Glamorous State Dinner for Mexican President at the White House

The White House had its second State dinner last night, this time for Mexican President Felipe Calderon. President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted prominent Latino celebrities and personalities including the world's richest man, Mexican mogul Carlos Slim, Desperate Housewive's Eva Longoria and comedian George Lopez.

The MENU included:

Jicama with Oranges, Grapefruit, and Pineapple
Citrus Vinaigrette
Ulises Valdez Chardonnay 2007 "Russian River"

Herb Green Ceviche of Hawaiian Opah
Sesame-Cilantro Cracker

Oregon Wagyu Beef in Oaxacan Black Mole
Black Bean Tamalon and Grilled Green Beans
Herrera Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 "Selección Rebecca"

Chocolate-Cajeta Tart
Toasted Homemade Marshmallows
Graham Cracker Crumble and Goat Cheese Ice Cream
Mumm Napa "Carlos Santana Brut" N/V

Celebrity chef Rick Bayless and White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford used herbs, radishes and lettuce from the White House kitchen garden. Interesting note that guests ate from the china donated to the White House by former president Bill Clinton, and use the 1955 porcelain from former president Dwight Eisenhower.

Decoration of tables in the East Room were decorated in natural shades of orange and green with the centerpiece featuring a bouquet of marzipan and chocolate flowers.

Entertainment for the evening on the South Lawn was provided by Beyonce along with Mexican rhythmic guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela.

Other invited guest included: Whoopi Goldberg, New York Jets players Mark Sanchez and D’Brickashaw Ferguson, Olympic speed skater Shani Davis, Goya Foods president Robert Unanue, Univision anchors Maria Elena Durazo and Jorge Ramos.

Many politician's attended and too many to mention. Florida Republican Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart and Lincoln Diaz-Balart didn’t get an invite, but their television anchor brother José Diaz-Balart with the Telemundo network did.

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$34,000 per couple to party with President and Estefans

Emilio and Gloria Estefan's holding a little get together tonight at their home on Star Island on Miami Beach for President Barack Obama.

The fundraiser for the Democratic party is not cheap to attend and has a price tag of $34,000 per couple and limited to only 100 people.

So what do you serve the President? Well the theme is Asian and the menu consist of filtered and unfiltered sake, lots of sushi, like Hamachi Chimichurri Maki, spicy scallop, crab maki with midori vegetable maki, South Beach lobster maki and lobster cebiche. And last but not least to have some Cuban in it a ropa vieja (shredded beef) maki.

Reports say that after a successful march for Human Rights in Cuba and solidarity with the Damas de Blanco, that by having this event they'll have the ear of the President regarding the issue for a Free Cuba.

"I was invited, but I have to work," singer Thalia told TV show El Gordo y La Flaca from Spain.

We see it now "Emilio for Mayor of Miami".

President Obama appointed Emilio Estefan to the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino

Today, President Barack Obama announced the appointment of several individuals to the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino.

The following individuals were appointed by President Obama to sit on the Commission: Emilio Estefan, Jr., Andrés W. López, Cindy Peña, Abigail M. Pollak, and Cid Wilson. Their bios are below. The President also announced that Gilberto Cárdenas and José B. Fernández, currently Members of the Commission, will continue their service on the Commission.

“I am pleased to appoint these outstanding men and women to the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino – a museum that would be dedicated to celebrating the history and achievements of Latinos in America,” said President Obama. “It is fitting that, as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, these individuals will reinvigorate the efforts of this commission to honor the contributions of Latinos and Latinas to our country.”

On May 8, 2008 the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino Act was signed into law. It created a 23 member commission, made up of appointees of the President and House and Senate leadership, tasked with studying over a two year period the feasibility of and plan for a new national museum in the nation’s capital that is dedicated to portraying the art, history, and culture of the Latino population of the United States.

HISTORIC DAY: Barack Obama Becomes the 44th US President

Hollywood Latino salutes our 44th President of the United States, Barack H. Obama. A historic moment!