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22 Jan 2013

President Barack Obama Sings Justin Timberlake's 'SexyBack'

Posted 1/22/13 2:48 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Celebs, Election 2012, Music, politics

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In honor of Obama’s inauguration and second term in office, our boy BaracksDubs just released this epic vid of the prez singing Justin Timberlake's 2006 hit "SexyBack." Talk about bringing it back!

Sweet Tweet: Kelly Clarkson Is Honored to Sing at Inauguration

Posted 1/22/13 1:18 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Celebs, Events, Music, politics, Sweet Tweet

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Yesterday was Martin Luther King Day, the Presidential Inauguration...and maybe the coolest day in Kelly Clarkson’s life. Kelly, along with Katy Perry, Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, fun., and the cast of “Glee,” was a musical performer for the Inauguration. And KC actually sang IRL!

18 Jan 2013

Inauguration Day Cheat Sheet: 5 Things to Expect

Posted 1/18/13 3:32 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Election 2012, Events, politics

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Phew, Monday's a big day -- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day plus the Presidential Inauguration. We all know MLK Day is a day to honor Dr. King and his message of nonviolence, but what can you expect today with the Inauguration? We’ve got a cheat sheet of deets below!

10 Jan 2013

4 Songs Kelly Clarkson + Beyonce Should Perform For President Obama!

Posted 1/10/13 1:34 pm EST by Joey Parker in Celebs, Events, Music, News, politics

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President Obama's big day is right around the corner! The 57th Presidential Inauguration will take place on Monday, January 21 and this historical ceremony is about to turn next level with the announcement of Kelly Clarkson and Beyonce (her GQ cover is beyond) performing at the event! With these two powerful divas there is no doubt this will be an evening to remember.

7 Dec 2012

[Interview] 29-Year-Old Congressman-Elect Patrick Murphy on Young People + Politics

Posted 12/7/12 5:59 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Election 2012, Interview, Jobs, politics, School

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The election might be over, but for some, it's only the beginning. Young people can make a change in government, and Patrick Murphy proved it by getting elected to Congress while still in his twenties. He'll be taking office early next year!

5 Dec 2012

[Interview] Post-Election, College Students Speak On How To Decrease Partisanship

Posted 12/5/12 4:34 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Election 2012, Interview, Jobs, politics, School

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Republicans and Democrats often act like opponents in a political boxing ring, but a group of Western Connecticut State University honors students are ditchin' the labels and trying to find solutions to our nation’s problems that incorporate everyone’s ideas.

12 Nov 2012

[Interview] Barackdubs Scores Again After Obama Win With MC Hammer Video

Posted 11/12/12 3:56 pm EST by Jose Iniguez in Election 2012, Music, politics, Video

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Fadi Saleh, the video maven behind Barackdubs, has done it again! He's had President Barack Obama lip-dubbed to Lady Gaga (7.6 million views), LMFAO (19.1 million views), Justin Bieber (6.4 million views), and -- in a video which premiered here on Act -- Carly Rae Jepsen (a staggering 31.7 million views). And now, he's already raked up 2.4 million views in five days with MC Hammer's "Can't Touch This," Obama-style!

7 Nov 2012

Sweet Tweet: Sophia Bush Applauds Women Winning in Election

Posted 11/7/12 1:46 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Celebs, Election 2012, politics, Sweet Tweet

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Last night Twitter went wild as people were glued to the news and announcements on winners were made. Learning that Barack Obama had been reelected as president of the United States was the biggest Twitter trend of the night and in Twitter history, but there was also a lot of talk about women and politics, and Sophia Bush had good news to share!

The Morning After: 4 Ways Obama & Romney Could Come Together For Our Country

Posted 11/7/12 12:57 pm EST by Joey Parker in Celebs, Election 2012, politics

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It's over! What a season of politics that will forever go down in the history books! President Barack Obama was re-elected, and Governor Mitt Romney gracefully took the loss -- but both agree Washington must work together to get us really going. For the past year Romney and Obama have gone head to head on the campaign trail, and we think it's time they go hand in hand.

6 Nov 2012

[VIDEO] Why Vote? Far East Movement Makes The Strongest Case Yet

Posted 11/6/12 1:56 pm EST by Alexandra Govere in Celebs, Election 2012, Music

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The boys of Far East Movement sure know how to make people dance, but today the “Like A G6” hit-makers wanna make you do something else: vote. We recently sat down with half of the dynamic foursome at ArjanWrites.com's ARTIST #TALK in NYC to discuss the importance of rockin’ the vote!

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President Barack Obama Sings Justin Timberlake's 'SexyBack'

Sweet Tweet: Kelly Clarkson Is Honored to Sing at Inauguration

Inauguration Day Cheat Sheet: 5 Things to Expect

4 Songs Kelly Clarkson + Beyonce Should Perform For President Obama!

[Interview] 29-Year-Old Congressman-Elect Patrick Murphy on Young People + Politics

[Interview] Post-Election, College Students Speak On How To Decrease Partisanship

[Interview] Barackdubs Scores Again After Obama Win With MC Hammer Video

Sweet Tweet: Sophia Bush Applauds Women Winning in Election

The Morning After: 4 Ways Obama & Romney Could Come Together For Our Country

[VIDEO] Why Vote? Far East Movement Makes The Strongest Case Yet

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