Right in the heat of the summer, former President Barack Obama shares some of his favorite songs that him keep him cool…literally. The playlist features major hip-hop artists like 2Pac, 21 Savage, Nicki Minaj, and Babyface Ray! He also lists some OG artists like Janet Jackson and Otis Redding’s “Sittin on the Dock of the […]

The very first Presidents’ Day was celebrated in 1879 to honor the birthday of George Washington. Almost 90 years later, the holiday became a shared observation for George Washington (February 22)  and Abraham Lincoln’s birthday(February 12). Interestingly, the 3rd day of the February was chosen to commemorate the two after the ‘Uniform Monday Holiday Bill’ […]

The official unveiling of the White House portraits for former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama will be marked as one of the greatest moments in history! President Joe Biden opened the ceremony in the East Room with a heartwarming speech about his former colleague and friend, welcoming the couple back to their […]

Our favorite First Daughters are giving all the Black Girl Magic without even trying after being spotted on a hike in LA last Wednesday. Their mom and former First Lady Michelle was also visiting the two last week now that they both live on the West Coast. Now 20, Sasha, is enrolled at the University […]

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Follow The Beat On Twitter:  Check out your favorite icon shutting down the town literally. TMZ caught some primetime footage of our 44th President Barack Obama simply enjoying life and a bite to eat. Watch this video twice in case you missed the crowds wide attendance on both sides of the street.

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The Obamas' eldest daughter lets her hair down before starting at Harvard University.

Donald Trump’s speech at the annual Boy Scouts of America Jamboree sends red flags. He trashes Obamacare and speaks about Hillary Clinton. Here’s a few things Trump went on to discusss: He bragged about the crowd size, told the crowd he would fire the secretary of health and human services, he spoke about the “fake […]

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After seeing her coat, we don't mind winter sticking around a bit longer!

Just when you thought President Donald Trump slowed down on his tweeting… He’s back with a vengeance! This time he is claiming former President Obama wiretapped him prior to the presidential election. Here’s Donald Trumps recent tweets! @realdonaldtrump “How low has President Obama gone to tapp my phones during the very sacred election process. This […]

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Barack Obama and his daughter Malia Obama attended an evening performance of “The Price” while visiting New York City on Friday.