Tagged: Barack Obama
Audio: Jay-Z and Diddy Call Hot 97 From the Inauguration
STORY BY: THE FADERThis is one of the better things we’ve heard from the last two days: Jay and “Puff Daddy” giddy as schoolboys, rightfully so, after being on the platform for Obama’s inauguration. Choice moment: Angie: “You … read more »
Video: John Legend is Live Vlogging the Inauguration
STORY BY: THE FADERAfter watching the mindblowing, nearly live, insider videos of the inaugural festivities that John Legend is posting on John Legend TV (Barack doing the “Single Ladies” hand thing with Beyonce, Al Gore kicking it, etc), … read more »
President Barack Obama's Inauguration Speech
STORY BY: Derek EversNo matter your race, age, sex, religious affiliation or political views, every American will remember where they were and what they were doing when the now President Barack Obama gave this speech.
Style: Hat Statements on Inauguration Day
STORY BY: THE FADERAs Inauguration Day is winding down here on the East Coast — and hopefully an evening of festivities is about to begin — we had to remark on a stylish theme that has nothing to … read more »
Freeload: Jay-Z, “My President is Black (Remix)”
STORY BY: THE FADERThere’s not much else to say other than that we are listening to this as Barack, Michelle, Malia and Sasha Obama walk out of the front door of the White House. Download: Jay-Z, “My President … read more »
Barack Obama Will Be The President In An Hour
STORY BY: THE FADERWe’re attempting to work today while watching the inauguration proceedings on TV, so please be patient if most of our posts are interrupted by all-caps freakouts and teary emoticons. If, like us, you were unable … read more »
Video: Jay-Z, “My President Is Black (Remix)”
STORY BY: THE FADERWe know it’s a holiday but we couldn’t help ourselves. Recorded last night at Love Nightclub in DC. **Update** New HD Different Angle Version
Happy Birthday To You
STORY BY: THE FADERWe’re off celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday holiday by trying to help out some less fortunate folks — check Volunteer Match or just be nice to people in the streets — but if you’re … read more »
Obama Has a Posse (if he wants one)
STORY BY: THE FADERListen, we haven’t thought of Shepherd Fairey as anything other than a conniving businessman since 1996, but his latest works have us thinking maybe he’s appealing to a higher power for redemption, namely President-Elect Barack … read more »
Obama Names RIAA Legal Counsel To Associate Attorney General Post
STORY BY: Derek EversWe’re not sure if Tom Perrelli helped the RIAA in their case against terminally ill Ciara Sauro, but as co-chair of the law firm Jenner & Block’s entertainment and new media practice he has represented the RIAA in a number of file-sharing cases. Perrelli — who also served the position during the Clinton administration — is a much more interesting choice this decade considering the sue-happy RIAA’s role in file sharing and piracy litigation. Oh, and the entertainment industry’s $7,669,442 in contributions to the Obama campaign only makes it juicier. read more »
