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  1. aretha franklin funeral
    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
  2. aretha franklin
    Aretha Franklin Sang at Barack Obama’s First Inauguration and Restored the UnionOnly Aretha can restore your faith in the union.
    By Hunter Harris
  3. biffs
    $100,000 Pyramid Contestant Explains How He Mixed Up Osama and ObamaAnd in front of Tim Meadows, no less.
    By Halle Kiefer
  4. charlottesville
    Spike Lee Is the One Who Told Barack Obama About Charlottesville“I could see on his face — that shock.”
    By Dee Lockett
  5. well hello! let’s celebrate this
    The Obamas Will Produce Movies and Shows for NetflixWelcome to Higher Ground Productions.
    By Hunter Harris
  6. everything we learned
    Everything We Learned From Kanye’s Revealing Charlamagne Tha God InterviewObama, Trump, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, the Harriet Tubman $20 bill, and so, so, so much more.
    By Dee Lockett
  7. interviews
    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
  8. the obamas
    7 Shows We’d Like to See From the Obamas on NetflixWe’ve got some ideas for the potential Obama-Netflix collaboration.
    By Hunter Harris
  9. obama legacy
    Obamas Reportedly in Talks With Netflix to Produce ProgrammingAre you ready to feel inspired?
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  10. art
    The Obamas’ Official Portraits Rise to the OccasionKehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald join the canon.
    By Jerry Saltz
  11. well hello! let’s celebrate this
    Barack and Michelle Obama’s Official Portraits Are RevealedPainted by Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald.
    By Hunter Harris
  12. movie review
    The Final Year Gives an Insider’s Perspective of the Obama PresidencyGreg Barker’s swift documentary covers the achievements, mistakes, and compromises that make the Obama legacy alternately exhilarating and depressing.
    By David Edelstein
  13. chat room
    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
  14. My Next Guest Needs No Introduction Is a Very Different Kind of Letterman ShowDavid Letterman’s Netflix talk show could go wherever his mind decides to wander.
    By Matt Zoller Seitz
  15. my next guest needs no introduction
    Obama Charms Letterman With a Story About Dropping Malia Off at CollegeHe had a lot of trouble with a dang lamp.
    By Jackson McHenry
  16. dad moves
    Barack Obama Once Shook What His Mama Give Him in Front of PrinceSasha made him do it.
    By Dee Lockett
  17. 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
  18. Barack Obama Shares His Favorite Books and Songs of 2017Turns out the former president is into reggaeton.
    By Corinna Burford
  19. tearjerkers
    Weep While Barack Obama and Chance the Rapper Ask You to Do Good in This PSAChance the Rapper joins the former president in this public-service announcement.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  20. burning questions
    Prince Harry Asks Obama the Hard Pop-Culture Questions: The Good Wife or Suits?Tough call!
    By Dee Lockett
  21. ‘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
  22. politics
    Susan Sarandon Sure ‘We Would Be at War’ If ‘Very Dangerous’ Hillary ElectedAnd she’s not too fond of Obama either.
    By Halle Kiefer
  23. harvey weinstein
    The Obamas Address Weinstein Allegations: ‘Michelle and I Have Been Disgusted’Harvey Weinstein contributed money to Obama’s political campaigns.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  24. new yorker festival 2017
    Jerry Seinfeld: Driving a Corvette With Obama Is ‘Greatest Moment’ of My LifeBut Donald Trump shouldn’t expect a ride.
    By Corinna Burford
  25. party chat
    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
  26. good one podcast
    What It Was Like Writing Jokes for President ObamaAnd why Donald Trump shouldn’t skip the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
    By Jesse David Fox
  27. 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
  28. buddies
    George Clooney Is Casual Texting Buddies With President ObamaThe Suburbicon director says the texts aren’t “Scaramucci-racy.”
    By Hunter Harris
  29. documentaries
    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
  30. the industry
    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
  31. last night on late night
    Tom Hanks Remains Bitter About One Part of Vacationing With the Obamas and OprahParadise lost.
    By Karen Brill
  32. important questions
    Why Did Barack Obama, a Mature Adult, Watch Monster Trucks?According to Hollywood insiders, he requested a screener.
    By Hunter Harris
  33. All the Barack Obama TV Specials to Watch Right Now, RankedIf you’re feeling sentimental for a time before January 20.
    By Kenny Herzog
  34. whitewashing
    WikiHow Apologizes for Whitewashing BeyoncéThe site says it wasn’t intentional.
    By Dee Lockett
  35. last night on late night
    SNL Says Good-bye to Barack Obama ‘With Love’Hold yourself together.
    By Karen Brill
  36. inauguration 2017
    Frank Ocean Thinks Obama Should Have Walked Out“The majority knows man, we know you did good.”
    By Halle Kiefer
  37. vulture lists
    The 8 Best Memes of the Obama Presidency#ThanksObama, the tan suit, the turkey pardon, and other standout moments.
    By Miles Klee
  38. 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
  39. last night on late night
    ‘Stephen Colbert’ Says Goodbye to Barack ObamaIt’s the end of the line, and we all have our parts to play.
    By Karen Brill
  40. the fucking american dream
    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
  41. 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
  42. farewells
    The Hamilton Cast Perform ‘One Last Time’ at WHTeach ‘em how to say good-bye.
    By Devon Ivie
  43. the obama years
    Considering the Novel in the Age of ObamaWhat the standout fiction of the last eight years can tell us about an art form, and a country, in flux.
    By Christian Lorentzen
  44. farewell address
    See Eddie Vedder Sing at Obama’s Farewell Address Thanks, Obama.
    By Tolly Wright
  45. celebs
    Celebrities React to Obama’s Farewell SpeechKaty Perry, George Takei, Shonda Rhimes, Jesse Williams, and others took to social media.
    By Tolly Wright
  46. year in culture 2016
    29 Very Black Things That Happened on TV in 2016Beyoncé’s Super Bowl performance, Atlanta’s Juneteenth episode, and so much more.
    By Dee Lockett
  47. surprise!
    Here Is a Very Good Photo of Octavia Spencer Being Surprised by Barack ObamaDon’t leave us, Barack!
    By Jackson McHenry
  48. Watch Trevor Noah’s ‘Daily Show’ Interview with President Barack ObamaOn 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
  49. last night on late night
    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
  50. 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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