President Obama greets Ebola survivor Nina Pham with a hug
The President’s aim was, in part, to calm public fears about the disease. Another part of his aim? To be a decent guy. Message conveyed, Mister President.
Conan O’ Brien and Madeleine Albright engage in a Twitter war, and the results are grand
Conan and Madeline boxed it out on Twitter over the various states of their Halloween costumes. The battle further underscored the fact that Conan O’ Brien might be one of the strangest looking men in showbusiness.
President Obama’s credit card declined at New York restaurant
The President found himself in hot water when he couldn’t pay for a hot meal. Fortunately, the whole thing was a mix-up, and Michelle had her card handy.
Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden discharged from Navy Reserve for cocaine use
Normally the term “cup of coffee” is reserved for professional sports, but the alkaloid reference also seems very appropriate to describe Vice President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden’s stint in the Navy Reserve, which lasted all of nine months after he reportedly tested positive for cocaine less than two months after being commissioned an ensign.
Impersonator tricks Secret Service, gets backstage with President Obama
It’s unclear how a man without proper identification got past the Secret Service after claiming to be a Congressman. But he did, and the agency is under fire yet again. Check out the details and jump to your own conclusions about how well the President is being protected.
Chelsea Clinton had a baby
Clinton and husband Mark Mezvinsky celebrated the late Friday birth of their daughter, Charlotte. Early reports have Bill and Hillary over the moon.
White House fence jumper had 800 rounds of ammunition, machetes in his car
Gonzalez, a decorated veteran, is believed to be suffering from PTSD. Find out what else he had in his car, and what he had on him when he was arrested earlier this summer.
Following brawl reports, Sarah Palin defends Bristol Palin, blames ‘liberal media’
Following reports of a brawl at a party and divorce from Todd Palin, Sarah Palin spoke out over the weekend in defense of her “straight-shooter” daughter Bristol Palin — while suggesting who/what people should actually target.
Second man arrested at White House in two days, prompting security review
The second man, who had been turned away previously, returned in his car, blocking the driveway and refusing to move. Find out what secret the first man was hiding, and how all these security breaches bode for the safety of the First Family.
VIDEO White House evacuated after intruder makes it through the front doors
Omar J. Gonzalez, 42, of Texas, managed to make it across the White House lawn and inside the building. Authorities aren’t quite sure how. Find out what he wanted, and what happened to him when he got in.
Gwyneth Paltrow to host President Barack Obama at her home
“Dinner is served, President Obama,” are the words Gwyneth Paltrow will soon being saying when she hosts the Democratic National Committee at her home in Los Angeles on October 9th. And you thought she was just an actress! Read on to get the details, including how much it costs to attend the event and what your hard earned cash will get you besides just a seat at the table.
Palin family allegedly went all Alaska Shore in party brawl
“We thought we were watching an episode of Jerry Springer,” said a partygoer who witnessed Sarah Palin and three of her adult children getting into “verbal and physical altercations” with others. The incident was confirmed by the Anchorage Police Department, which continues its investigation.
VIDEO Senator John McCain does the robot onstage with Jamie Foxx
Yup–you read that right. The soon-to-be 78-year-old busted all kinds of moves with Foxx at a fundraiser in the Hamptons. Find out why, as well as who else was in attendance.
5-year-old mayor Bobby Tufts unseated by 16-year-old competitor in Minnesota election
The World’s Youngest Mayor is out of the job after two years in office. Mayor Bobby Tufts was first elected mayor of an unincorporated Minnesota town when he was just 3 years old. See what the pre-schooler now plans to do for a career…
PHOTOS Meet Julie Tauber McMahon, President Clinton’s alleged long-term mistress
The 13-year affair was first hinted at in the press six years ago. Now, with the release of a tell-all book featuring interviews with Secret Service agents, more details about the relationship have come to light.
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PHOTO President Obama fist-bumps cashier who quipped about gay sex
The President continues his swing through the west. While in Austin, he made a cashier’s day.
President Obama’s “Funny or Die” segment nominated for an Emmy
He’s won multiple Emmy awards for his audiobooks. Now, the producers of Funny Or Die’s “Between Two Ferns” hope his victory magic can rub off on their series.
What is Hillary Clinton’s net worth? Were the Clintons really dead broke?
The former senator and Secretary of State’s recent comments at a book signing bear scrutiny. While the Clintons did face a massive debt after leaving the White House, they also had massive earning power. The couple has earned nine figures in total income since 2001.
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President Obama turns down offered pot twice while fundraising in Denver
The 44th President also greeted a man wearing a mask of a horse’s head. Colorado was the first US state to legalize fully the sale and use of marijuana for recreational purposes.
New poll names President Obama the worst U.S. President since World War Two
George W. Bush came in just behind Barack Obama on the list, which also included Richard Nixon and Jimmy Carter. It was not weighted to include perspective.
What is a Maker Faire? Why did the White House host one?
3D printing, responsible for the image at left, is only a small part of what happens when a group of serious and creative people get together in the name of technology.
PHOTOS President George H.W. Bush skydived for his 90th birthday
You thought you were adventurous?! The 41st president of the United States marked his 90th birthday earlier today by jumping out of a plane at 10,000 feet.
PHOTO Monica Lewinsky opens up on Bill Clinton affair for first time in a decade
Rather than forever be remembered for “something that’s not so great to be known for,” Monica Lewinsky opened up this month with her side of the scandal that nearly lost Bill Clinton the presidency in 1998. She added she’s motivated to speak out now after learning of the abuse others have suffered at the hand of Internet commenters.
VIDEO Watch Barack Obama talk with Zach Galifianakis for Funny or Die’s Between Two Ferns
Zach Galifianakis treated President Barack Obama to a new kind of interview for Funny of Die’s Between Two Ferns series. During the intentionally awkward sit-down, Zach grilled the POTUS on everything from “Ambassador Rodman’s” role in North Korea to Obama’s “home country of Kenya.”
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‘Bible’ producers cast out Satan that looks like Obama from upcoming film
Producers of the wildly popular The Bible series that aired on History have cast out scenes featuring the Obama-lookalike Satan from its upcoming Son of God film adaptation. Find out their explanation as to why and let us know if you agree with the decision.
AUDIO Bill Clinton had year-long affair with Liz Hurley while President?
Somebody call Olivia Pope! Former President Bill Clinton is once again caught up in a cheating scandal after actor Tom Sizemore reveals in a recorded conversation that he gave his ex Elizabeth Hurley’s phone number to the Prez and he gave her a booty call — while still President! Tom goes on to say Bill and Liz remained an item for a year before Mr. C called things off because he was falling in love with the big screen vixen. “At a certain point, he told her, ‘I don’t do love and I’m beginning to think I might love you,” Sizemore says. Keep reading for a summary of how the whole thing went down and listen to the audio recording.
UPDATE – Elizabeth Hurley has responded to the alleged affair with Clinton on Twitter and we’ve added it to the post.
Michelle Kwan could be First Lady of Rhode Island
Clay Pell, Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan’s husband, announced his candidacy for governor of Rhode Island this week. Although his famous wife is sure to help the campaign, Clay has an impressive resume all his own.
Gabby Giffords’ skydiving to mark 3-year shooting anniversary
Exactly three years after an assassin nearly killed her, former Arizona congresswoman Gabby Giffords is celebrating life by skydiving. She also updated supporters on her physical progress and resolutions for the new year…
PHOTOS Hillary Clinton doesn’t look like this anymore — see her new hairstyle
When Hillary Clinton gets bangs, people notice! The former Secretary of State/First Lady debuted her new hairstyle during Wednesday’s NYC mayoral inauguration. See what she looks like now…
VIDEO Toronto mayor Rob Ford smoked crack recently, refuses to resign
Rob Ford, mayor of Canada’s most populous city, admitted today that he smoked crack cocaine “probably a year ago.” Despite growing public requests, Doug refuses to step down from his political office. There is an ongoing investigation.
Why was The Governor’s Wife’s Edwin Edwards arrested?
A&E raised more than a few eyebrows when they announced they would be airing a reality series titled The Governor’s Wife based on the lives of former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards and his wife Trina Edwards, who is more than 50 years younger than the 85-year-old Edwards. But it wasn’t just the couple’s age difference, or the fact that they just recently had a child together, that had folks talking about the show, it was the fact that the couple met while Edwards was serving a ten-year prison sentence! So, what was Governor Edwin Edwards arrested for? Keep reading to find out the answer to that question and get a brief history of Edwards’ scandalous past while serving an unprecedented four terms as Louisiana Governor from 1972 to 1996.
Rielle Hunter’s apology for affair with John Edwards: Too little, too late?
Seven years after her affair with John Edwards made national news, Rielle Hunter’s trying to stay relevant with the re-release of her memoir, What Really Happened: John Edwards, Our Daughter and Me. She also apologized to Elizabeth Edwards, who died in 2010.
VIDEO Senator Ted Cruz quotes Duck Dynasty during Obamacare ‘Phil-a-buster’
During Texas Senator Ted Cruz’s all-night stand against the funding of Obamacare he called upon the cast of Duck Dynasty for inspiration and to drive home a point about his particular hopes for the country moving forward. Cruz spent 21 hours and 19 minutes trying in every way to explain why he feels that Obamacare is bad for America. At one point, he called upon the philosophies of Phil, Jase, Willie and Silas Robertson. News outlets have pointed out this wasn’t a filibuster but in a way it was kind of a Phil-a-buster. See just the part where he quotes DD a lot as well as a full transcript of the Philosophies.
Gennifer Flowers, Bill Clinton’s alleged former mistress, claims Hillary Clinton’s bisexual
The woman who claimed to be Bill Clinton’s mistress during the 1992 presidential campaign is back! This time, Gennifer Flowers says Bill Clinton told her that Hillary was bisexual and that their marriage was not traditional.
VIDEO Kris Jenner responds to President Obama’s critique of her family
Kris Jenner isn’t too happy with President Obama’s comments about her family… So she got up on to the public soapbox that is The Kris Jenner Show to give him a harsh scolding. Watch the full clip and tell us whether Kris’ comments were called for or out of line.
4-year-old Bobby Tufts re-elected mayor of Dorset, Minnesota
Bobby Tufts, pint-sized mayor of a small Minnesota town, ran on the grounds of providing more ice cream to residents. Sounds like our other politicians could take a few notes from the 4-year-old mayor!
President Obama criticizes Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
President Obama is not a fan of Keeping up With the Kardashians or of the family in general. He specifically reprimanded Kim Kardashian and Kanye West in a recent interview…
EXCLUSIVE Carlos Danger campaign poster concept for Anthony Weiner
New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner’s poll numbers have taken a dive since the most recent sexting scandal with Sydney Leathers broke a couple weeks ago, landing him in fourth place. I’m no expert at running a political campaign or anything (although I did watch every season of The West Wing and feel I am in touch with my inner Josh Lyman), but I think it’s time Anthony Weiner stopped fighting against the current and swim with it instead! I suggest he embrace the latest scandal and his Adventure Comics alter ego and officially run as… CARLOS DANGER! Keep reading to see our exclusive campaign poster and check out a video clip of The West Wing alum Kristin Chenoweth singing an ode to our choice for Carlos Danger’s running mate in the 2016 Presidential election.
Anthony Weiner sexting partner Sydney Leathers signs with Farrah Abraham’s former manager Gina Rodriguez
It appears that the Gloria Allred of tabloid headline promotion has herself a new darling! Anthony Weiner’s sexting partner Sydney Leathers (yes, that’s her real name — you can find out more about her here) is the latest client signed by GR Media, headed up by Gina Rodriguez, who represents a corral of TMZ regulars like Michael Lohan, Tan Mom Patricia Krentcil, Octomom Nadya Suleman (formerly), and Farrah Abraham. Find out what Gina Rodriguez has in store for her new client! (Keep in mind that Gina, a former adult film star herself, is a BIG proponent of sex tapes!)
Anthony Weiner sext partner Sydney Elaine Leathers photos and blog entry about Weiner
Leave it to reality to give us a story in which a New York politician named Anthony Weiner gets caught with his pants down (literally) for the second time after it is revealed he was sexting under the pseudonym Carlos Danger with a young woman named Sydney Leathers long after he resigned from Congress in June of 2011 for a similar scrotograph controversy.
George H.W. Bush shaved his head in support of 2-year-old cancer patient
Who knew the former president was such a softie? He volunteered to shave his head in support of a 2-year-old cancer patient named Patrick. Find out how H.W. knows the little guy and how Patrick is doing.
Anthony Weiner caught in another sexting scandal while running for mayor of NYC
Anthony Weiner, a former congressman and current candidate for the New York City mayoral position, didn’t learn his lesson when it comes to sexting girls who know how to take screenshots… Read the latest allegations against the politician.
Michelle Obama’s Instagram off and running as she shares pictures from Africa
The First Lady joined Instagram today… And has already shared four pictures and one video! Check out her profile to see what she has to share.
VIDEO Michelle Obama refers to herself as a “busy single mother” in interview
Talk about putting your foot in your mouth! First lady Michelle Obama pulled a Joe Biden-style gaffe in a TV interview yesterday with Burlington, Vermont, CBS affiliate WCAX. The usually perfectly-poised first lady was discussing nutrition and families when she accidentally said, “Believe me, as a busy single mother—or, I shouldn’t say single! As a busy mother… sometimes, you know, when you’ve got a husband who’s president, it can feel a little single, but he’s there!”
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Beyonce, Hillary Clinton among public figures reportedly doxxed
More than one dozen high-profile public figures are allegedly victims to the cyber crime of “doxxing,” TMZ reported yesterday. Beyonce, Jay-Z, Britney Spears, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin are among those who reportedly had social security numbers, credit information, mortgage amounts and more posted on a website.
PHOTOS Gabby Giffords is radiant in Vogue, encourages gun control
It has been little more than two years since former Rep. Gabby Giffords suffered a critical head wound in a mass shooting at an Arizona supermarket. In the time since then, Giffords’ has been an absolute inspiration to millions of people facing adversity. Her relationship with her devoted husband, former astronaut Mark Kelly, has also demonstrated what true love looks like. Now, a set of photos in the March edition of Vogue gives a sense of just how deep their connection is.
Aviva Drescher says imprisoned drug users are “today’s slaves who are shackled in the modern day plantations”
Aviva Drescher has always been a bit on the outspoken side on the Real Housewives of New York City, and now she’s taking her voice to politics and speaking out for the legalization of the possession of all drugs and the release of today’s “slaves” who are currently in prisons around the country.
Michelle Obama’s bangs, the style sensation of the inauguration
Gearing up for her husband’s second presidential term, Michelle Obama has changed her hairstyle. The first lady, who has a new twitter account at FLOTUS (First Lady of The United States,) debuted her look this weekend at the The Kids Inaugural.
Lupe Fiasco removed from stage during Inauguration event after Obama bash
It seems rapper Lupe Fiasco lived up to his surname during Sunday night’s pre-Inauguration StartUp RockOn event in Washington, D.C. According to reports, Lupe went on an anti-war tirade during his scheduled performance, admitting he hadn’t even voted for President Obama, which led to him being tossed from the stage.
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Merry Christmas from First Dog Bo Obama, who stole the show at Christmas charity event
Recently Bo Obama did an excellent job of fulfilling his role as First Dog by hopping into the lap of Michelle Obama as she read Twas the Night Before Christmas to a group of children at the Children’s National Medical Center in Washington D.C.
The scandalous downfall of CIA head David Petraeus (so far)
While the world of celebridom has been moving along just fine a scandal has been rocking the top offices of U.S. Government and each day reveals a new seemingly incredible layer. At the center of this novel and made for TV film in the making is none other than General David Petraeus, who is was the head of the CIA. Yes. As in the guy who ran the Central Intelligence Agency. Read on for what is sure to become the best political thriller for years, including photos of all the players involved in the scandal and otherwise.
VIDEO Heather McDonald endorses alleged Lindsay Lohan attacker Christian LaBella for President as Sarah Palin?
In what could very well be the greatest coincidental mish-mash of pop culture references ever, we found a video of Chelsea Lately writer and comedian Heather McDonald impersonating Sarah Palin endorsing Christian LaBella, who was just arrested for allegedly assaulting Lindsay Lohan in her New York City hotel room after a dispute over a photo, for President of the Alpha Kappa Psi fraternity at the University of San Diego.
Wait, what?
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VIDEO Obama tells kids to stop watching The Real Housewives
Oh man. POTUS was speaking to the National Urban League in New Orleans and one of the ways in which he suggested kids can compete globally is to quit watching The Real Housewives! Read his quote, see the brief clip of his statement, find out why Michelle Obama might have a problem with this and then see 2 separate pics of Obama posing with said Housewives.
John Edwards and Rielle Hunter broke up right before her tell-all book came out
While on a media blitz to promote her new book (out today) where she lays bare all the details about her affair with John Edwards, Rielle Hunter announced that and the former Senator split last week.
Amanda Bynes seeks Presidential Pardon for DUI charge
Amanda Bynes may very well be the most dangerous person behind the wheel in L.A. county. She was officially charged yesterday with DUI stemming from an arrest back in April in which she allegedly side-swiped a cop. And that was after a separate incident in which she blew off a cop by refusing to wait for a ticket! Well Bynes isn’t taking this lightly as she skipped all middle men and appealed directly to POTUS for help with her perceived injustice! Read on for what’s my current favorite celebrity tweet.
VIDEO Barack Obama slow jams the news with Jimmy Fallon
Jimmy Fallon is quick becoming the king of celebrity duets. With a long list of super-celebrities sharing his Late Night stage over the years, it is tough to pick a star. But, this duet has to top some list. The Preezy of the United Steezy, the Barackness Monster, the POTUS himself, President Barack Obama joined Jimmy Fallon on stage and took slow-jamming the news to a whole new world-historical level.
The Top 5 Starcasm Sarah Palin Moments
The HBO film Game Change has rekindled America’s interest in the self-proclaimed “pit bull with lipstick” and former governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin, whose nomination as John McCain’s Vice Presidential running mate in 2008 took the political world, and the nation, by surprise. She then became an overnight political superstar after making her national stage debut with a dynamic 40-minute speech at the Republican National Convention.
Keep reading to relive the highlights of our coverage of Palin’s meteoric rise to fame that includes numerous silly Photoshopped images and even a couple pen and ink drawings from our “early early years.”
VIDEOS The complete Barack Obama sings R&B collection
In the last month or so, President Obama’s re-election campaign has taken a surprising turn. Sure Bill Clinton did a few appearances with a saxophone back in the day, but no one has seen the likes of this. President Obama is singing. What’s even more surprising is that he seems willing to sing for huge audiences . . .and, he’s kind of good.
VIDEO PHOTOS Monica Lewinsky: Life after the Bill Clinton affair
The first half of the four-hour PBS documentary Clinton: American Experience airs February 20 and kicks off with his Rose Garden apology after declaring he did not have sexual relations with 23-year-old White House intern Monica Lewinsky. We all know what eventually happened to Bill Clinton, but whatever became of Monica Lewinsky? Keep reading to find out what the now 36-year-old has been up to for the last 13 years!
Jersey Shore beats out GOP Presidential debates to win top basic cable show of the week
GTL reigned supreme over the GOP as MTV’s Jersey Shore finished the week ending January 22, 2012 as the most watched basic cable television show, beating out both Republican Presidential debates as well as History Channel powerhouse Pawn Stars and Lifetime’s original movie Drew Peterson: Untouchable. Keep reading for the rest of the Top 25!