White House announces Latin music night next week with Marc Anthony, Gloria EstefanOctober 6th, 2009 Obama to host Latin music nightWASHINGTON — The White House is taking on a Latin flair next week. President Barack Obama plans to host a concert next Tuesday to honor Hispanic musical heritage.
Obama to take health care questions Thursday in appearance on conservative talk-radioAugust 19th, 2009 Obama to talk health care conservative radioWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama plans to discuss his push for health care overhaul Thursday when Philadelphia-based conservative radio talk show host Michael Smerconish broadcasts his program from the White House. It will the president's first words on the subject since comments by him and others in the administration over the weekend indicated the White House was willing to abandon a government-run plan from any overhaul.
Sidney Poitier honoured with Medal of Freedom for bringing tragedy of racism to lightAugust 14th, 2009 LONDON - American actor Sidney Poitier was recently awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by US President Barack Obama for his contribution towards bringing racism to light through the big screen. Poitier, 82, who was the first black actor to win an Oscar for a leading role, in 1963's Lilies of the Field, is said to have "left an indelible mark on American culture".
Country stars Brad Paisley, Alison Krauss to play high-profile gig at White HouseJuly 15th, 2009 Brad Paisley, Alison Krauss to play White HouseNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country musicians Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss will play a high-profile gig next week at the White House.
Let us affirm best of Jackson: ObamaJuly 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama has praised Michael Jackson as one of the "greatest entertainers of our generation" whose life was mired in tragedy. Obama's remarks in an interview with CNN came as thousands of people flocked to downtown Los Angeles Tuesday to attend a memorial service for the pop icon.
Obama praises Michael Jackson, says he still has entertainer's music "on my iPod'July 2nd, 2009 Obama cites Michael Jackson as entertainment iconWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama called Michael Jackson a brilliant performer whose talents were paired with a tragic personal life. "I'm glad to see that he is being remembered primarily for the great joy that he brought to a lot of people through his extraordinary gifts as an entertainer," Obama said in an AP interview Thursday.
Obama praises Michael Jackson, says he still has the entertainer's music on his iPodJuly 2nd, 2009 Obama says he grew up listening to Michael JacksonWASHINGTON — The King of Pop had a fan in the White House. President Barack Obama described himself as a longtime follower of Michael Jackson, the legendary performer who died June 25 at age 50.
Michael Jackson a "mutant" whose music was "kitsch": French newspaperJune 27th, 2009 MELBOURNE - While the whole wide world paid tribute to Michael Jackson, a French newspaper dug the daggers in deep, calling the King of Pop a 'mutant' whose music was 'kitsch'. A number of columnists called Jackson "the icon of our disturbing modernity", reports News.com.au.
Obama sends condolences to Jackson's family, fansJune 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barrack Obama has sent his condolences to Michael Jackson's family after his death at the age of 50. At a news conference, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answered question on what was the President's reaction to the pop legend's death.
Jackson's life was sad and tragic: ObamaJune 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama extended his condolences to Michael Jackson's family and fans, and noted that the pop icon's life at times was "sad and tragic", the White House said Friday. Obama's condolences came one day after Jackson died at the age of 50 from an apparent cardiac arrest.
Obama says a TV network he won't name is 'entirely devoted to attacking' the White HouseJune 17th, 2009 Obama: Unnamed TV network attacks White HouseWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says one television network is "entirely devoted to attacking my administration."
Obama didn't name the network during an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, but his administration has often taken issue with Fox News. When the interviewer asked if Obama meant Fox News, the president didn't respond.
First Lady hosts White House jazz workshop with young people and musical legendsJune 16th, 2009 First Lady hosts White House jazz workshopWASHINGTON — The White House sounded more like the music wing of a high school than a seat of government Monday — and that's just the way First Lady Michelle Obama likes it. Mrs. Obama launched a White House music festival that brought 150 students together with musical legends like Wynton Marsalis and Paquito D'Rivera for a workshop on jazz, which the first lady called "America's greatest artistic gift to the world."
A jazz ensemble is like a democracy, Mrs.
President Obama gives access to ABC News to promote his health care planJune 15th, 2009 ABC News to air Obama interview on health careNEW YORK — ABC News will present a prime-time interview with President Barack Obama on health care issues next week. The special will air June 24 at 10 p.m.
Rock star Jon Bon Jovi gets lunch at White House with top Obama adviserJune 12th, 2009 Rocker Jon Bon Jovi dines at White HouseWASHINGTON — You never know who might pop up at the Obama White House. Thursday's guest? Jon Bon Jovi.
will.i.am begs Barack Obama for a jobMay 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am wants to work with US President Barack Obama. The hip-hop icon, who supported the Democrat's campaign by composing Yes We Can in his honour in 2008, is desperate to join fellow celeb-turned-presidential aide Kal Penn - who is now Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Liaison.
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