Harvard Scholars Poke Fun At Twilight In First Novel For 40 YearsOctober 9th, 2009 Scholars at Harvard University are to lampoon the TWILIGHT phenomenon in a hilarious new novel. The Harvard Lampoon magazine's Nightlight will be published by Random House's Vintage Books imprint in November (09).
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 called Kayne West 'jackass' for interrupting Taylor Swift's speechSeptember 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama called singer Kanye West "jackass", for interrupting Taylor Swift at the MTV Video Music Awards. ABC spokesperson Terry Moran had posted the leader's off the record comments on social network site Twitter.
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.
Fox New Channel's Glenn Beck says President Obama has 'a deep-seated hatred for white people'July 29th, 2009 Fox's Glenn Beck: President Obama is a racistNEW YORK — Fox News Channel commentator Glenn Beck said he believes President Barack Obama is a racist. Beck made the statement during a guest appearance Tuesday on the "Fox & Friends" morning show.
Fox News Channel's Glenn Beck says President Obama has 'a deep-seated hatred for white people'July 29th, 2009 Fox's Glenn Beck says he believes Obama is racistNEW YORK — Fox News Channel commentator Glenn Beck said he believes President Barack Obama is a racist. Beck made the statement during a guest appearance Tuesday on the "Fox & Friends" morning show.
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.
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.
White House: Obama saw Jackson as music icon with tragedy-tinged lifeJune 26th, 2009 White House on Jackson: pop icon, troubled lifeWASHINGTON — White House press secretary Robert Gibbs says President Barack Obama saw pop star Michael Jackson as a spectacular performer and music icon whose life nonetheless had sad and tragic aspects. Gibbs said Friday that Obama sends his condolences to the late singer's family and fans.
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.
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.
White House wants Queen Elizabeth II to attend D-Day ceremonies despite French snubJune 1st, 2009 White House wants queen to attend D-Day ceremoniesWASHINGTON — The White House wants Queen Elizabeth II at D-Day ceremonies later this week. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Monday that President Barack Obama wants to include the queen, who served in uniform during World War II.
Obamas host night of spoken word, poetry at White House, including James Earl JonesMay 13th, 2009 Obamas host poetry night at White HouseWASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama says the White House is a place where people should feel free to speak their minds. To that end, she and President Barack Obama welcomed actors, poets and writers to the East Room on Tuesday.