This may be a new thorn in the side of the President of the United States. The Associated Press revealed Monday that Prince and Stevie Wonder were invited to the White House last Saturday at a party hosted by Barack and Michelle Obama. A reception on which the President refused to comment, citing the private nature of the event.
According to the American news agency, although guests have shared various details about the evening on social networks, the spokesman of the White House, Josh Earnest, refused to confirm the presence of Prince in the event. “This is a private event funded by their own means, which took place in their home Saturday night,” only stated the spokesman.
Unfortunately for team Obama intended to remain discreet about the event, several guests have seized on social networks to share their enthusiasm about this evening. Starting with the singer Liv Warfield, protected from Prince. She shared a picture on his Instagram account in which she appears on stage with his mentor and the caption reads: “Wild Weekend in Washington DC (…) Did I say that we played at the White House also ? !! “
The Rev. Al Sharpton, known for his activism for civil rights in the United States, was among the 500 guests. He also shared his enthusiasm on Twitter: “I leave the evening the President and the First Lady at the White House. Impressive to see Prince and Stevie Wonder on keyboards together. Amazing experience. “
Also invited, the quarterback of the football team of Seattle, Russell Wilson, accompanied by his girlfriend, singer Ciara:” I have danced White House to the sound of Stevie Wonder and Prince, with my girlfriend Ciara. Thank you Mr. President and Madam First Lady! “Said he wrote on Instagram
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According to the website “Page Six”, several personalities were among the guests, including singer rocker Bon Jovi, actress Angela Bassett, and fashion designer Jenna Lyons and Naeem Khan.
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