David Beckham and the LA Galaxy Get Honored at the White House


Updated 05/16/12 6:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

David Beckham LA Galaxy Pictures at White House

The White House welcomed the LA Galaxy soccer club for a special event in Washington DC this afternoon. David Beckham was among his teammates as they were honored by President Obama and First Lady Michelle for their successful 2011 season and MLS Cup win. Landon Donovan presented the president with a custom jersey after Obama spoke a few words. Obama joked of David, "It is a rare man who can be Read more

President Obama and Jimmy Fallon Slow Jam the News


Updated 04/25/12 9:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Celebrity News For April 25 2012 Early Edition

President Obama is down to slow jam the news with Jimmy Fallon — People Tom Hiddleston is awfully hot with his sleeves rolled up — Lainey Gossip See Shia LaBeouf's latest movie project — HuffPost Entertainment Rihanna was embarrassed by her mom's Ashton Kutcher joke — TooFab Inside Ashton and Mila's three-day getaway — Us Weekly Simon Cowell and other stars who've come out as straight Read more

George Clooney, John Legend, and More Stars Go Black Tie For the White House State Dinner


Updated 03/15/12 3:20 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Celebrities at White House State Dinner March 2012

Last night's White House State Dinner, hosted by President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama in honor of visiting British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha, was a star-studded affair. George Clooney brought out a tuxedo for the occasion, after testifying about his experiences in Sudan and South Sudan to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee earlier in the day. Homeland star Read more

President Obama Shares a Spotify Mixtape


Updated 02/10/12 12:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

President Obama's Spotify Playlist

Tech-savvy President Obama is known for his proficiency in navigating the world of social networks. Both the White House and president have been on Twitter for years. He recently joined Instagram (@barackobama) and held a post-State of the Union Hangout on Google+. The president's latest tech move is for the musically-minded; he (well, his reelection staff) released a 2012 campaign Spotify Read more

Hang Out With the President Next Week on Google+


Updated 01/25/12 4:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

President Obama State of the Union Google+ Online Hangout

Last night President Obama shared his State of the Union address and is now giving the American public their chance to chime in by taking questions on Jan. 30 at 5:30 p.m. EST in the first ever White House Google+ Hangout. Through Jan. 28 at midnight EST, submit your own questions on the state of the nation to the White House YouTube page and vote on those you find most important for the Read more

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Have a Meeting With the President


Updated 01/12/12 11:52 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Pictures at the White House

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt paid a visit to the White House this afternoon. The politically active couple said hello to President Obama while in the capital for a screening of In the Land of Blood and Honey. Brad, Angelina, and the president apparently spoke about the actors' humanitarian work, especially her activism on behalf of women around the world. Brad and Angelina went to DC yesterday Read more

NPH Shares Embarrassing Obama Story With Jimmy


Updated 07/28/11 11:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Neil Patrick Harris on Jimmy Fallon

Neil Patrick Harris is no stranger to hosting gigs, having hosted the Tonys twice, the Emmys, the TV Land Awards, and Spike's Video Game Awards over the past few years. But he wasn't as well-versed in the art of political fundraising events when he was asked to host a reception at the White House and his standard jokes didn't go over as well as he hoped. Watch NPH tell Jimmy Fallon about what he Read more

Social Networks: The New News Feed


Updated 05/02/11 7:35 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

President Obama's Osama bin Laden Speech on Ustream

Last night at 8:35 p.m. PST, President Obama announced that Osama bin Laden had been killed by a military operation on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. But by the time his speech had started, the news of bin Laden's death had already spread around Twitter and Facebook. While social media is a great way to keep in touch with family and friends, it's quickly becoming my favorite place to check up Read more

President Obama Will Answer Your Questions on Facebook Live


Updated 04/05/11 4:01 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

President Obama on Facebook Live

Rock stars and even former presidents have taken to Facebook to connect with the masses, but never before has an acting president appeared live on Facebook. Until now! President Obama will appear live on Facebook Wednesday, April 20 at 1:45 PDT (4:45 EDT). CEO Mark Zuckerberg and COO Sheryl Sandberg will sit down with the president, who plans to discuss current economic conditions and "tough Read more

Barack Obama's New Tech Toy: An iPad


Updated 03/28/11 11:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

President Obama's iPad

Don't let the headline fool you — our gadget-loving president, Barack Obama, hasn't tossed his beloved BlackBerry aside for Apple products, but he is dabbling in iOS. In a recent interview, the POTUS admitted that he was still (literally) attached at the hip with his BlackBerry, but he's also got his own iPad. It's not clear if the president was able to score a sold-out iPad 2 or if he's Read more