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Behold! Fashion Notes, Met Gala edition are here! I’m breaking down the best and worst dressed stars from the red carpet. For this year’s Costume Institute exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the late and great Karl Lagerfeld is being paid tribute. Lagerfeld died in February 2019 and I wrote about his legacy at the time. I consider him the most innovative designer of the 20th and 21st centuries as he defied expectations during his tenure at Chanel and did not allow the limits of the fashion crowd’s narrow-mindedness dictate his artistry. He designed a world that lives in...

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a fiery speech at a pro-abortion activist gala on Tuesday, calling all Democrats to fight for abortion rights. The vice president spoke at the EMILY’s List gala in Washington, DC, referring to Monday’s leak of a Supreme Court justice’s opinion suggesting that justices were preparing to overturn Roe v. Wade.

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery announced its 2022 Portrait of a Nation Honorees on Wednesday with a list that includes Chief Medical Adviser to the President, Dr. Anthony Fauci. We are proud to introduce the 2022 Portrait of a Nation Honorees who embody creativity, individuality, excellence, and service to the people of our country," the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery said in a statement revealing that Fauci, along with six others will be honored at a November gala to "celebrate seven remarkable individuals for their transformational impact on the nation’s history, development, and culture."

First lady Jill Biden will visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Thursday night for a gala celebrating the 60th anniversary of Jackie Kennedy founding the White House Historical Association. She will rub shoulders with former first daughter Caroline Kennedy and disgraced activist Tina Tchen, who left the advocacy group Time’s Up after helping Gov. Andrew Cuomo discredit his first sexual harassment accuser, Lindsey Boylan, according to a guest list. The association, headquartered off Lafayette Square near the White House, was founded in 1961 as a nonprofit to direct private funds to conservation work and art...

**SNIP** Palmer's dish featured barley topped with roasted mushrooms, plus a tomato salad with corn and zucchini slices. This year marked the first time ever that the gala's menu was totally plant-based. According to a press release, Samuelsson brought in 10 New York-based chefs to create a menu around the party's theme, "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion." Fariyal Abdullahi, Nasim Alikhani, Emma Bengtsson, Lazarus Lynch, Junghyun Park, Erik Ramirez, Thomas Raquel, Sophia Roe, Simone Tong and Fabian von Hauske were the chefs selected. Fashion's biggest night featured hors d'oeuvres like collard greens with hot chow served on coconut buttermilk...

Just happened to come across this video. Governors Ball. President Trump's remarks. Speaks a lot about China and North Korea.

President Trump is slated to speak at the Susan B Anthony gala today. Program has just started. President Trump, Kellyanne Conway, and Steve Scalise are prominently listed on the even website. Youtube's live stream is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7Dm4sHmV_4 The Susan B Anthonly linked website promises live link will activate soon.

Clinton Foundation to host glittering New York gala - featuring Shaggy and Sting - with VIP tables costing $100,000 Controversial charity sent invite to supporters for event in New York on May 24 Alongside Bill, Hillary and Chelsea, reggae singer Shaggy and Sting will attend Tickets cost between $2,500 for 'friends' and $100,000 for premium package The Clinton Foundation is back after a quiet period following Hillary's 2016 election defeat. The controversial charity has sent an invite to supporters for an event in New York City on May 24. Alongside Bill, Hillary and daughter Chelsea, reggae singer Shaggy and former...

Scheduled for Apr 14, 2016 Thursday, April 14, 2016: Live stream of the New York State Republican Gala in New York City. Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks. LIVE Stream: Donald Trump at the New York State Republican Gala (4-14-16) Donald Trump at the New York State Republican Gala

The Jewish National Fund (Keren Kayemet Leyisrael) said on Thursday that it will not take part in an upcoming gala event attended by former U.S. President Bill Clinton, and will not pay him $500,000 to give a speech at this gala. Clinton’s participation in the event has not been canceled. Earlier this week it was reported that the JNF would pay Clinton this huge sum for the gala evening, to be held June 17 in honor of President Shimon Peres’ 90th birthday. It will be held at the Peres Academic Center in Rehovot, one of the few institutions in Israel...

Obama to return to Los Angeles in June for star-studded fundraisersBy Jonathan Easley and Amie Parnes - 05/11/12 10:38 AM ET President Obama's decision to support gay marriage this week is paying off in a big way with the LGBT community in Hollywood. Obama is expected to attend an LGBT gala in Los Angeles on June 6, where ticket prices range from $1,250 to $25,000 apiece. As part of the same trip, Obama is also expected to attend a fundraiser hosted by Ryan Murphy, the co-creator of the show "Glee," and his fiance David Miller. Like the fundraising dinner hosted...

U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama attend the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's 33rd Annual Awards Gala in Washington September 15, 2010 U.S. President Barack Obama casts a shadow as he delivers remarks at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's 33rd Annual Awards Gala in Washington, September 15, 2010.… Read more »

The Kennedy Center Honors this year will fete Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney, Bill T. Jones, Merle Haggard and Jerry Herman. The ceremony will be held December 5 and will be turned into a two-hour CBS special to be broadcast December 28. The honorees were selected for their American cultural contributions.

WASHINGTON, April 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, addressing the AJC Annual Gala tonight, delivered a powerful reaffirmation of the U.S.-Israel relationship, and the shared goal of achieving a negotiated comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace. "Israel's right to exist is non-negotiable and no lasting peace is possible unless that is accepted," said Clinton. "Regional peace must begin with the recognition by every party that the United States will always stand behind Israel's security," said Clinton, adding that guaranteeing Israel's security "is more than a policy position; it is a personal commitment."

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2009 – It was a tough act for Hollywood at the annual USO Gala here last night. U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, congratulates U.S Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class William S. Stevens as the USO Sailor of the Year at the 2009 USO Gala at the Marriott Wardman Park, Washington, D.C., Oct. 7, 2009, as USO President and CEO Sloan Gibson, left, and USO Chairman of Board of Governors Edward T. Reilly applaud. DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image...

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, raised an unprecedented $3.625 million Nov. 1 during its Treasures of the Islamic World Gala. The museum plans to create the first gallery of Islamic art in Texas.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2007 – Five military members received the USO’s Service Hero award last night before an audience of hundreds who gathered at the National Building Museum here for the 66th annual USO World Gala. Army Spc. Marion D. Pettus III, left, the USO's Soldier of the Year, poses with Gen. George W. Casey, Jr. at the 66th annual USO World Gala held Sept. 21, 2007 in Washington, D.C. Defense Dept. photo by John J. Kruzel  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. The United Service Organizations, which has provided morale and recreational services to military members worldwide since...

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2007 – Top military officials and five servicemember heroes hobnobbed with an army of celebrities here last night during the USO World Gala. Comedian Jeffrey Ross, left, presents the USO's Coast Guardsman of the Year award to Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel J. Walsh during the 66th annual USO World Gala in Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 2007. Defense Dept. photo by John J. Kruzel  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. Hundreds of guests were on hand at the National Building Museum for the exclusive, black-tie awards ceremony and celebration. The annual party is hosted...

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2007 – Paralyzed Veterans of America held its annual Americana Gala at the National Building Museum here last night. In keeping with the evening’s theme of “Building a Better Tomorrow,” the event paid tribute to visionary individuals and corporate leaders who have championed improved quality of life for veterans and people with disabilities. These improvements include working toward an accessible, barrier-free America and ensuring better access to job-seeking tools and employment opportunities. “Imagine an America where veterans with disabilities and their families have everything they need to thrive,” said Homer S. Townsend Jr., the organization’s acting...

• President Bush helps gala bring in $10.5 million for national Republican Party • Annual event raised $17 million last year, $15 million in 2005 • Bush defends Iraq war policy, doesn't directly criticize Democrats • Reception drew about 800 people; tickets cost $1,500 per person WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush helped raise $10.5 million for the national Republican Party at its annual gala on Thursday night, the smallest take in years for the event that came only months after the GOP lost control of both houses of Congress. The Republican National Committee's spring fundraising gala hosted by the president...