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Do Presidential Candidates Who Blink Less Win the Election?

Laura Peterson — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:42:33 +0000

When President Obama and Mitt Romney take the stage tomorrow in Denver for their first debate, watch their eyes, and how many times they blink–it could be a predictor as to who will win the Presidential Election. Boston College psycho-physiologist Joseph Tecce has spent decades studying the body language of presidential hopefuls. According to his [...]

What Did President Barack Obama Buy on His Holiday Shopping Trip? [PHOTOS]

Nick Romano — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:17:20 +0000

Now here’s some fun holiday news. President Barack Obama shops at Best Buy and PetSmart… just like us! And what, pray tell, was our nation’s leader shopping for? Why, Christmas gifts for the family, of course. Along his route, Obama picked up ‘Just Dance 3′ for Nintendo Wii, a ‘Sims’ game and iTunes gift cards [...]

President Obama Doesn't Want Daughters 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:12:37 +0000

The Kardashians may be fans of President Obama’s, but it doesn’t seem the affection is terribly mutual.

In an interview with iVillage this week, First Lady Michelle Obama said her husband wishes daughters Malia, 13, and Sasha, 10, wouldn’t tune in to ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians.’

Shakira To Advise Barack Obama On Education

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:04:28 +0000

Shakira endorsed Barack Obama for President in 2008, and later played at his inauguration. Now it looks like Obama is returning the favor as earlier this week he appointed the world’s foremost hip shaker to his Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics.

Jennifer Hudson Sings 'Happy Birthday' for Barack Obama's 50th [VIDEO]

Andy Scott — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:15:46 +0000

Sure, it may not have been as memorable as Marilyn Monroe’s serenade to John F. Kennedy in 1962, but Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson still helped President Barack Obama celebrate the big 5-0 in style Wednesday night at a star-studded party in Chicago.

Celebrity Birthdays for August 4 – President Barack Obama, Jeff Gordon and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:30:10 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

President Barack Obama
Age: 50
Occupation: Politician
Known For: Currently serving as the 44th President of the United States, being the first African American to hold the office, and his unshakably cool public persona

Jeff Gordon
Age: 40
Occupation: NASCAR Driver
Known For: Winning 84 career races, holding three the Daytona 500 championships, and being the first driver to reach $100 million in career winnings in the Cup series

This Week in Viral Videos: Will Ferrell Spoofs Bush and More [VIDEOS]

Tony Hart — Sat, 07 May 2011 13:00:10 +0000

It was a big week for the history books, and that was reflected in the most-watched and talked about viral videos of the past seven days.

We saw the return of Will Ferrell as George W. Bush, a few other Osama bin Laden-related videos, an emotional acceptance speech and an amazing ping pong shot. We even saw First Lady Michelle Obama do the Dougie.

What were your favorite viral videos of the week?

Take a look at some of our favorites after the jump, then post your own.