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Obama, unplugged: Former president adapted his soaring oratorical style to a quiet museum room
Barack Obama became a national figure speaking at the 2004 Democratic National Convention.
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Posted Wednesday 7/29/20 at 6:51PM EDT
How to watch John Lewis' memorial service on Thursday
The Civil Rights leader will be honored with a final memorial service from Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta where the...
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TV Today: Obama Speaks, Taylor Swift Sings, and American Idol Crowns a New Winner
At a time of year usually associated with graduations and the start of the summer concert season, TV is looking...
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Posted Friday 5/15/20 at 5:10AM EDT
Here are the TV shows that defined each presidential era, from Parks and Rec and Obama to Diff'rent Strokes and Reagan
The recent A Parks and Recreation Special got Alan Sepinwall to thinking how other TV shows have been tied to...
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Posted Thursday 5/07/20 at 10:05AM EDT
Michelle Obama's Becoming Netflix documentary is intriguing behind the scenes, but offers nothing new
The Netflix documentary telling the former first lady's life story will following her on a 34-city book tour is "filled...
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Posted Tuesday 5/05/20 at 5:04PM EDT
Former President Barack Obama to deliver commencement on LeBron James' graduation special on NBC, Fox, ABC and CBS
Obama will headline the May 16 special that will also feature Malala Yousafzai, the Jonas Brothers, Megan Rapinoe, Bad Bunny,...
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Posted Monday 5/04/20 at 1:33PM EDT
Ken Burns reached out to The Last Dance director after criticizing the ESPN documentary
Burns told The Wall Street Journal last week he hadn't watched The Last Dance.
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Posted Monday 4/20/20 at 11:04AM EDT
Why The Last Dance billed Barack Obama as "former Chicago resident"
Jason Hehir, director of the ESPN Michael Jordan documentary, told The Athletic he wanted each interview subject to have an...
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Netflix's Crip Camp Will Open Your Eyes and Your Heart
From executive producers Barack and Michelle Obama, the new Netflix documentary Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution spotlights the fight for...
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Posted Wednesday 2/26/20 at 6:48PM EST
Former President Barack Obama sends cease-and-desist letter to South Carolina TV stations mover misleading Joe Biden attack ad
The Trump-aligned Committee to Defend the President super PAC’s ad, which began airing Tuesday, is accused of misleadingly using Obama’s...
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Posted Friday 2/07/20 at 1:31PM EST
Don't expect the Obamas to attend the Oscars
Although Barack and Michelle Obama are producers on the Oscar-nominated documentary American Factory, the film's co-directors say their attendance would...
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Posted Thursday 1/02/20 at 2:20PM EST
Barack Obama named Fleabag Season 2 one of his favorite shows of 2019, but did he watch the pilot?
The former president listed just three shows he liked in 2019: Fleabag Season 2, Unbelievable and Watchmen.
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Posted Monday 11/25/19 at 2:53PM EST
It's the 10th anniversary of Real Housewives of D.C. stars crashing an Obama White House state dinner
Tareq and Michaele Salahi created a major scandal when they penetrated layers of security to attend the White House state...
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Posted Friday 11/15/19 at 3:59PM EST
James Comey miniseries finds its Barack Obama: Kingsley Ben-Adir
British actor and High Fidelity, Peaky Blinders and The OA star Ben-Adir will play the former president of the United...
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Posted Thursday 11/07/19 at 1:36PM EST
ABC developing a drama based on Yes She Can book by former Obama White House staffers
The female-led potential series set in the world of Washington, D.