Anthony Celebrates Birthday With Obama HonourSeptember 17th, 2009 MARC ANTHONY celebrated his 41st birthday on Wednesday (16Sep09) in the company of President BARACK OBAMA when the U.S. leader presented the salsa star with
the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award.
Bruce & Birthday Boy Brubeck Land Kennedy Center HonoursSeptember 9th, 2009 BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN and jazz great DAVE BRUBECK are to be honoured with Kennedy Center honours when officials at the U.S. cultural mecca hand out accolades at a gala in December (09).
Sheen Writes To Obama Over 9/11September 9th, 2009 Actor CHARLIE SHEEN has written a letter to U.S. president BARACK OBAMA requesting a meeting over his theories about the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
James Burton celebrates birthday, fails to set world record for largest guitar picker ensembleAugust 23rd, 2009 Guitarist James Burton fails to set world recordSHREVEPORT, La. — Pioneering rockabilly guitarist James Burton led an ensemble of about 800 guitar players Saturday in a celebration of his 70th birthday, but failed in his attempt to make the Guinness Book of World Records.
Obama tells George Lopez 'to change late night' in cameo appearance on comedian's talk showJuly 29th, 2009 Obama appears on comedian George Lopez's talk showPASADENA, Calif. — George Lopez landed a big name cameo in the pilot presentation of his talk show: President Barack Obama.
White House says media 'obsessions' keeping alive Obama comments on Harvard scholar's arrestJuly 24th, 2009 Gibbs: Media 'obsessions' prolonging Gates storyWASHINGTON — The White House says the media's "obsessions" are keeping alive President Barack Obama's comments about the arrest of a Harvard scholar seen trying to get into his own house. Asked whether Obama regretted commenting on the matter, spokesman Robert Gibbs told reporters that the president probably would regret distracting the media with "obsessions."
Gibbs says Obama has "great respect" for police officers and understands what a hard job they have.
Obama once congratulated Bono on dodging an embrace from BushJuly 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Superstar U2 singer Bono has revealed how he once dodged an embrace from then U.S. President George W.
Messy Daniel Radcliffe wants vacuum cleaner for 20th birthdayJuly 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has revealed that he is such a messy person that he wants only cleaning products for his 20th birthday. Radcliffe, who celebrates his birthday on July 23, admits that he realised he had messy habits only after he moved into his own home, and did not have his parents picking up after him.
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.
Nick Jonas excited after meeting ObamaJune 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American singer songwriter Nick Jonas was very elated at the chance to meet US President Barack Obama on June 23. Jonas, 16, of the Jonas Brothers band, had already met with Sasha and Malia Obama on their first night in the White House, and on the second visit he got to meet the president and a group of kids who live with diabetes.
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.
Peter Andre to gift daughter pink TV set on second b'dayJune 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Pop singer Peter Andre has revealed that he has bought a pink coloured TV and DVD player as birthday gifts for his daughter Princess Tiaamii. The singer, who recently parted ways with wife Katie Price, will celebrate the child's birthday in his new mansion.
Susan Boyle to perform at the White HouseJune 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle, who rose to fame on the reality show Britain's Got Talent but lost to dance group Diversity in the final, will perform for US President Barack Obama at the White House. Boyle has been invited to sing at the Obamas' Independence Day event in Washington, reported themirror.co.uk.
Susan Boyle invited to sing for Barack Obama on Independence DayJune 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Susan Boyle has received an invitation to perform for US President Barack Obama at the White House on Independence Day, according to her brother. The Britain's Got Talent finalist was allegedly looking forward to be a part of the celebrations on July 4 despite being admitted to a rehab clinic following a week of intense pressure leading up to the finals that saw her losing out to street dance act Diversity.
Morrissey celebrates 50th birthday with fansMay 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - British singer Morrissey celebrated his 50 birthday in a jam-packed musical event in his hometown on May 22. Despite being asked to cancel his shows to recover from a mystery illness, the singer seemed healthy and in high spirits as he celebrated half a century at England's Manchester Apollo.