Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson

According to some ahem inside sources Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson will serve as guest chef for the White House’s first state dinner next week; honoring Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He will work with the White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford, to prepare the meal.

The White House is ever on point with their selections. Samuelsson is extremely accomplished and known for uniquely blending an Ethiopian heritage with a Swedish upbringing to create magic in the kitchen.

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Oprah Winfrey

Stop the presses—- media mogul & actual American icon Oprah Winfrey will announce on her show Friday that she plans to end the daytime talk show in its 25th season in 2011. Oprah is preparing to start a cable channel,  OWN (the Oprah Winfrey Network) which will launch in January 2011.

The final episode of the  ”Oprah Winfrey Show” (on Sept. 11, 2011) will undoubtedly signal the end of an era in TV, perhaps the last great daytime talk show?

Whats your favorite Oprah moment?

-AE

Public Enemy descended on the District yesterday to meet more than 30 homeless youth; and host a Thanksgiving dinner at the Sasha Bruce House (Maryland Ave. NW).  Public Enemy boarded a flat bed truck en-route to Lisner Auditorium (730 21st St. NW) for a performance to mark Congress’s proclamation that November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month.

The concert was sponsored by Virgin Mobile USA’s Re* Generation, an initiative that helps homeless youth progress in society. All ticket sales from the concert will benefit the Sasha Bruce House.  

Thanks to WaPo for the vid.

-AE

Angel Elliott's A-List State Dinner Coverage

The White House’s most prestigious & meticulously planned event since inauguration is about to take place in just four days! Welcome to state dinner hysteria.

The first state dinner will honor India and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. His wife Gursharan Kaur and he will arrive early in the morning, and begin the day with talks on policy and diplomacy. After the work is done, they’ll descend to dinner on the South Lawn under a large lavishly decorated tent. The tent is designed to hold about 400 guest. The dinner will be a first for White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers, and will give the nation and the world a glimpse into  the Obama’s culture on entertainment.

Wondering what designer First Lady Michelle Obama will dawn? Want to know who the White House will choose to invite for its first dinner, and what will be on the menu?

Well keep coming back to Angel Elliott’s A-List and I’ll answer all those questions and more as I continue to cover the White House’s first state dinner!

The Creative Coalition's Richard Schiff, Alfre Woodard & Wendy Malick, photo by Kiki Ryan

Emmy Award winning actress Alfre Woodard was in town Tuesday at  The Creative Coalition, Spotlight Initiative and Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice’s screening of the new documentary “Vlast”. The screening brought out the best guest from the Hill to Hollywood; and was held with reception at the US Capitol Visitor Center.

The documentary by Cathryn Collins looks at the imprisonment and human rights case of imprisoned oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky.

Usher on the Lincoln Memorial Steps in DC

Even though turkeys have yet to be cut, a slew of holiday events are quickly ushering Christmas to the District. One of the most highly coveted guest list will be TNT’s 11th annual music concert, Christmas in Washington. The holiday music special is usually attended by the President & First Lady and other DC VIPS; benefiting the National Children’s Medical Center.

Christmas in Washington will be diverse if not anything. TNT tapped talented comedian George Lopez to host, and feature performances by Usher, Mary J. Blige, Neil Diamond & Rob Thomas among others. The taping is to take place at the National Building Museum (401 F St NW # 215) on December 13th, and air on December 20th (a day before Usher’s new EP Raymond v. Raymond drops…smart).

TNT has a hard job ahead of them if they want to impress President O. The White House Music Series have a pretty impressive list of past and future performers, that have already captivated the American public. Be sure to tune in.

-AE

Lebron James, BET Awards 09

The much gossiped about drama between NBA players Gilbert Arenas and Shaquille O’Neal has finally found its way to the court. Today (November 18th) the two will be matched in the District at the Verizon Center for the Wizards V. Cavs game. For a play by play visit the Player Hater blog.

Looking for somewhere to release that tension post match up? Well head over to Josephine’s (1008 Vermont Ave. NW) where Cleveland Cavaliers Lebron James will host an after party. Host/ promoters Dave & Ray seldom disappoint, but be prepared for the place to be packed. I’m sure ahem, ladies from all the around the DMV will be lined up to get a glimpse.

Lets hope all the sordid details of the gossip between Arenas & O’Neal isn’t true. Lets remember to keep it classy in the age of Obama.

-AE

Public Enemy

You know that Congress has designated November as National Homeless Youth Awareness Month right? Well in that spirit, reunited hip hop group Public Enemy is descending on the District tomorrow (November 18th) to meet more than 30 homeless youth; and host a Thanksgiving Dinner at the Sasha Bruce House (Maryland Ave. NW).  Almost all the members of Public Enemy will join in the effort, including Chuck D and Flava Flav (I wonder if Sister Souljah will be in attendance?) .

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Cedric the Entertainer @ Park this weekend.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Well I’m back again with my A-List picks for the hottest happenings in the District this weekend. From The Lioness herself, Teedra Moses performing to the DC Tweed Ride this Sunday, this weekend promises to be an interesting one. Check it out after the jump!

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The Princess and the Frog Movie Poster

This Saturday, November 14th award winning journalist and Daddy’s Promise founder Ed Gordon will host “The Father Daughter Experience“. The event is an advanced screen of Disney’s first movie featuring an African American princess- The Princess and the Frog. But here’s the catch, you have to be a father and daughter duo to attend the free  event. The screening take place at Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church (610 Rhode Island Ave. NE) and will include a behind the scenes look at the movie, a cooking demonstration by M. Mitchell “the chef”, a Wii gaming station, free food, face painting and lots more.

The event is a great opportunity for fathers/ male mentors to bond with their daughter, and see positive imagery of themselves on the big screen. To attend just rsvp HERE.

For more info on The Princess and the Frog, check out Pamela on Politics blog about the movie. The movie hits theaters December 11th.

-AE