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Barack Obama

  • President Obama Usher, Demi Lovato, Jussie Smollett & More Pay Tribute to Ray Charles

    President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle paid tribute to soul music pioneer, Ray Charles, on Wednesday night (Feb. 24) at the White House for the taping of Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: In Performance at the White House. Airing Friday, an eclectic string of artists came out to honor the fallen musician with special performances from Usher, Demi Lovato, Jussie Smollett and more.
  • President Obama is Tired of Selfies & Sends a Valentine's Day Message to the FLOTUS [WATCH]

    President Barack Obama may have a soft spot for a certain datytime talkshow host, because he broke his own "no selfie" rule for her. Before the POTUS stopped by 'The Ellen Degeneres Show' to take a fun photo, he explained why he's tired of taking selfies to an Illinois crowd on Wednesday (Feb. 10). He also couldn't resist leaving the show without sending FLOTUS, Michelle Obama, a special Valentine's Day message.
  • Drake's 'Hotline Bling' Turned Into a Funny PSA by Philadelphia Police [WATCH]

    Everyone from Jimmy Fallon to President Barack Obama has remixed Drake's "Hotline Bling" since its release in July, but the latest comes from a truly surprising source: the Philadelphia Police Department.
  • Kendrick Lamar is Better Than Drake, According to President Obama

    The President of the United States, Barack Obama, recently commented that he preferred the music of Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar to that of pop sensation Drake.
  • EL VY and Wale Perform at the White House Before Obama's SOTU Speech

    Barack Obama wasn't the only one performing in D.C. on Tuesday night; Matt Berninger and Brent Knopf of the band EL VY and Wale gave short performances at The White House shortly before the president delivered his final State of the Union Address.
  • Kendrick Lamar Met with Barack Obama for 'My Brothers Keeper' Mentoring Program [WATCH VIDEO]

    Kendrick Lamar visited the White House for a meeting with United States president Barack Obama following his wildly successful year.
  • Obama Brought to Tears By Aretha Franklin's 'Natural Woman' Performance [WATCH]

    We all know Aretha Franklin can sing. She has always had a beautiful voice and her performances have always been amazing. But it seems that President Barack Obama wasn't quite hip to the type of performance Franklin could put on. During the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors, Franklin came to the stage to perform a rare piano rendition of her song, "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman." The performance brought Obama to tears.
  • Barack Obama Sings Drake's 'Hotline Bling' [WATCH VIDEO] Greatest Mashup of 2015?

    Some might think that there is nothing better than hearing the President of the United States sing "Amazing Grace" and then have that clip featured on a Coldplay album. But there actually is! President Barack Obama is now the newest person added to the list to sing Drake's 2015 hit song "Hotline Bling." Well, he isn't actually willingly singing it, but the mashup is just as perfect!
  • Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl of 'Serial' Faces Court-Martial on Charges of Desertion

    The U.S. military Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, who was imprisoned by the Taliban for five years, will face a court-martial regarding charges of desertion.
  • Over 200 World Leaders Meet in Paris to Negotiate Climate Change Accord

    In the next two weeks, leaders from over 200 countries will debate various aspects of a binding accord on carbon emissions in Paris.
  • Marco Rubio Tries to Use His Inexperience to His Advantage in 2016 Presidential Campaign

    Marco Rubio makes the case that his age is actually a benefit in a field of "out of touch" candidates.
  • Aids Say Ben Carson Is Having a Tough Time With Foreign Policy

    Aids say Ben Carson's foreign policy chops have brought unwanted attention to the candidate this week.
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