Brad Pitt and John Legend's Joint Praise of Obama's Pot Stance, Miss USA Olivia Culpo Wins Miss Universe and Other Must-Read News

Recapping the evening's buzziest stories, including a first look at the new Great Gatsby trailer and the ongoing controversy over Zero Dark Thirty's torture scenes

By Bruna Nessif, Alexis L. Loinaz Dec 20, 2012 12:47 PMTags
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Brad Pitt and John Legend are high on one thing: President Barack Obama's decision to not go jail-crazy over pot users.

The two are executive producers on the documentary The House I Live In, which takes a critical look at America's war on drugs, and they—along with fellow producers Danny Glover and Russell Simmons—are praising Obama for not making federal prosecution of recreational marijuana users in certain states a "top priority."

"President Obama should be commended for expressing the will of the people in Colorado and Washington," the producers said in a statement, calling out voter approval in those states to legalize pot sale and pot use.

"Our jails are overburdened with nonviolent drug users, too often serving harsher sentences than violent criminals," they added. "The president's statement reflects a saner and more sensible drug policy, and a step away from the decades-long failed war on drugs."

Looks like someone's very happy Obama's doobie policy isn't a doozy.

Here's what else went down:

Miss Universe 2012: Did you miss the show? Find out the best and worst moments from the beauty pageant, and get a look at your new Miss Universe 2012, Miss USA Olivia Culpo! She even had her first photo op after the show.

Controversial Corner: Senators slam Zero Dark Thirty's torture scenes as "grossly inaccurate."

Movie Time: Take a look at the five things we learned from the new Great Gatsby trailer.

The Windy Effect: Check out Jessica Chastain's hair-raising photo!

TV Land: Get the recap for X Factor!