Barack Obama

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Artist denies trying to distort Trump in official portrait

In a statement released on 5 April 2025, painter Sarah A Boardman said Donald Trump's comments had damaged her career.

07/04/2025

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Michelle Obama and brother Craig Robinson launch new podcast

The show is produced by Higher Ground, Michelle and Barack Obama’s media company, and is set to offer opinions and advice to listeners on everyday matters.

10/03/2025

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Barack Obama names his favourite films, music and books of 2024

Barack Obama’s years-long tradition of sharing lists of his favourite cultural highlights continues. Here’s what the former POTUS has been listening to, reading and watching in 2024...

23/12/2024

USA

Kamala Harris and Barack Obama target black voters in Georgia

Polls show a state that gave Joe Biden one of his most dramatic wins in 2020 is now neck-and-neck.

25/10/2024

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Eminem teams up with Barack Obama to support Kamala Harris

The rapper spoke to his hometown before introducing former president Barack Obama with the beat of 'Lose Yourself' playing in the background.

23/10/2024

USA

What is a 'natural born' US citizen and who can run for president?

Some of Donald Trump's supporters are making false claims that Kamala Harris is not eligible to run for president, echoing Trump's anti-Obama "birther" movement that shot him to political fame.

28/08/2024

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The best celebrity sightings and viral moments from the DNC 2024

From Barack Obama's penis joke to a state rollcall with all the music Donald Trump's team can't use, via some celebrity sightings in the crowd, the Democratic National Convention has turned out to be less stuffy and more lively than expected.

21/08/2024

USA

Barack and Michelle Obama call on US to support Harris' presidency bid

The former first couple called on voters to embrace Kamala Harris in urgent messages to the Democratic National Convention that were by turns hopeful and ominous.

21/08/2024

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What is on Barack Obama's summer 2024 playlist?

Barack Obama’s years-long tradition of sharing lists of his favorite music and movies twice a year continues. Here’s what the former POTUS is currently listening to...

13/08/2024

USA

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for president

Harris has now gathered the public support of more or less the entire Democratic elite, cementing her status as the party's presumptive nominee.

26/07/2024

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Barack Obama shares his favourite films of 2023

The former US president has been sharing his annual lists since he was in the White House – and his tastes are, if we may say so, dependably excellent.

29/12/2023

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No seal of approval: Barack Obama branded 'war criminal' by singer

The former president of the US has been slammed by Boygenius singer-songwriter after including the band's song ‘Not Strong Enough’ on his summer playlist.

24/07/2023

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Black Lives Matter marks its 10th anniversary

10 years ago an African-American boy was killed in Florida, US. The death of Trayvon Martin sparked a movement that is supported by half of US citizens today.

13/07/2023

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Obama, Spielberg and Springsteen walk into a restaurant... stars visit Barcelona hotspot

The former US president joined director Steven Spielberg and Bruce Springsteen at a Barcelona restaurant this week ahead of a concert by the rocker - and staff were blown away.

30/04/2023

USA

Obama campaigns with Biden, Trump with Oz days before US midterm vote

Barack Obama and Donald Trump have appeared at rallies in the crucial state of Pennsylvania, in the last few days before the midterm elections on Tuesday.

06/11/2022

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3 big reveals from U2 frontman Bono's new memoir

Falling asleep in a president's bedroom, losing friends to addiction, and encounters with opera singers. It's all there in Bono's new book.

03/11/2022