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Steven Spielberg Debuts New 'Obama' Footage at White House Correspondents' Dinner…Wait, What?

Nick Romano — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:15:59 +0000

While 'Lincoln' might not have taken home the Oscar for Best Picture, it was considered one of the best films of the year by many a critic, mainly for Daniel Day-Lewis' exceptional performance as Honest Abe. In light of the film's success, what is its director Steven Spielberg planning as a follow-up?

During Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Barack Obama revealed the first behind-the-scenes footage from Spielberg's next project, 'Obama,' which re-teams him with...Day-Lewis in the title role? Take a look...

HBO' Developing 'Game Change' Sequel 'Double Down': Barack Obama Vs. Mitt Romney

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:59 +0000

The moment Alaska governor Sarah Palin first came to the world stage as John McCain's running mate in the 2008 presidential elections, we knew that her larger-than-life personality would become the stuff of parody and portrayal from years to come. Once we finished laughing at Tina Fey's dead-on impression, the tone turned serious as HBO's 'Game Change' garnered multiple Emmys with Julianne Moore in the lead role.

Now, the original 'Game Change' writers have begun work on a sequel covering the 2012 elections between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama, titled 'Double Down: Game Change 2012,' and guess what HBO wants to do with it?

'Key & Peele's' Obama and Luther Respond to the Election

Damon Houx — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 06:10:26 +0000

Regardless of how you feel about the election, funny is funny, and 'Key & Peele' is one of the funniest sketch shows on television right now. One of their signature sketches is Jordan Peele playing President Obama, with Keegan Michael Key as his anger translator Luther. Tonight they've provided their reaction to the election.

'South Park' Calls the Election Early in New "Obama Wins!" Season Finale Clip

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:29 +0000

If nothing else, 'South Park' will always be known for its lightning quick turn-around when it comes to production, often parodying topical events mere days after they occur. This was never more clear than 2008's "About Last Night...," which parodied the election results the night before, but has 'South Park' gotten even faster in recent years? Given that the next episode will be titled "Obama Wins!," 'South Park' seems to have predicted the decision for us! So what does the first clip reveal?

President Barack Obama Visits 'The Daily Show'

ScreenCrush Staff — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:40:45 +0000

Barack Obama made an appearance on last night’s ‘The Daily Show‘ just 18 days before Election Day. What did the President have to say? Did he show his lighter side? Will he be able to convince you to vote for him? Despite host Jon Stewart’s comedic leanings, the ‘Daily Show’ interview was played mostly straight. [...]

Floridians Fall For 'Onion' Article About Obama's 19-Year-Old Son

Donald Deane — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:01:47 +0000

Most people recognize satire when they see it, but not Floridians. Inboxes and Facebook pages of Florida residents recently received an article by The Onion describing an appearance by President Barack Obama's illegitimate 19-year-old son Luther at the Democratic National Convention. Incredibly, the story sparked a flurry of inquiries as to whether it was real. In case it isn't clear already, no, it's not. Duh. Clearly it's way too hot down there.

R.I.P. LMFAO — Funny Videos to Remember Them By

Emerald Catron — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:45:21 +0000

Oh NO! What are we going to do!?! LMFAO has announced that they are going on a "hiatus" (yeah, that's what our parents said too), which means somebody else will have to step up to fill the void left behind at grocery stores that play inappropriately upbeat music. Let us remember these party monsters as they would have wanted -- by watching the comical videos they've inspired.

U Can't Touch This Obama/MC Hammer Mashup

Emerald Catron — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:16:06 +0000

Remember the “you didn’t build that” debacle? It turns out if you take enough of President Obama’s words out of context you can make him do a little rap song that sounds remarkably like “U Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer. Bonus at 2:52 — turns out the president is ticklish. Source: U Can’t Touch [...]

'Saturday Night Live' Re-Casts The President With A Pharoah

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:30:33 +0000

Earlier today we were ecstatic to confirm the news that longtime 'Saturday Night Live' star Jason Sudeikis would stick with the NBC sketch-comedy series through another season, rather than depart with Andy Samberg, Kristen Wiig and Abby Elliott. Now, as 'Saturday Night Live' prepares to launch season 38 this Saturday night, we have even more turnover to report, though this time internally. Fred Armisen will be stepping down from the role of President Barack Obama, but who will take his place?

Too Close To Call – 2012 Presidential Dead Heat Isn't The First

WGBF-AM — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:12:54 +0000

As Far Back as Thomas Jefferson there have been presidential squeakers! By Jay Zimmer As we enter the last few weeks before the 2012 Presidential sweepstakes, the race between Governor Mitt Romney (R) and incumbent Barak Obama (D) has no clear front runner. Even though neither candidate has been officially nominated in convention (the GOP [...]

How Long Does the President Actually Govern

Ashley Sollars — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:14:28 +0000

Our new president for four years… no, for six months? How Long Can a White House Denizen Actually Govern? Whomever gets the electoral nod in November and signs the lease on 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue will have a limited window in which to leave his unfettered mark on the nation as its leader. The new president, [...]

Obama to Hold First Twitter Town Hall; Biden Starts Tweeting

brad.bruner — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:18:02 +0000

President Barack Obama is set to hold his first Twitter town hall on Wednesday. The president will answer questions submitted by using the #AskObama hashtag via a live webcast at 2 p.m. ET at askobama.twitter.com. An official Twitter account has been set up for the town hall and those interested can follow @townhall for updates. [...]

President Obama Grabs Cell Phone, Chats With Unsuspecting Person [VIDEO]

brad.bruner — Sun, 29 May 2011 16:15:12 +0000

President Obama isn't waiting until he's on the campaign trail to speak to the people.

The Commander-in-Chief made some waves on his visit to Ireland when he grabbed a cell phone from someone in the crowd in Dublin and began talking to the person on the other end for about 15 seconds before handing the phone back and going about his business.

FBI Updates Most Wanted Lists to Reflect Osama bin Laden's Death

brad.bruner — Mon, 02 May 2011 16:22:03 +0000

Now that Osama (Usama) bin Laden has been killed, the FBI has updated its Most Wanted Terrorists list, officially marking him as "DECEASED."

Nine other terrorists remain on the list, including bin Laden's deputy, Ayman Al-Zawahiri.

The FBI also updated its 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list to reflect yesterday's news.

Check out a direct look at the FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list after the jump.

Barack Obama Roasts Donald Trump at White House Correspondents' Dinner [VIDEO]

brad.bruner — Mon, 02 May 2011 15:21:54 +0000

In the battle between Donald Trump and Barack Obama, it looks like our nation's President is having the last laugh.

Just days after he released his long form birth certificate to the public, Obama appeared at the 2011 White House Correspondents' Dinner, during which he saved time to pull a few jabs at the 'Celebrity Apprentice' host, who for weeks had demanded to see the certificate.

Americans React to News That Osama bin Laden Is Dead [PHOTOS]

brad.bruner — Mon, 02 May 2011 15:19:21 +0000

The world was brought to a standstill late Sunday evening when President Barack Obama confirmed that terrorist leader Osama bin Laden had been killed by U.S. operatives in Pakistan. Americans quickly gathered to celebrate outside the White House, and before you knew it, New Yorkers were gathering in Times Square and at Ground Zero, as [...]

Barack Obama Releases Long Form Birth Certificate

brad.bruner — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:25:11 +0000

After years of speculation, President Barack Obama silenced critics today by releasing the long form version of his birth certificate from the state of Hawaii.

The birth certificate was posted on the White House's official website, with a statement from White House communications director Dan Pfeiffer.

Obama-Robber Finally Caught

brad.bruner — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:24:45 +0000

To remain unrecognized while nabbing loads of cash from various banks across Upper Austria, a man, nicknamed the "Obama-robber," donned one of the world's most recognized faces. He began robbing banks in 2008 and, in 2009, began wearing a Barack Obama mask for each robbery.

On Thursday, the man was finally arrested.

Barack Obama Picks Kansas to Win The National Championship

brad.bruner — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 16:15:19 +0000

Barack Obama didn’t take a whole lot of risks when filling out his NCAA Tournament brackets. The President has all four number one seeds — Duke, Pittsburgh, Ohio State and Kansas — advancing to the Final Four, with Kansas winning it all. This is the second straight year Obama predicted the Jayhawks to take the [...]