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Hackers Break Into Associated Press Twitter Account, Post Tweet About White House Explosions

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:04:07 +0000

Hackers broke into the Associated Press Twitter account on Tuesday and posted a tweet claiming two explosions had rocked the White House, injuring the president. The AP responded to the incident by suspending its account and saying it was trying to fix the problem. The tweet has since been taken down. This is the latest [...]

Fun. Talk Obama Inauguration Ball 2013 Performance

Jeff Giles — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:45:54 +0000

Make it big enough in the music world, and you’ll be invited to play all sorts of amazing gigs — but being asked to perform at a presidential inauguration is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and one that the members of fun. aren’t taking for granted. Frontman Nate Ruess opened up to MTV about the band’s [...]

Beyonce Lip Synched The National Anthem [VIDEO + POLL]

Lucky Larry — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:33:03 +0000

It's happened time and time again, professional celebrities singing the national anthem at major events and they end up flubbing the words somehow. The only way to make sure they are perfect and sung pitch perfect is by pre-recording them and that's exactly what Beyonce did yesterday during the Presidential inauguration ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Alicia Keys Delivers Reworked 'Fire' to President Obama's Inaugural Ball

Jessica Sager — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 02:02:00 +0000

Alicia Keys may have a run for her money in Michelle Obama when it comes to girls being on fire -- have you seen the First Lady's bangs?! Still, the man of honor was President Barack Obama, and Keys paid a pretty appropriate tribute to the Commander in Chief at his Inaugural Ball.

PS22 Performs Phillip Phillips' 'Home' at Obama's Second Inauguration

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:25:05 +0000

Staten Island's PS22 Chorus donned skull caps and summoned their angelic voices in Washington D.C. this afternoon (Jan. 21), performing their version of Season 11 'American Idol' winner Phillip Phillips' smash hit 'Home.' They did so for an extra special occasion -- the second inauguration of President Barack Obama.

Beyonce Performs the National Anthem at Barack Obama's Second Inauguration

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:30:54 +0000

Today, Jan. 21, was a huge day for President Barack Obama. Not only was he officially sworn in for his second term of service in the highest office of government in the United States, but he also opened for Beyonce. Yeah, that’s right. Obama was inducted into office again, where he gave an impassioned speech [...]

Kelly Clarkson Belts Out 'My Country Tis of Thee' at Second Barack Obama Inauguration

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:36:32 +0000

Kelly Clarkson took center stage at today’s (Jan. 21) inauguration of President Barack Obama, belting out ‘My Country Tis of Thee’ after the president delivered his speech about his initiatives and plans to improve the country during his second term. Clarkson opted for a simple, pink scarf and maroon Robert Rodriguez coat to keep warm [...]

John Mayer + Katy Perry Get Goofy at President Obama's Inauguration Ceremony

Jessica Sager — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:13:31 +0000

Cute couple alert! John Mayer joined his lovely lady friend, Katy Perry, to see President Obama be sworn in for his second term. The couple each rocked shades and winter gear. Perry wore a striped rust and black coat with a shearling lining, combining coziness and style, while Mayer wore classic black over his suit, [...]

Watch Katy Perry, Usher + the Cast of 'Glee' Perform at President Obama's 2013 Kids Inaugural Concert

Jessica Sager — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 19:20:57 +0000

Katy Perry, Usher and the cast of 'Glee' were on hand to celebrate the inauguration of President Barack Obama for his second term. The festivities began the Kids Inaugural Concert, emceed by Nick Cannon and graced by the First Family and Vice President Joe Biden and Co. as well.

Lady Gaga to Perform at Private Event at Obama Inaugural Ball

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 17:59:46 +0000

Lady Gaga is getting in on the inaugural fun. What, you didn't think she'd let all of her peers celebrate the swearing in of the president without her, did you? The Mother Monster will reportedly perform at President Barack Obama's second inauguration at a private staff ball on Tuesday, Jan. 22.

Alicia Keys, Katy Perry + More to Perform at Obama's Inaugural Ball

Scott Shetler — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 23:51:16 +0000

Katy Perry was a big supporter of President Obama during the 2012 presidential campaign, and Alicia Keys sang 'No One' at his 2009 inauguration. Both stars are among a diverse group of musicians lined up for the Inaugural Balls on Monday as Obama is officially sworn in for a second term.

President Calls for Assault-Weapon Ban, Stronger Background Checks

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:59:48 +0000

Wednesday afternoon, President Obama proposed numerous measures in response to a string of recent mass shootings across the country, including one at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, in which 20 children and six adults were murdered by a gunman. Obama called for a ban on assault weapons, like the one used in Newtown, [...]

Katy Perry Sports Patriotic Mani + Performs at Obama Fundraiser

Jessica Sager — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 04:00:50 +0000

Katy Perry showed her support for incumbent president and 2012 hopeful Barack Obama at a recent fundraiser, performing not only her own hits, but also a cover of the Al Green’s classic ‘Let’s Stay Together.’ Perry donned a floor-length olive green gown for her cover, complete with attached shawl. We have to say, the color [...]

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.

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 [...]

'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' Scores President Obama, No Big Deal

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:00:38 +0000

You know, we can remember back when Jimmy Fallon was just that giggly guy on ‘Saturday Night Live‘ who couldn’t hold it together even moments through a sketch, and now, he’s a spokesman for Capital One, late night media darling, and now, sitting down with the President. Ain’t life funny?

Adele Could Be More Influential Than The President

Lucky Larry — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:03:14 +0000

Time magazine recently polled its readers to find out who the most influential person in the world is right now and surprisingly Adele is coming in quite high on the list. The magazine is gathering its list from their readers and are coming up with the 100 most influential people in the world. On the [...]

Cee Lo Green Sings Explicit 'F— You' Song at Obama Fundraiser

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:00:01 +0000

Cee Lo Green forgot where he was at and made a lyrical faux pas at a fundraiser for President Obama in Atlanta on Friday (March 16). The singer and ‘Voice‘ judge decided to perform the explicit version of his chart-topping smash ‘F— You’ instead of the censored version ‘Forget You,’ reports ABC News.

Ouch! Neil Patrick Harris Reveals He Accidentally Dissed President Obama to Jimmy Fallon [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:00:04 +0000

With all of Neil Patrick Harris’ experience hosting awards shows, the actor certainly seems capable of an improvised joke. But while meeting Barack Obama, Harris choked and made a remark that wasn’t well-received by the president, he said on ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.’

Harris said he got rattled when it came time to meet the Commander-in-Chief. “You turn around a curtain and there’s the frigging President of the United States. And you quickly panic,” he said.