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US President calls Kanye West a jackass

Amanda — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:58:51 +0000

US President Barrack Obama has called hip-hop star Kanye West a “jackass” over his antics at the MTV Video Music Awards.

The colourful remark was made during an interview with US network CNBC and was meant to be kept off the record.

But the comment leaked out to news sites after a news reporter from rival network ABC posted the comment on micro-blogging site Twitter.

“Pres. Obama just called Kanye West a ‘jackass’ for his outburst at VMAs when Taylor Swift won. Now THAT’S presidential,” reporter Terry Moran wrote.

Rapper West interrupted country music starlet Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech during the music awards show on Sunday night.

After invading the stage he whisked the microphone away from the 19-year-old singer, who was collecting Best Female Video for You Belong With Me.

He then turned to the audience and shouted that the gong should have gone to his friend Beyonce, for Single Ladies.

Lady Gaga Music Video Quiz Contest!

Amanda — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:23:49 +0000

Kiwibox.com is running a huge Lady Gaga Music Video Quiz Contest! One Grand Prize winner will win a $500 gift certificate to the Miss Sixty Store, an iPod and a signed copy of ‘The Fame’! Ten runner ups will also win signed copies of ‘The Fame’!

Plus, Lady Gaga recorded a Dear Mr. President video drop for Pepsi’s Refresh Everything campaign. Check out her special message for Barack Obama!

Lady Gaga’s Dear Mr. President Video

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Garth Brook’s Inaugural performance lauded

Amanda — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:02:55 +0000

The pre-inaugural concert for President Barack Obama may have been star-studded but there are still celebrities who managed to stand out in the crowd. Garth Brook’s rendition of “Shout” was one of the most memorable and well=participated number thanks to the support of red and blue-wearing choir who inspired the crowd to throw their hands up in the air. However, one of the most memorable numbers would be Brook’s “American Pie” which made Obama sing along. The concert was a night to remember with astounding personalities like the 89-year old folk singer Pete Seeger who sang “This Land is Your Land”, Shakira who sang “Higher Ground” as well as Stevie Wonder, Sheryl Crow and Usher.

The stage was not just limited to singers though as golf great Tiger Woods, whose father is a military man, encouraged the crowd to remember the many sacrifices of the family members of military men who have served their country well. Obama’s administration showed it stood up for the minority when it chose the first openly gay Episcopal Bishop V. Gene Robinson to lead the convocation. Robinson rallied the crowd to understand that Obama is not a messiah but a human being. But everything is far from over after the serious speeches because next came the turn of Bruce Springsteen. The President however reminded the up to half a million crowd who joined the concert about the enormity of the task that lies ahead.

Sheryl Crow, Beyonce, Springsteen wows Obama inaugural audience

Amanda — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:03:20 +0000

Thousands of Americans who witnessed the pre-inaugural concert of US President Barack Obama were bowled over by the stellar list of celebrities who performed during the concert especially Sheryl Crow, Beyonce, Bruce Springsteen and a lot more. The “We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial” held in Washington, D.C. last January 18 was a star-studded event. Obama, his wife Michelle and their kids as well as Vice President Biden and his wife were seated near the stage but were covered by a bullet-proof glass.

Springsteen’s “The Rising” was a rousing performance made more memorable by the gospel choir who wore red and white robes that stunningly contrasted with Springsteen’s black. While everyone was nostalgic when the famous words of John F. Kennedy were read by Martin Luther King III they all started to loosen up with Mary J. Blige’s rendition of “Lean On Me” and Jon Bon Jovi’s duet with Betty LaVette. The crowd, which became serious once again when Tom Hanks talked about Abraham Lincoln, became upbeat again when James Taylor, Faith Hill and John Legend sang together. John Mellencamp’s “Ain’t That America” was a fitting tribute to VP Biden’s speech about work being not only about money but dignity and respect.