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The 2024 Paris Olympics are right around the corner and Team USA basketball is a heavy favorite to win gold. That’s much in part due to their star-studded roster headlined by Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant, among many others. Ahead of the tournament, Curry revealed that former president Barack Obama, who is a […]

Former President Barack Obama met with members of the Team USA men’s basketball team on Wednesday as they readied themselves for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The encounter was cordial and relaxed, though Obama’s handshake with the U.S. Olympic team drew comparisons to a humorous sketch from the show Key & Peele. Key and Peele […]

The MLB and the world of sports lost a legend. Willie Mays passed away at the age of 93 which had everyone around the game mourning the loss of a Hall of Famer. A lot of teams outlined how sad they were to learn of his passing but none were more devastated than his San […]

Legends of the game are on borrowed time on the face of the planet but their impact is indelible. Bill Walton has certainly been a pillar of NBA and basketball history. He left his mark on the UCLA Bruins, Portland Trail Blazers, Boston Celtics, and the rest of the world. His untimely passing had many […]

Recent images of the shocking bridge collapse in Baltimore have sparked online speculation and comparisons to a fictional scenario depicted in a film produced by Michelle and Barack Obama. The incident, which involved a cargo ship colliding with Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, initially raised concerns about nefarious intent or cyberattacks, Foxnews reports. However, the […]

Big-name cameos are nothing new for David Benioff and DB Weiss, with names including Ed Sheeran and Richard E. Grant among those who appeared in Game of Thrones over its eight seasons on HBO. It appears the pair behind Game of Thrones are attempting the same for their new Netflix series 3 Body Problem, however, […]

Tom Hanks is set to host and narrate a World War II documentary for The History Channel, Deadline reported. The 20-part documentary was unveiled A+E Networks during their upfront presentation to advertisers. Tom Hanks and World War II history Aside from Hanks, History is also collaborating with Barack and Michelle Obama, this time on a […]

Being the leader of any professional sports league is a tall task, and it’s a role that Rob Manfred has assumed with the MLB since he took over for Bud Selig back in 2015. While Manfred has been a divisive commissioner since he took over, he recently announced that he will be stepping down as […]

Former president Barack Obama took to social media to post a heartwarming Valentine’s Day message to his wife Michelle Obama, so naturally the internet quickly ruined it. Donald Trump, meanwhile, used his Valentine’s Day message to Melania Trump as a thirsty fundraising plea, which was, to quote Trump, SAD. Obama posted a picture of him […]

Former First Lady Michelle Obama now has a second Grammy Award, tied with those of husband former President Barack Obama, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Michelle Obama won Best Audiobook, Narration and Storytelling for The Light We Carry: Overcoming In Uncertain Time at the 66th Grammy Awards. She beat out Meryl Streep (voicing Brian Selznick’s […]

I first worked with Reggie Brown, world-renowned Barack Obama impersonator, on an episode I wrote of a Nickelodeon series, “Fred: The Show,” back in 2012, while Obama was in the middle of his presidency. The physical and vocal resemblance Brown had to our 44th President of the United States was uncanny, and made me eager […]

Barack Obama, the former leader of the free world, is at again. It seems like yesterday when he first unveiled his summer playlist, which sent some people into a frenzy as they realized the 44th president listened to the same music as them. It’s a tradition now, with a summer rendition and favorite songs of […]

Barack Obama recently unveiled his picks for the best movies of 2023. He has since updated the list with a Color Purple twist. A late addition On December 28, Obama decided to update his list upon watching The Color Purple. “Update: I just saw The Color Purple and loved it,” he said in an X […]

Former President Barack Obama has some faves regarding movies in 2023. He’s had a tradition of releasing his favorite films ever since leaving office in 2017, IndieWire reports. This year, the 44th president has 13 films on his list. Barack Obama’s favorite movies of 2023 In a post released on X, he wrote, “Earlier this […]

Stacey King has been the lead color commentator for the Chicago Bulls local broadcasts since 2008. In addition, King was also on the Bulls roster from 1989 to 1994, averaging 6 points and 3 rebounds in 17 minutes per game in his time with Chicago. Look at that timeline again and you’ll notice that King […]

The Anyone But You cast had a surprise guest watching them work according to the lead co-stars  Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell. The actors got a surprise from Former President Barack Obama. Sweeney and Powell recounted the moment with Entertainment Tonight. “I’m flying in a helicopter above Sydney Opera House and I’m dressed in a […]

Attendees of the HBCU First Look Film Festival received an unexpected yet very pleasant surprise this past Friday when former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama made an appearance at the Rustin film premiere. The screening was one of the opening night events of the film festival held at Howard University. The Obamas, […]

After the success of Netflix’s Quarterback series, an NBA-equivalent series could be in the works. LeBron James, Peyton Manning, and Barack Obama’s production company could be making this happen. All-star team Variety confirmed that an NBA docuseries a la Quarterback is in the works. The Wall Street Journal initially reported the news. This will be […]

President Barack Obama issued a statement after it was announced that Chicago Bears legend Dick Butkus died. Barack Obama took to Twitter to mourn the loss of Butkus, praising the linebacker for being one of the greatest players in NFL history, “In Chicago, Dick Butkus was football,” Obama said on Twitter. “Thinking of his family […]

The highly anticipated film “Leave the World Behind,” produced by Michelle and Barack Obama‘s Higher Ground Productions for Netflix, is generating buzz as it marks the company’s first foray into fictional movies, RollingStone reports. Based on Rumaan Alam’s 2020 novel, which found a place on the former president’s 2021 summer reading list, the film boasts […]

Coco Gauff’s win over Aryna Sabalenka in the finals of the 2023 US Open women’s singles tournament has everyone all pumped up, including former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle. Congratulations to US Open champion, @CocoGauff! We couldn’t be prouder of you on and off the court – and we know the best […]

Coco Gauff didn’t get off to a great start in her first-round match at the 2023 US Open, losing her first set to Laura Siegemund, despite the fact she was heavily favored to win the match. Sure enough, Gauff managed to rattle off three straight wins over the next three sets to put Siegemund away, […]

Former first daughters Sasha and Malia Obama added some star power to Drake‘s after-party following his show at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Aug. 22. The Canadian rapper’s lively post-concert gathering took place at the Bird Streets Club, and the Obama sisters were spotted reveling in the festivities, PageSix reports. After the […]

Rapper and actor Ice Cube made waves with his recent appearance on Tucker Carlson’s Twitter show, Stay In Your Lane. The unlikely duo took a midday drive through Ice Cube’s old neighborhood in South Central Los Angeles, engaging in a candid discussion about various hot-button issues, TMZ shares. One of the key topics discussed was […]

After the news of the Obama family’s personal chef, Tafari Campbell, passing away, Barack and Michelle Obama have given a heartwarming tribute. “When we first met him, he was a talented sous chef at the White House — creative and passionate about food, and its ability to bring people together,” the Obamas said in a […]

Former U.S. President Barack Obama recently unveiled his annual summer playlist, a tradition he has been following for the past few years, offering music recommendations to his followers. However, one song choice, Boygenius’ “Not Strong Enough,” led to criticism from the group’s guitarist, Lucy Dacus, the NYPost reports. Taking to Twitter to retweet the playlist, […]

Swarm, the series about a character named Dre who’s obsessed with Ni’Jah, had a few episode cowritten by Malia Obama. Former President Barack Obama, of course, watched the show. He gave his take on the drama series, and he admitted it was “a little disturbing,” per The Hollywood Reporter. Speaking with Hasan Minhaj on his […]

Former President Barack Obama is known not only for his leadership skills but also for his love of music. Every year, he shares his favorite songs in a curated playlist, giving us a glimpse into his musical taste. However, there have been speculations that someone else might be behind the selections. In a recent interview […]

The Denver Nuggets have been receiving well-deserved praise from across the basketball world after winning their first-ever NBA title on Monday night against the Miami Heat — and that even included former president Barack Obama on Tuesday. “Congrats to the Denver [Nuggets] and the remarkable finals MVP Nikola Jokic for bringing home the franchise’s first […]

Former President Barack Obama has been examining working and employees in his newfound free time. His Netflix docuseries Working: What We Do All Day explores work culture in America. He executive produced the series alongside his wife Michelle Obama. In an interview with People promoting his show, he gave advice to the young generation of workers. It’s a four […]

Former US president Barack Obama shared a heartfelt message on Friday after news of the passing of NFL icon and Cleveland Browns great Jim Brown surfaced. Brown passed away at the age of 87, with his wife Monique confirming the painful news on social media. Mrs. Brown said that her husband “passed peacefully last night […]

In a recent interview with CBS Mornings’ Nate Burleson, former President Barack Obama candidly discussed the ups and downs of his marriage with Michelle Obama. He revealed that being out of the White House has been beneficial for strengthening their relationship, per The discussion arose when Burleson brought up an interview from the previous year, […]

President Barack Obama is a huge advocate for women’s sports and on Monday morning, he didn’t forget to congratulate the LSU basketball program on winning their very first national championship on Sunday, ending Caitlin Clark and Iowa’s Cinderella run. Tigers star Angel Reese quickly reacted to Obama’s message with a simple yet powerful four-word message: […]

As the football world mourns the passing of Pittsburgh Steelers legend Franco Harris, former president Barack Obama and current POTUS Joe Biden also gave their tributes to the icon and reflected on the major impact he had on them. Harris passed away on Wednesday at the age of 72. No official cause of death was […]

The Phoenix Suns are looking for a new owner… kind of. While Robert Sarver is still the owner of the team, the recent investigation on him will likely force him out of the team. He’s already become a liability for the team, with some sponsors pulling out because of Sarver’s presence. There are a couple […]

Former US president Barack Obama being linked as a potential part-owner of the Phoenix Suns has NBA Twitter buzzing, and while the reactions have been mixed, many are already thinking how cool it would be if it were to happen. While interviewing NBA icon Charles Barkley on his podcast, Bill Simmons of The Ringer shared […]

Barack Obama is perhaps the biggest basketball fan that has ever taken the role of the United States of America’s commander-in-chief. The former president is about to take his NBA fandom to a whole new level now that he’s being linked to the purchase of the Phoenix Suns from disgraced owner Robert Sarver. NBA insider […]

After his tear ducts were dry and he’d hoisted a fourth Larry O’Brien Trophy, Stephen Curry continued celebrating yet another championship by taking a call from Barack Obama on the Boston Celtics’ home floor. Camera crews recorded video of their conversation, the Golden State Warriors superstar beaming while being personally feted by the 44th President […]

Bill Russell passed away at the age of 88, leaving behind one of the best legacies from any athlete in history. Former President Barack Obama was one of the many voices to pay their respects to Russell, the legendary Boston Celtics center. In a three-tweet thread, Obama said that losing Russell means losing “a giant” […]