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From Duck Dynasty To Politics? Willie Robertson 'Should' Run For Congress
Willie Robertson is being encouraged to run for congress in Louisiana following his popularity from Duck Dynasty, the A&E reality TV show. “My boys want to run Willie Robertson for the seat," said a key...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 August 2013
Kanye West Flies Home From Greece
Kanye West has cut short his trip to Greece to fly home to Kim Kardashian and baby North.The 'New Slaves' rapper was on the island of Mykonos in the Mediterranean with friends, as welll as...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 August 2013
Kris Jenner Hits Back At President Barack Obama
Kris Jenner thinks Kim Kardashian is a great role model.The 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star praised her daughter, 32, for inspiring people to dream big after U.S. President Barack Obama criticised the reality star...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 August 2013
Kanye West Buying £1m Anti-kidnap Cars
Kanye West has invested over £1 million on anti-kidnap cars to protect his family, according to reports.The 'Clique' hitmaker will spare no expense in ensuring the safety of his partner Kim Kardashian and their two-month-old...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 August 2013
Lee Daniels Wanted President Barack Obama For The Butler
Director Lee Daniels set his sights sky-high when casting new movie The Butler as he wanted U.S. President Barack Obama in a starring role.The historical drama tells the story of real life White House butler...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 August 2013
Barack Obama Criticises Kim Kardashians
U.S. President Barack Obama has launched a scathing attack on Kim Kardashian and her family over accusations the clan's reality Tv shows have helped create a generation of youngsters who are obsessed with wealth and...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 August 2013
Janelle Monae Shocked By White House Regular Status
Janelle Monae still can't believe she has become a White House favourite after headlining four galas for U.S. leader President Barack Obama.The Tightrope singer performed at Obama's inauguration earlier this year (13) and reveals that...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 31 July 2013
David Cameron Gives Romantic Mixtape To G8 Leaders, Who's On It?
Prime Minister David Cameron has promoted young British musicians by giving all the G8 leaders a 10-track USB stick containing songs from Alt-J, Conor Maynard, Laura Mvula and Gabrielle Aplin with a very prominent theme...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 31 July 2013
Bill Clinton Wants "To Get Nasty" In 'Blurred Lines' Cover Video
Ok, well it's not really Bill Clinton covering Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines' but presidential speech mixtape maker Barackdubs has done some clever editing, watched hours of Clinton footage and come up with a pretty neat...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 July 2013
President Obama Enlists Hollywood To Help With Healthcare Plan
Jennifer Hudson, Bon Jovi and other big name Hollywood entertainers have been asked to help U.S. leader President Barack Obama spread awareness about his healthcare plan to young people.Officials at the White House held a...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 July 2013
On The Rise: Idris Elba On International Recognition And Future Projects
After The Wire, Luther and Pacific Rim, there can hardly be any doubt – 2013 is the year of Idris Elba. The actor, who rose from humble beginnings, has been on everyone’s lips these past...
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 July 2013
Jay-z Reveals Obama Texts
Jay-Z and President Barack Obama often text each other.The rapper and the US President are close friends and Jay-Z revealed he exchanges text messages with the Commander-in-Chief.He told New York City radio station HOT97: ''I've...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 July 2013
Obama Is Idris Elba's Number One Fan
Idris Elba has impressed President Barack Obama with his acting skills.The 40-year-old star plays cop John Luther in TV drama 'Luther' and has found an unlikely fan in the US leader, who admitted he is...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 July 2013
Mos Def's Guantanamo Bay Treatment - Rapper Endures Force Feeding
In an experiment designed to reveal the true extent of what Guantanamo Bay prisoners are going through, Yasiin Bey – better known by his previous rap pseudonym Mos Def – underwent the mandatory, standard practice...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 July 2013
George Lucas To Be Honoured By Barack Obama With America's Top Arts Accolade
Movie mogul George Lucas will receive the U.S. government's highest arts honour from President Barack Obama later this month (Jul13).The Star Wars creator will be presented with the National Medal of Arts at the White...
By WENN on 04 July 2013
Shannon Richardson: Did She Send Real 'Poison Pen Letters' To Barack Obama?
Shannon Richardson has been indicted for sending poisoned letters to US president Barack Obama and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The letters were not only threatening but contained ricin, a plant which is highly toxic....
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 01 July 2013
Barack Obama Axes Nelson Mandela Visit
U.S. President Barack Obama cancelled his meeting with critically-ill Nelson Mandela in South Africa on Saturday (29Jun13) at the request of the former leader's family.The civil rights icon was hospitalised in Pretoria for treatment relating...
By WENN on 30 June 2013
The New Yorker Celebrates Historic Moment For Marriage Equality By Outing Bert And Ernie On The Cover
DOMA is dead, America is cheering and Bert and Ernie are celebrating with a quiet night at home – at least this is how The New Yorker envisions the new face of the US. After...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 June 2013
Melissa Etheridge And Linda Wallam Engaged: Will Marry In California Following Doma Overturn
Rocker Melissa Etheridge has announced she is engaged to sitcom writer Linda Wallem. The couple have been dating since 2010. With the overthrow of the Defence of Marriage Act (DOMA), the couple can now legally...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 June 2013
Conservatives Cheer Over Mick Jagger's Obama Joke
Oh yes, he did – on Monday night, during a concert in Washington D.C., Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger decided to throw a quip at President Obama, and a well aimed one at that. “I...
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 26 June 2013
Barack Obama's Version Of 'Get Lucky' Is An Internet Smash
Viral videos featuring Barack Obama in some capacity rarely go by without a few 100,000 views at the very least, and one of the most recent videos to feature the President of the United States...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 June 2013
Oscar Winners Front New Anti-nuclear Video Campaign
Oscar winners Matt Damon, Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro and Christoph Waltz have teamed up for a new video, in which they urge U.S. leader Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin to imagine a...
By WENN on 13 June 2013
George Clinton Asks Barack Obama For Federal Probe Into Record Industry
Funk legend George Clinton has asked U.S. President Barack Obama to order a federal probe into music copyright laws after alleging he has been cheated out of millions of dollars.The Parliament star is currently embroiled...
By WENN on 23 May 2013
Harvey Weinstein Opens Up Home For Barack Obama Event
Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein opened up his New York City home on Monday night (13May13) to host U.S. President Barack Obama for a special event.The producer and his wife Georgina Chapman threw a bash at...
By WENN on 14 May 2013
Frank Ocean, Barack Obama & 'House Of Cards' Among The Winners At This Years Webby Awards
The 17th annual Webbys were held tonight (April 30), celebrating the biggest Internet achievements of the year, with the Netflix series House of Cards getting the biggest pat on the back whilst other winners included...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 April 2013
Kevin Spacey Spoofs Onscreen Character
Kevin Spacey spoofed his 'House of Cards' character to entertain guests at the 2013 White House Correspondents' Dinner.The two-time Academy Award winner - who plays Representative Frank Underwood in the hit Netflix series - took...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 April 2013
Ezra Koenig: 'I Was Naive To Rely On Barack Obama'
Vampire Weekend frontman Ezra Koenig has been left disappointed by U.S. President Barack Obama, admitting he was "naive" to believe the politician could change America.The New York-based rockers were vocal advocates of the Democrat prior...
By World Entertainment News Network on 24 April 2013
Time Magazine's Most Influential 100: Jennifer Lawrence, Jay Z
Jennifer Lawrence and Jay Z have been named as some of the world’s most influential people in this year's TIME 100.The music mogul took number 1 in the Titans category, while the actress topped the...
By Victoria Pavlova on 18 April 2013
Obama Talks Sexist Comments, Jay Z And Beyonce's Vacation During Today Show Interview
The second part of President Obama’s interview on the Today show was aired yesterday and he had a lot to say about the coalition government, immigration reform, the abortion issue and yes, even Jay Z...
By Victoria Pavlova on 18 April 2013
Jay Z Did Not Get A Personal Ok From Obama On His Cuba Trip
Don’t believe everything you hear in rap songs, is the latest lesson we got from Jay Z’s little Cuba debacle. After Mr Carter rapped about getting “White House clearance” for his trip with Beyonce to...
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 17 April 2013
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