Showing posts with label Political. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Political. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Kate Middleton Hints She's Having a Girl, Khloe Kardashian Avoids Kris Humphries: Top 5 Stories of Today

Kate Middleton hints she's having a girl, Khloe Kardashian avoid Kris Humphries in NYC and Amy Poehler responds to Taylor Swift's comments: See Us Weekly's top 5 stories from Tuesday, March 5 in the roundup!

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge at Havelock Academy during her official visit on March 5, 2013 in Grimsby, England.
Credit: Mark Cuthbert/UK Press/Getty Images


Get ready for another Queen of England? Kate Middleton dropped a major hint that she is pregnant with a baby girl during a visit to the National Fishing Heritage Centre in Grimsby, England on Tuesday, March 5. During the engagement, the expectant Duchess of Cambridge, 31, was given a white teddy bear by a local, Diane Burton. "Thank you, I'll take that for my d--" Prince William's wife replied, tellingly cutting herself off mid-sentence.



Awkward dinner date! Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom were decided to grab a late-night meal at an NYC restaurant on Monday, March 4 the same night Kim Kardashian's estranged husband Kris Humphries was dining there, a source tells Us.



Sean Lowe, this is your life. In less than a week, America will watch as the 29-year-old Dallas native makes his final choice and rides off into the sunset -- but first, the frequently shirtless Bachelor has to face all the women he sent packing to get to this point. How does the song go? Reunited and it feels so...awkward? Hostile?



Why you gotta be so mean? Amy Poehler and Tina Fey earned rave reviews for their hilarious stint as emcees for the 2013 Golden Globe Awards in January, but there was at least one person in the audience who didn't think their schtick was so funny: country superstar Taylor Swift. The 23-year-old "I Knew You Were Trouble" singer found herself the butt of one of the duo's jokes -- Fey warned her to "stay away from Michael J. Fox's son -- and judging by her reaction in the April issue of Vanity Fair, she was not amused.



Britney Spears may be done with The X Factor, but she still has to deal with the other ex factor: Kevin Federline, her ex-husband and father of her two children, Sean Preston, 7, and Jayden James, 6. These days, though, all seems well between the former couple.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Michelle Obama's Inaugural Ball Dress: All the Details

Wu for the win! For her second-term inaugural ball, First Lady Michelle Obama went back to an old favorite: Jason Wu, the designer whose one-shouldered white gown she wore to the first inauguration celebration back in 2009. This time around, the 49-year-old wore a stunning new creation by Wu, a custom ruby chiffon and velvet gown, as she danced with her husband, President Barack Obama, sworn in earlier on Monday, Jan. 21, in front of the U.S. Capitol.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wave after dancing during the Commander-In-Chief's Inaugural Ball January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.
Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty

The FLOTUS -- who debuted her new bangs last week -- accessorized her bold gown with a handmade diamond embellished ring by Kimberly McDonald, and shoes designed by Jimmy Choo.



Michelle joined the President, clad in a tux, for their first dance: This time, it was Al Green's classic "Let's Stay Together," as sung by Jennifer Hudson. Ahead of Monday's very special dance, the President told a crowd he most definitely approves of his wife's talked-about hair switchup."First of all, I love Michelle Obama," he began. "And to address the most significant event of this weekend, I love her bangs. . . She looks good. She always looks good."



Tell Us: What do you think of Michelle's inauguration gown?

Malia Obama Photobombs Picture of President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama Kissing at Inauguration

Best photobomb of the year? Malia Obama ruined a rare photo opportunity when she popped her head in front of the camera while sister Sasha was snapping a picture of their parents, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, stealing a kiss on Inauguration Day.

Credit: CNN

Huffington Post's social media editor spotted the epic photobombing incident while watching CNN's coverage of the inaugural parade. As the screenshot shows, 14-year-old Malia leans in to block the picture -- with a funny face, no less -- at the exact moment the newly sworn-in POTUS is puckering up for a sweet smooch with his wife.



And Malia's photobomb was not the only such incident on Inauguration Day. A few hours earlier, singer Kelly Clarkson was photobombed by former President Bill Clinton as she performed "My Country 'Tis of Thee" with the United States Marine Band. The hilarious snapshot was uploaded to Twitter soon after.



Tell Us: What was your favorite moment of the Inauguration?

Monday, January 21, 2013

President Barack Obama Officially Sworn in for Second Term in the White House

It's official: President Barack Obama has begun his second term in the White House. The Commander-in-Chief was quietly sworn into office just before noon on Sunday, Jan. 20, one day before the public ceremony on the Capitol steps, which is expected to attract more than 800,000 people.

President Barack Obama is sworn in for his second term by Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts, January 20, 2013.
Credit: whitehouse/YouTube

The private ceremony, which lasted less than two minutes, took place in the White House Blue Room with just a few witnesses, including the president's wife, First Lady Michelle Obama, and their two daughters, Malia, 14, and Sasha, 11. The oath was administered by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr.




A few hours earlier, Vice President Joe Biden was officially sworn in by Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor at his residence on the grounds of the Naval Observatory. Among the audience at his ceremony were his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, and other family members.

Vice President Joe Biden Sworn in for a second term by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor at the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington on January 20, 2013.
Credit: Kevin Lamarque/Pool/startraksphoto


Sunday's intimate events -- which satisfied the Constitutional requirement that the POTUS be sworn in before noon on the Jan. 20 after an election -- were in stark contrast to the pomp and circumstance planned for Monday. The Jan. 21 Inauguration will be attended by hundreds of thousands of people, including several celebrities.

Earlier this month, the Presidential Inaugural Committee announced that Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson, and James Taylor would take the stage to sing the National Anthem, "My Country Tis of Thee," and "America the Beautiful," respectively. Alicia Keys, Katy Perry, fun, and Usher are also scheduled to appear at various Inaugural events.



"Vice President Biden and I are honored to have these wonderfully talented musical artists perform at the Inaugural ceremony," President Obama, 51, said in a statement. "Their music is often at the heart of the American story and speaks to folks across the country."

Friday, January 11, 2013

Alicia Keys, Katy Perry to Appear at President Barack Obama's Kids' Inaugural Concert, Inaugural Balls

President Barack Obama's second inauguration is shaping up to be one of the hottest tickets of the year.


Barack Obama, Alicia Keys
Barack Obama, Alicia Keys
Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Two days after the Presidential Inaugural Committee announced that Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson, and James Taylor would perform at the official ceremony on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., several other celebs have been added to the weekend's star-studded lineup.


The committee announced Friday, Jan. 11, that Alicia Keys, Brad Paisley, Katy Perry, John Legend, fun, Stevie Wonder, and Usher would be among those on hand at the Kids' Inaugural Concert on Saturday, Jan. 19, and at the official Inaugural balls on Monday, Jan. 21. Marc Anthony, Nick Cannon, Smokey Robinson, and members of the cast of Glee are also expected to make appearances.


"We are honored and excited to have such a diverse, talented group of musical guests joining Americans from across the country to celebrate the 57th Inauguration," Presidential Inaugural Committee CEO Steve Kerrigan said in a statement.


"Vice President [Joe] Biden and I are honored to have these wonderfully talented musical artists perform at the Inaugural ceremony," Obama, 51, said in a statement after the committee announced Beyonce, Clarkson, and Taylor's participation. "Their music is often at the heart of the American story and speaks to folks across the country."


The Kids' Inaugural Concert on Jan. 19 carries on a tradition started by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden in 2009 that builds on initiatives to support military families. Monday's official balls also honor servicemen and women; the Commander-in-Chief's Ball will include both active duty and reserve military, as well as Medal of Honor recipients and wounded warriors.