May 20, 2013

Wednesday Snaps: Kobe & Vanessa Bryant Give Back

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*There’s nothing doper then celebrities who give back, literally! A few days after confirming to the world that they are in fact, still in love and not divorcing, Vanessa and Kobe Bryant announced their new community service initiative is a housing project called, Step Up On Vine, which assists youth who are homelessness. Vanessa explained: [...]




Arsenio Hall Wants Bill Clinton, Jay-Z on New Talk Show

Arsenio Hall arrives at Spike TV's "Eddie Murphy: One Night Only" at the Saban Theatre on November 3, 2012 in Beverly Hills

*With Arsenio Hall set to return to late night in fall 2013, the host already has a couple of celebrity guests in mind. The host caught up with The Hollywood Reporter before the taping of Spike TV’s “Eddie Murphy: One Night Only,” which celebrated the life and career of the actor-comedian. At Saturday’s event, Hall [...]




What if Betty White Introduces President Obama Tonight at the DNC?

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*The Democratic National Convention is on fire! Bill Clinton showed all of his political finesses and swag (you gotta admit it) to move the crowd and drive voters into the booth in November. He really got people out of their seats, but once the Commander-in-Chief hit the stage and Clinton bowed before him…it was a [...]




Bill Clinton – Like Michelle Obama – Hits Home Run at DNC! (Watch)

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*Tuesday night it was Michelle Obama who gave a rousing, critically acclaimed speech at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC. Wednesday night it was former President Bill Clinton’s turn and like Mrs. Obama, Mr. Clinton also hit one outta da park! Interestingly, just 4 years ago, Clinton, supporting his wife Hillary, in her bid [...]




Muhammad Ali Honored for His Humanitarian Efforts

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*Boxing legend and smack talking pioneer Muhammad Ali will be honored with the 2012 Liberty Medal for his relentless stance against injustice and persistent humanitarian efforts. At 70 years old, Ali will receive the medal at a special ceremony on Sept. 13 in Philadelphia at the National Constitution Center on Independence Hall. “Ali embodies the [...]




Earl Ofari Hutchinson: Bill Clinton is a Prime Asset, Not Liability for President Obama

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*The chatter flew hot and heavy that former President Bill Clinton may be more of a liability than an asset to President Obama’s reelection drive. His alleged sins are two fold. He is a loose cannon who might say anything at any time that could harm or embarrass Obama. His quips that he would extend [...]




Victim or Willing Participant? Bill Clinton Takes Picture with Porn Babes

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They don’t call him Slick Willie for nothing. But this time maybe he wasn’t trying to live up to his alter ego. Yes, he may not be in office anymore, but former president Bill Clinton finds a way to remain the center of attention as he took time out to pose for an impromptu photo [...]




PETA Video: Al Sharpton Now a Vegetarian

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*Al Sharpton is taking a unique political stand and has become a vegetarian. After appearing in a PETA production, the MSNBC news/radio talk show host and activist refused to pick up another chicken wing or leg from KFC. His experience opened his eyes to the abusive animal treatment slaughterhouses commit toward the animals supplied to [...]




Obama: Raises $1.5M in Harlem; Approval Rating Hits All-Time Low

President Barack Obama pauses as he speaks during an event at Georgetown University March 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. Obama outlined his plan for the nation's energy security calling for a one-third cut on oil imports by 2020 to reduce the U.S. dependence on foreign energy.

*President Barack Obama’s approval rating has plunged to all-time lows in a Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday. Half of the registered voters surveyed think that the president does not deserve a second term in office, while 41 percent say he does. In another Quinnipiac poll released just four weeks ago, 45 percent said the president [...]




Drake Drops Rhymes for Bill Clinton and Speaks on Nate Dogg

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*Rapper-singer Drake performed for Bill Clinton at an event Thursday night in Los Angeles. Drake, who said he was shocked and ecstatic to perform for the former U.S. president, also talked about late singer Nate Dogg.




Is Bill Clinton Moving out of Harlem?

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*It looks like Bill Clinton and his foundation is on the move Actually, the William J. Clinton Foundation plans to move most of its offices in Harlem to New York’s financial district. The former prez is supposedly staying put. At least for now. According to the NY times, the General Services Administration, which oversees office [...]




Drake, Foxx Booked for Clinton Foundation Fundraiser

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*Bill Clinton will join rapper Drake, director Brett Ratner, actor Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington and a host of other celebrities, artists, students and philanthropists at a fundraiser for the Millennium Network, in support of the former President’s non-profit, The Clinton Foundation. The event, open to the general public, will be held on St. Patrick’s day, [...]




New Poll Says Obama Will Not Win Re-Election

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*Roughly 51 percent of Americans expect President Obama to lose his 2012 re-election bid, a new CNN/ Opinion Research Corporation poll has found. Fewer — 46 percent — said they expect the president to win re-election. While that seems like bad news, it’s important to consider this bit of context: When the same question was [...]




Earl Ofari Hutchinson: Why President Obama Continually Hails President Reagan

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*The shock waves from liberal and moderate Democrats not to mention then Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama’s two rivals Hillary Clinton and John Edwards were palpable in January, 2008. Obama had committed political heresy when he heaped mild praise on former President Ronald Reagan in an interview with the editorial board of the Reno Gazette-Journal. [...]




Danny Davis Tells Clinton and Obama to Stay Out of Chicago Mayoral Race

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*The race for mayor of Chicago keeps getting more interesting by the minute. Rep. Danny Davis (D-Ill.), who is running for mayor of Chicago, has a message for former President Bill Clinton (coming to the city next month to stump for Davis rival Rahm Emanuel) and President Obama (who helped launch Emanuel’s campaign): Stay away. [...]