Lee Greenwood delivered a distinguished performance of ‘God Bless The U.S.A.’ last week to over 2,000 esteemed guests at the Washington Hilton’s International Ballroom in Washington, D.C. at the 106th First Lady’s Luncheon, ‘Limitless Horizons’, honoring the First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump.
The event was presented by The Congressional Club Museum and Foundation, co-chaired by Congressional spouses Pat O’Halleran (D-il) and Jennifer Messer, (R-in). Greenwood was joined by “The President’s Own” United States Marine Corps Band, featuring Master Sergeant Kevin L. Bennear who performed the National Anthem. Country artist Billy Dean, performed his original song, “Be Best,” as a tribute to Mrs. Trump’s formal platform, a comprehensive children’s program to focus on three main points: well-being, fighting opioid abuse and positivity on social media.
“As a mother and as first lady, it concerns me that in today’s fast-paced and ever-connected world,...
The event was presented by The Congressional Club Museum and Foundation, co-chaired by Congressional spouses Pat O’Halleran (D-il) and Jennifer Messer, (R-in). Greenwood was joined by “The President’s Own” United States Marine Corps Band, featuring Master Sergeant Kevin L. Bennear who performed the National Anthem. Country artist Billy Dean, performed his original song, “Be Best,” as a tribute to Mrs. Trump’s formal platform, a comprehensive children’s program to focus on three main points: well-being, fighting opioid abuse and positivity on social media.
“As a mother and as first lady, it concerns me that in today’s fast-paced and ever-connected world,...
- 5/23/2018
- Look to the Stars
Ben Carson is clarifying after he appeared to accidentally confirm the names on Donald Trump's list of possible running mates during a new interview with The Washington Post. The retired neurosurgeon and Trump surrogate - who told The Post that John Kasich, Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz, Sarah Palin and Chris Christie were all "people on our list" of potential vice presidential picks for Trump - called the paper to clarify his comments after the story was published on Sunday. "When it comes to who could be the vice president and you name a list of people, I'm going to say yes to everybody,...
- 5/16/2016
- by Tierney McAfee, @tierneymcafee
- PEOPLE.com
Ben Carson is clarifying after he appeared to accidentally confirm the names on Donald Trump's list of possible running mates during a new interview with The Washington Post. The retired neurosurgeon and Trump surrogate - who told The Post that John Kasich, Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz, Sarah Palin and Chris Christie were all "people on our list" of potential vice presidential picks for Trump - called the paper to clarify his comments after the story was published on Sunday. "When it comes to who could be the vice president and you name a list of people, I'm going to say yes to everybody,...
- 5/16/2016
- by Tierney McAfee, @tierneymcafee
- PEOPLE.com
Cupid has been hard at work on the campaign trail! From Hillary and Bill Clinton, to Donald and Melania Trump, to Bernie and Jane Sanders, presidential candidates on both sides of the aisle have been showing off their love for each other in sweet photos as they campaign for the White House. Bernie and Jane recently shared their romantic wedding proposal story with People. The Vermont senator pulled out all the stops because "when you do a proposal, it's a one-time thing. It has to be done with ambiance. Proper moment, proper lighting. Right? I'll let Jane tell you the rest of the story.
- 2/12/2016
- by Tierney McAfee, @tierneymcafee
- PEOPLE.com
Cupid has been hard at work on the campaign trail! From Hillary and Bill Clinton, to Donald and Melania Trump, to Bernie and Jane Sanders, presidential candidates on both sides of the aisle have been showing off their love for each other in sweet photos as they campaign for the White House. Bernie and Jane recently shared their romantic wedding proposal story with People. The Vermont senator pulled out all the stops because "when you do a proposal, it's a one-time thing. It has to be done with ambiance. Proper moment, proper lighting. Right? I'll let Jane tell you the rest of the story.
- 2/12/2016
- by Tierney McAfee, @tierneymcafee
- PEOPLE.com
Rupert Murdoch found himself in Twitter trouble Wednesday after seemingly suggesting that Barack Obama is not "a real black President." The 84-year-old media mogul, who has since apologized, was trying to praise 2016 presidential hopeful Dr. Ben Carson and his wife. "Ben and Candy Carson [are] terrific," he tweeted, adding troublesomely, "What about a real black President who can properly address the racial divide? And much else." Not surprisingly, this didn't go over well on Twitter. In an attempt to clarify when he meant, Murdoch tweeted a referenced to this New York Magazine piece, which he interpreted as highlighting "minority community disappointment with...
- 10/8/2015
- E! Online
The women of “The View” took aim at media mogul Rupert Murdoch during Thursday’s episode of the ABC talk show, taking him to task for a tweet in which he declared Gop presidential candidate Ben Carson would be a “real black president.” Murdoch drew fire on Wednesday after tweeting, “Ben and Candy Carson terrific. What about a real black President who can properly address the racial divide? And much else.” Murdoch apologized Thursday, tweeting, “Apologies! No offense meant. Personally find both men charming.” However, the mea culpa didn’t seem to hold much water with “View” host Whoopi Goldberg.
- 10/8/2015
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Rupert Murdoch has apologized for a controversial set of tweets that suggested President Obama wasn’t a “real black president,” but Gop candidate Dr. Ben Carson would be if elected. “Apologies! No offense meant. Personally find both men charming,” the executive chairman of News Corp tweeted on Thursday, referencing Obama and Carson. Murdoch’s statement came after he received media and social media backlash after endorsing Carson on Twitter. Also Read: CNN Analyst Blasts 'Disgusting' Rupert Murdoch 'Real Black President' Tweet, Calls Fox News 'Enemy' of Black Struggle (Video) The tweet in question read, “Ben and Candy Carson terrific. What about a real black President.
- 10/8/2015
- by Jordan Chariton
- The Wrap
Even tycoons need to apologize. Media mogul Rupert Murdoch threw shade at President Barack Obama via Twitter on Wednesday, Oct. 7, saying Gop presidential hopeful Ben Carson would be "a real black President." Naturally, the Internet reacted and Murdoch had to issue an apology. "Ben and Candy Carson terrific," Murdoch, 84, tweeted to his 632,000-plus followers. "What about a real black President who can properly address the racial divide? And much else." Murdoch's tweet was blasted moments after Carson — the sole black candidate to run for the [...]...
- 10/8/2015
- Us Weekly
Rupert Murdoch took to Twitter to praise presidential candidate Ben Carson on Wednesday. “Ben and Candy Carson terrific,” the 21st Century Fox president wrote of the Republican candidate and his wife. “What about a real black President who can properly addres the racial divide? And much else.” The tweet was one of several over the last few days offering apparent support for Carson or criticism of President Obama Also read: Rupert Murdoch's Fox Pay Shrinks Nearly 5 Percent to $28 Million The executive has been outspoken on Twitter in the past when commenting on the 2016 presidential race. He has previously offered opinions.
- 10/8/2015
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Rupert Murdoch has made some more potentially incendiary comments on Twitter. The 21st Century Fox executive chairman took to Twitter on Wednesday to compare Gop presidential candidate Ben Carson to current president Barack Obama. { "nid": 773596, "type": "news", "title": "Rupert Murdoch Mocks 'Fifty Shades' Audience: "Middle-Aged Women's Groups"", "path": "http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/rupert-murdoch-mocks-fifty-shades-773596", "relative-path": "/news/rupert-murdoch-mocks-fifty-shades-773596" } "Ben and Candy Carson terrific," Murdoch wrote about the candidate and his wife. "What about a real black President who can properly address the racial divide? And much else." This
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- 10/8/2015
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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