The White House has announced a star-studded slate of members for the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, a panel of artists, museum professionals, academics and philanthropists that serves as an advisory board to President Joe Biden on culture issues.

HBO Max's Friends reunion may shoot this summer! In an interview with The Wrap, Friends co-creator Marta Kauffman reveals that those working behind-the-scenes on the much-anticipated reunion are hoping to shoot the special later this summer. The reunion special, which will feature Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer, was initially slated to premiere with HBO Max's launch on May 27, but was put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic. "We are hoping to be able to shoot in August, if all is well and there is no early second wave and the studio is open," Kauffman says. RELATED CONTENT:'Friends' Co-Creator Says She 'Didn't Do Enough' for DiversityThe Definitive Guide to Binge-Watching 'Friends' As It Arrives on HBO MaxLisa Kudrow Assures 'Friends' Fans This One Thing About the Reunion

Marta Kauffman is reflecting on the lack of diversity in Friends. "I wish I knew then what I know today," she said, before apologizing for getting emotional. "I mean weve always encouraged people of diversity in our company, but I didnt do enough. "I was well aware of the lack of diversity and I campaigned for years to have Ross date women of color," he said. RELATED CONTENT:David Schwimmer Suggests an All-Black or All-Asian 'Friends' RebootJennifer Aniston Donates Nearly $1 Million to Racial Justice CharitiesLisa Kudrow Assures 'Friends' Fans This One Thing About the Reunion

Several news outlets are reporting what “Friends” superfans have dreamed of for years - a possible reunion special. Sources told Variety that an unscripted “Friends” reunion special could be waiting for HBO Max users when the new streaming service launches in May 2020. HBO Max recently purchased the rights to the NBC sitcom for $425 million, which has been enjoying a resurgence in popularity while streaming on Netflix. Deadline also reported that talks are underway for a “Friends” reunion special, saying it’s still in the planning stages. Former show co-creator Marta Kauffman said, “We will not be doing a reunion show, we will not be doing a reboot,” at the Tribeca TV Festival in September.