Philly girl (Jill Biden), if I didn’t say that, I’d be sleeping alone and fellas I like you, but not that much.”
The game Biden was referring to took place on January 8 and saw the Leafs beat the Flyers 6-2.
This isn’t the first time Biden has made it aware that he is a Flyers fan. Back in 2010, when he was Vice President, he gushed over his love for the NHL team.
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“I have to tell you I am guilty as charged,” Biden told the Chicago Tribune at the time. “I am a Philadelphia Flyers fan and I make no bones about it. I was a Flyers fan before, but then I married a Philly girl.”
President Joe Biden plans to appoint producer Bruce Cohen and Lady Gaga as the co-chairs of the revived President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities.
Joe Jonas has visited a Wetherspoons pub, which he did not appear to enjoy, saying he “likes other places”.The American singer-songwriter and his siblings Nick and Kevin form the band Jonas Brothers, who are in the UK promoting their upcoming sixth record The Album. In a clip released by Heart Radio on Wednesday, he spoke about their new single, Waffle House, named after the American restaurant.The 33 year old singer said the trio used to stop at the chain during US tours, and compared it to Wetherspoons in the UK.
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Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) has announced its in-person programming for CAAMFest 2023 which will take place from May 11 to 21. This year’s festival will kick off with Lionsgates’s anticipated comedy “Joy Ride,” directed by Adele Lim. Opening night will be held at The Castro Theater in San Francisco on May 11 with a commemoration during the opening night gala. “These last few years have deeply altered us and we are only starting to journey towards each other again,” says festival and exhibitions director Thúy Trần. “CAAMFest 2023 is a call to gather so that we may witness each other’s transformations, restore our bonds, and bask in our joys.”
Jill Biden will be in attendance for King Charles III's coronation next month. On Tuesday, the White House announced that Jill will be traveling to London for the highly anticipated event on May 6.Per the White House, President Joe Biden spoke by phone Tuesday with King Charles and offered his congratulations to the monarch.«The President congratulated the King on his upcoming Coronation and informed him that First Lady Jill Biden looks forward to attending on behalf of the United States,» a White House readout of the call said.Word of the first lady's attendance comes just days after it was reported that the president will not be among the throng of dignitaries and world leaders descending upon London for the lavish affair.According to The UK Telegraph, Biden will be missing the coronation due to prior commitments.
First Lady Jill Biden will be in attendance at King Charles III‘s coronation ceremony.
U.S. president Joe Biden may not be attending King Charles III’s upcoming coronation on May 6, but his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, is.
on the “American Idol” winner’s daytime talk show. Damon then explained how he set up a super-intense group in which players compete in Wordle, Quordle and Octordle, before combining their scores.“So there’s Octordle, which is the eight words, and then Quordle, which is the four words, and then Wordle, which is the one. So we play all three and you add up your score,” the “Bourne Identity” actor enthused.
Leonardo DiCaprio took the stand on Monday (April 3) to testify about his relationship with accused billionaire Jho Low in a federal trial against Fugees member Pras Michel.
Malaysian financier Jho Low tried to funnel up to $30 million to President Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign as part of a far-reaching influence operation.“I basically said, ‘Wow, that’s a lot of money,'” DiCaprio testified.The “Titanic” star was testifying in the trial of rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel of The Fugees hip hop group, who US prosecutors accuse of illegally taking tens of millions of dollars to lobby the US government on behalf of Low and the Chinese government.DiCaprio is one of several prominent figures linked to Low, who is suspected of embezzling $4.5 billion from Malaysia’s 1MDB sovereign wealth fund.The financier, who was known to pay Hollywood celebrities to party with him, supported DiCaprio’s charitable foundation and helped fund “The Wolf of Wall Street,” the 2013 movie in which DiCaprio starred.DiCaprio has been cooperating with the US government’s investigation.He managed to enter the courthouse without being spotted by news crews that had been staking out his arrival.Michel is accused of profiting from an alleged embezzling scheme by Low, as well as a Chinese government influence campaign aimed at repatriating dissident Guo Wengui.Michel faces 11 criminal counts for trying to influence the administrations of Obama and former President Donald Trump. Michel has denied the allegations.The Fugees won two Grammy Awards for their best-selling 1996 album “The Score.” But by 2012, prosecutors said, Michel was in dire need of cash.Prosecutors said Michel agreed to funnel money into Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign and hide the source of the funds.
A bunch of world leaders and public figures will be heading to London next month for King Charles III’s coronation – but one person you won’t see in the crowd? President Joe Biden.
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It looks like President Joe Biden will not be in attendance at King Charles‘ coronation.
President Joe Biden is not expected to attend the coronation of King Charles III, according to a source familiar with the planning.The planning of King Charles' highly anticipated coronation is in full swing as the date creeps closer. Although the official guest list hasn't been revealed, it's known that US President Joe Biden is one of the few lucky people who were sent an invite to the event. However, it's now been reported by a source that the president, who paid tribute to the late Queen last year, might not attend the coronation himself, but might instead send his first lady, Dr Jill Biden, or his Vice President, Kamala Harris, instead.
King Charles’s upcoming Coronation will be swimming with world leaders and dignitaries, but it has emerged that the US president will not be among them.
Amazon Studios has signed an exclusive first look deal with former Marvel Editor-In-Chief Joe Quesada, the company announced on Thursday.Under the deal Quesada will be developing series and films for Prime Video, with a particular focus on adapting existing and new comic book IP. “Joe has been a singular and influential creative force guiding some of the most iconic storytelling that exists today,” Nick Pepper, Head of US SVOD Wholly Owned Development, Amazon Studios, said in a statement. “The opportunity to bring his expertise and vision to Amazon Studios presents a world of possibilities and we can’t wait to see what he brings to life next.”Quesada added: “I can’t begin to express just how thrilled I am to be joining the Amazon Studios family.
Amazon Studios has signed an exclusive first-look deal with former Marvel Editor-In-Chief Joe Quesada. Under the deal, Quesada will be developing series and films for Prime Video, focusing on adapting existing and new comic book IP.
Joe Otterson TV Reporter Joe Quesada, the former editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics, has signed a first-look film and TV deal with Amazon Studios. Under the deal, Quesada will develop film and TV projects with a particular focus on adapting comic book IP, including both new and existing titles. “I can’t begin to express just how thrilled I am to be joining the Amazon Studios family,” Quesada said. “From the moment Nick Pepper, Matt King, and the team approached me, it was clear we spoke the same language and shared the same creative goals. What was also clear is that they’re creating a collaborative environment and unique methodology that I’m surprised no one has yet thought to implement, but I’m certain will be quickly imitated.”
The Biebers are enjoying a cute date night by the rink.