White House DJ Battle
On the eve of the Democratic and Republican conventions, Blender polled Barack Obama and John McCain for their top 10 songs. Then we enlisted trusted sages Randy Newman and Girl Talk to analyze their picks. Barack Obama 1. Ready or Not Fugees 2. What's Going On Marvin Gaye 3. I'm On Fire Bruce Spingsteen 4. Gimme Shelter Rolling Stones 5. Sinnerman Nina Simone 6. Touch the Sky Kanye West 7. You'd Be So Easy to Love Frank Sinatra 8. Think Aretha Franklin 9. City of Blinding

Is a John McCain-Daddy Yankee ticket forthcoming?
His new campaign ad mocks Barack Obama for being a celebrity, but John McCain spent his weekend meeting with an unusual range of celebs himself. On Friday night he stopped by a free concert in Panama City, Fla., given by country singer John Rich, who unveiled his new song, "Raising McCain," as the Republican presidential candidate's Straight Talk Express pulled up. Today the Arizona senator is expected to meet with Frederick W. and Kimberly Kagan, inside-the-Beltway neoconservative luminaries. Frederi

McCain Campaign Conference Call On John McCain’s Jobs For America Economic Plan
"[P]olicies that affect long term-supply, like the McCain strategies for increasing exploration and production, or strategies that reduce demand in the-long term, incentives for new technology for example, have an immediate impact on today's prices." -- Martin Feldstein ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign held a press conference call with Carly Fiorina, former Hewlett Packard CEO and Victory 2008 Chair, Meg Whitman, former eBay President and CEO, Martin Feldstein, Harv

The race card: Did Obama play it or is McCain playing games?
John McCain thinks Barack Obama is playing the race card. The Republican presidential candidate and his staff were upset by a comment Obama made on the campaign trail. During a campaign speech, the Illinois Democrat told supporters Republicans were trying to make voters scared of him. “What they’re saying is, well, we know we’re not very good, but you can’t risk electing Obama. You know, he’s new, he’s — he doesn’t look like the other presidents on the currency. He — you know,

Ludacris' Obama song unlikely to alienate voters
Ludacris' new song, "Politics as Usual," may have cost him one of his biggest fans, Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama. And for good reason: It points up the dilemma facing the nation's potential first black president, who wants the support of the influential hip-hop community but needs to steer clear of the controversy so commonly associated with its music. Ludacris' "Politics as Usual" alludes to an imminent victory for Obama by handing out major put-downs to his rivals. It dismisses Hilla

Cindy McCain is Perfect For First Lady
Cindy McCain is perfect for first lady

Statement by John McCain Welcoming Missile Defense Pact with Poland
 Statement by John McCain Welcoming Missile Defense Pact with Poland ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, U.S. Senator John McCain issued the following statement welcoming the missile defense pact with Poland: "I welcome the announcement that the United States and Poland have agreed on a missile defense plan for Europe. As I noted during my meeting last month with Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski, this constitutes an important step forward in protecting European nations from a growing threat -- missile attack

Joss to sing for Barack Obama
BRITISH soul star Joss Stone is writing a song backing Barack Obama’s bid to be US president. Fan Mr Obama, 47, has asked the 21-year-old singer to record a one-off track as the theme to his election campaign. Devon-born Joss is currently in the studio getting the song ready for November’s election battle with Republican senator John McCain. Democrat candidate Mr Obama approached her personally because he was impressed by her appeal to both black and white voters in America. A source sai

Statement by John McCain on the Crisis in Georgia
Statement by John McCain on the Crisis in Georgia ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, in Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S. Senator John McCain delivered the following statement regarding the current conflict between Georgia and Russia: "Americans wishing to spend August vacationing with their families or watching the Olympics may wonder why their newspapers and television screens are filled with images of

John McCain Compares Barack Obama to Britney and Paris in New Ad
In a new ad out by John McCain's campaign, he is comparing the stardom and the way paparazzi flock to Barack Obama, with Paris Hilton and Britney Spears. McCain campaign manager Rick Davis explained in a conference call with reporters: "What we decided to do is find the top three international celebrities in the world, and I would say from our indications, Britney and Paris came in second and third. "It is not our campaign that is trying to make him into an international celebrity," Davis added.

Ludacris Hypes Obama, Knocks McCain
Grammy Award-winning rapper Ludacris has released a new song called "Politics: Obama is Here", in which he disparages Hillary Clinton, Jesse Jackson and John McCain but has nothing but praise for Barack Obama, whom he asks to make him his vice president or give him "a special pardon if I'm ever in the slammer." Ludacris, who has clashed with Fox News' Bill O'Reilly and Oprah Winfrey in the past, uses some irreverent language in the new song and encourages black Americans to propel Obama to victory and "

25 Celebrities Who Could Have Used That Sensitivity Training Class You Had to Sit Through
Ah, celebrities. They seem to have it all — fame, looks and money. Stars have the world at their beck and call — until they call out the wrong things to the wrong people. Though one might think a person so blessed would mind his or her manners, the truth is that many a superstar has crossed the line by publicly spouting off slurs, stereotypes and sick remarks. But offensive slips of the tongues aren't relegated to the rich and famous. If your company's employees engage in such deplorable behavior, i

Be the First to Know
Barack Obama is about to make one of the most important decisions of this campaign -- choosing a running mate.You have helped build this movement from the bottom up, and Barack wants you to be the first to know his choice.Sign up today to be the first to know:http://my.barackobama.com/vpYou will receive an email the moment Barack makes his decision, or you can text VP to 62262 to receive a text message on your mobile phone.Once you've signed up, please forward this email to your friends, family, and cow

Video: Fact Check on McCain Tax Lies
Please take a minute to check out a new fact-check video we're releasing today to correct the record on Senator McCain's latest false attack ad, "Painful." Numerous independent organizations have found McCain's claims on taxes to be "false," "misleading" and to represent a "pattern of deceit." In the video, our Deputy Director of Economic Policy, Brian Deese, walks viewers through the ad's laundry list of lies, and provides the truth about Barack Obama's plan to give 95 percent of American families a $1,0

Girl Talk Prepares To Unleash 'Animals'
Girl Talk fans should keep their eyes on the Internet over the next few weeks, as it will be the only place to obtain his new album in the short term. Girl Talk mainman Greg Gillis tells Billboard.com he will release "Feed the Animals," a 55-minute album featuring more than 300 samples, in a pay-what-you want format a la Radiohead's "In Rainbows" via his label Illegal Art's Web site. A physical CD will available sometime in the next few months. "This project has always been about embracing pop," Gill

Obama or McCain?
Yep, I went there. I want to know who you guys are voting for! I am NOT going to tolerate people bashing each other, or calling Obama a terrorrist, etc. As most of you know, I am voting for Obama. I am not a fan of republican views (look where it's got us now!) and am ready for a democrat in office. Sure, I will lose money out of it, because voting republican would probably HELP my pocket book, but voting for Obama helps my family, who are a bunch of blue collar badasses. I was shocked at how republicans

Gwyneth Paltrow Urges Expats To Vote For Obama
In a video, the American actress calls upon U.S. expats to vote for Barack Obama. The clip was produced by Democrats Abroad (DA), the official Democratic party organization for U.S. citizens residing abroad. According to DA, there are approximately seven million Americans living abroad. Gwyneth Paltrow lives in London with her British husband, Chris Martin, singer of the band Coldplay.

Paris fights back,and is pretty witty doing it...check out the video!!
Thanks to John McCain, Paris Hilton realizes that she's, like, totally ready to lead! The seemingly oblivious heiress has taped a response, posted on FunnyOrDie.com, to the new McCain ad comparing Barack Obama to paparazzi magnets like Paris and Britney Spears. And, well...it's pretty funny. In the video, Paris introduces herself as a celebrity—like McCain, who's "old enough to remember when dancing was a sin." "I'm a celebrity, too. Only I'm not from the olden days, and I'm not promising change like

In Case You Missed It: "It’s Time For Education Reform"
It's Time For Education Reform By John McCain New York Daily News August 3rd 2008, 7:50 PM Read the Article Campaigning at town halls across America, I am often asked about my plans to reform our public schools. And the answer begins with two points on which most everyone agrees: Every public school child deserves a first-rate education. And too many of our schools are producing second-rate results. Beyond that, the education debate divides quickly into two camps. Some say all that's needed is more tax

"Senator Evan Bayh Confirms That Barack Obama Does Not Support Offshore Drilling"
"[Barack Obama] believes [offshore drilling] is not really the short-term or long-term answer to the problem." -- Senator Evan BayhSenator Evan Bayh (D-IN)MSNBC's "Morning Joe"August 6, 2008 MSNBC's Joe Scarborough: "Let me bring in Evan Bayh and give him a chance to talk about this also -- offshore oil drilling. The Obama campaign criticized John McCain for flip-flopping on oil drilling and then a week later, the Obama campaign flip-flopped on oil drilling. Why?" Senator Evan Bayh: "Well, I don't think h

In Case You Missed It: "Obama The Unknown"
"'Just tell me one thing Barack Obama has done that you admire,' I asked a prominent Democrat. He paused and then said that he admired Obama's speech to the Democratic convention in 2004. I agreed. It was a hell of a speech, but it was just a speech. On the other hand, I continued, I could cite four or five actions -- not speeches -- that John McCain has taken that elicit my admiration, even my awe." -- The Washington Post's Richard Cohen "Obama The Unknown" Richard Cohen The Washington Post July 29, 2008

Obama rejects Ludacris rap lyrics
A song by rap star Ludacris criticising Barack Obama's opponents has been called "outrageously offensive" by the US presidential candidate's campaign. Politics As Usual calls President Bush "mentally handicapped", and insults both Hillary Clinton and John McCain. "Ludacris is a talented individual but he should be ashamed of these lyrics," said Mr Obama's spokesman Bill Burton. The rap star's publicist initially declined to comment, reported the Associated Press.

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Video: The Daily Show - Jon Stewart
"NBC Nightly News" anchor Brian Williams talks about his travel abroad to cover recent news events. Plus the controversial John McCain "celebrity" attack ad against Barack Obama, featuring Paris Hilton and Britney Spears.

Paris Hilton is pissed!
Paris Hilton is pissed at John McCain! She's blasted the McCain camp for using her image without permission in his attack ad against Barack Obama. In the ad (which you can see below), McCain attacks Obama for being the "biggest celebrity in the world," and flashes an image of Paris, but then questions whether Obama is "ready to lead." But Paris never gave her permission for her likeness to be used, and is in no way affiliated with the McCain camp (though her parents, Rick and Kathy Hilton, have contri