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Al Pacino Honored by Obama With Sarah Jessica Parker's Support
An Academy award. A Tony award. And now, a medal from the president.
The Godfather and Scarface star Al Pacino was recognizing for his contributions to film and theater by Barack Obama today, as the 2011 National Medals of Arts and National Humanities Medals were being given out at a ceremony held in the East Room of the White House.
Pacino was awarded the honor of National Medal of Arts because of his "signature intensity," among other things.
And he wasn't the only famous face there...
President Barack Obama Reacts to Whitney Houston's Death
Whitney Houston left a musical legacy that is pretty impossible to ignore—and the president of the United States is no exception..
"I know that his thoughts and prayers are with her family, especially her daughter," White House press secretary Jay Carney said, referring to 18-year-old Bobbi Kristina Brown. "It's a tragedy to lose somebody so talented at such a young age."
Scarlett Johansson: Fashion Will Help Obama Get Reelected
Everyone knows it's in style to be politically active.
We've moved past Diddy's infamous "Vote or Die" campaign, but celebrities are still using fashion as a platform to express their political views.
Tuesday night in New York City, the stars came out for the launch of Runway to Win, a collaborative effort by American designers to support President Barack Obama's reelection campaign.
Actress Scarlett Johansson, who cohosted the fete alongside Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, explained just why selling super-cute T's and totes can help give some Obama job security when the 2012 election rolls around...
Guess Which Rapper Wants to Portray President Obama in a Biopic?
While a few rappers have spent some time in the big house, others have aspirations for the White House.
The latter is the case for this particular hip-hop star, who declared recently that he wants to play President Barack Obama if a film were ever made about his life.
So, which Grammy nominee thinks he could pull off a killer impression of the commander in chief?
Christina Aguilera, Stevie Wonder Sing Tributes at Legend Etta James' Funeral
Christina Aguilera paid her respects to the late blues, jazz and rock legend Etta James at her funeral Saturday at Greater Bethany Community Church in Gardena, Calif., belting out her rendition of the singer's classic tune "At Last."
President Obama's Next Stop: American Idol?! Maybe.
Who knew? Barack Obama's got some pipes on him.
The President's small serenade to Al Green's "Let's Stay Together" at a fundraiser at New York City's legendary Apollo Theater last Thursday surprised us all, and caught the attention of one person in particular which led him to make the President an offer (we're hoping) he can't refuse.
Crooner-in-Chief! Watch President Obama Break Into Song After Schmoozing Nick Cannon, Mariah Carey
Politics aside, this is pretty awesome.
Gone are the days when stars breathlessly serenade the president of the United States. And here are the days that the president of the United States tentatively belts out a little Al Green to a roomful of stars, as Barack Obama did at a fundraiser at New York City's legendary Apollo Theater last night.
Anyone else suddenly thinking that "Let's Stay Together" wouldn't be such a bad campaign slogan for '12?
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Meet With President Obama at the White House
Angelina Jolie has spent plenty of time in Washington, D.C., as part of her role as a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador.
But this time, she got some facetime with the president!
The Oscar winner and her man Brad Pitt scored a meeting with President Barack Obama today at the White House, the commander in chief penciling them in before he was set to leave for Chicago.
You have one guess as to what they talked about. No, not the New Hampshire primary...
Johnny Depp & Barack Obama: The Alice In Wonderland-Inspired Meeting We Never Knew About!
Hey, Johnny Depp is always the people's choice. Why not the president's choice, as well?
So it's fittingly odd and unusual that a visit the movie star made to the White House two years ago—in full Mad Hatter regalia, no less—wasn't reported until now.
Curiouser and curiouser...
Kelly Clarkson Tempers Her Ron Paul Endorsement: "I Support Gay Rights"
To Kelly Clarkson, the Republican presidential field would suck without Ron Paul.
But, the pop star explained adamantly after her endorsement of the Texas congressman was met with many boos and hisses from the peanut gallery, that doesn't mean she endorses the party line.
"I am really sorry if I have offended anyone," Clarkson wrote on whosay, responding to the backlash to her "I love Ron Paul!" Facebook post.






