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Michelle Obama Book Tour Documentary Coming To Netflix
Michelle Obama's 'Becoming' book tour is to be the subject of a new documentary on Netflix.The programme - which shares the same name as the former United States first lady's memoir - follows Michelle as...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 April 2020
Barack Obama's Charlottesville Tweet Is One Of The Most Liked In History
Following the tragic outbreak of violence in Charlottesville, Virginia between white supremecists and counter-protestors which left one person dead, Barack Obama has spoken out with an important quote from one of the world's greatest leaders...
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 August 2017
Chance The Rapper Models '#Thankuobama' Fashion Range
As if it wasn’t already amazing enough that Chance The Rapper is one of the hottest young musical properties in the world, he’s now seemingly exploring a sideline in modelling, showing off a small range...
By Ed Biggs in Fashion / Beauty on 03 February 2017
Bruce Springsteen Plays Acoustic Farewell Gig For Obama At White House
Rock icon Bruce Springsteen secretly played a 15-song acoustic gig at the White House last week, bidding farewell to the outgoing president Barack Obama and his staff.The 67 year old rock veteran has been a...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 19 January 2017
George Clooney On Barack Obama's Most Memorable Moment As President
With just a few days left in Barack Obama’s eight-year presidency, some of Hollywood’s greatest are getting wistful about the prospect of him bowing out to make way for the divisive Donald Trump.One such star...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 January 2017
President Barack Obama Shut Down Donald Trump's Mean Tweet In 9 Words
We don't know how many mics President Barack Obama has broken in his lifetime from his numerous mic-drop moments but we're guessing it's probably a lot. His latest was his response to Republican presidential candidate...
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 October 2016
Leonardo Dicaprio Talks Climate Change With President Barack Obama At South By South Lawn
Leonardo DiCaprio joined President Barack Obama and atmospheric scientist Katharine Hayhoe in a conversation about global warming during a new event called South by South Lawn (SXSL) at the White House. He was also there...
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 04 October 2016
President Barack Obama Dances To Rihanna's 'Work' On Jimmy Fallon
It would be so easy for President Barack Obama to forget to take his job seriously, to lose himself in the adoration of the people and over-indulge his rockstar status. And yet he doesn't. Even...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 June 2016
'Southside With You' Explores Barack Obama And Michelle Obama's First Date
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are one of the most-loved power couples in the world, but did you ever wonder how these two influential and strong-minded human beings got together? 'Southside With...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 April 2016
Drake, Obama And Willie Nelson: Here Are The Highlights Of Sxsw 2016
Another SXSW has come and gone and it has definitely been one to remember. As well as the usual display of all the best music to keep tabs on for the rest of the year,...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 23 March 2016
From Broadway To D.c.: 'Hamilton' Finally Arrives On Obama's Doorstep
Finally, Lin-Manuel Miranda's rap musical 'Hamilton' has arrived at its spiritual home, the White House, for a special performance opened by President Barack Obama who revealed it as a favourite in the Obama household. He...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 March 2016
President Obama To Deliver Keynote Discussion At Sxsw Interactive
SXSW has long been known as a festival of firsts, of innovations and of introductions. And now, this year, they have announced that for the first time ever, a Keynote Conversation will be delivered by...
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 March 2016
President Obama Pays Tribute To Ray Charles In Last 'In Performance' Of His Presidency
Despite his grave assurances that he would NOT be singing at the start of the evening, President Obama couldn’t help but be swept along at a star-studded tribute event for the music of Ray Charles...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 25 February 2016
Stephen Colbert Indulges In Long-distance Football Catch With President Obama And Chewbacca
Stephen Colbert made the most of landing the prestigious post-Super Bowl slot on Sunday night, as he mounted an ambitious special edition of ‘The Late Show’ that included a game of catch with President Obama...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 February 2016
Barack Obama Joins #Oscarssowhite Debate, Asks: 'Is Everybody Getting A Fair Shot?'
President Barack Obama has joined the #OscarsSoWhite debate which is currently dominating this year’s Academy Awards coverage. With a number of Hollywood stars speaking out on the controversy, the POTUS has said Hollywood could benefit...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 January 2016
Jerry Lewis: 'Donald Trump Needs To Be America's Next President'
The funnyman hasn't been a fan of the "uncertainty" surrounding current President Barack Obama's decisions, and so he's endorsing the controversial Republican candidate to take over in 2016. "You can't really...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 December 2015
Kendrick Lamar Reacts To President Obama's Praise
It’s not every day that one of the most powerful men in the world tells you that one of your songs has been their favourite track of 2015. But that was exactly what happened to...
By Charlotte Court in Music / Festivals on 12 December 2015
Barack Obama Names Kendrick Lamar Song As His Favourite Of 2015
The youth of America is no doubt proud to have a president and first lady that are cool enough to be such a huge part of pop culture, but they're about to get a little...
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 December 2015
Steven Spielberg, Barbara Streisand Among Recipients Of Presidential Medal Of Freedom
Veteran director Steven Spielberg and multi-platinum selling singer Barbara Streisand are among the list of names to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honour in the United States.President Barack Obama will present...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 November 2015
Barack Obama Wishes Michael J. Fox A Happy Back To The Future Day
US President Barack Obama has wished Michael J. Fox a happy 'Back to the Future' Day.The 54-year-old politician took to his Twitter account to extend his best wishes to the Canadian-American actor, who starred in...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 October 2015
Terry Richardson To Become A Father?
Terry Richardson is reportedly set to become a father.The controversial photographer is expecting his first child with girlfriend Alexandra Bolotow, according to the New York Post newspaper's PageSix.Alexandra, 30 - who has known Richardson for...
By Bang Showbiz in Fashion / Beauty on 19 October 2015
Lindsay Lohan To Run For President?
Lindsay Lohan wants to run for President in 2020. The 29-year-old actress - who has overcome legal problems and substance abuse issues in her short adult life - wants to throw herself into politics and...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 17 October 2015
Jean-claude Van Damme: 'I Can Save The World'
Jean-Claude Van Damme claims he can save the world. The 54-year-old actor claims the human race faces extinction in the next 50 or 60 years but says he can stop it by lobbying the world's...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 October 2015
Buena Vista Social Club To Stage Historic Performance At White House
The musical supergroup will play for American President Barack Obama and international diplomats, including the Cuban ambassador to the U.S., in Washington, D.C. on Thursday (15Oct15) as part of the celebrations for Hispanic...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 15 October 2015
Barack Obama Pokes Fun At Kanye West's Presidential Bid
During the event in San Francisco, California, on Saturday (10Oct15), the President mocked Kanye's plans to run for the White House in 2020, which he announced at the MTV Video Music Awards in...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 12 October 2015
Kanye West Auditions For American Idol
Kanye West surprised 'American Idol' judges Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick, Jr., and Keith Urban with a joke audition. The 38-year-old rapper arrived at auditions for the reality TV show in San Francisco over the weekend,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 October 2015
Barack Obama Offers Advice To Kanye West About Being President
Barack Obama has offered a few words of wisdom to Kanye West, who recently announced that he intended to run for President of the United States in 2020.Obama was speaking at a morning fund-raising event...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 October 2015
President Obama's Advice For Kanye West
President Barack Obama has offered Kanye West advice on running for office.The 54-year-old politician joked about the 'Bound 2' hitmaker's recent proclamations that he intends to run for office and suggested the rapper's marriage to...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 October 2015
James Woods Attacks President Obama Over College Campus Shooting 'Silence'
Like all Americans, the White House Down star was appalled by the latest campus massacre, which cost nine people their lives on Thursday (01Oct15), and now he has turned on the President over...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 October 2015
Fans Want Taylor Swift To Present Kanye West With Vma
Fans want Taylor Swift to present Kanye West with his award at the VMAs.MTV have announced the rapper will receive the iconic Video Vanguard Award at Sunday's ceremony (30.08.15) and numerous Twitter users are hoping...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 26 August 2015
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