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The Latest: Will Ferrell, David Letterman at state dinner

President Barack Obama leaves the Grand Foyer of the White House in Washington, Friday, May 13, 2016, following the arrival ceremony for the Nordic summit. Nordic leaders are at the White house for a U.S.-Nordic Summit on security and economic issues followed by a State Dinner. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
President Barack Obama leaves the Grand Foyer of the White House in Washington, Friday, May 13, 2016, following the arrival ceremony for the Nordic summit. Nordic leaders are at the White house for a U.S.-Nordic Summit on security and economic issues followed by a State Dinner. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) President Barack Obama leaves the Grand Foyer of the White House in Washington, Friday, May 13, 2016, following the arrival ceremony for the Nordic summit. Nordic leaders are at the White house for a U.S.-Nordic Summit on security and economic issues followed by a State Dinner. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

By Associated Press 2 min read

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Latest on the White House state dinner for Nordic leaders:

5:10 p.m.

President Barack Obama’s state dinner for the five Nordic countries is bringing out a smattering of stars.

The guest list includes Will Ferrell, who famously parodied past President George W. Bush, and Bellamy Young, first lady on the TV show “Scandal.”

David Letterman is expected, as are “Girls” actress Allison Williams and former NBA star and regular Obama golfing buddy Alonzo Mourning.