September 1, 2009

Get Schooled Is Coming Soon To VH1

September is back-to-school time for VH1, as well. An education-centered special, Get Schooled, is set to debut on VH1 and its sister stations on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 8/7c. Check the details below:

Want to know what it’s like to work with Kelly Clarkson, LeBron James and President Obama — and what it takes to get there? Then tune in to Get Schooled: You Have The Right on Tuesday, September 8 at 8PM EST. Airing on VH1 and its sister channels (BET, CMT, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, MTV and Spike), this 30-minute special shows how applying oneself during school will greatly affect the remaining 80% of your life.

Get Schooled profiles three real-life people with different social, economic and racial backgrounds, including Kelly Clarkson’s Music Director, LeBron James’ Marketing Manager and a speechwriter for President Barack Obama. All three of their bosses will introduce the viewer to the story, but each person profiled explains how education has made them the successful people they are today. In addition, flashbacks depict key educational moments that prepared the “Schooled Ones” for their careers and greatly influenced their lives. Get ready to learn about what it’s like to work side by side with three of the most talented people in the world, including:

Kelly Clarkson — Viewers find out who Kelly’s Music Director is and how his education led him to work with one of the most gifted and respected musicians today. “Get Schooled” documents the two working closely together on an upcoming performance.

LeBron James — Viewers learn who LeBron’s Marketing Manager is, how she landed this position, and what she does in conjunction with LeBron. Viewers also learn how she took a very unconventional educational route to end up as a key member of the LeBron’s team.

Barack Obama — Obama’s Speechwriter explains how education shaped their life, shaped their experiences and provided the opportunity to become a trusted and valued member of the President’s inner circle. Viewers will also see the President and the Speechwriter collaborating on ideas for an important upcoming event.

Hit the official Get Schooled site for even more info.

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January 21, 2009

VH1 News: Obama’s Unforgettable Inauguration

Yesterday’s inauguration turned D.C. upside down. VH1 news was there, and connected with celebs from Rihanna to Cher for their take on the emotions generated by new president Barack Obama.

Check our live blog from yesterday’s events.

Watch our playlist of political music videos.

Get will.i.am’s “It’s A New Day” ringtone.

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January 20, 2009

Lindsay and Sam Posing For Party Pics

Lots of people thought it was splitsville for La Lohan and her chain-smoking pal Sam Ronson, but evidently Obama even has the power to make these two appear in public again. They were rocking at the “Declare Yourself” party in the District over the weekend. Is the love in the air again?

Read news about the “Declare Yourself” party.

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January 20, 2009

Hayden Panettiere’s Inauguration Dress

Our VH1 news crew caught up with her during the DC inauguration festivities, and the Heroes star spilled the beans regarding how many dresses are needed in a five-day stretch (watch to find out). She also explained how the hot little number she’s sporting is Washington in the front and Hollywood in the back. Oh, Hayden…

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January 20, 2009

Jamie Foxx Impersonates Barack Obama

Everyone knows Jamie’s got a knack for dead-on impressions. We need to get him doing a longer version of the new Commander in Chief.

Head right over here to particpate in our Live Blog of the Inauguration activities.

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January 19, 2009

Inauguration Live Blog!

To celebrate the watershed moment of Barack Obama’s swearing in as our 44th president, we’re presenting an open forum for users to discuss the inaugural event. Throughout the day there will be posts on the past weekend’s parties, and the historic importance of the inauguration itself. Field operatives in DC will twitter about street scenes, and the keep us up on the mood of the capital. It’s all up for grabs: politics, culture, and the arts. We’re inviting any and all comments, so do weigh in. Send a link, share your opinion, explain your feelings.

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July 10, 2008

Jesse Jackson on Obama: “I Wanna Cut His Nuts Off”

Here’s an idea for all you famous people and pundits out there: If you are attached to a microphone, do not talk sh*t about anyone – especially the Democratic nominee for president. Otherwise you’ll end up like Jesse Jackson today, backpedaling on comments he made about Barack Obama while appearing of Fox News a few days ago. In a moment of down time, Jackson whispered to the guy next to him, “Barack’s been talking down to black people…I want to cut his nuts off.” Turns out his mic was on and the awesome investigative journalists at Fox News are having a grand ol’ time airing the thing all over their channel.

Jackson apologized, of course, because he’s gotta save face somehow. Obama accepted, and so now we can all just move on, right? Wrong. The media frenzy continues, thanks in part to a statement released by Jesse’s new number one critic – his son. “His divisive and demeaning comments about the presumptive Democratic nominee — and I believe the next president of the United States — contradict his inspiring and courageous career,” said Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. Ahhh – nothing like a little family feud to spice things up. If we were Junior we’d watch our balls – er – back. [AP]

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May 2, 2008

The Hills: Ruining Our National Security

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Presidential candidate Barack Obama appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman to ensure the world that he’ll take care of business the first instant he steps into the White House. And by business, he means Spencer Pratt. USA don’t need that ish!

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March 19, 2008

Rockers Pro Obama. DMX: Obama Who?

We are addicted to “Barack Obama-sistible,” this amazing parody of all the good, bad and ridiculous campaign music videos haunting the Web these days. The band is Detroit Octane, fronted by longtime Late Night with Conan O’Brien writer and performer Jon Glaser (creator/star of our fave web series, Tiny Hands) The band’s musically mocked Mike Huckabee as well, to the tune of Wham’s “Everything She Wants.” We can only imagine what kind of genius Clinton and McCain will inspire.

We’d suggest DMX collaborate with Detroit Octane, but he doesn’t seem to be following the campaign AT ALL. In an interview with XXL the rapper reveals that he’s not just oblivious to our country’s current political saga, he’s never even heard of Barack Obama.

XXL: Are you following the presidential race?
DMX: Not at all.

XXL: You’re not? You know there’s a Black guy running, Barack Obama and then there’s Hillary Clinton.
DMX: His name is Barack?!

XXL: Barack Obama, yeah.
DMX: Barack?!

XXL: Barack.
DMX: What the f*ck is a Barack?! Barack Obama. Where he from, Africa?

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February 4, 2008

Will.i.am & Scarlett Belt One Out for Obama

Will.i.am (of Black Eyed Peas fame) has wrangled a bunch of celebs, including Scarlett Johansson, Nick Cannon and Common, to sing it loud and proud in his new video supporting Barack Obama‘s presidential campaign. The senator’s famous “Yes We Can” speech has been put to music and celebs sing along as video of Obama plays beside them. It’s so pretty and powerful that a nation might find it in its heart to forgive “My Humps.” Stars making appearances in the piece include: Jesse Dylan, Tatyana Ali, John Legend, Herbie Hancock, Kate Walsh, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Aisha Tyler,and Nicole Scherzinger.

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