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Lauren Sánchez Bezos faced online backlash for wearing a low-cut black gown to the White House state dinner honoring Chinese President Xi Jinping. While some critics deemed the outfit inappropriate for a diplomatic event, others defended her choice as standard glamour. The incident highlights ongoing scrutiny of celebrity attire at high-profile political gatherings.
Lauren Sánchez Bezos attended the White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 24, wearing a vintage Alexander McQueen gown and heavy diamond jewelry. While some outlets praised the look as glamorous, others criticized the plunging neckline as inappropriate for a diplomatic event. The couple arrived hand-in-hand with other tech leaders, including Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, in a high-profile gathering amid US-China tensions.
Trump said King Charles III agrees with him on preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and described a private exchange at the White House state dinner, while Buckingham Palace stressed the monarch’s government’s long-standing position on nuclear nonproliferation.
Paul Simon performed "Graceland" at the White House State Dinner for Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Kishida Yuko, where former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton were also guests. Other notable attendees included Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, Robert De Niro, and figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi. The event featured a Star Trek reference from Kishida and a question to De Niro about the 2024 election.
Lauren Sánchez turned heads at the White House state dinner in a revealing crimson corset dress, joining fiancé Jeff Bezos and other luminaries in welcoming Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The event, hosted by President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden, featured a "celebration of spring" theme and a star-studded guest list including Apple CEO Tim Cook, actor Robert De Niro, and Japanese American Olympic medalists. Sánchez and Bezos recently returned from a trip to Japan, where they explored temples and cherry blossom trees. Sánchez's red dress choice aligns with Japanese culture, symbolizing good luck and happiness.
Don McLean plans to sing "American Pie" with South Korean President Yoon next year after Yoon entertained President Biden with a karaoke rendition of the song at the White House state dinner. McLean praised the song's lasting legacy and melody, and joked that he couldn't sing with Yoon at the White House because he was on tour in Australia. The two leaders also announced a new agreement to deter North Korean aggression, including a US commitment to deploy a nuclear-armed submarine in South Korea for the first time since the early 1980s.
Don McLean joked about singing "American Pie" with South Korean President Yoon after he entertained US President Joe Biden with a karaoke rendition of the song at the White House state dinner. Yoon received a standing ovation for his efforts before Biden presented him with a guitar signed by McLean. The legendary singer later told CNN that he had big plans for the South Korean leader. Wednesday’s events mark just the second state visit of the Biden presidency.