Obama, Cartoon Network target bullying in documentary

March 15th, 2012 - 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama appears in an upcoming Cartoon Network documentary aimed at encouraging bullied children and others to speak up, and says that as the father of two young girls he is deeply concerned about the issue. In an introduction to the 30-minute film, the president appeals to students, parents and teachers to take a stand on bullying

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Comic impressionist Steve Bridges dies in LA (AP)

March 5th, 2012 - 

AP – Comic impressionist Steve Bridges, best known for impersonating former President George W. Bush, has died at home in Los Angeles.

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President Obama supplants NYT editor as Barnard speaker (Reuters)

March 4th, 2012 - 

Reuters – New York Times, move aside for the President of the United States.

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President Obama supplants NYT editor as Barnard speaker

March 4th, 2012 - 

NEW YORK, March 4 (TheWrap.com) – New York Times, move aside for the President of the United States. President Barack Obama has supplanted Times editor Jill Abramson as Barnard College’s commencement speaker this year, per an announcement on Barnard’s website. “This is an extraordinary honor for Barnard and we are thrilled to welcome President Obama for this important moment in the lives of our graduates and their families,” Barnard President Deborah L

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Sacha Baron Cohen’s red carpet stunt had Academy worried (Reuters)

February 27th, 2012 - 

Reuters – Sacha Baron Cohen’s stunt of spilling ashes on Ryan Seacrest on the Oscar red carpet earned the comic a quick visit from Academy president Tom Sherak and Oscar show producer Brian Grazer, who went to Baron Cohen’s dressing room to make sure he didn’t have any more disruptions planned for Oscar night.

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Eva Longoria and Kal Penn join Obama campaign (Reuters)

February 23rd, 2012 - 

Reuters – President Barack Obama’s support in Hollywood might not be what it used to, but he can always depend on a little star power from Eva Longoria and Kal Penn.

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Obama sings the blues with Jagger, B.B King (Reuters)

February 22nd, 2012 - 

Reuters – Bill Clinton had his saxophone, but President Barack Obama can sing the blues.

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Obama campaign names 35 national co-chairs (AP)

February 22nd, 2012 - 

AP – President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign has named 35 national co-chairs, including elected officials, campaign volunteers and a few celebrities.

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Obama’s prayers with Whitney Houston’s family (AP)

February 13th, 2012 - 

AP – The White House says President Barack Obama’s thoughts and prayers are with Whitney Houston’s family, especially her daughter.

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