Barack Obama Samuel L. Jackson

February 11th, 2012

In the March issue of Ebony, Samuel L. Jackson gives an outspoken interview in which he says that he supported President Obama because of his race.

“I voted for Barack because he was black,” Jackson is quoted by the New York Post as saying in the magazine.

He continues, “‘Cuz that’s what other folks vote for other people – because they look like them.”

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Barack Obama Chris Christie Jersey Shore Snooki

February 1st, 2012

Not only does New Jersey have a problem with Snooki, but it seems Snooki has a problem with New Jersey.

On Wednesday, the “Jersey Shore” cast member declared on Twitter that the state’s governor, Chris Christie, would never get her vote in a presidential election.

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Barack Obama Jay Leno Michelle Obama Mitt Romney Tonight Show with Jay Leno

February 1st, 2012

Michelle Obama made her late-night TV debut as First Lady on Tuesday’s “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” and talk turned to her husband’s recent singing at The Apollo.

The President’s talents come as no surprise to Mrs. Obama.

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Al Sharpton Barack Obama Christina Aguilera Etta James Stevie Wonder

January 28th, 2012

Etta James’ funeral was held on Saturday, with a number of high-profile entertainers joining the late singer’s friends and family at a Los Angeles church.

Christina Aguilera sang James’ signature song, “At Last.”

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Angelina Jolie Barack Obama Brad Pitt The Hollywood Reporter

January 25th, 2012

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie may not wait until gay marriage is legalized to have their own wedding, after all.

“We’d actually like to [get married], and it seems to mean more and more to our kids,” he says in a wide-ranging cover interview with The Hollywood Reporter.

He adds, “We made this declaration some time ago that we weren’t going to do it till everyone can. But I don’t think we’ll be able to hold out. It means so much to my kids, and they ask a lot.”

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Al Green Barack Obama

January 20th, 2012

President Obama might have a future in music.

At a Thursday night fundraiser at Harlem’s iconic Apollo Theater, the Commander-in-Chief referenced soul singer Al Green – and then launched into a bit of the performer’s hit “Let’s Stay Together.”

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Barack Obama Betty White

January 17th, 2012

Even President Obama is wishing Betty White well on her 90th birthday… although he does have one request.

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Barack Obama Kelly Ripa Mitt Romney Piers Morgan Piers Morgan Tonight Rob Lowe

January 6th, 2012

Rob Lowe might wind up next to Kelly Ripa in the future – but he has his eye on a different (potential) dynamic duo.

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