President Joe Biden will honor 12 artists and groups with the 2021 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medals at a White House ceremony on Tuesday. Legendary performer Bruce Springsteen, Jose Feliciano, Vera Wang, Fred Eychaner, Joan Shigekawa, Judith Francisca Baca, Antonio Martorell, Mindy Kaling, Gladys Knight, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus will be among the recipients. The National Medal of Arts is the highest American award given to artists, art patrons, and groups that have advanced arts in the United States.
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The cast of the hit AppleTV+ show Ted Lasso recently joined President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House press briefing to discuss the importance of mental health. Jason Sudeikis, who plays the title character, noted that mental health is a popular theme on the show and encouraged people to check in on the mental health of their friends, family, and co-workers. The exchange was a reminder that mental health is a universal issue, and that we all have the power to make a difference.
Bruce Willis celebrated his 68th birthday surrounded by his blended family, just a month after his diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia was announced. Demi Moore shared a video of the celebration on social media, which has been viewed over 1 million times. Willis has been a beloved figure in Hollywood for decades, and his family and fans are sending him love and support during this difficult time.
Rupert Murdoch, 92, has announced his engagement to former San Francisco police Chaplain Ann Lesley Smith, 66. The couple met in September at Murdoch's vineyard in Bel Air, California, and they both told the New York Post that they "share the same beliefs." Murdoch proposed on St. Patrick's Day with an Asscher-cut diamond solitaire, and the couple is looking forward to the future together with the support of their families and friends.
On Monday, three men were found guilty of first-degree murder and robbery with a firearm in connection with the 2018 death of rapper XXXTentacion. The jury deliberated for more than a week before coming to their decision, and a roadside memorial was set up in Deerfield Beach, Florida in honor of the late artist. XXXTentacion's death was a shock to many in the music industry, and his fans have been mourning his loss ever since.
Key takeaways: The cast of “Ted Lasso” is visiting the White House to discuss mental health initiatives with President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill…
Adam Sandler was honored with the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. on Sunday night, with a star-studded lineup of presenters. Sandler addressed the crowd with a humorous speech, thanking his friends and family for their support throughout his career, while previous recipients of the award include Richard Pryor, Tina Fey, and Carol Burnett.
Michigan State Police have confirmed that the deaths of three Michigan rappers, Armani Kelly, Dante Wicker, and Montoya Givens, were the result of gang violence and not related to music. The bodies were found in an abandoned apartment building in Highland Park on February 2nd, and the police are asking for the public's help in the investigation. They have also stated that the incident was related to gang violence, in order to dispel false rumors.