Watch Barack Obama’s Acceptance Speech
Here’s video of Senator Barack Obama’s Presidential acceptance speech from last night in Chicago, Illinois. Obama was the first Democrat to win more than 50 per cent of the popular vote since Jimmy Carter in 1976 and will be sworn in as our 44th President of the United States making history by becoming the first African American President ever. He has a lot of work ahead of him. For a full transcript, CLICK HERE. Previous Post Barack

Exit polls: How Obama won
Barack Obama, who will be the nation's first African-American president, won the largest share of white support of any Democrat in a two-man race since 1976 amid a backdrop of economic anxiety unseen in at least a quarter-century, according to exit polls by The Associated Press and the major television networks. Obama became the first Democrat to also win a majority since Jimmy Carter with the near-unanimous backing of blacks and the overwhelming support of youth as well as significant inroads with white

Obama as Oxymoron
Hendrik Hertzberg met Jeffrey Hart in 1980 when they debated at Rockland Community College as proxies for their bosses, President Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan, respectively. Now Hertzberg writes for The New Yorker and they’re on the same side, as Hart came out as an Obamacon in The Daily Beast. Hart supports Obama for behaving like a conservative by opposing wars that a lack clear rationale. “He’s opposed to dumb conservatives. Substituting ‘liberals’ for ‘conservatives

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Listen, we know a lot of you voted for Barack Obama because you thought it'd stop Will.I.Am from writing crappy songs about him. But, look, it hasn't worked. Even though Will.I.Am's awful habit of roping in celebrities like Jessica Alba and Scarlett Johansson to perform sappy Hallmark...Full Article @ heckler spray Topics: Oprah WinfreyJessica AlbaScarlett Johansson Comment Share Email Post Your Comment

HBO buys Obama documentary for spring
HBO has bought the U.S. rights to a behind-the-scenes documentary on Barack Obama's presidential campaign from actor Edward Norton's production company. Filming will continue through the president-elect's inauguration, with the premiere expected sometime in the spring, the network said Friday. HBO reportedly paid at least $1 million to show the still-untitled film. Director Amy Rice, working for Norton's Class 5 Films, had contacted Obama about a potential documentary even before he decided to run for p

Mother goes into labor during Barack Obama's speech
Filed under: Newborns, Pregnancy & birth, Weird but trueParticipate in history being made or have a baby? Which would you choose? One couple tried to do both. Armed with tickets for the Grant Park rally on election night where, they hoped, they would get to see Barack Obama speak as President-Elect of the United States, Mawi Asgedom and his wife set out to be part of a change for the better last Tuesday night.The thing is, Mrs. Asgedom was pregnant -- and six days past her due date. Still, she listened

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– HBO has acquired rights for a Ed Norton produced documentary following Barack Obama from the early days of his presidential campaign all the way through Election Day - Hollywood Reporter – Turning the tables on the usual remake story - Fox Japan takes a shot at Alexander Payne’s Sideways. Same old remake story - Steven Spielberg eyes an Oldboy remake utilizing Will Smith which, rest assured, Will capture none of the spirit of the original. – Kevin Smith, Michael Moore, M.Night

Beyonce Volunteers her Voice for Obama’s Inauguration
When President-Elect Obama is sworn into office on Tuesday, January 20th 2009, you might be hearing a song from R&B singer Beyonce. The “If I Were A Boy” singer has personally offered to sing at the historical event: “I’m there. I can’t wait. I feel like all of us, we’re ready to do whatever we have to do. Whatever they want — if they need me to volunteer, they need me to sing, I’m there, and I’m ready,” a giddy Beyonce said in an interview the da

Will Smith Sobs His Joy
Will Smith appeared on Oprah Winfrey's talkfest to discuss his feelings about Barack Obama being elected the first African-American president of the United States. Smith joked about how he couldn't have Oprah making him cry because he's an "action hero" but then launched into a bit where he rolled around on the floor and sobbed and wailed.

Some Things Will Never Change We Can Believe In
Barack Obama may be the president-elect. America may have entered a new phase of democratic uplift. A renewed sense of urgency and patriotism may be sweeping through the hearts of so many who've felt abandoned and insulted by the past eight years of disastrous foreign policy, tarnished world image, and Bush Administration arrogance. We may, while recognizing the challenges facing Obama, hold on to the cherished hope that while he is after all a politician, and all politicians are limited by the constraints

Barack Obama: We Want a Shelter Dog...a Mutt Like Me!
Barack Obama let the dogs out Friday on his family's future presidential pooch. At his first press conference since the election, he announced the family would prefer to adopt because, "a lot of shelter dogs are mutts like me. "With respect to the dog, this is a major issue," he joked. "I think it's generated more interest on our Web site than just about anything." Before picking out the dog that Obama promised to his daughters during his Tuesday night speech, he says they're still sorting out a f

Barack Obama's Presidential Victory Inspires Hip-Hop Artist COMMON to Leak Song Entitled 'Changes'
CHICAGO, Nov. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Upon news of Barack Obama's Presidential victory, Grammy winning hip-hop artist, actor, and children's book author Common decided to leak the song "Changes" early off his upcoming album "Universal Mind Control," which is set for release on December 9th, 2008. The song, which features singer Muhsinah Abdul-Karim as well as a special spoken word appearance by his daughter Omoye, is about this redefining moment in our country and the world. "I wrote this

BLAKE FIELDER-CIVIL: ENJOYING LIFE OUTSIDE JAIL, HAPPY FOR BARACK OBAMA, PLANNING ON SHAGGING AMY WINEHOUSE
“It’s difficult inside .. . full of blood hideous, though I’m out as good as that’s all which counts . It’s shining . I’m gonna get myself sorted . I’m gonna get my hold up behind .. . I’m gonna see my mother as good as take her knickers down.” - Blake Fielder-Civil With these difference, [...]

Oprah forced to act like a normal person
Oprah forced to poop like a normal person During Barack Obama’s post-election speech in Chicago on Tuesday night, Oprah Winfrey was *gasp* forced to use a porta-potty. It was the first time in her life she’s ever used one. Via Starpulse: Millions of Americans saw the talk show queen in tears...Full Article @ celeb slam Topics: Oprah Winfrey Comment Share Email Post Your Comment

'Gatt' Williams: Comic caught with guns
Despite Barack Obama's election, it's been a rough week for Pimp Chronicles' Katt Williams. After blowing off his Late...

Winner of the Week: Oprah Winfrey
In the rest of the world, the winner of the week is Barack Obama, but in the world of entertainment, the Winner of the Week is the woman who owned the letter O long before the senator from Illinois started...Full Article @ Entertainment Weekly Topics: Oprah Winfrey Comment Share Email Post Your Comment say something interesting

Spying on the Neighbors: 11-07-08
 Did I just see football on a Thursday?Brad Pitt celebrates Movember (Jezebel) Obama: The Movie (Perez Hilton) The kids got game (CelebTots) Obama: The Gymrat (Hunky Blog) Dern-Harper family (Celebrity Baby Scoop) Jennie and kids (Knocked Up Celebs) Posh looks poshy (Gossip Girls)

Obama's chief of staff is Ari Gold's brother!
Filed under: Celebrities, Reality-FreeHere's an appointment to the President-elect Barack Obama's new administration that should really make Hardball's Chris Matthews happy. He's hired Ari Gold's brother -- sort of. Rep. Rahm Emanuel, has accepted the job as White House Chief of Staff, and the Congressman's brother Ari Emanuel is the inspiration for Jeremy Piven's character Ari Gold on Entourage. Just like Ari on HBO, Ari Emanuel is Hollywood's toughest agent and Endeavor Talent Agency is the tops in the

Kim Kardashian Watched Obama Win While Stuffing Her Face With Armenian Food
Kim Kardashian rocked the vote for Barack Obama. "I am beyond thrilled Obama will be our president," the reality star, 28, tells Usmagazine.com. Before Obama, she'd never hit the polls. "This was my first time ever voting, and I am honored to be a part of history," she adds. And so much for whittling down her famous booty. "I watched the election with all my girlfriends in Los Angeles after we stuffed our faces with Armenian food!" she tells Us. Kardashian was voted off Dancing With the S

President-Elect Obama Promises To Confront Economic Crisis 'Head-On' In First Press Conference
Obama also discusses national security and, of course, his daughters' new puppy. By Gil Kaufman Views 437 Print Flanked by 17 economic advisers and Vice President-elect Joe Biden, President-elect Barack Obama convened his first press conference on Friday (November 7). On a day of what he termed "sobering" news about the country's financial distress and the enormous amount of jobs lost over the past year (1.2 million), Obama opened his brief address by reiterating something h

Oprah's shoulder guy to be on her show today
Filed under: Daytime, Celebrities, Talk Show, Reality-FreeWe've all seen the picture of Oprah Winfrey leaning on the shoulder of a man while watching Barack Obama's speech in Grant Park after being elected President on Tuesday night. If you're like me, you just assumed that he was a friend of hers and she was leaning on him for support, but Oprah said on her show the day after the election that he was actually a stranger. They were just standing next to each other, and she decided to lean on him (as Jon S

Inside Us: Madonna and A-Rod Take Their Romance on the Road
What were the top five celebrity stories this week? Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, grow closer on the campaign trail. Up next: a puppy for the White House! Madonna and Alex Rodriguez are taking their romance on the road. A-Rod was spotted driving to Madonna's L.A. home on November 3, the day she arrived in town. The rendezvous came less than two weeks after the couple enjoyed a hush-hush afternoon on the opposite coast at the East Hampton, New York, estate of the singer's pals Jerry and Jessica

Sean Penn talking about “My President”
One of the most vocal opponents in Hollywood to President George W. Bush, the war in Iraq and the botched rescue of Hurricane Katrina victims declared peace with American politics this week with the election of Barack Obama as the next president. “I was sitting on the edge of the bed with my family watching our [...]

Britney Comback Is Too Much Too Soon
 Is Britney Spears comeback too much too soon? She won big at the VMAs and performed with Madonna last night and her dad thinks that it may be too much for her to bear. Life & Style magazine has a cover article that discusses this very thing.It's been ages since Britney Spears could let loose and have a little fun. Since suffering a public breakdown in January, the troubled pop star has been under the extremely close watch of her father, Jamie — and has rarely been permitted to socialize with