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Oprah Winfrey Doesn’t Want a Job From Barack Obama

Not that he asked… but if the soon-to-be leader of the free world did, Lady O says she would definitely turn him down. Despite all the money she donated, all the time she spent aiding him on the campaign trail and all the tears she shed in Grant Park during his now famous acceptance speech, Oprah Winfrey says she would never give up her day job to work for President-elect Barack Obama’s administration. “I have a few full-time jobs already and a few full-time commitments, you know – contractual commitments that say I have to be where I am,” Winfrey … Continue reading →

Barack Obama’s Fitness Routine

How does your fitness regime stack up against President-Elect Barack Obama’s? For starters, unless you are hitting the gym six days a week, then you might not be able to out run the soon-to-be “leader of the Free World” in an impromptu sprint or beat him in a pick-up game of hoops. Obama details his fitness routine in the November issue of Men’s Health magazine. According to the 47-year-old President-Elect, he plans to keep up his daily exercise regime even after he makes the move to Washington, D.C. next month. Currently the former high school basketball standout says he gets … Continue reading →

After the Election: Oprah’s “Human Hanky” and Obama’s Poet—-Not

The queen of talk referred to him as “Mr. Man” while others dubbed him “Oprah’s human hanky.” Two days after appearing on newscasts broadcast around the world the bespectacled man who gave Oprah Winfrey a shoulder to cry on in Grant Park on Election Day finally revealed his real name: Sam Perry. Sam is the man… for now anyway. Perry’s 15 minutes of fame kicked off Tuesday night during President-elect Barack Obama’s acceptance speech. The Silicon Valley, California businessman and Obama campaign worker gained instant fame after video crews caught a teary Winfrey draped over his shoulder during the politician’s … Continue reading →

The Love Between Grandmother and Grandson

Presidential hopeful Barack Obama just returned to the campaign trail after a brief 22-hour stop in Hawaii to visit his gravely ill 85-year-old grandmother. According to news reports, Madelyn Lee Payne Dunham is recovering from a broken hip, in addition to battling a recurrence of cancer. She also suffers from osteoporosis and has had a corneal transplant. In explaining Obama’s sudden trip to his childhood home, the senator’s spokesperson noted that Dunham’s health had deteriorated “to the point where her situation is very serious.” Yet, some in the media had the audacity to question whether Obama’s flight to Hawaii was … Continue reading →

Celebrities and Summer Vacation

How are some of Hollywood’s biggest names spending their summer break? For singer Sheryl Crow the sizzling hot temperatures aren’t stopping her from hitting the road with presidential hopeful Barack Obama. The Grammy winner recently revealed that she would be performing for the Illinois Senator on the campaign trail. Crow joins stars such as Oprah Winfrey and Ben Affleck, who have been actively backing Obama’s run for the White House against Republican John McCain. The popular recording artist and new mom says that she is trying to fit campaign dates into her already busy touring schedule. Despite the adjustments and … Continue reading →

Huckabee Joins Fox and Cusack Joins Team Obama

If you can’t beat ‘em join ‘em. That could be Mike Huckabee’s new mantra. The former Republican presidential hopeful plans to join the profession that he infamously slammed while serving as governor of Arkansas. Huckabee announced that he has accepted a new job at Fox News Channel as a political commentator. The ordained Baptist preacher turned politico will reportedly aid Fox as it navigates through the muddy waters of the 2008 presidential elections. The former governor dropped out of the presidential race in March, after John McCain won enough delegates to clinch the Republican nomination. “I hope to bring the … Continue reading →

Brad and Barack Cousins

Just call them the family ties that bind… and gag. It’s the headline that has tongues wagging across political lines. According to a renowned genealogical organization, actor Brad Pitt and presidential candidate Barack Obama are related. And that’s not all, researchers at the New England Historic Genealogical Society say they can also prove that Pitt’s partner Angelina Jolie is a distant cousin of Obama’s fellow presidential hopeful Hilary Clinton. According to genealogy experts, Pitt and Jolie are both ninth cousins of the candidates. But Clinton’s famous ties don’t stop there. Researchers say the former first lady is also related to … Continue reading →

Hosting an Inauguration Day Party

More than three million people have descended on Washington, D.C. to witness Barack Obama make history as he becomes the nation’s first African-American president. If you are not able to travel to our nation’s capital in time for tomorrow’s inauguration festivities, don’t fret. You can celebrate the momentous occasion in the comfort of your own home. Make the historic event a family affair by hosting an inauguration party. Here are some tips to get you started: Fire Up the DVR. Many schools are allowing students to watch the parade and swearing-in ceremony during class time. However, you can record the … Continue reading →

Fashion Watch: Michelle Obama

What will Michelle Obama wear on Inauguration Day? It’s the $64,000 question… and the answer probably costs three times that amount. Tomorrow all eyes will be on Washington, D.C. as Barack Obama makes history during his installation as this country’s first African-American president. But, once the swearing-in festivities wrap up, the focus will be on the president’s wife Michelle Obama and what she will wear to the various Inauguration balls the first couple is scheduled to attend. According to fashion experts, not since Jacqueline Kennedy has a future first lady’s every look been documented and dissected. Various fashion magazines have … Continue reading →

Stars Celebrate Obama Win

Oprah Winfrey was front and center last night in Grant Park as her “boy” Barack Obama addressed a crowd of about 200,000 screaming supporters as the nation’s first African American President-elect. Winfrey has long claimed that she is Obama’s No. 1 fan, so it was no surprise that the TV talk show queen was on hand in Chicago to watch him make history. In fact, not only did Winfrey show up to the massive public rally in Grant Park she brought along her BFF Gayle King and Brad Pitt as well. “It feels like hope won,” Winfrey told news reporters. … Continue reading →