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Barack + Michelle, Jay-Z + Beyonce, Ellen + Portia and More Among World's Most Powerful Couples

Jessica Sager — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:34:42 +0000

The POTUS, Barack Obama, and his FLOTUS, Michelle Obama, were named the World's Most Powerful Couple by Forbes. No surprise there, but they were joined on the list by a slew of celebrity pairings as well.

Satan Looks Like Barack Obama in History Channel's 'The Bible' Miniseries [POLL]

Jeff Evans — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:53:06 +0000

Social media is going wild today with this picture of Satan from last night’s (3/17) episode of the History Channel miniseries ‘The Bible.’ Many are saying the actor who plays Satan, Mohamen Ouazanni, looks a lot like President Obama. Do you agree? Within minutes of Ouazanni showing on screen as the devil in Sunday night’s [...]

President Obama Gets 'Bad Lip Reading' Treatment From 2013 Inauguration [VIDEO]

Jeff Evans — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:52:01 +0000

Last week I discovered and shared with you the genius from "Bad Lip Reading" with their NFL video. Now, they have released a 2013 inauguration video where President Obama is the target. I still don't think it's as funny as the NFL video, but it's pretty good.

Barack Obama to Announce Expansive Plan for Gun Control [POLL]

Chase Colston — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:59:48 +0000

President Barack Obama is set to announce the most widespread gun control agenda in decades today (Jan. 15), calling on Congress to force all weapons buyers to undergo background checks and prohibit assault weapons.

President Barack Obama Named Time Magazine's 2012 'Person of the Year'

Cassandra Rose — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:00:02 +0000

Hail to the chief — and Time magazine’s 2012 Person of the Year — President Barack Obama. Obama is a two-time winner, having initially scored the title back in 2008 after he was sworn in as the United States’ first African-American president. This time around, Time lauded Obama for “finding and forging a new majority, [...]

Facebook Helps President Obama Pardon Two Turkeys

Emerald Catron — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 09:01:33 +0000

After a neck and neck online competition, President Obama today granted pardon to two turkeys, Cobbler and Gobbler. Cobbler, who likes eating cranberries and listening to Carly Simon, narrowly beat out Gobbler, the corn-eating turkey who loves bluegrass. (The voting took place via Facebook poll.) President Obama named Gobbler as Cobbler’s “alternate.” The pair will [...]

California Woman Fired, Under Investigation After Making Racist Comment About President Obama [POLL]

Nora Schreiber — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:31:06 +0000

People say lots of things after the election when the feelings are still raw from the loss suffered by their candidate, but when has it gone too far? Well, Denise Helms from California is now under investigation for making a racist comment on her Facebook page that was followed by a statement the U.S. Secret Service takes very seriously.

Election 2012: Lady Gaga, Katy Perry + More Tweet In Celebration of Obama's Victory

Shauna Wright — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:33:46 +0000

President Obama certainly has his share of celebrity supporters, so when he won reelection on Tuesday night, you could feel the joy radiating off their Twitter pages.

While Donald Trump came hilariously unhinged, other (actual) celebs celebrated in expected fashion.

Top Freebies and Specials for Election Day

Leslie Reynolds — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:00:29 +0000

Tomorrow the 45th president of the United States will be elected. Mitt Romney and Barack Obama have been campaigning for months and tomorrow it will all come to an end. Some companies are celebrating this historic event by giving you free things or by giving some special offers. Why not take advantage of the reward for doing our civic duty?

Best Political Memes — Equal Politician Offenders Rejoice [VIDEO]

Nora Schreiber — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 21:37:18 +0000

If the presidential debates and up coming election are getting a little too serious for you, here are some laughable memes and political videos for you. Make sure to bring you sense of humor to this free for all funnies sparing no one feelings. Though this is a momentous time for our country, it is [...]

President Barack Obama Visits 'The Daily Show'

ScreenCrush Staff — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:40:45 +0000

Barack Obama made an appearance on last night’s ‘The Daily Show‘ just 18 days before Election Day. What did the President have to say? Did he show his lighter side? Will he be able to convince you to vote for him? Despite host Jon Stewart’s comedic leanings, the ‘Daily Show’ interview was played mostly straight. [...]

Obama and Romney 'Sing' Katy Perry's 'Hot and Cold'

Emerald Catron — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 21:30:06 +0000

Last night’s presidential debate was a little intense. This video ought to make you feel better. Barack Obama and Mitt Romney coming together to perform Katy Perry’s ‘Hot and Cold.’ Okay, so technically they didn’t *really* do this, but imagine if they had. Oh, it would have made our life! This is defnintely one of [...]

Obama vs. Romney Debate: Highlights From Tonight's Showdown in Denver

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 01:48:54 +0000

The first debate of the 2012 presidential election campaign between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney got started a little after 9 p.m. ET from the University of Denver’s Magness Arena. Jim Lehrer, host of ‘Newshour’ on PBS, moderated the event, which covered domestic policy. The first part of the evening centered on the economy. Lehrer [...]

Madonna Calls Barack Obama a Muslim

Jessica Sager — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:30:51 +0000

Madonna once again voiced her endorsement of President Barack Obama onstage in Washington, D.C. Monday night -- but she threw in a comment that threw off not just her fans, but also the hyperactive election season press. No stranger to controversy (the woman courts it for a living), Madonna urged her supporters to support Obama because he's a black Muslim.

Here's the thing, though: Obama's not a Muslim.

U Can't Touch This Obama/MC Hammer Mashup

Emerald Catron — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:00:06 +0000

Remember the “you didn’t build that” debacle? It turns out if you take enough of President Obama’s words out of context you can make him do a little rap song that sounds remarkably like “U Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer. Bonus at 2:52 — turns out the president is ticklish. Source: U Can’t Touch [...]

Beyonce + Jay-Z Get Some Presidential Face Time — Photo of the Week

Shauna Wright — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 21:48:23 +0000

In case you're wondering, no, your life is not as fabulous as Beyonce's.

Unless, of course, you and your superstar husband had a party for President Obama, after which the leader of the free world posted a photo of the three of you to his Twitter account to mark the occasion. Then, okay, maybe.

Watch Clint Eastwood's RNC Speech With "Invisible Obama," Real Obama Fires Back

Nick Romano — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:30:26 +0000

Thursday night at the Republican Nation Convention in Tampa, Florida, Clint Eastwood emerged on the stage and revealed himself to be the mystery guest speaker everyone’s been talking about (as if there was any surprise there). Appearing after Florida Senator Marco Rubio — who, if you were paying attention to Twitter, lit a forest fire [...]

Did Barack Obama Bust Out a 'Fresh Prince' Handshake? [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:00:30 +0000

A video of Barack Obama doing a ‘Fresh Prince’-style handshake with a constituent has been circulating the internet this morning. Sadly, it’s a fake. But with his approval rating on the slide and potentially the worst Northeastern hurricane in decades threatening his Martha’s Vineyard vacation plans, maybe Obama should try to get his mojo back by returning [...]