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ObamaRama: The Musical!

Karl Erikson — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:35:00 GMT

Screw "Wicked." Andrew Lloyd Weber can kiss my grits! Now there's a NEW musical in town and it's inspired by our brand spankin' new President. Yes, "Obama On My Mind" is coming to London in March!

I'm not kidding. It's happening. It's going to be a "pop, gospel, jazz, and soft rock" score and is written by Teddy Hayes, American crime writer. It's described as a "humorous look at the weird and wonderful world behind the scenes of a small Obama campaign office and the larger than life characters who make the wheels turn, the cogs whirr, and bring in the votes."

No casting has been announced yet, but I think Paul Reubens would make a fantastic Obama.

Holy Jeebus, someone stop this crazy Obama train!

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Obama's Complexion is Waxy

Karl Erikson — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:08:00 GMT

Looks like President Barack Obama has already been inaugurated, at least as far as Madame Tussauds is concerned. Barack's wax figure was unveiled in London early this morning. The model is shown in a recreated White House Oval Office, and includes a recreation of the Resolute desk, used by presidents for more than 100 years.

As usual, the infamous Madame Tussauds does amazing work.

I can't believe the real inauguration is coming up in less than a week.

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Barack's Mother-in-Law Moving into White House

Karl Erikson — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:36:00 GMT

Looks like Barack's mom-in-law, Marian Robinson, is going to be moving into the White House this month. The First Grandma is going to help Michelle take care of Sasha and Malia Obama as they transition to Presidential life.

Mrs. Robinson, a Chicagoan, just retired from her bank job last summer and has never lived outside her home town. That means a big adjustment for her, just like it'll be a major adustment for the First Family. Barack often cited his mother-in-law as one of his unsung heroes.

Katie McCormick Lelyveld, Michelle Obama's spokesperson, said, "Mrs. Robinson will be coming with the family to help the girls get acclimated, and she will determine in the coming months whether or not she wants to stay in D.C. permanently. She didn't want anyone else taking care of the kids but her. She wanted to be the one there."

I sure hope Barack gets along with his MIL. If you think it's hard kicking her out of your regular house, try kicking her out of the White House!

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Barack is Anti-Baby - Who Knew?

Barack is Anti-Baby, Who Knew?

Karl Erikson — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 23:13:00 GMT

For the gajillion people planning on attending Barack Obama's presidential inauguration January 20, I hope you don't have kids. Or an ass. Officials say that it'll be "safety first" next month. That means no thermoses, no coolers, no backbacks, and no signs.

But the part that has people cheesed? No chairs and NO STROLLERS. What? Are you freaking kidding me?

Course, any morons that think the inauguration is a place for babies deserve to have their babies stolen, anyway. But still. Seems an odd thing not to allow chairs or strollers.

Good thing his kids, Malia and Sasha, are old enough to walk, I guess.

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Time's Person of the Year: Barack Obama

Karl Erikson — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:33:00 GMT

Time magazine has named its Person of the Year for 2008, and it's no surprise. Barack Obama adorns the cover once again, this time with the annual "award." The President Elect and father of two will take office January 20 - a mere month away now - and his kids couldn't be prouder.

Here's what Time says about their Person of the Year:

"He has come to dominate the public sphere so completely that it beggars belief to recall that half the people in America had never heard of him two years ago - that even his campaign manager, at the outset, wasn't sure Obama had what it would take to win the election. He hit the American scene like a thunderclap, upended our politics, shattered decades of conventional wisdom and overcame centuries of the social pecking order."

"The real story of Obama's year is the steady march of seemingly impossible accomplishments: beating the Clinton machine, organizing previously marginal voters, harnessing the new technologies of democratic engagement, shattering fundraising records, turning previously red states blue...and then waking up the day after his victory to reinvent the presidential-transition process in the face of a potentially dangerous vacuum of leadership."

Congrats to Mr. President-To-Be. Dammit, I was edged out once again.

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Barack and First Family on Turkey Day

Karl Erikson — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:31:00 GMT

President elect Barack Obama spent part of his Thanksgiving holiday helping out the less fortunate. Here he is with First Lady-to-be Michelle and Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7. They were at a Chicago church, shaking hands with lots of folks, wishing them a happy holiday, and Barack even said, "You can call me Barack."

Cuz, you know, that's his name.

Barack says he wants his daughters "to learn the importance of how fortunate they are, and to make sure they're giving back."

How was your Thanksgiving? I actually celebrated on Wednesday at my sister's, since she worked on Turkey Day. Hope everyone had a great day and that you weren't too cold this morning for Black Friday.

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Barack Named GQ's Man of the Year

Karl Erikson — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:38:00 GMT

GQ magazine is coming out with its "Men of the Year" issue and President-elect Barack Obama is one of those men. He graces the cover, companioned with an article written by Senator Ted Kennedy. The other 3 men are Michael Phelps, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Jon Hamm...they also get their own covers. I hate when magazines do this. Does anyone really buy all four different covers?

GQ says Obama is the "Game Changer of the Year." The photographer, Mark Seliger, was only given 1 minute and 45 seconds for the entire photo shoot.

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Peru Offers Obamas the Ugliest Dog on the Planet

Karl Erikson — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:05:00 GMT

Barack Obama promised his daughers, Malia and Sasha, a new puppy upon his getting elected President. And now that we're finally finished hearing about the campaigns and seeing all those godawful commercials, the biggest question in the Free World is what KIND of puppy will the Obamas get?

With 10-year-old Malia allergic to dogs, there is definitely a challenge in finding the right doggy. Well, Peru may be able to help the Obamas. They're offering Barack and his family one of Peru's hairless, toothless dogs as a present.

Claudia Galvez, director of the Friends of the Peruvian Hairless Dog Association, says, "they do not cause any type of allergy and are very friendly and sweet." Oh, and fugly as hell.

The only catch? Galvez says they'd have to name the dog Machu Picchu to promote Peru's top tourist attraction.

Will Barack accept the offer? Will Malia and Sasha get an ugly hairless dog? Will Peru take over the dog-loving world? Stay tuned as we bring you more news from the Dogs of Our Lives.

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Presidential Perks for Obama Kids

Karl Erikson — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:36:00 GMT

Now that Sasha and Malia Obama are officially the First Kids - or will be on January 20 - they can look forward to more than just a new puppy. The White House is chock full of specialty luxuries!

There's a tennis court on the South Lawn, of course, and a grand piano on the second floor. On top of that, there's a full-sized movie theater (with popcorn cart), their own pastry shop, a bowling alley, and a swimming pool. They'll have a staff of pastry chefs and ushers at their disposal.

But Michelle Obama still calls the shots when it comes to the rules of the house. "Make your own bed, clear the table, and set your alarm clock."

White House Chief Usher Gary Walters says, "Her rules reign."

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Michelle Obama is a Work of Art

Karl Erikson — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:06:00 GMT

Elizabeth Peyton, NY artist, is well known for her paintings of historical figures and celebrities. She's painted Napoleon and Kurt Cobain and lots of others. Now she's unveiled an oil painting of Michelle Obama and daughter Sasha.

It's called "Michelle and Sasha Obama Listening to Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention." Guess what it's a picture of? That's right, it's Michelle and Sasha Obama listening to Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convetion.

Great painting. Sasha is now looking forward to Barack giving her the new puppy he promised.

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Melissa Eteridge Says There's a Big Change Coming with Obama

Karl Erikson — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:02:00 GMT

Rocker Melissa Etheridge performed at the Democratic National Convention last week and brought down the house. Mother of almost 3-year-old twins Miller and Johnnie with Tammy Michaels, Grammy-winner Etheridge spoke out about the winds of change.

"When I was there [at the DNC], I felt a great sense of hope. I felt a great sense of, finally, us coming together because it was people of all kinds there...I feel a huge change coming. I feel it."

She had an Obama pin on her guitar strap and cranked up the crowd by changing some of her lyrics to reflect on Obama's candidacy. "Call all your family to vote," she told the audience. "It's the most important thing you can do this year."

Melissa is also appearing on the upcoming Stand Up to Cancer event this week and spoke out about cancer, too.

"It stops you and life is just like a wave...right over you. All those things that seemed so important, all those things you stressed about all day long, they just disappear and you're left with yourself and your love of life."

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Barack and Michelle Obama and Kids: Looking Very First Family-ish

sweatpantsmom — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:50:00 GMT

Here's a shot of Barack Obama, his wife Michelle and daughters Sasha and Malia shortly after he finished giving his incredibly moving acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night.

Hey - don't they totally look like a First Family?

I'm just sayin'.

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Barack Obama Acceptance Speech (Video)

sweatpantsmom — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:55:00 GMT

For those of you that missed it, here's the full video of Barack Obama's acceptance speech last night at the Democratic National Convention. Even my two young daughters almost made it through the whole thing - no small feat considering it was on at the same time as one of their favorite reruns of "iCarly."

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Whit Honea — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:04:00 GMT

Hey, we haven't talked about Michelle Obama in hours! We're slipping.

Did you see her speech last night. It was a good one, there is no denying that, but the real capper was the pure joy and innocence brought to the stage by the arrival of her daughters- especially when they corrected their father via satellite at his own party. Hey, I thought, that's just like my house. My kids correct me all the time and we have DirecTV. Maybe I'll run for president!

Here's her speech, watch it instead of working.

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Michelle Obama Behind the Scenes

Whit Honea — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:25:00 GMT

First Lady in waiting Michelle Obama rocked the 2008 Democratic National Convention with her speech Monday night. How did she prepare herself for the night? Here's a look behind the scenes:

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Michelle Obama's Speech: Love and Family

sweatpantsmom — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:44:00 GMT

While Michelle Obama's much-anticipated speech tonight at the Democratic National Convention will certainly address husband Barack Obama's campaign for the presidency, she will also focus on personal issues, most poignantly her love of family and of her enduring marriage.

According to excerpts of her speech received in advance, she speaks affectionately of her brother, Craig: "Each of us also comes here tonight by way of our own improbable journey. I come here tonight as a sister, blessed with a brother who is my mentor, my protector and my lifelong friend."

And of her husband of 16 years and her children, Malia Ann and Natasha, she says, "I come here as a wife who loves my husband and believes he will be an extraordinary president. I come here as a Mom whose girls are the heart of my heart and the center of my world – they’re the first thing I think about when I wake up in the morning, and the last thing I think about when I go to bed at night. Their future – and all our children’s future – is my stake in this election."

Michelle paints a loving portrait of Barack as a devoted father. “And in the end, after all that’s happened these past 19 months, the Barack Obama I know today is the same man I fell in love with 19 years ago. He’s the same man who drove me and our new baby daughter home from the hospital ten years ago this summer, inching along at a snail’s pace, peering anxiously at us in the rearview mirror, feeling the whole weight of her future in his hands, determined to give her everything he’d struggled so hard for himself, determined to give her what he never had: the affirming embrace of a father’s love.”

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Is Michelle Obama Pregnant?

sweatpantsmom — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:35:00 GMT

When Barack Obama wins the race for president will there be a new baby in the White House as well? Rumors are surfacing today that Obama's wife Michelle is pregnant. Hey, I don't make these rumors up, I just irresponsibly pass them on.

One theory is that the pregnancy rumors are coming from conservative radio talk show host and major gasbag Rush Limbaugh, who reportedly alluded to "an announcement" that Michelle will be making during her speech to the Democratic National Convention tonight. I'll bet Limbaugh got the info from his dealer.

So far there is no word from the Obama camp. Stay tuned to FameCrawler for more on this breaking story that seems to be totally untrue.

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