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Barack Obama
aretha franklin funeral
Aug. 31, 2018
Read the Letter Barack Obama Wrote for Aretha Franklin’s Funeral
“Aretha Franklin rocked the world of anyone who had the pleasure of hearing her voice.”
By
Aubri Juhasz
aretha franklin
Aug. 16, 2018
Aretha Franklin Sang at Barack Obama’s First Inauguration and Restored the Union
Only Aretha can restore your faith in the union.
By
Hunter Harris
biffs
Aug. 14, 2018
$100,000 Pyramid
Contestant Explains How He Mixed Up Osama and Obama
And in front of Tim Meadows, no less.
By
Halle Kiefer
charlottesville
Aug. 9, 2018
Spike Lee Is the One Who Told Barack Obama About Charlottesville
“I could see on his face — that shock.”
By
Dee Lockett
well hello! let’s celebrate this
May 21, 2018
The Obamas Will Produce Movies and Shows for Netflix
Welcome to Higher Ground Productions.
By
Hunter Harris
everything we learned
May 1, 2018
Everything We Learned From Kanye’s Revealing Charlamagne Tha God Interview
Obama, Trump, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, the Harriet Tubman $20 bill, and so, so, so much more.
By
Dee Lockett
interviews
May 1, 2018
Kanye Talks Mental Breakdown, Jay-Z Feud, and Trump in Two-Hour-Long Interview
“I was hurt about Jay-Z and Beyoncé not coming to the wedding.”
By
Dee Lockett
the obamas
Mar. 9, 2018
7 Shows We’d Like to See From the Obamas on Netflix
We’ve got some ideas for the potential Obama-Netflix collaboration.
By
Hunter Harris
obama legacy
Mar. 8, 2018
Obamas Reportedly in Talks With Netflix to Produce Programming
Are you ready to feel inspired?
By
Jordan Crucchiola
art
Feb. 12, 2018
The Obamas’ Official Portraits Rise to the Occasion
Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald join the canon.
By
Jerry Saltz
well hello! let’s celebrate this
Feb. 12, 2018
Barack and Michelle Obama’s Official Portraits Are Revealed
Painted by Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald.
By
Hunter Harris
movie review
Jan. 19, 2018
The Final Year
Gives an Insider’s Perspective of the Obama Presidency
Greg Barker’s swift documentary covers the achievements, mistakes, and compromises that make the Obama legacy alternately exhilarating and depressing.
By
David Edelstein
chat room
Jan. 16, 2018
The 2016 Election Totally Changed Obama Doc
The Final Year
“As the year went on, it was becoming more a film about the nature of our democracy, and how we were seen in the world was at stake.”
By
Abraham Riesman
Jan. 12, 2018
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction
Is a Very Different Kind of Letterman Show
David Letterman’s Netflix talk show could go wherever his mind decides to wander.
By
Matt Zoller Seitz
my next guest needs no introduction
Jan. 12, 2018
Obama Charms Letterman With a Story About Dropping Malia Off at College
He had a lot of trouble with a dang lamp.
By
Jackson McHenry
dad moves
Jan. 10, 2018
Barack Obama Once Shook What His Mama Give Him in Front of Prince
Sasha made him do it.
By
Dee Lockett
Jan. 5, 2018
David Letterman’s Netflix Show ‘My Next Guest Needs No Introduction’ […]
Netflix has revealed the title, premiere date, and guest lineup of David Letterman’s new talk show. Titled My Next Guest Needs No Introduction […]
By
Megh Wright
Dec. 31, 2017
Barack Obama Shares His Favorite Books and Songs of 2017
Turns out the former president is into reggaeton.
By
Corinna Burford
tearjerkers
Dec. 28, 2017
Weep While Barack Obama and Chance the Rapper Ask You to Do Good in This PSA
Chance the Rapper joins the former president in this public-service announcement.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
burning questions
Dec. 27, 2017
Prince Harry Asks Obama the Hard Pop-Culture Questions:
The Good Wife
or
Suits
?
Tough call!
By
Dee Lockett
Dec. 4, 2017
‘Barry & Joe: The Animated Series’ In Development with Conan […]
An animated series starring a time-traveling Barack Obama and Joe Biden is currently in the works with some help from Conan O’Brien. According […]
By
Megh Wright
politics
Nov. 27, 2017
Susan Sarandon Sure ‘We Would Be at War’ If ‘Very Dangerous’ Hillary Elected
And she’s not too fond of Obama either.
By
Halle Kiefer
harvey weinstein
Oct. 10, 2017
The Obamas Address Weinstein Allegations: ‘Michelle and I Have Been Disgusted’
Harvey Weinstein contributed money to Obama’s political campaigns.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
new yorker festival 2017
Oct. 7, 2017
Jerry Seinfeld: Driving a Corvette With Obama Is ‘Greatest Moment’ of My Life
But Donald Trump shouldn’t expect a ride.
By
Corinna Burford
party chat
Sept. 28, 2017
Larry David Says Obama’s Golf Game Is Very Presidential
“When you play with him, you say, ‘Oh yeah, that guy, I’m glad he’s president.’”
By
Katie Van Syckle
good one podcast
Sept. 28, 2017
What It Was Like Writing Jokes for President Obama
And why Donald Trump shouldn’t skip the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
By
Jesse David Fox
Sept. 19, 2017
Talking Comedy and Politics with Former Obama Speechwriter David Litt
Not many people can claim that they landed their first post-college job as a 24-year-old speechwriter and joke writer for the President of […]
By
Megh Wright
buddies
Sept. 6, 2017
George Clooney Is Casual Texting Buddies With President Obama
The
Suburbicon
director says the texts aren’t “Scaramucci-racy.”
By
Hunter Harris
documentaries
Aug. 28, 2017
Ken Burns Wants to Make an Obama Documentary
“It would just be him. And then, in ten years, we’d add all the other things.”
By
Jackson McHenry
the industry
June 16, 2017
Obama Inducts Jay Z Into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
“Jay and I are also fools for our daughters. Although, he’s going to have me beat once those twins show up.”
By
Tim McGovern
last night on late night
Apr. 29, 2017
Tom Hanks Remains Bitter About One Part of Vacationing With the Obamas and Oprah
Paradise lost.
By
Karen Brill
important questions
Feb. 24, 2017
Why Did Barack Obama, a Mature Adult, Watch
Monster Trucks
?
According to Hollywood insiders, he requested a screener.
By
Hunter Harris
Feb. 3, 2017
All the Barack Obama TV Specials to Watch Right Now, Ranked
If you’re feeling sentimental for a time before January 20.
By
Kenny Herzog
whitewashing
Jan. 25, 2017
WikiHow Apologizes for Whitewashing Beyoncé
The site says it wasn’t intentional.
By
Dee Lockett
last night on late night
Jan. 22, 2017
SNL
Says Good-bye to Barack Obama ‘With Love’
Hold yourself together.
By
Karen Brill
inauguration 2017
Jan. 20, 2017
Frank Ocean Thinks Obama Should Have Walked Out
“The majority knows man, we know you did good.”
By
Halle Kiefer
vulture lists
Jan. 20, 2017
The 8 Best Memes of the Obama Presidency
#ThanksObama, the tan suit, the turkey pardon, and other standout moments.
By
Miles Klee
Jan. 20, 2017
Conservative Pundit Stephen Colbert Salutes President Barack Obama on ‘The […]
Here’s a clip from last night’s Late Show, where Stephen Colbert is treated to an extra special drop-in appearance by conservative pundit […]
By
Megh Wright
last night on late night
Jan. 20, 2017
‘Stephen Colbert’ Says Goodbye to Barack Obama
It’s the end of the line, and we all have our parts to play.
By
Karen Brill
the fucking american dream
Jan. 18, 2017
Bruce Springsteen Privately Serenaded White House Staffers at a Secret Concert
He wanted to reward their hard work over these past eight years.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
Jan. 16, 2017
Enjoy the Last of Barack Obama’s Literary Wisdom
“I don’t worry about the survival of the novel. We’re a storytelling species.”
By
Hunter Harris
farewells
Jan. 11, 2017
The
Hamilton
Cast Perform ‘One Last Time’ at WH
Teach ‘em how to say good-bye.
By
Devon Ivie
the obama years
Jan. 11, 2017
Considering the Novel in the Age of Obama
What the standout fiction of the last eight years can tell us about an art form, and a country, in flux.
By
Christian Lorentzen
farewell address
Jan. 11, 2017
See Eddie Vedder Sing at Obama’s Farewell Address
Thanks, Obama.
By
Tolly Wright
celebs
Jan. 10, 2017
Celebrities React to Obama’s Farewell Speech
Katy Perry, George Takei, Shonda Rhimes, Jesse Williams, and others took to social media.
By
Tolly Wright
year in culture 2016
Dec. 29, 2016
29 Very Black Things That Happened on TV in 2016
Beyoncé’s Super Bowl performance,
Atlanta
’s Juneteenth episode, and so much more.
By
Dee Lockett
surprise!
Dec. 16, 2016
Here Is a Very Good Photo of Octavia Spencer Being Surprised by Barack Obama
Don’t leave us, Barack!
By
Jackson McHenry
Dec. 13, 2016
Watch Trevor Noah’s ‘Daily Show’ Interview with President Barack Obama
On last night’s Daily Show, Trevor Noah headed to the White House for an interview with President Obama, and in case you missed it, Comedy […]
By
Megh Wright
last night on late night
Dec. 13, 2016
Watch Trevor Noah’s Candid
TDS
Obama Interview
“There has not been a time in my public life or my presidency where I feel as if I have had to bite my tongue.”
By
Dee Lockett
Dec. 9, 2016
President Obama Will Appear on Monday’s ‘Daily Show with Trevor Noah’
President Obama is headed to The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Comedy Central announced that Obama will appear on Monday night’s show at 11:00pm […]
By
Megh Wright
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