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Chelsea Manning: 5 Things To Know About The Whistleblower Reportedly Dating Grimes

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Chelsea Manning: 5 Things To Know About The Whistleblower Reportedly Dating Grimes

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Grimes is reportedly dating WikiLeaks whistleblower Chelsea Manning after her breakup with Elon Musk. Learn more about Chelsea here.

It’s been another whirlwind day in the land of pop artist Grimes. After revealing she welcomed a second child with ex Elon Musk, who is currently dating actress Natasha Bassett, reports surfaced that Grimes herself had begun a new relationship, with former WikiLeaks whistleblower Chelsea Manning.

Whistleblower Chelsea Manning has reportedly been dating Grimes, shortly after the singer’s split with ex Elon Musk. (LAURENT GILLIERON/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)

Although questions arose about Grimes and Elon’s relationship status after she called him her “boyfriend” in her baby announcement, Grimes later confirmed their split and has reportedly been “getting serious” with Chelsea. Learn all about the whistleblower and activist’s past, including her relationship with former President Barack Obama, here.

1. She’s a former whistleblower
Chelsea released hundreds of thousands of documents to WikiLeaks in early 2010. (LAURENT GILLIERON/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)


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While she served as a U.S. Army intelligence officer, Chelsea allegedly got in contact with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in late 2009. Over a period of a few months, she leaked hundreds of thousands of classified documents to the WikiLeaks website, committing what’s believed to be the largest unauthorized release of classified state information in history. Chelsea was arrested in 2010 and after her initial trial was commuted, sentenced to 35 years in prison in July 2013.

2. She’s a transgender woman

Chelsea, who has said she has felt like a woman since childhood, came out publicly as transgender the day after her sentencing, saying “I am a female” and requesting to be referred to as Chelsea Manning. She sought treatment for gender dysphoria while incarcerated in a men’s military prison, but the Department of Defense allegedly denied her request. While serving her sentence, she tried to commit suicide twice. She also went on a hunger strike in 2016 for 10 days, until army officials finally allowed her to pursue her gender affirmation, including reassignment surgery.

 3. Former President Barack Obama pardoned her 

As one of his final acts in office, former President Barack Obama commuted the remainder of Chelsea’s prison sentence in May 2017. At the time, Chelsea had served roughly seven years of her sentence, which still made her the longest-serving whistleblower in United States history. After her release, she found a new lease on life, even running for a senate seat in Maryland in 2018.

 4. She and Grimes have reportedly been “getting serious”

According to a Mar. 11 report from Page Six, Grimes and Chelsea’s relationship is moving full speed ahead, with a source sharing they “U-Hauled it” and have been “living together in Austin.” HollywoodLife has reached out to both Grimes’ and Chelsea’s reps for comment.

News of the alleged couple’s fast-paced romance comes just as Grimes confirmed her second split from Elon on Thursday in a bombshell interview with Vanity Fair, where she also shared she and Elon secretly welcomed a daughter in Dec. 2021. The new baby is named (in classic Grimes fashion) Exa Dark Sideræl Musk, or Y for short. Grimes and Elon already share son X Æ A-Xii Musk, who goes by X.

5. She and Grimes have already been trading tweets for months

Though Grimes and Chelsea’s reported relationship may be getting more serious, the pair have been interacting on Twitter for months, with some conversations even hinting at their connection. In response to a tweet by comedian Hasan Minhaj where Grimes promised to be a guest on his show, Chelsea replied “vouch,” seeming to allude to behind-the-scenes conversations between her and Grimes.

Barack Obama Kisses ‘Best Friend’ Michelle On The Cheek As She Celebrates Her 58th Birthday: Photo

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Barack Obama Kisses ‘Best Friend’ Michelle On The Cheek As She Celebrates Her 58th Birthday: Photo

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Barack Obama celebrated Michelle’s 58th birthday with a beautiful picture of the two on a tropical vacation while Michelle showed off her dance moves.

Barack Obama, 60 tweeted an adorable picture of him and his wife Michelle Obama for her 58th birthday. The former president kissed his wife’s cheek in front of a beautiful sunset and tropical backdrop in the pic attached to his tweet. Michelle beamed as she a ruched brown top and tan skirt while Barack wore a white button-down. “Happy birthday, Michelle. My love, my partner, my best friend,” he wrote along with the pic.

Happy birthday, Michelle.

My love, my partner, my best friend… pic.twitter.com/5oDMOgcsWI

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 17, 2022

Michelle also shared a video of her birthday festivities on Instagram. She danced adorably to Stevie Wonder’s version of “Happy Birthday” in front of a tasty-looking birthday cake. “Here’s to a sweet 58th!” she captioned the post. “Thank you so much for your outpouring of love. Whether you texted, emailed, or posted on social media, every birthday message I received today meant a lot to me. I am so grateful to have so many people cheering me on. Looking forward to seeing what this upcoming year has in store.”

The former first lady celebrated Barack’s 60th birthday in August. She used her way with words to write a heartfelt tribute to her husband of over 29 years. “Of all of your accomplishments, I know that being a present, loving father to our girls tops them all,” she wrote. “Thank you for never letting the weight of the world get in the way of being a wonderful husband and father. Happy 60th birthday.”

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Barack and Michelle are known for their exclusive parties and his 60th birthday was no exception. Guests boarded a private airplane to his $12 million Martha’s Vineyard mansion for the special occasion. Among some of the star-studded guests were John Legend and Chrissy, Dwyane Wade and his wife Gabrielle Union, Don Cheadle, Beyonce and her husband JAY-Z, Eddie Vedder, George Clooney, Steven Spielberg. Erykah Badu also attended although she may not receive another invitation after she was busted for leaking video footage from the party.


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The Let’s Move initiative founder recently celebrated her and Barack’s wedding anniversary on October 3, 2021. She honored their nearly three-decade marriage by posting a charming throwback picture of her and her honey. The couple barely looked like they aged between the two photos as they assumed the same pose in each pic with Michelle hugging Barack as they sat on a couch. “How it started vs. how it’s going,” she joked in the caption. “Happy anniversary, Barack—love you!”

Barack took on a less comedic tone for their anniversary and wrote a heartwarming message for Michelle on Instagram. “Happy anniversary, Miche! Over the past 29 years, I’ve loved watching the world get to know you not just as a daughter of the South Side, but as a mother, lawyer, executive, author, First Lady, and my best friend. I can’t imagine life without you,” he wrote.

Dr. Fauci Accuses Rand Paul Of Inciting ‘Crazies’ Who make Death Threats & Fundraising Off Lies

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Dr. Fauci Accuses Rand Paul Of Inciting ‘Crazies’ Who make Death Threats & Fundraising Off Lies

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Sen. Rand Paul came after Dr. Anthony Fauci during a hearing, but Dr. Fauci fired back by accusing the Republican of using the pandemic for ‘political gain’ while ‘lying about me’ and putting his family at risk.

Dr. Anthony Fauci seemingly had enough of Senator Rand Paul on Tuesday (Jan. 11). “What happens when he [Paul] gets out and accuses me of things that are completely untrue?” Dr. Fauci, 81, asked while testifying at a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions hearing. Paul, 59, had accused the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases of “destroy[ing] the reputations of other scientists who disagree with him,” referring to three conservative academics who opposed lockdown measures in 2020, per the Washington Post. The emails that the Kentucky senator used as proof showed Fauci sending colleagues a link to a Wired article debunking claims about “herd immunity,” and Fauci fired back at Paul. “That’s not what went on. There you go again. You do the same thing every hearing.”

"In usual fashion, senator, you are distorting everything about me." – Dr. Anthony Fauci after Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) asks him about one of his emails. pic.twitter.com/q7baLLw6Pv

— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 11, 2022

“So the last time we had a committee or the time before, he was accusing me of being responsible for the death of 4 to 5 million people, which is irresponsible,” Dr. Fauci said, per The Daily Beast. Why is he doing that? … The first is, it distracts from what we’re all trying to do here today, [which] is get our arms around the epidemic and pandemic we’re dealing with, not something imaginary. Number two, what happens when he gets out and accuses me of things that are completely untrue? [It]s that all of a sudden, that kindles the crazies out there and I have threats upon my life, harassment of my family, and my children, with obscene phone calls because people are lying about me.”

Fauci: Why would a Senator want to do this? Go to Rand Paul’s website and you see fire Dr. Fauci with a little box that says contribute here. So you are making catastrophic epidemic for your political gain pic.twitter.com/8dvxZ5ELxp

— Acyn (@Acyn) January 11, 2022

Dr. Fauci hinted at Kuachua Brillion Xiong, 25, a California man arrested during a traffic stop in Iowa in December. Xiong had an AR-15 and multiple magazines of ammunition in his car. He had a “hit list” that included former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg, and potentially President Joe Biden. Dr. Fauci’s name wasn’t included in the federal complaint against Xiong, and his attorney indicated in court that the man intends to plead insanity.

That wasn’t the only accusation Dr. Fauci lobbed at his rival. He brought up how Sen. Paul’s reelection website has a “Fire Dr. Fauci” section and includes “a little box that says contribute here. You can do five dollars. Ten dollars. Twenty dollars, a hundred dollars,” Fauci said. “So you are making a catastrophic epidemic for your political gain.” Rand Paul dismissed the criticism by saying it was “disappointing” for Dr. Fauci to “suggest that people who dare to question you are responsible somehow for violent threats.”


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Barack Obama, Whoopi Goldberg & More Stars Remember Sidney Poitier: ‘An Absolute Legend’

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Barack Obama, Whoopi Goldberg & More Stars Remember Sidney Poitier: ‘An Absolute Legend’

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Tributes to famed actor Sidney Poitier have been pouring in on social media from celebrities like Whoopi Goldberg, Viola Davis, and more.

The world is mourning the loss of Sidney Poitier, the famous Oscar-winning actor who died at the age of 94 on Friday January 7.  After news of Sidney’s death spread, Whoopi Goldberg, Barack Obama, and more public figures honored the iconic actor with beautiful tributes shared to social media. Many of the tributes featured photos of Sidney, as well as kind words about how he broke barriers for the African American community in Hollywood.

“If you wanted the sky i would write across the sky in letters that would soar a thousand feet high.. To Sir… with Love Sir,” Whoopi wrote on Twitter, referencing Lulu’s song from the 1967 British drama, To Sir, With Love, that starred Sidney. “Sidney Poitier R.I.P. He showed us how to reach for the stars,” The View co-host added.

If you wanted the sky i would write across the sky in letters that would soar a thousand feet high..
To Sir… with Love
Sir Sidney Poitier R.I.P.
He showed us how to reach for the stars

— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) January 7, 2022

Former President Obama shared a photo of himself, wife Michelle Obama, and Sidney, from when he gave the actor the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009. “Through his groundbreaking roles and singular talent, Sidney Poitier epitomized dignity and grace, revealing the power of movies to bring us closer together,” Obama wrote. “He also opened doors for a generation of actors. Michelle and I send our love to his family and legion of fans.”

Halle Berry, who became the first Black woman to win the Best Actress Oscar in 2001, honored Sidney with a touching tribute. “’A tiny bit of myself is lost when my friends are gone,’ Sidney Poitier wrote in his book LIFE BEYOND MEASURE. My dear Sidney, an enormous part of my soul weeps at your passing,” Halle said. “In your ninety-four years on this planet, you left an indelible mark with your extraordinary talent, paving the way for Black people to be seen and heard in the fullness of who we are. You were an iconic trailblazer; yours was a life well lived. I grew up idolizing you and will always remember the day when I first met you. It is the only time in my life when I’ve been rendered speechless! There I sat, with my words glued together, and you were as gracious and charming then as you would be during our decades of friendship to follow. Rest in peace, beloved Sidney. You are and always will be the true measure of a man.”


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Jeffrey Wright shared a photo of Sidney and a heartfelt message. “Sidney Poitier. What a landmark actor. One of a kind. What a beautiful, gracious, warm, genuinely regal man. RIP, Sir. With love,” he wrote on Twitter. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, meanwhile, called Sidney “an absolute legend” and “one of the greats” in his Twitter tribute.

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Garcelle Beauvais shared a selfie of her and Sidney to Instagram. She wrote, “Mr Poitier thank you for your Legacy!! You showed us what it means to be great! Rest in Power 🙏🏽🖤.” Viola Davis shared a pic of her and Sidney together as well. In her caption, Viola wrote, “This is a big one. No words can describe how your work radically shifted my life. The dignity, normalcy, strength, excellence and sheer electricity you brought to your roles showed us that we, as Black folks, mattered!!! It was an honor for my husband and I to share lunch with you at Spagos. You told us,“If your dreams do not scare you, they’re not big enough”! I put this quote on my daughter’s wall. Rest well Mr. Poitier. Thank you! Thank you for leaving a legacy. May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.”

Tyler Perry reacted to Sidney’s death on Facebook. Alongside past photos of the pair, Tyler shared sweet memories about the late actor and said his “heart broke” upon learning Sidney died. “The grace and class that this man has shown throughout his entire life, the example he set for me, not only as a black man but as a human being will never be forgotten,” the famous film director wrote. “There is no man in this business who has been more of a North Star for me than Sidney Poitier. I’ll never forget inviting him and Cicely to fly to South Africa with me. Selfishly, I wanted to hold them both captive for the hours long trip as I literally sat at their feet and listened to their wisdom and experiences. It was life changing. All I can say is thank you for your life, thank you for your example, and thank you for your incredible gift. But most of all, thank you for being willing to share YOU to make us all better.”

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Loni Love honored Sidney on Twitter by sharing an old photo of the pair together. She wrote, “What a thrill it was to meet the legendary actor Sidney Poitier.. he made us all feel proud and was an inspiration to us in an industry that at times could not be welcoming.. thank you Mr. Poitier rest well.”

Meanwhile, George Takei wrote on Twitter, “Sidney Poitier, the first Black man to win an Oscar, has died at the age of 94. The star of “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner” and “Lilies of the Field,” for which he won Best Actor, was a trailblazer who will be mourned by so many for whom he opened the very doors of Hollywood.” Henry Winkler wrote, “Sidney Poitier was full of grace in every aspect of his life .. He opened doors with a BOOM that came from his gentle soul RIP …”

Sidney Poitier, the first Black man to win an Oscar, has died at the age of 94. The star of “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner” and “Lilies of the Field,” for which he won Best Actor, was a trailblazer who will be mourned by so many for whom he opened the very doors of Hollywood.

— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) January 7, 2022

Sidney Poitier was full of grace in every aspect of his life .. He opened doors with a BOOM that came from his gentle soul RIP ..

— Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) January 7, 2022

Octavia Spencer posted a tribute with a lengthy message about meeting Sidney. “I will never forget the occasion where I met Mr. Poitier,” she wrote. “I had just won an award and he and Helen Mirren were walking through the kitchen to the stage to present. When I have an overload of adrenaline it has an adverse affect. I can’t bend my knees. So, there I am with my heels and an award in my hands, shell shocked and sweaty, GLARING at the two of them. I was searching for the one word to say but couldn’t remember any. I must’ve been a pitiful sight because he stopped with the biggest smile and congratulated me. I finally blurted out I love you… both. He told me he expected great things from me. There’s something about hearing those words from a pioneer that changes you! Thank you, Mr. Poitier!! I’ve been riding high ever since!!”

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“Sir #SidneyPoitier, your brilliant light will never dim,” Lenny Kravitz said in his tribute. “The doors you opened and paths you created will continue to make way for those with a dream. You showed the world that with vision and grace, all is possible.” He said in a second tweet, “our excellence will always be the benchmark. Rest in divine peace, Bahamian King. My love and condolences go out to your beautiful family. #SidneyPoitier.” 

Taraji P. Henson shared a photo of Sidney to honor the beloved icon. “Rest easy King 👑 #sidneypoitier,” Taraji said. “Thank you for kicking down the doors. Thank you will never be enough for your blood sweat tears and determination. REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE!!! We will tell the generations to come about your legacy!!!”

Sidney Poitier (Photo: Matt Sayles/AP/Shutterstock)

Sidney was the first Bahamian and African American to win an Academy Award in 1964 for Lilies of the Field. Before his acting career, he had brief stint in the Army. He then found the American Negro Theater in New York City. He worked as a janitor in exchange for acting classes. Sidney landed his first official stage role in Lysistrata, which he followed up with Anna Lucasta. Sidney finally made his on-screen debut in 1950 in No Way Out.

Sidney continued making movies until 2001. His final acting appearance was in the TV movie The Last Brickmaker in America. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Obama in 2009 and received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom in 1974. He also served as the Bahamas ambassador to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization.

Michelle Obama Slays In Black Mini Romper With Her ‘Boo’ Barack On NYE — Photo

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Michelle Obama Slays In Black Mini Romper With Her ‘Boo’ Barack On NYE — Photo

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Bow down! The former First Lady looked like a queen as she celebrated NYE by sharing an adorable snap with her “boo” Barack. See the fabulous photo here!

Michelle Obama proved once again she is a style and fashion icon! The 57-year-old former First Lady took to her Instagram on the first day of the new year to share an adorable photo (below) of herself in a gorgeous ensemble while posing with her husband Barack Obama, 60, at their big NYE celebration. The insanely cute couple both rocked star-shaped glasses with “2022” on them for the festivities as they wrapped their arms around each other. “Happy New Year from me and my boo! Wishing you all a year filled with happiness, love, and good health,” Michelle captioned the snap.

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With her other hand on her hip, Michelle posed like a fierce supermodel as she donned a beautiful black mini romper. She added a chic blazer to the mix that featured sparkling embellishments — it was a party after all! Keeping the look sophisticated, the mother of two added silver hoop earrings, a dramatic pearl necklace and designer high heels. Her trademark dark curls were left long and loose, framing her flawless face. And Barack was the epitome of cool, as he sported a hip printed shirt tucked into dark pants. A pair of black leather sneakers were the perfect touch to his wardrobe.

The couple are obviously still head over heels for each other after being married all the way back in 1992! To celebrate their most recent anniversary in October, Michelle posted side by side pics of herself with the former POTUS, one recent and the other a throwback. “How it started vs. how it’s going,” she wrote in the caption. “Happy anniversary, Barack—love you!” Barack also took to Instagram, writing, “I’ve loved watching the world get to know you not just as a daughter of the South Side, but as a mother, lawyer, executive, author, First Lady, and my best friend. I can’t imagine life without you.”


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Meanwhile, Michelle made headlines recently after Joe Rogan said she likely would win the presidency in 2024 if she decided to run against former President Donald Trump., were he to run as well. During a December 24 episode of his podcast The Joe Rogan Experience, the former actor said, “I really believe if Michelle Obama runs, she wins. She’s great. She’s intelligent. She’s articulate. She’s the wife of the best president that we have had in our lifetime in terms of representative of intelligent, articulate people. She could win.”

 

Joe & Jill Biden Dress Down In Jeans For Walk With New Puppy Commander — Photos

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Joe & Jill Biden Dress Down In Jeans For Walk With New Puppy Commander — Photos

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President Joe Biden and his wife took a stroll with their adorable new puppy, Commander, on the beach in his home state of Delaware.

President Joe Biden, 79, and First Lady Jill Biden, 70, were accompanied by their furry new friend while on a walk during their holiday vacation to Delaware. The couple and Commander, the adorable new puppy they adopted just days before Christmas, were pictured taking a stroll on December 28 on the Rehoboth Beach. The little German Shepherd appeared to be enjoying the open area of the president’s home state to walk and run around.

Joe and Jill Biden walk their dog Commander in Delaware on December 28, 2021 (Photo: Patrick Semansky/AP/Shutterstock)

The Bidens dressed casually to take Commander out for a walk. Joe wore a black jacket, denim jeans, and black sneakers. He also had on a black hat and a protective face mask, amidst a surge of COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron variant. The 46th president walked Commander on a leash, though at one point he let the dog go free to roam around the beach and play fetch with a tennis ball.

Jill & Joe Biden play with their dog Commander on the beach in Delaware on December 28 (Photo: Patrick Semansky/AP/Shutterstock)


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As for Jill, she wore a black jacket, blue jeans, gray Nike sneakers, and a protective face mask for the outing. She walked at a distance from her husband, and held onto the tennis ball until it was time to play fetch with Commander. The couple were reportedly joined by the Secret Service, though they didn’t come close to Joe and Jill. No other people were on the beach, aside from the paparazzi who snapped the photos of the Bidens and Commander.

The Bidens officially welcomed Commander into their family on December 20. Commander was a gift from the president’s family, according to CNN, and the canine is the first new puppy to join the Bidens in the White House. His arrival came six months after the Bidens’ German Shepherd Champ died on June 19 at age 13. The president and first lady got Champ back in 2008, after President Barack Obama‘s historic election, which Joe Biden was the vice president for.

Aside from Commander, the Bidens are also proud dog owners of another German Shepherd, Major, 3. They had Major since 2018, though he was temporarily brought to Delaware in March 2021 for a few weeks after he’d bit a security guard and caused a minor injury on March 8. After the training, Major returned to the White House later that month.

Barack Obama, Bill Clinton & More Mourn Democratic Hero Harry Reid After He Dies At 82

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Barack Obama, Bill Clinton & More Mourn Democratic Hero Harry Reid After He Dies At 82

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Harry Reid, who led the Senate Democrats for 12 years has died, and political leaders like Barack Obama and Bill Clinton are now mourning his death.

Democratic hero Harry Reid died “peacefully” and surrounded by friends on Dec. 28, “following a courageous, four-year battle with pancreatic cancer,” his wife, Landra Reid, said in a statement after his death at age 82.

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The Nevada Senator ferociously led the Senate Democrats for 12 years, and helped pass Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act, so it wasn’t a surprise to see many political leaders like the 44th President of the United States take to social media to mourn Harry’s death.

Barack refrained from releasing an official statement, and instead, shared a personal letter he wrote Harry as Harry was “nearing the end” of his life. In the letter, which he shared on Twitter, Barack called Harry “a good friend” and “a great leader”. Afterwards, Bill Clinton reacted to Harry’s death in his own way, by sharing a personal statement written by him and wife Hillary Clinton. “Hillary and I mourn the passing of Harry Reid, one of the most effective Senate leaders our country has ever known,” Bill tweeted at the start of their statement, which you can see below.

Hillary and I mourn the passing of Harry Reid, one of the most effective Senate leaders our country has ever known. pic.twitter.com/gHR8lxWVdJ

— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) December 29, 2021

Nancy Pelosi, who has served as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives since 2019, also took to Twitter to mourn the death of Harry Reid, when she said, “Today, America lost a titan of public service. Senator Harry Reid was a leader of immense courage and ferocious conviction who worked tirelessly to achieve historic progress for the American people.”

Later, Senator Bernie Sanders wrote, “Harry Reid was an outstanding leader and a friend. I have fond memories of working with him on important issues impacting working families, including the vast expansion of community health centers. Jane and I will miss him and send our condolences to Landra and the entire family.”

Harry Reid was an outstanding leader and a friend. I have fond memories of working with him on important issues impacting working families, including the vast expansion of community health centers. Jane and I will miss him and send our condolences to Landra and the entire family.

— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) December 29, 2021

Democratic Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer also called Reid “one of the most amazing individuals I’ve ever met. He was tough-as-nails strong, but caring and compassionate, and always went out of his way quietly to help people who needed help.”

Along with Obama’s Affordable Care Act, Harry was responsible some big legislative wins, including an economic stimulus package following the 2007-08 recession and the Dodd-Frank financial reforms.

Harry Reid, who rose the political ranks after being born to a poor family in a small town in rural Nevada, is survived by his wife, five children and 19 grandchildren. In May 2018, he revealed he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and was undergoing treatment.

Liza Koshy: 5 Things To Know About YouTuber Who’s Co-Hosting ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’

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Liza Koshy: 5 Things To Know About YouTuber Who’s Co-Hosting ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’

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YouTube sensation Liza Koshy will be ringing in 2022 from Times Square, as part of ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.’ Here’s what you need to know about Liza.

Liza Koshy is among the star-studded team at Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve that will be helping kick off 2022. The 25-year-old YouTube star and actress will be co-hosting this year’s annual show from Times Square in New York City alongside Ryan Seacrest. Meanwhile, Ciara will host from Los Angeles, Billy Porter will host from New Orleans, and Roselyn Sanchez will host from Puerto Rico.

This will be Liza’s first time co-hosting the New Year’s Eve event. However, she’s no stranger to being in the spotlight, thanks especially to her massive career on YouTube. Here are five key things you need to know about Liza Koshy.

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1. Liza’s career started on Vine.

Liza’s rise to fame began in 2013, when she started posting humorous videos on Vine. She used the pseudonym “Lizzza” on the platform. By the time Vine shut down in 2017, Liza had 7 million followers.


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2. Liza has a huge YouTube following.

After Vine closed, Liza ventured into developing a following on YouTube. She actually launched her YouTube channel in 2016, and gained followers when she interviewed President Barack Obama to encourage voter registration. In 2017, Liza became the fastest YouTube star to reach 10 million subscribers. She briefly stopped doing YouTube videos in 2018 to focus on acting, but returned to making videos the following year. Liza currently has 17.5 million subscribers on her account. She also has huge followings on Instagram (19.5 million followers) and TikTok (29.5 million followers).


3. Liza is an actress.

Aside from her YouTube content, Liza has also made it big as an actress. Her most notable acting gig was her YouTube Premium comedy series Liza on Demand. Liza produced and starred in the series as Liza Hertzler, who is tasked with completing odd jobs around L.A. via a phone application called Taskit. The series ran for 3 seasons until October 2021. Liza also starred in the 2020 Netflix movie Work It, alongside Sabrina Carpenter, Michelle Buteau, Jordan Fisher, and Keiynan Lonsdale.

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4. Liza has done hosting before.

Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve won’t be the first time Liza is hosting an event. She previously hosted the Nickelodeon game show revival Double Dare, which earned her an Emmy nomination as executive producer. She also hosted the live pre-show to the 2017 Golden Globe Awards, which garnered a record number of live viewers on Twitter. She also hosted the dance competition series Every Single Step and co-hosted Total Request Live on MTV. Most recently, she hosted the Quibi dance show Floored.

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5. Liza used to date David Dobrik.

From 2015 to 2017, Liza dated fellow YouTuber David Dobrik, 25. The pair announced their split in June 2018 via an emotional video, which has since been deleted. “It wasn’t healthy for us to continue to be together – for now,” David said in the clip. The former couple also admitted that the pressures of their careers was a factor in their split.

Barack Obama, Queen Elizabeth & More React To Death Of Anti-Apartheid Hero Desmond Tutu

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Everyone from The Queen to Barack Obama to Hollywood’s elite have reacted to the sad news of anti-apartheid leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond Tutu’s death at the age of 90.

Celebrities are mourning the loss of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who died on December 26 in his native South Africa at the age of 90. The Anglican cleric was an iconic human rights advocate, fighting tirelessly to end apartheid, South Africa’s official policy of racial segregation. In 1984, Tutu won the Nobel Peace Prize for his non-violent anti-apartheid efforts. When the practice was finally abolished in the 90s. Tutu became the country’s chair for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, alongside friend Nelson Mandela, who became the first president of the country.

Desmond Tutu speaks at the “So the World May Hear” Awards Gala in Minnesota in 2014. (Diane Bondareff/Invision/AP/Shutterstock)

“He was larger than life, and for so many in South Africa and around the world his life has been a blessing,” the Nelson Mandela foundation said in a statement. “His contributions to struggles against injustice, locally and globally, are matched only by the depth of his thinking about the making of liberatory futures for human societies.”

A message of condolence from Her Majesty The Queen on the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu:

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 26, 2021


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As news of the death spread across social media, everyone from The Queen of England to Apple CEO Tim Cook to Star Trek’s George Takei shared messages paying tribute to Tutu. Her Royal Majesty wrote, “I am joined by the whole Royal Family is being deeply saddened by the news of the death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a man who tirelessly championed human rights in South Africa and across the world. I remember with fondness my meeting with him and his great warmth and humour.” Tim shared, “His legacy will forever be an example to us all. May he rest in peace,” while George posted, “His was a voice of hope, compassion and reconciliation. Let us continue his quest for non-violent transformation. Rest, wise spirit. “

Barack Obama called Tutu a “mentor, a friend, and a moral compass” in his moving tribute. “A universal spirit, Archbishop Tutu was grounded in the struggle for liberation and justice in his own country, but also concerned with injustice everywhere,” Barack added on Twitter. “He never lost his impish sense of humor and willingness to find humanity in his adversaries, and Michelle and I will miss him dearly.”

Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a mentor, a friend, and a moral compass for me and so many others. A universal spirit, Archbishop Tutu was grounded in the struggle for liberation and justice in his own country, but also concerned with injustice everywhere. pic.twitter.com/qiiwtw8a5B

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 26, 2021

Hollywood heavyweight Ava DuVernay shared a beautiful photo of the activist and a quote from him as well, which read, “God is not a Christian. God accepts as pleasing those who live by the best lights available to them that they can discern. All truth, all sense of beauty, all awareness of goodness has one source, God, who is not confined to one place, time or people.”

“God is not a Christian. God accepts as pleasing those who live by the best lights available to them that they can discern. All truth, all sense of beauty, all awareness of goodness has one source, God, who is not confined to one place, time or people.” – Archbishop Desmond Tutu pic.twitter.com/up1o42Hetj

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) December 26, 2021

Sharing an anecdote from when he interviewed TuTu in 2003, CNN’s Jim Acosta tweeted, “Asked him what his message was. His response was simple: “Give peace a chance.” Will never forget that. RIP.” One of Jim’s colleagues at the cable news station, Ana Navarro, wrote, “A very good man, who played a giant role in ending the scourge of apartheid in South-Africa, has died. RIP, Archbishop Desmond Tutu.” 

As a young reporter, I interviewed Archbishop Desmond Tutu at a demonstration in NYC just before the beginning of the Iraq War in 2003. Asked him what his message was. His response was simple: “Give peace a chance.” Will never forget that. RIP.

— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) December 26, 2021

Indian Parliament member Rahul Gandhi took to his social media to react, tweeting, “Such great heroes of social justice will always be a source of inspiration to all of us across the world,” while Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan shared, “My deepest condolences on the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Laureate, close confidant of Nelson Mandela, an icon of anti-apartheid struggle & champion of human rights. His critical role in liberation & national reconciliation are an inspiration for future generations.”

TV host Piers Morgan shared his thoughts on Tutu’s passing by writing, “A magnificently charismatic & heroic figure who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his relentless campaign against Apartheid in South Africa. Love his quote: ‘If you want peace, you don’t talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies.’”

RIP Archbishop Desmond Tutu, 90. A magnificently charismatic & heroic figure who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his relentless campaign against Apartheid in South Africa. Love his quote: ‘If you want peace, you don't talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies.’ pic.twitter.com/7t7OVhU71Z

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 26, 2021

TV host Piers Morgan shared his thoughts on Tutu’s passing by writing, “A magnificently charismatic & heroic figure who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his relentless campaign against Apartheid in South Africa. Love his quote: ‘If you want peace, you don’t talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies.’”

Sasha, 20, & Malia Obama, 23, Paddle Board In Bikinis As Dad Barack Goes Shirtless In Hawaii

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Former President Barack Obama, 60, and his daughters — Sasha, 20 and Malia, 23 — had fun in the sun over the weekend.

It looks like Barack Obama, 60, and daughters Sasha, 20, and Malia Obama, 23, are enjoying their annual Christmas getaway to Hawaii. New photos obtained by the Daily Mail show the former President wearing a pair of black swim trunks as he went for a dip in the Pacific Ocean. Unfortunately, he left his sunglasses behind so he was forced to squint his eyes in the sun, but we don’t think that put a damper on his time outdoors with his daughters.

Barack Obama swims in the ocean during a family Christmas vacation at Pyramid Rock Beach on January 1, 2012 in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. (MEGA)

Just one day prior, Sasha and Malia were spotted out on the water on stand-up paddle boards. They rocked gorgeous red and pink bikinis as they showed off their athletic abilities. Sadly, their mom, former First Lady Michelle Obama, was nowhere to be seen, but Sasha and Malia appeared to be having a great time together.

Barack, who was born in Hawaii, visits the state with his family every year for the holidays. And this year looks to be no different.


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Sasha Obama takes in the sun on the beach in Miami with some friends on Jan. 13, 2017. (MEGA)

In 2016, Barack gushes about Hawaii, telling National Geographic, “People always ask, why do I stay calm in the midst of a lot of crazy stuff going on. Well, I always tell folks part of it’s being born in Hawaii and knowing what it’s like to jump into the ocean and understanding what it means when you see a sea turtle in the face of a wave.”

No sea turtles were pictured with the Obamas over the weekend, but that doesn’t mean they didn’t see any. Clearly, Barack went into the ocean, so he may have come in contact with one of those sea creatures. Only he knows for certain.

Kamala Harris, Barack Obama & More Post 79th Birthday Tributes For President Joe Biden

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President Joe Biden received many well wishes from his supporters in honor of his 79th birthday on Nov. 20, and they thanked him for building ‘the country back better’ and more.

President Joe Biden turned 79 on Nov. 20 and it didn’t go unnoticed! The politician was shown a lot of love for his special day from some of his closest friends and colleagues on social media and their messages were truly memorable. People like Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Barack Obama, and more were among the birthday wishers and we’re taking a look at exactly what they shared below!

Vice President Kamala Harris’ birthday message for President Joe Biden. (Courtesy of Instagram)

Kamala was one of the first to post about Joe and she included a photo of the two of them standing in the White House together while sharing a lighthearted laugh. “Wishing you a happy and joyous day, @POTUS. Happy birthday!” she wrote alongside it.

Barack Obama’s birthday message for President Joe Biden. (Courtesy of Instagram)


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Barack posted a photo of him and Joe sitting outside in folding chairs while wearing suits and ties without the blazers and sharing a laugh. “Happy birthday to my friend and my brother, @POTUS! Thanks for giving all of us the gift of better infrastructure. Grateful for all you’re doing to build this country back better,” he wrote in the caption.

Happy birthday, President @JoeBiden! America's best days are ahead because of your leadership—and I couldn't be prouder to build back better alongside you. pic.twitter.com/MKJ6P2rupP

— Tammy Duckworth (@TammyDuckworth) November 20, 2021

Senator Tammy Duckworth from Illinois also shared a birthday message for Joe along with a cute pic of the two of them smiling and posing together. “Happy birthday, President @JoeBiden! America’s best days are ahead because of your leadership—and I couldn’t be prouder to build back better alongside you,” she wrote. 

In addition to people in the public eye, Joe’s everyday supporters on Twitter and Instagram also shared many birthday wishes along with pics and celebratory memes and gifs. They also used the posts to share their joy over him winning the election last year. “For four years I woke up nervous every day. No longer. What a relief to have Joe Biden as the President for ALL of us. He’s accomplished so much and has only begun. Our future is looking so much better with him at the helm.  Happy birthday Joe!” one Twitter user wrote.

John F. Kennedy’s Grandchildren: Meet His 3 Grandkids Who Look Just Like Him & Jackie

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Former President John F. Kennedy’s legacy lives on thanks to his three grandchildren, Rose, Jack and Tatiana. Learn about them here.

The Kennedys are arguably the most infamous family in American politics. Of course, the best-known member of the family was John F. Kennedy, who served as the 35th President of the United States from 1961 until his assassination on November 22, 1963. JFK had four kids with his wife, former First Lady Jackie Kennedy, but only one — daughter Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg — is still alive today. Caroline has three children with her husband Edwin Schlossberg, which has allowed JFK’s legacy to carry in the form of his grandchildren. Learn all about them below!

Rose Kennedy Schlossberg
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JFK’s oldest grandchild is Rose Kennedy Schlossberg, 33. Rose is Caroline and Edwin’s first-born, having arrived on June 25, 1988. She was named after her great-grandmother (JFK’s mother). Over the years, Rose has become a startling look-alike of her grandmother, Jackie, whom she called “Grand Jackie.” Unlike her other family members, Rose hasn’t pursued a career in politics. However, she has supported Democratic candidates in the past. She donated to Former President Barack Obama‘s 2008 presidential run and Alan Khazei’s run for Massachusett’s Senate seat in 2010.

Rose studied undergraduate at Harvard University. She graduated with an English degree in 2010 and then got a masters in interactive telecommunications from New York University two years later. Following her studies, she started a web series called End Times Girls Club with her friend Mara Nelson-Greenberg in 2016. The six-episode series from Above Average Productions was meant to humorously provide a “guide to female-focused apocalypse survival,” via Mashable.


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Tatiana Kennedy Schlossberg
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Tatiana Kennedy Schlossberg, 31, is the middle child of Caroline, 63, and Edwin, 76, who separated in 2015. Tatiana is known best for her work as a reporter for The New York Times, where she typically covers climate change. She’s also written for The Atlantic and Bloomberg View and has done reporting for Bergen County Record, a local New Jersey newspaper. Tatiana’s interest in climate change led to her releasing her book Inconspicuous Consumption: The Environmental Impact You Don’t Know You Have, which came out in August 2019.

Tatiana has remained close with her family. On the 50th anniversary of JFK’s assassination in 2013, Tatiana spoke and took place in a ceremony ceremony at the memorial in the U.K. Tatiana is married to her college boyfriend, George Moran. Their wedding took place in Martha’s Vineyard on September 9, 2017.

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Rose and Tatiana’s little brother is John “Jack” Bouvier Kennedy Schlossberg, 28. Jack has become the spitting image of his late uncle, John F. Kennedy, Jr., who died in 1999 when Jack was six years old. He has followed in most of his family’s footsteps by entering into public service. He’s worked as a political writer for Washington Post, Time, and Politico, and he founded the non-profit RelightNY while he was still in middle school. The organization gives energy-efficient light bulbs to low-income families around NYC and promotes environmental awareness.

During Caroline’s time as US Ambassador to Japan during the Obama administration, Jack lived overseas in Japan with his mother. In his speech as host of the JFK Profile In Courage Awards in 2017, Jack spoke about his experience. “I learned a lot about Japan. But the most important thing I learned was about my own country,” Jack said. “It was something I had been told all my life but never fully grasped. I saw how people around the world see America: a beacon of opportunity, stability and strength in a world of uncertainty.”

Michelle Obama Shares Throwback With Barack On Anniversary: ‘How It Started Vs How It’s Going’

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Former First Lady Michelle Obama has paid tribute to her husband Barack on their anniversary, posting a sweet throwback pic from their younger years.

Michelle Obama proved she has just as much love as ever for her husband, Barack Obama, on their recent anniversary. The former First Lady took to Instagram on October 3 to share side by side pics of herself with the former POTUS, both now and in their younger years. “How it started vs. how it’s going,” she joked in the caption. “Happy anniversary, Barack—love you!”

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The first snap showed the couple snuggled up together on a blue couch, with Michelle donning a purple sweater and white shorts. In the recent pic, she and Barack looked equally loved up, as she rocked a black dress with a neon green cardigan. The post came a couple of months after she paid tribute to him on his 60th birthday.

“Of all of your accomplishments, I know that being a present, loving father to our girls tops them all,” she wrote. “Thank you for never letting the weight of the world get in the way of being a wonderful husband and father. Happy 60th birthday.” In addition with the message, Michelle shared a family photo of herself, Barack, and their two daughters, Malia Obama and Sasha Obama.

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Barack and Michelle met in 1989 while working at the same law firm. Michelle was assigned to be her future husband’s mentor, and they hit it off right away. The pair went on their first date in 1989, and were married just three years later on Oct. 3, 1992. The pair have gone from strength to strength through the years, and regularly make public appearances together.

Most recently, the couple joined President Joe Biden, 70, and his wife Dr. Jill Biden, 70, along with Bill Clinton, 75, and Hillary Clinton to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The group were photographed standing somberly at the site where the World Trade Center towers fell two decades ago. Barack penned a message on Instagram, emphasizing the importance of “reflecting on what we’ve learned” in the 20 years since the attack.

“That list of lessons is long and growing. But one thing that became clear on 9/11 — and has been clear ever since — is that America has always been home to heroes who run towards danger in order to do what is right,” he wrote in part. “For Michelle and me, the enduring image of that day is not simply falling towers or smoldering wreckage. It’s the firefighters running up the stairs as others were running down. The passengers deciding to storm a cockpit, knowing it could be their final act. The volunteers showing up at recruiters’ offices across the country in the days that followed, willing to put their lives on the line.”

Barack & Michelle Obama Join Bill & Hillary Clinton To Commemorate 9/11 — See More Celeb Tributes

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Joe and Jill Biden were joined by the Obamas and the Clintons as they paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the September 11 attacks.

President Joe Biden, 70, and his wife Dr. Jill Biden, 70, joined former politicians Barack Obama, 60, and Bill Clinton, 75, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. They were also joined by Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama as they stood somberly at the site where the World Trade Center towers fell two decades ago.

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The President took to Instagram to share a somber message on the anniversary of the nation’s worst terrorist attack. “Twenty years ago, nearly 3,000 lives were cut short by an unspeakable act of cowardice and hatred on 9/11. As a nation, we must never forget those we lost during one of the darkest moments in our history and the enduring pain of their families and loved ones,” he wrote. Meanwhile, Barack penned a message on Instagram, emphasizing the importance of “reflecting on what we’ve learned” in the 20 years since the attack,

“That list of lessons is long and growing. But one thing that became clear on 9/11 — and has been clear ever since — is that America has always been home to heroes who run towards danger in order to do what is right,” he wrote. “For Michelle and me, the enduring image of that day is not simply falling towers or smoldering wreckage. It’s the firefighters running up the stairs as others were running down. The passengers deciding to storm a cockpit, knowing it could be their final act. The volunteers showing up at recruiters’ offices across the country in the days that followed, willing to put their lives on the line.” Continue reading for more messages penned by celebs in tribute to those who lost their lives.


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Mark Wahlberg thanked first responders when he took to social media on September 11. “20 years ago but feels like yesterday. We are all forever changed. Thinking of those who are gone and their loved ones missing them now and always.,” he wrote, adding the hashtags, “#NeverForget #ThankYouFirstResponders #UnitedWeStand.”

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Vanessa Bryant shared a snap of a mural, which created an image of the New York City skyline with the faces of those who sadly died. “Dear New York, We [love] you! Our hearts are with you, always. 9/11,” she captioned her post.

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Sarah Jessica Parker, who has lived in New York for most of her life, took to Instagram to share a photo of a subway station. “Always.
I [love] NY,” she wrote.

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Former MLB star Alex Rodriguez recalled where he was on 9/11 in 2001. “I can’t believe it’s been 20 years since one of the worst days in our nation’s history,” he began. “I remember waking up in the Bay Area, as we were scheduled to play the A’s, and just being shocked and heartbroken over something so horrible in my home state of New York. 20 years later, the pain hasn’t gone away. Today, let us remember and honor all those we lost and all those who were affected by this tragedy. Remember our brave first responders, the families of the victims, and how we all came together as one nation.”

Joe Biden’s Granddaughter Naomi, 27, Engaged To BF Peter Neal — See Her Gorgeous Ring

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Joe Biden’s granddaughter Naomi took to Instagram to share a photo of her and her new fiance Peter Neal posing as she wore her beautiful diamond engagement ring after they promised each other ‘forever.’

Naomi Biden, 27, is engaged! The granddaughter of President Joe Biden, 78, shared the happy news that she’ll be saying “I do” with her boyfriend Peter Neal in an Instagram post on Sept. 4. It included a pic of the future bride and groom posing together as she showed off her pretty diamond engagement ring to the camera.

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“Forever 🤍,” she sweetly wrote alongside the epic selfie. They were both standing outside in the snapshot and Peter flashed a smile while Naomi rested her head on his and looked as thrilled as could be. The post brought on a lot of congratulatory messages from her followers as well as comments about her incredible ring.

“Congratulations, that’s fantastic, you have found your soulmate ♥️,” one follower wrote while another exclaimed, “So happy for you both!” A third called the ring “gorgeous” and a fourth shared, “How wonderful!” Others left heart and champagne bottle emojis to celebrate.

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In addition to Naomi, Peter shared the same post-engagement pic to his own Instagram and they both tagged the location as Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Naomi and Peter’s engagement comes after they’ve been dating for at least three years. They sometimes shared glimpses into their relationship in pics and videos on social media, including a birthday post Peter recently shared for Naomi in 2019. “Happy birthday to my partner in everything @naomibiden who is the most brilliant and beautiful best friend. She is more kind, loving, and thoughtful than the world deserves and we are all, and me in particular, lucky to get another trip around the sun with her,” the caption read.

Naomi, who is Hunter Biden and his ex-wife Kathleen Biden‘s daughter, is one of Joe’s seven grandchildren. She has been seen with him and other family members at various political events over the years, including when Joe served as vice president for two terms when Barack Obama was in office.

Barack Obama Enjoys A Post-Birthday Brunch With Oprah In Martha’s Vineyard — Photos

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From a star studded party to a star studded brunch! Barack Obama looked casual and relaxed as he dined al fresco near his Martha’s Vineyard home on Sunday, Aug. 8.

Barack Obama, 60, is having the best birthday weekend ever! Fresh off the former president’s epic, star-studded birthday bash, he headed for a Sunday brunch with none other than Oprah Winfrey. Obama was casual in a button down, blue linen shirt as he dined outdoors at the exclusive Vineyard Havens Country Club with a group of around 20 people per photos obtained by the DailyMail. He added a chic pair of clear sunglasses to his ensemble as he sat in the middle of the table, taking in the views of the stunning waterfront club.

The outing comes just a day after his big birthday bash that included a slew of A-Listers, including Chrissy Teigen, John Legend, Bradley Cooper, Gabrielle Union, and Dwyane Wade just to name a few. Lucky Obama was treated to an extra-special performance by Chrissy, who channeled the late Marilyn Monroe for a performance of “Happy Birthday Mr. President,” right down to the white dress. The iconic was originally performed by Marilyn for President John F. Kennedy at a celebration of his 45th birthday.

Barack Obama celebrated his 60th birthday with a star studded bash in Martha’s Vineyard on Aug. 7. (Shutterstock)

Singer Erykah Badu also shared a number of posts for the bash, which was held at Obama’s $12 million, 29 -acre Massachusetts mansion. In one video, the “Appletree” singer captured Obama ripping it up on the dance floor to some rap music with a mic in his hand.


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Erykah Badu and H.E.R. turning up with Barack Obama at his 60th birthday bash. pic.twitter.com/cPfBU167PT

— Rap Alert (@rapalert4) August 8, 2021

Obama looked like he was having the time of his life in a floral shirt (perhaps inspired by his home state of Hawaii) along with an oversized beaded necklace. H.E.R. — née Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson — also shared some snaps from the soirée, posing with both Obama and his wife Michelle Obama.

Michelle also took to social media to wish her husband — who is a Leo per the Zodiac charts — a happy birthday! “Of all of your accomplishments, I know that being a present, loving father to our girls tops them all,” she captioned a photo of their family, on Aug. 4, which is his actual birthday. “Thank you for never letting the weight of the world get in the way of being a wonderful husband and father. Happy 60th birthday, @BarackObama!” she added on the photo that included daughters Sasha, 20, and Malia, 23.

Bradley Cooper’s Daughter Lea, 4, Rocks A Matching Pink Set As She Arrives At Obama’s Birthday — Pics

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Bradley Cooper stepped out with his mini-me daughter Lea in Martha’s Vineyard, as they headed to Barack Obama’s birthday party.

Bradley Cooper cut a casual figure as he held hands with his four-year-old daughter Lea de Seine in Martha’s Vineyard. The father-of-one walked alongside his little girl as they arrived on the Massachusetts island for former President Barack Obama‘s 60th birthday party. The sweet toddler donned a baby pink matching top and pant set, which featured a cute pretzel print.

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She also wore a pair of black sneakers and a blue bucket hat which read ‘Love’ as she carried a pink backpack and held her dad’s hand. The A-lister donned a pale blue button down, grey shorts, and a grey jacket. He accessorized with white sneakers, a grey flat cap and tortoiseshell sunglasses, as he carried a black backpack and a blue duffel bag.

It comes less than two months after Bradley reunited with his ex Irina Shayk, with whom he shares Lea. The former couple were spotted enjoying some family time, amid the Victoria’s Secret model’s new romance with Kanye West. They were joined by little Lea for the outing in New York City in June, and Bradley was snapped carrying his little girl in his arm.


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The father-daughter duo were among the many A-listers who arrived on the luxe island for the ex POTUS’ big celebration. Both John Legend and his wife Chrissy Teigen arrived at Martha’s Vineyard private airport for the August 6 party, along with Dwyane Wade and his wife Gabrielle Union, and Don Cheadle. It was even reported that Beyonce and her husband JAY-Z, Eddie Vedder, George Clooney, and Steven Spielberg were also in attendance.

Barack celebrated the milestone birthday with the star-studded bash at his $12 million mansion. The small gathering was originally supposed to be much larger, according to TMZ, but he decided to scale things down last minute due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the new Delta variant. A large white tent was photographed in the backyard of their private residence, however not much else was known about the party.

The Obamas, Oprah, & More Stars Share Tributes To George Floyd & His Family On Anniversary Of His Murder

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One year after George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, stars are paying tribute to the father whose unjust death sparked international protests.

Powerful stars and political figures are making sure George Floyd‘s life and legacy are properly honored on the first anniversary of his horrific murder. President Joe Biden, Oprah Winfrey and more have paid tribute to the late father, whose life was taken at the hands of a crooked cop. “George Floyd was murdered one year ago today,” former President Barack Obama tweeted. “Since then, hundreds more Americans have died in encounters with police—parents, sons, daughters, friends taken from us far too soon. But the last year has also given us reasons to hope.”

George Floyd was murdered one year ago today. Since then, hundreds more Americans have died in encounters with police—parents, sons, daughters, friends taken from us far too soon. But the last year has also given us reasons to hope.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 25, 2021

It’s been a year since those horrifying 8 minutes and 46 seconds stole George Floyd’s life. Today, I am thinking of this clip of his daughter Gianna, and all the young people out there who have seen so much, but refuse to give up hope. pic.twitter.com/VclaQksyso

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) May 25, 2021

Former First Lady Michelle Obama joined her husband in memorializing Floyd, posting a beautiful clip of his young daughter, Gianna, smiling. “It’s been a year since those horrifying 8 minutes and 46 seconds stole George Floyd’s life,” she tweeted on May 25. “Today, I am thinking of this clip of his daughter Gianna, and all the young people out there who have seen so much, but refuse to give up hope.”

Floyd died on May 25, 2020 in Minneapolis after a police officer, Derek Chauvin, pinned him to the ground by his neck during an arrest for nearly 10 minutes. Floyd begged for his life, telling Chauvin and other officers that he couldn’t breathe. Chauvin didn’t stop until Floyd fell unconscious. He died on the way to the hospital. One month ago, Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree and third-degree murder, as well as second-degree manslaughter. He faces up to 40 years in prison.

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A year ago today we didn’t know his name, but now it’s forever etched in our consciousness: #GeorgeFloyd.

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— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) May 25, 2021

Little Fires Everywhere star Kerry Washington called upon her Instagram followers to remember Floyd and continue to protest for justice. “Seeing all the attention around the one year anniversary of #GeorgeFloyd’s murder is so emotional,” Kerry wrote. “Yes, because of the loss of George Floyd. But also because it is a painful reminder that for many of you, this issue has mattered for one year. For others of us, Black Lives have never NOT mattered.

“I pray for a world where we all matter to each other all the time and forever more,” she continued. “Can’t stop, wont stop. Justice is not a fad. If you are new to this, happy one year awakening. Stay in the fight. If you are not new to this, sending love. Today and always.” Oprah posted a beautiful painting of Floyd to Twitter, showing him surrounded by flowers, signs, and white peace doves. “A year ago today we didn’t know his name, but now it’s forever etched in our consciousness: #GeorgeFloyd,” she wrote.

Barack Obama Confirms UFO Sightings Are Real: ‘We Don’t Know What They Are’

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Barack Obama revealed ‘there’s footage and records’ of unknown ‘objects in the skies’ that ‘people’ are trying to ‘investigate’, when asked about unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP).

Barack Obama, 59, admitted that there is a possibility that UFOs with greater speed than the U.S. military exist, during a recent appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden. The former American president confirmed that he has seen videos of UFOs harassing military targets, which recently went viral, and after explaining there’s some things he can’t say “on air”, he revealed there is footage out there of objects that can’t be explained.

“What is true… is that there’s footage and records of objects in the skies that we don’t know exactly what they are,” he told James Corden on the episode. “We can’t explain how they moved, their trajectory… they did not have an easily explainable pattern. So I think that people still take seriously trying to investigate and figure out what that is. But I have nothing to report to you today.”

A UFO sighting in the sky. (Shutterstock)

Obama also admitted that when he first took office as president in 2008, he was wondering about the U.S. government’s research into alien life and laughed about the rumors that there was a secret lab that kept alien specimens. “Look, the truth is that when I came into office I asked. I was like, ‘All right, is there the lab somewhere where we’re keeping the alien specimens and spaceships?’” he said. “They did a little bit of research…. and the answer was ‘No’.”

Obama’s comments about potential UFOs come after a video, appearing to show a UFO buzz a U.S. stealth ship near San Diego before going back into the water, made its way around the internet. Although the video was filmed in 2019, it brought on a lot of chatter about the legitimacy of UFOs and how they can impact their surroundings.

Barack Obama revealed there is footage of UFOs that can’t be explained, in a recent interview. (Shutterstock)

Former US Navy Lieutenant Ryan Graves, who flew an F/A-18 fighter off the Virginia coast between 2015 and 2017, reacted to the sighting and told 60 Minutes that pilots in the Virginia Beach area spotted similar flying objects in restricted airspace almost every day from 2015 to 2017.

“I am worried, frankly. You know, if these were tactical jets from another country that were hanging out up there, it would be a massive issue,” Graves said in the interview. “But because it looks slightly different, we’re not willing to actually look at the problem in the face. We’re happy to just ignore the fact that these are out there, watching us every day.”

Barack Obama Mourns His Sweet Dog & ‘Loyal Companion’ Bo: ‘We Will Miss Him Dearly’ — See Pics

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Barack and Michelle Obama have paid tribute to their family dog, Bo after he passed away. The adorable pup lived in the White House for eight years.

Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are mourning the loss of their family dog Bo. The former First Lady shared the heartbreaking news that Bo had passed away on May 8. “This afternoon was a difficult one for our family. We said goodbye to our best friend—our dog, Bo—after a battle with cancer,” the 57-year-old wrote on Instagram. “On the campaign trail in 2008, we promised our daughters that we would get a puppy after the election. At the time, Bo was supposed to be a companion for the girls. We had no idea how much he would mean to all of us.”

Today our family lost a true friend and loyal companion. For more than a decade, Bo was a constant, gentle presence in our lives—happy to see us on our good days, our bad days, and everyday in between. pic.twitter.com/qKMNojiu9V

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 8, 2021

The Obamas welcomed the Portuguese Water Dog puppy into the White House in 2009 — and he quickly became the fifth member of the family. “For more than a decade, Bo was a constant, comforting presence in our lives,” Michelle continued. “He was there when the girls came home from school, greeting them with a wag. He was there when Barack and I needed a break, sauntering into one of our offices like he owned the place, a ball clamped firmly in his teeth.”

She continued, “He was there when we flew on Air Force One, when tens of thousands flocked to the South Lawn for the Easter Egg Roll, and when the Pope came to visit. And when our lives slowed down, he was there, too—helping us see the girls off to college and adjust to life as empty nesters. This past year, with everyone back home during the pandemic, no one was happier than Bo. All his people were under one roof again—just like the day we got him. I will always be grateful that Bo and the girls got to spend so much time together at the end.”

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Meanwhile, the former POTUS paid tribute to Bo on Twitter. “He tolerated all the fuss that came with being in the White House, had a big bark but no bite, loved to jump in the pool in the summer, was unflappable with children, lived for scraps around the dinner table, and had great hair. He was exactly what we needed and more than we ever expected. We will miss him dearly.”

“RIP Bo. Those Obamas (and the rest of the world) sure did adore you. Nothing quite like the love and loyalty of a dog,” one Twitter user wrote, while another replied to Barack’s tribute,  “A dog more honorable than our last president. RIP Bo.” After the Obama family moved out of the White House in 2017, Bo and his little sister Sunny, who joined the family in 2017, had to adjust to living in a “regular” home.

The former First Lady revealed on her Becoming book tour in 2018 that the pair had never heard a doorbell before. “Bo and Sunny were like, ‘What’s that?’” she told the crowd. “They’re just now going to the door when the doorbell rings. It’s taken them two years. It’s the door, people are coming.”

Walter Mondale Dead At 93: Jimmy Carter & More Mourn The ‘Best Vice President In Our Country’s History’

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Walter Mondale Dead At 93: Jimmy Carter & More Mourn The ‘Best Vice President In Our Country’s History’

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Walter Mondale, who served as vice president under Jimmy Carter, died at the age of 93 on Apr. 19, according to his family, and tributes from the former president and more are being shared.

Walter Frederick “Fritz” Mondale has died at the age of 93, his family revealed in a statement on Apr. 19, according to CNN. Although no cause was given, it was confirmed that the former vice president passed at his home in downtown Minneapolis while surrounded by family, spokesperson Kathy Tunheim said, the outlet further reported.

“It is with profound sadness that we share news that our beloved dad passed away today in Minneapolis, Minnesota,” Walter’s family said in the statement. “As proud as we were of him leading the presidential ticket for Democrats in 1984, we know that our father’s public policy legacy is so much more than that.”

Jimmy Carter and Walter Mondale served in the White House together from 1977-1981. (AP/Shutterstock)

Once Walter’s death was announced, it didn’t take long for former president Jimmy Carter, 96, who he served under from 1977-1981, and other political figures and celebrities to react.

“During our administration, Fritz used his political skill and personal integrity to transform the vice presidency into a dynamic, policy-driving force that had never been seen before and still exists today. He was an invaluable partner and an able servant of the people of Minnesota, the United States, and the world,” Jimmy said in a statement. “Fritz Mondale provided us all with a model for public service and private behavior. Rosalynn [Carter] and I join all Americans in giving thanks for his exemplary life, and we extend our deepest condolences to his family.”

Walter Mondale believed in the power of government to make a positive difference in people’s lives, and proved it at every stage of his remarkable career—with deep policy knowledge, a tireless work ethic, and uncommon decency. Hillary and I loved him and will miss him very much.

— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) April 20, 2021

Former president Bill Clinton took to Twitter shortly after Walter’s death to also share a tribute. “Walter Mondale believed in the power of government to make a positive difference in people’s lives, and proved it at every stage of his remarkable career—with deep policy knowledge, a tireless work ethic, and uncommon decency. Hillary and I loved him and will miss him very much,” he wrote.

Walter Mondale championed progressive causes and changed the role of VP—so leaders like @JoeBiden could be the last ones in the room when decisions were made. In selecting Geraldine Ferraro, he also paved the way for @VP to make history. Michelle and I send prayers to his family.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 20, 2021

Barack Obama said that Walter “changed the role of vice president” in a tweet he shared. “Walter Mondale championed progressive causes and changed the role of VP—so leaders like @JoeBiden could be the last ones in the room when decisions were made. In selecting Geraldine Ferraro, he also paved the way for@VP to make history. Michelle and I send prayers to his family,” it read.

On the wall of the Carter Library is a quote of Walter Mondale’s at the end of their time in office: “We told the truth. We obeyed the law. We kept the peace.” That pretty much sums up Walter Mondale’s life and service.

— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) April 20, 2021

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar also shared a couple of tweets with one reading, “On the wall of the Carter Library is a quote of Walter Mondale’s at the end of their time in office: “We told the truth. We obeyed the law. We kept the peace.” That pretty much sums up Walter Mondale’s life and service.”

Vice President Walter Mondale led an extraordinary life of service—in uniform during the Korean War, as a Senator, and as Vice President. I was able to speak with him just a few days ago and thank him for his service. I'll miss him dearly, and my heart is with his family today.

— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) April 20, 2021

Vice President Kamala Harris shared her thoughts of Walter and sadness over his death in a tweet as well. “Vice President Walter Mondale led an extraordinary life of service—in uniform during the Korean War, as a Senator, and as Vice President. I was able to speak with him just a few days ago and thank him for his service. I’ll miss him dearly, and my heart is with his family today,” she wrote.

Before Walter’s death, he reportedly knew the end of his life was near and sent an email, obtained by CNN, to former staffers that acknowledged his “time has come.”

“I am eager to rejoin Joan and Eleanor. Before I Go I wanted to let you know how much you mean to me. Never has a public servant had a better group of people working at their side! Together we have accomplished so much and I know you will keep up the good fight,” he wrote in the moving message.

“Joe in the White House certainly helps,” he added while referencing President Joe Biden. “I always knew it would be okay if I arrived some place and was greeted by one of you!”
In addition to vice president, Walter served as the 23rd Attorney General of Minnesota from 1960-1964, United States Senator of Minnesota from 1964-1976, and the 24th United States Ambassador to Japan from 1993-1996.
Our comfort and healing wishes go out to all those affected by Walter’s death.

Barack Obama, Kim K. & More Celebs Have ‘Heavy’ Hearts After Daunte Wright’s Fatal Police Shooting

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Following Daunte Wright’s death in which a police officer fatally shot him during a traffic stop, outraged celebs like Kim Kardashian and Halsey are demanding justice.

“Our hearts are heavy over yet another shooting of a Black man,” former President Barack Obama tweeted, after 20-year-old Daunte Wright from the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Center was shot and killed at the hands of police on April 11. The incident occurred just 10 miles from where George Floyd was killed by Derek Chauvin, another Minneapolis officer on May 25, 2020. “It’s important to conduct a full and transparent investigation, but this is also a reminder of just how badly we need to reimagine policing and public safety in this country.”

Kim Kardashian, along with her sisters Kourtney, Kendall, and Kylie, all shared messages in support of Daunte, whose killing sparked further outrage in a community where tensions are already high surrounding the trial of Derek Chauvin. The KUWTK stars took to their Instagram Stories and posted tributes, along with links to information for legal help, how to take precautions and safety measures if you plan to protest, and how to support and donate. Halsey also posted the information to her Instagram stories in show of support.

Our hearts are heavy over yet another shooting of a Black man, Daunte Wright, at the hands of police. It’s important to conduct a full and transparent investigation, but this is also a reminder of just how badly we need to reimagine policing and public safety in this country. pic.twitter.com/sgcbRjlApr

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 13, 2021

Demi Lovato also called for change as she took to Instagram and captioned a post from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) with the hashtag, “#BLACKLIVESMATTER”. She shared their important message which read: “Daunte Wright should still be alive today. It’s clear that the only way to end police violence is to immediately divest from the police.”

of Daunte Wright’s family and friends mourned in Brooklyn Center, Minn. on April 12, 2021 after he was shot and killed by police. (Photo credit: Shutterstock)

Daunte was pulled over for a traffic stop on April 11 by Kim Potter, a 26-year veteran of the department, and two other unnamed officers. She was acting as a field training officer and was training a new officer at the time. Brooklyn Center Police Chief Tim Gannon held a press conference the following day and released bodycam footage of the incident. He said when officers asked Daunte for his ID, they found that he had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant and attempted to take him into custody.

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The bodycam footage shows Daunte releasing from the officer’s grip as they began to handcuff him. He broke free and a struggle ensued, and as Daunte jumped back into his car Potter threatened to tase him. She pulled out her gun and shouted, “I’ll Tase you!” She then yelled, “Taser! Taser! Taser!” before shooting him and saying, “Holy s**t, I just shot him.”

Daunte drove away in his car and traveled several blocks before hitting another vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Tim Gannon called the shooting an “accidental discharge” and said “It is my belief that the officer had the intention to employ their taser, but instead shot Mr. Wright with a single bullet.” Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott announced on April 13 that Tim Gannon and Kim Potter have both resigned.

Stop normalizing the word “accident” to describe Black people being killed by police. https://t.co/aq0CSadh4f

— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) April 12, 2021

Why would any person of color ever comply with a police officer when there is a 50/50 shot of getting “accidentally” shot?

— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) April 13, 2021

Chelsea Handler responded to claims that Kim Potter’s shooting was “accidental”. Shortly after the press conference, she tweeted: “Stop normalizing the word ‘accident’ to describe Black people being killed by police.” The following day she added, “Why would any person of color ever comply with a police officer when there is a 50/50 shot of getting accidentally’ shot?”

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Madonna added, “This video of Daunte Wright’s shooting is deeply upsetting but equally so is Police Officer Tim Gannon’s explanation of how it was all an accident. She had a taser in one hand and a hand gun in the other. She warned everyone she was going to taser a handcuffed. Daunte who was pulled over for a traffic violation and instead she shot and killed him! No way to fix this accident is there Tim??!! This is so infuriating and unacceptable. God Bless Daunte and his family. #justicefordauntewright #guncontrol

Dave Chappelle Claims He Saw Celebs Leaving ‘Dirty Notes’ For Trump Staff At White House Party

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Dave Chappelle talked about attending one of the ‘last big parties’ then President Barack Obama threw and revealed he saw some fellow attendees writing ‘crazy’ notes for Donald Trump and his staff to find.

Dave Chappelle, 47, is speaking out about seeing celebrities allegedly leave Donald Trump and his administration “dirty notes” in the cabinets and drawers of the White House before he moved in. The comedian revealed the news when he discussed attending one of the last parties President Barack Obama and his administration held before turning over the job to Trump, in a new interview with Naomi Campbell.

“It was one of the last big parties the Obamas threw and I’m not gonna say these celebrities’ names… There was a thing,” Dave explained on the Apr. 6 episode of No Filter with Naomi. “Remember when the Trump administration moved in, they said, ‘The Obama staff left dirty notes for us in all the drawers and all the cabinets.’ Now, I saw this happening.”

Donald Trump and Melania Trump posing with Queen Elizabeth at a previous event. (MEGA)

“I’m not gonna say who did it,” he continued. “But it was celebrities writing all this crazy s**t and putting it all over there and I saw them do it, so when I saw that news I laughed real hard.”

Dave’s claim comes after White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham made her own claim about former Obama aides leaving the new Trump administration notes, which allegedly read things like, “you will fail” and “you aren’t going to make it”, back in Nov. 2019. CNN reporter Abby D. Phillip tweeted about the things Stephanie reportedly said on a radio interview.

WH Press Sec Stephanie Grisham claims Obama aides left 'you will fail" notes in offices for Trump aides: “We came into the WH, I’ll tell you something. Every office was filled with Obama books and we had notes left behind that said ‘you will fail,’ ‘you aren’t going to make it,’”

— Abby D. Phillip (@abbydphillip) November 19, 2019

“WH Press Sec Stephanie Grisham claims Obama aides left ‘you will fail” notes in offices for Trump aides: ‘We came into the WH, I’ll tell you something. Every office was filled with Obama books and we had notes left behind that said ‘you will fail,’ ‘you aren’t going to make it,’” the tweet read.

Shortly after the claim went public, former Obama aides quickly denied it. “This is another bald faced lie,” Obama’s national security adviser Susan Rice tweeted in response to Abby’s tweet. “This is an outrageous lie. I know. I handed over the nuclear office at the (National Security Council). Shameless and disgusting,” former senior director of the National Security Council Jon Wolfsthal also tweeted.

Michelle Obama Reveals An ‘Annoying’ Item Of Barack’s That She Wishes She Could Throw Away

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Michelle Obama made a virtual stop by Ellen DeGeneres’ show, where she revealed the one item of husband Barack’s that she desperately wants to get rid of.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama has revealed that she really hates it when husband, former President Barack Obama goes golfing. As in, she wishes she could get rid of his set of golf clubs forever. The revelation about her husband’s favorite activity being so “annoying” to her came during a virtual stop by Ellen DeGeneres‘ daytime talk show on Mar. 16, where they played a game to raise money for her Pass the Love campaign with Partnership for a Healthier America to feed families in need.

Ellen had Michelle play a game “Drawer Dash,” as the premise of the game was that Ellen would call out for a random item and if Michelle could retrieve it from inside the couple’s home in 10 seconds or less, she would earn money for the charity. Ellen asked the 57-year-old to “Bring me something of President Obama’s that you wish you could throw away.” Michelle rolled her eyes as if the list was pretty long before lighting up and saying “Oh I know!”

Michelle dashed off and returned with Barack’s beloved set of gold clubs. When Ellen asked what was wrong with the clubs, an exasperated Michelle told her “They’re annoying.” She then lamented about the sport, “It takes too long. Why is there a sport where there are 18 holes? They just made that up,” adding of whoever invented golf, “That’s just somebody that’s trying to avoid their wife and they keep adding holes…and now its 18.”

Former President Barack Obama’s wife Michelle really hates the amount of time he spends away on the golf course. Photo credit: MEGA.

“So I’m getting rid of these,” Michelle declared, putting the clubs down Ellen told her that Barack will just go buy new ones if Michelle got rid of them. Ellen noted that “He’s good at golf, let him play golf,” and Michelle joked back, “He can…once he finds his golf clubs,” hinting that she would be hiding them.

Michelle also revealed a hidden talent during the game. When Ellen asked her to “Bring me something you’ve made in quarantine.” Michelle was thrilled, running off and returning with a white knit hat with a faux fur ball on top and other knit items. “I am so glad you asked. I am so into knitting! I made this hat,” Michelle gushed, putting the cap on her head. “I made this scarf for Sasha,” she explained, showing off the gorgeous blue knit item.

Former U.S. President Barack Obama and wife Michelle Obama arrive before the inauguration of Joe Biden at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2021. Photo credit: Shutterstock.

Ellen then asked Michelle to bring “something that’s a guilty pleasure of yours.” The Becoming author didn’t even have to leave her chair, reaching over and picking up a clear cocktail and noting “Just happen to have this,” taking a sip and making a face noting, “That’s strong!” By the end of the game, Michelle had raised $50,000 for her Partnership for a Healthier America campaign. And hopefully Barack was later able to find his golf clubs.

Jill Biden Decorates White House Lawn With Valentine’s Day Messages & Brings Joe To Check It Out

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Dr. Jill Biden shared some early Valentine’s Day ‘joy’ by covering the White House lawn with hearts bearing messages of ‘kindness’ – and she couldn’t wait to show them to her husband, President Joe Biden.

In honor of her first Valentine’s Day as First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden celebrated on Friday (Feb. 12) with a surprise for her husband, President Joe Biden. Overnight, Dr. Biden, 69, had large red, white, and pink hearts installed on the North Lawn of the White House. These decorations mimicked the candy hearts given out during the holiday by bearing a specific message, like “Compassion” and “Love.” On Friday morning, President Biden, 78, and their two dogs – Champ and Major — joined his wife for a “surprise stroll,” per CNN’s Betsy Klein, where he saw the decorations for himself.

President Biden: "#ValentinesDay is a big. Jill's favorite day. For real."

Q: "What inspired you to do this?"@FLOTUS: "I just wanted some joy. With the pandemic, just everybody's feeling a little down. So, it's just a little joy. A little hope. That's all." pic.twitter.com/JW0S1cclNO

— CSPAN (@cspan) February 12, 2021

“Valentine’s Day is a big day, Jill’s favorite day,” the president told reporters as he viewed the decorations. When asked why she had the decorations put up, Dr. Biden said she wanted to bring a little holiday cheer. “I just wanted some joy, and I think just, with the pandemic, everybody’s feeling a little down, so it’s just a little joy, a little hope. That’s all.” The display reminded President Biden of a time when he was serving as Vice President to President Barack Obama. “First year…I walked into my office, and every single pane…she had taken the school-kind of paint that kids put on posterboards? She had put a heart that says ‘Joe Loves Jill.’ ”

The decorations Dr. Jill Biden installed on the White House lawn for Valentine’s Day (AP)
More of Dr. Biden’s Valentine’s Day decorations (AP)

“None of them said ‘Jill Loves Joe,’ ” joked the president. When asked how they could “extend that love story to the American people who are so down right now,” President Biden said, “Tell them there is hope. There is hope. They just have to stay strong.” That message was echoed by the words Dr. Biden had on her decorations. “Healing. Courage.  Love. Compassion. Gratitude. Peace. Amor. Strength. Kindness. Family. Unity. Love, Jill,” she posted to the official FLOTUS Instagram.

“The First Lady is known for her sense of humor, love of surprises, and celebrating traditions, especially with her family,” the office of the First Lady said in a statement, per NBC News. “Valentine’s Day has always been one of her favorite holidays. Sending messages of healing, unity, hope, and compassion, this is her Valentine to the country.”

The heartfelt display is sure to earn Dr. Biden some more kudos from her fans – and possibly aggravate the former First Lady, Melania Trump. Though Melania’s taste when it came to White House decor often resulted in mockery – and she famously dissed the Christmas decorations in a secret recording shared by her ex BFF, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff — she at least made it seem like she put forth some effort when it came to the holidays. Since leaving the White House, Melania has reportedly felt a “most fervent ire” in watching Dr. Jill take to the First Lady role with ease and get universal praise while doing it.

Melania Trump Reportedly Refuses To Give Dr. Jill Biden Traditional Tour Of The White House

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Melania Trump Reportedly Refuses To Give Dr. Jill Biden Traditional Tour Of The White House

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Melania Trump reportedly won’t extend the courtesy of a White House residence tour and tea to incoming FLOTUS, Dr. Jill Biden, as Melania leaves 1600 Penn with less than a 50% approval rating.

Melania Trump won’t be offering Dr. Jill Biden a tour of the White House, according to a new report. The transition between the Trump and Biden administrations has been full of tension, and a spokesperson for the Biden campaign reportedly confirmed to Daily Mail that there will be no tour of the residence or tea and chat extended to Dr. Biden. It’s yet another break of customs that has been followed for years, regardless of each party’s political affiliation.

The news comes as Melania is “digging in” and is “not interested in playing the traditional role of a first lady,” according to a January 14 CNN report. But the long-running custom of the tour and tea that follows extends as far back as the meeting between Bess Truman and Mamie Eisenhower, making the decision all the more shocking. The report also comes as the time as Melania’s approval rating will stand as the lowest of any modern day First Ladies, resting at 47%, as compared to the 69% and 67% approval rating of her two predecessors, per CNN. HollywoodLife reached out to the Biden press office and the White House for comment, but did not hear back as of press time.

First Lady Melania Trump arrives to receive the White House Christmas tree at the White House on Monday, November 23, 2020 [AP].“Melania Trump will become the first modern first lady not to invite the woman who will replace her to the White House for a walk-through of the private living quarters on the second and third floors,” CNN columnist Kate Andersen Brower wrote on January 18. Indeed, the tour of the White House residence and the tea that follows is a tradition that even Michelle Obama included Melania Trump in during the transition between the Obama and Trump administrations.

Despite President Donald Trump‘s birtherism conspiracy throughout the Obama administration, former First Lady Michelle Obama graciously welcomed Melania to the White House following the 2016 Presidential Election. Even President Barack Obama had a meeting with Donald Trump, an invitation the latter has not extended to President-elect Joe Biden.

Jill Biden, wife of Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden, gestures to supporters at a get out the vote event, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, at NRG Stadium parking lot in Houston [AP].But Melania’s decisions not to include Dr. Biden have already been dragged on social media. Melania has reportedly yet to make an effort to personally reach out to her successor. Plus, there has been little to no sign of help by the First Lady’s office to include Dr. Biden in transitional efforts, according to the January 14 CNN report.

Ironically, Melania Trump released a “farewell” message on Twitter, sharing how proud she has been to represent a “nation with such kind and generous people,” while stating that “violence is never the answer, and will never be justified” in the wake of the January 6 Capitol Hill insurrection. In light of the news that Melania will not extend the same kindness and courtesy she was given to Dr. Biden, her statement to “use every opportunity to show consideration for another person,” undoubtedly left some perplexed.

A Farewell Message from First Lady Melania Trump pic.twitter.com/WfG1zg2mt4

— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) January 18, 2021

The soon-to-be former FLOTUS has yet to disclose whether she’ll continue her “Be Best” campaign after her time in the White House. But as for what lies ahead, Dr. Biden will be the first FLOTUS to hold a full-time job as a professor at a community college and maintain her work with military families, all while executing the duties of her office.

Joe Biden Twists His Ankle While Playing With His Dog & Fans Send Love On Twitter

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Joe Biden Twists His Ankle While Playing With His Dog & Fans Send Love On Twitter

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Joe Biden reportedly twisted his ankle this weekend while playing with his German Shepherd, Major, and is getting checked out by an orthopedist ‘out of an abundance of caution’.

Joe Biden, 78, had a little mishap while taking part in a fun activity with his dog and now Twitter is sending him love. The president-elect was playing with his German Shepherd, Major on Saturday, Nov. 28, when he ended up twisting his ankle, his team said, according to TMZ. No further details about the injury were released, but he is apparently set to get checked out by an orthopedist “out of an abundance of caution” on Sunday.

Reporters weren’t allowed to see Joe going in or out of the doctor’s office, per his team’s request, the outlet further reported.

Soon after news of the injury made its way on social media, Joe’s supporters took to Twitter to post their well wishes to him through kind words and light-hearted jokes. “Sending positive thoughts to our President-elect @JoeBiden for a speedy recovery from an ankle injury!” one tweet read. “If one must twist an ankle, this is the way to do it. Heal up quickly, 46! @JoeBiden,” another read.

Sending positive thoughts to our President-elect @JoeBiden for a speedy recovery from an ankle injury!

— ༺🦋༻ᗰᗩƳᖇᗩ༺🦋༻ (@LepapillonBlu) November 29, 2020

If one must twist an ankle, this is the way to do it.💙🐶
Heal up quickly, 46! @JoeBiden

— Reese (@econdevgirl) November 29, 2020

 

“Prayers to you Mr. President-Elect @JoeBiden for quick healing to your ankle. No fault Major, we love you @First_Dogs_USA,” a third user tweeted while a fourth wrote, “The fact that Joe Biden slipped and twisted his ankle while playing with his dog makes me love him even more than I already did.” Another shared a similar sentiment when they tweeted, “While playing with his dog. Besides his twisted ankle I could not love this more. I hope your ankle heals soon.”

Prayers to you Mr. President-Elect @JoeBiden for quick healing to your ankle. No fault Major, we love you @First_Dogs_USA

— Wear A Mask = Save Lives (@RBG4ever87) November 29, 2020

While playing with his dog 😍😩 Besides his twisted ankle I could not love this more. I hope your ankle heals soon @JoeBiden 💕 https://t.co/zNUUd8a6c5

— Alison (@ByAllyT) November 29, 2020

Joe’s ankle injury comes after it was announced that his dog, Major, will be the first rescue dog to ever live in the White House when he starts his presidential term in Jan. Major, who can be seen in the video below, is one of two German Shepherds Joe and his wife Jill Biden, 69, own and they adopted him from the Delaware Humane Society in 2018. Their other dog, Champ, has been with them since 2008.

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Joe has publicly showed his love for his two pooches on social media many times in the past, including on Aug. 26, International Dog Day, in 2019. “Happy #InternationalDogDay from Major and camera-shy Champ!” he tweeted along with a pic of him and Jill smiling with the sweet boys. He also shared a pic of him and one of his dogs in a presidential campaign ad just days before the election with a caption that read, “Let’s put dogs back in the White House.”

Since President Donald Trump has no pets, Joe’s dogs will be the first pets back in the White House since Barack Obama‘s dogs, Bo and Sunny, lived there during his two presidential terms from 2009-2016.

Barack Obama Gives Drake His ‘Stamp Of Approval’ To Play Him In A Biopic: He’s ‘A Talented Brother’

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Barack Obama’s ‘thumbs up’ comes a decade after Drake confessed his ‘goal’ was to play the former President in a biopic film!

If a biopic movie about Barack Obama, 59, is ever made, the former President would be thrilled to have Drake, 34, step into the role! “I will say this — Drake seems to to be able to do anything he wants. That’s a talented, talented brother. If the time comes and he’s ready, you know…,” Barack said in a new interview with Complex magazine’s “360 With Speedy Morman” show when asked if the Canadian rapper would have his “stamp of approval.”

Obama says @Drake has his blessings to play him in a biopic. 👀

For more on what President @BarackObama had to say about his rap music comments, Trump moving out, and more, catch our latest #Complex360 EP.

WATCH: https://t.co/3NvsCwiJWo pic.twitter.com/jRTyyYQMsj

— Complex (@Complex) November 25, 2020

It turns out that Barack isn’t the only Obama who would be happy with the potential casting decision — but daughters Malia, 22, and Sasha, 19, would also be thrilled! “He has more importantly my household’s stamp of approval. I suspect Malia and Sasha would be just fine with it,” he added. The A Promised Land author has been a fan of Drake’s music for years, including “Work” with Rihanna on his summer 2020 playlist, as well as tune “Too Good” on a 2019 edition.

Obama’s comments come a decade after the Degrassi alum confessed one of his career goals was to play the 44th President in a film one day. ”I hope somebody makes a movie about President Obama’s life soon because I could play him. That’s the goal,” he said in an interview with Paper magazine. “I watch all the addresses. Any time I see him on TV, I don’t change the channel. I definitely pay attention and listen to the inflections of his voice. If you ask anyone who knows me, I’m pretty good at impressions,” he added.

Barack Obama and Drake. (AP)

Drake showed off his acting chops once again on SNL back in 2016, where he brought the laughs in a hilarious “Bar Mitzvah” sketch. The somewhat autobiographical bit walked viewers through his Toronto upbringing, and what it was like having a Jewish mother and a Black father. “It’s 1999 — I’m 13! As a man I would like to announce that I will now be called Drake…I’m sorry, Dracob,” Drake — née Aubrey Drake Graham — hilariously stage on-stage. In another sketch, he even impersonated ex Rihanna’s verse on their catchy duet “Work.”

The 34-year-old has come a long way since his days on Degrassi, and OG Drake fans are eagerly anticipating his return to acting! He has continued to show off his comedic side over the years in various music videos — such a “In My Feelings” and “No Guidance” with Chris Brown — but hasn’t appeared in a feature film or television role in several years. Notably, Drake is also an executive producer on Zendaya‘s HBO series Euphoria.

Barack Obama Jokes That Navy Seals Can Be ‘Sent In’ To Remove Donald Trump From The White House On ‘Jimmy Kimmel’

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Barack Obama proved he knows how to use a Navy Seal team when it came to taking out Osama Bin Laden. Now he’s joking that the elite soldiers might be needed to remove Donald Trump from the White House.

Despite the 2020 presidential election being called for Joe Biden on Nov. 7, Donald Trump is still refusing to concede and making false claims of voter fraud. His predecessor President Barack Obama is now joking about what it will take to get Trump to leave the White House if he refuses to go willingly come Jan. 20, 2021, which is Biden’s inauguration date. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Nov. 19, Jimmy Kimmel asked the former POTUS if there was “a place somebody could hide in the White House if they knew they were going to be removed” — and Obama’s response was hysterical. “Well, I think we can send some navy seals in to dig him out,” he replied.

Then-President Obama famously used the Navy’s Seal Team Six to carry out the raid on terrorist Osama bin Laden‘s compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan on May 2, 2011, killing the 9-11 mastermind. While Trump of course isn’t a murderous foreign terrorist, some are beginning to wonder legitimately what will happen if he refuses to commit to a peaceful transition of power, as all presidents have done throughout history. So far Trump has done all he can to obstruct and delay any transition to Biden’s team, and continues to make denials that Biden won the election. Even former First Lady Michelle Obama has begged Trump to honor the respectful transition of power.

So that’s why his new book is so long! 🤣🤣🤣 @BarackObama on Kimmel tonight! pic.twitter.com/hhxTE0qBIj

— Jimmy Kimmel Live (@JimmyKimmelLive) November 19, 2020

Obama appeared on Kimmel to promote his memoir A Promised Land. Jimmy noted that the book is 701 pages long, and asked if the 58-year-old did that on purpose to that the infamously reading-averse Trump wouldn’t pick it up. “You know I don’t think it would have had to be 700 pages,” for that to happen, Obama joked in return.

This marked the first stop on our 44th president’s  video book tour for his memoir, showing us what a dignified, intelligent and humorous POTUS we had for two terms. During his interview with Kimmel, Obama cracked jokes, told stories about his eight years of life in the White House and got asked the question if he and Michelle “made love” on the night the of the successful raid that killed bin Laden. Oh yeah, Jimmy went there!

Barack Obama got in some zingers towards his presidential successor Donald Trump during an appearance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live.’ Photo courtesy: AP Images.

Obama’s memoir went on sale on Nov. 17, 2020 and should be heading straight to the top of the non-fiction best-sellers list for some time to come. His wife Michelle’s memoir Becoming was the top selling book of 2018 after only 15 days on the market, moving two million copies in just over two weeks following its release on Nov. 13, 2018. Within five months it had gone on to sell over 10 million copies worldwide, and became one of the best selling memoirs of all time. While that is a hard act to follow, Barack Obama is probably one of the only people alive whose memoir could overtake wife Michelle’s monster numbers. What a power couple!

 

Barack Obama Confesses That After Having An Absentee Father, He Vowed Malia & Sasha Would ‘Be Put First’

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Barack Obama Confesses That After Having An Absentee Father, He Vowed Malia & Sasha Would ‘Be Put First’

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Former US President Barack Obama has opened up about why he dedicated his new memoir ‘A Promise Land’ to his daughters Malia and Sasha.

Barack Obama has discussed the importance of being a father to his two daughter Malia, 22, and Sasha, 19. The former US President, 59, opened up about why he dedicated his new 768 page memoir A Promised Land, to the girls in a sweet Instagram caption. “The fact that my own father was largely absent from my childhood helped shape my ideas about the kind of father I intended to be,” he captioned a throwback photo of his family when the two girls were just toddlers.

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“When Malia was born, I made a promise to myself that my kids would know me, that they’d grow up feeling my love keenly and consistently, knowing that I’d always put them first,” he continued. The politician revealed he always made time to eat dinner with wife Michelle, 56, and their daughters despite the daily pressures of the Oval Office. “While serving as President, I made sure to have dinner with Michelle, Sasha, and Malia every evening by 6:30. We’d eat some good meals and catch up on our days … That was one of the best parts of living above the store, as I sometimes called it.”

Barack added, “Seeing them grow up into the intelligent, strong, and compassionate young women they’ve become has been the greatest joy of my life … I’m reminded constantly that there’s no place in the world I’d rather be than with Miche and our girls—and it’s why I’ve dedicated my memoir to them.”

Barack Obama has penned a sweet message to his two daughters. Image: AP

In the book, he also revealed that being the leader of the free world took a toll on his now 28 year marriage to Michelle. She remains one of the most beloved first ladies in United States history, but behind the scenes, Barack wrote that friends and even family treated her as “secondary” in importance to himself. “I continued to sense an undercurrent of tension in her, subtle but constant, like the faint thrum of a hidden machine.”

It caused him to lay awake at night next to his wife, thinking about their life and their relationship before his presidency, “when everything between us felt lighter, when her smile was more constant and our love less encumbered, and my heart would suddenly tighten at the thought that those days might not return.”