Jon Batiste to sing for French President Emmanuel Macron at Joe Biden's first state dinner

Brittney Griner spoke out today for the first time since being freed from a Russian penal colony.

Brittney Griner is grateful to be home!

Tyler Perry is slated to direct an upcoming Netflix movie titled Six Triple Eight, which chronicles the only all-Black, female troop in World War II, the 6888th battalion.The 53-year-old director's upcoming film, his fourth for the streaming service, comes from an adaptation from a story penned by Kevin M. Hymel for WWII History Magazine from Sovereign Media.The upcoming film from Perry - a close friend of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle - tells the tale of the unit, which consisted of 855 women who bravely enlisted not knowing what the task at hand was, Deadline reported.

“Six Triple Eight” tells the inspiring true story of the incredible and brave women of the only all-black, all-female World War 2 Battalion. These 855 women joined the war effort with little knowledge of what exactly they would be doing, but were quickly given the mission of a lifetime: sort through and fix the three-year backlog of undelivered mail.

Tyler Perry is set to helm his fourth movie at Netflix, Six Triple Eight, which follows the 6888th battalion, the only all-black, all-female troop in the World War II effort.

SAG-AFTRA today applauded the enactment of the Respect for Marriage Act, which was signed into law today by President Joe Biden. The bipartisan legislation was passed in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, and concerns that the court might next rule that states can make same-sex and interracial marriages illegal.

The White House again drew on celebrity activists as it marked another legislative milestone: Cyndi Lauper performed and spoke briefly to reporters on Tuesday as President Joe Biden signed into law a bill that will protect same-sex and interracial marriage rights at the federal lebel.

With just a few days left until the third season of Emily in Paris debuts on Netflix, Lily Collins reveals her show has a famous fan.The 33-year-old actress appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday - just hours after appearing on Good Morning America - to promote the new season, which debuts December 21 on Netflix.When asked if she has met French president Emmanuel Macron, Collins said she hasn't, though she has met his wife, Brigitte, who is a fan of the show.   New season: With just a few days left until the third season of Emily in Paris debuts on Netflix, Lily Collins reveals her show has a famous fan Late Show: The 33-year-old actress appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday to promote the new season, which debuts December 21 on Netflix'I have met his lovely wife. She's actually a really big fan of the show,' Collins said of Brigitte.The actress added that she got quite the surprise when she was looking up a shooting location on Google Maps...

from her Russian detainment than her wife, Cherelle Griner, who spoke about the news at a press conference alongside President Joe Biden. Having been tireless in keeping Griner's name in the news , Cherelle was all smiles as she took to the podium to speak a few emotional words. “So over the last nine months, you all have been so privy to one of the darkest moments of my life, and so today I am just standing here overwhelmed with emotions,” Cherelle said, “But the most important emotion I have right now is just sincere gratitude for President Biden and his entire administration.” Cherelle didn't say a lot about herself, but used her time to thank the “many hands involved” in securing Griner's release, naming Vice President Kamala Harris and several otherwise unknown government officials who'd worked so hard to free Griner. This content can also be viewed on the site it from.Cherelle also hasn't forgotten Paul Whelan, another American prisoner who the Biden Administration was unable to include in the prisoner swap.

Brittney Griner is free.

Brittney Griner is coming home. The WNBA star, 31, has been released from a Russian penal colony, President Joe Biden confirmed.

U.S. basketball champion Britney Griner has been released by Russia in a prisoner swap and is now in U.S. custody.

There was much talk in the Kennedy Center Honors after-party about one of the standout moments from the three-hour long ceremony on Sunday: Sacha Baron Cohen’s return as Borat as part of the tribute to U2.

The Irish rock band U2 are among the artists awarded the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.While the band's contribution on the U.S. culture began with its amazing catalogue of music dating back to its first release in 1980, they have also made a major impact as activists for non-profits and social justice causes both as U2 and as individuals.The day's event included a White House reception for band members, Bono (vocals), The Edge (guitar, vocal), Adam Clayton (bass) and Larry Mullen Jr.

Gladys Knight donned a long-sleeved red gown as she was seen at the Kennedy Center Honors at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

Ariana DeBose looked fashionable while walking the red carpet at The 45th Kennedy Center Honors in Washington D.C. on Sunday. The West Side Story star, 31, wore a silky purple dress slit in the front revealing her long legs. She added metallic silver high heels and a thin necklace to her ensemble.

, spent her 17th birthday at the White House State Dinner with her movie star mom. I don't know what this new evolution of is but I'm not necessarily opposed. The mother-daughter pair was pictured walking hand-in-hand , all dressed up for the special event, which, per had 400 guests, including French president Emmanuel Macron. The dinner was hosted, of course, by President Biden and First Lady Dr.

A family affair! Julia Louis-Dreyfus had a VIP guest at the White House State Dinner: her son Charlie Hall.

in 2021, with the guests of honor being French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron. Among the several hundred others in attendance were singer Jon Baptiste, who was performing, musician John Legend and cookbook author Chrissy Teigen, and actor Julia Louis-Dreyfus. The dinner was red, white, and blue themed—a nod to both countries' flags, and, according to Biden “our common values: liberty and democracy, equality and fellowship.” First ladies Macron and Biden chose looks that further underscored night's theme. Dr.

Mom’s night out! Jennifer Garner attended President Joe Biden‘s state dinner on Thursday, December 1, with a very special guest: her daughter Violet.