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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.

Jay-Z Raps an 'Open Letter' About Cuban Visit, President Obama + More [AUDIO]

Cassandra Rose — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:33:09 +0000

In response to complaints that Jay-Z and Beyonce illegally vacationed in the communist, cigar-making country of Cuba (despite getting government permission to do so), Mr. Carter has responded in a rather disappointing way: with a whiny song called 'Open Letter.'

You can check out the audio below, in which Hova laments the uselessness of politicians -- okay, as a whole, he's not wrong about that -- and even sort of throws his pal President Obama under the proverbial bus.

People Are Mad About Jay-Z + Beyonce's Anniversary Trip to Cuba Because Communism

Jessica Sager — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 14:16:37 +0000

Jay-Z and Beyonce celebrated five years of wedded bliss in Cuba last week, but that pesky Communist regime thing wound up garnering them a whole lot of criticism.

The History Channel Denies Any Similarities Between President Obama + Satan in 'The Bible'

Cassandra Rose — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:27:34 +0000

After receiving some judgment for seemingly styling their character of the devil after President Barack Obama, people behind the History Channel’s mini-series ‘The Bible’ are denying any similarities between the leader of the free world and their depiction of Satan. The network released a statement from executive producers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, which claimed: [...]

Chris Christie Makes Fun of Himself Before David Letterman Has the Chance [VIDEO]

Cassandra Rose — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:04:54 +0000

Chris Christie, the large and occasionally too much in charge governor of New Jersey, knows he's overweight. In fact, he's so self-aware of his body that when he went on 'The Late Show With David Letterman' on Feb. 4, he was prepared to talk about his girth. And he brought props.

Congratulating Debbie Preston On Her Win For The Race Of Broome County Executive

Tanya — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:00:34 +0000

Take a listen to me talking to Debbie Preston the day after Election Day and congratulating her on her victory.

Donald Trump Acted Like Your Crazy Right-Wing Uncle After Obama's Reelection

Cassandra Rose — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:49:29 +0000

While celebrities cheered the reelection of President Obama last night, horribly-coiffed blowhard billionaire Donald Trump rolled around in his money like Scrooge McDuck and complained to an unsympathetic internet. Where better to air your grievances about how the electoral college destroys everything than Twitter, where people know that even the popular vote would’ve still secured [...]

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.

Brad Pitt Puts His Money Where His Mouth Is in Support of Gay Marriage

Kathy Landin — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:46:38 +0000

Brad Pitt is a celebrity who -- even when he's making mockable perfume ads -- usually keeps his wallet out of political matters, choosing to generously throw money at a variety of charitable causes instead.

But this week, Pitt broke one of his own unspoken rules by making a rather large donation to help same-sex marriage advocates around the country.

Britney Spears Tweets at President Obama

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:02:42 +0000

We know who Britney Spears might be voting for in the upcoming presidential election, if her tweet to current leader of the free world Barack Obama is any indication. Brit tweeted at the commander in chief, in Bieber-speak, to boot. She posted: “@BarackObama You have swagg! : )” and then linked to a video mashup [...]