Obama and Celebrities

October 08, 2008

Obama Influences Fashion Week

Key quote: "Sitting in the front row at the Narciso Rodriguez show on Tuesday night, she wore a black dress cobbled together from Barack Obama silk-screened shirts that she said she picked up in Harlem."

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October 06, 2008

Shakira Supports Obama

Key quote: "In a statement Saturday, the Grammy-winning pop artist said Obama can restore peace and the world's confidence in the United States."

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October 03, 2008

One celeb not supporting Obama

Key quote: "Keith also cited erroneous headlines and reports in the media indicating that he supports Democrat Barack Obama."

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October 02, 2008

Actors Out Pounding the Pavement for Obama

Key quote: "Actors Blair Underwood and Megalyn Echikunwoke will stump for Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) this weekend across Virginia to try to encourage residents to register to vote before Monday's registration deadline."

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September 26, 2008

Chris Rock: The Choice Is Simple

Video of Chris Rock showing support for Barack Obama with Larry King.

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September 20, 2008

An Obama soundtrack

Key quote: "Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement," which takes its title from an Obama campaign slogan, features Kanye West, John Legend, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Wonder and others. It will be available for sale exclusively through Obama's campaign starting Friday.

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September 18, 2008

Lindsay Lohan and the campaign

Key quote: "The celebs keep popping back into the presidential campaign.  But unlike party girls Paris Hilton and Britney Spears, who were inadvertently thrust into the campaign, Lindsay Lohan inserted herself into the discussion, according to Chicago Sun-Times columnist Bill Zwecker."

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Lohan's Dad Slams Obama For Recent Dis

Key quote: " 'For Barack Obama to condemn my daughter for past indiscretions when he admitted to the exact same himself is indicative of what kind of president he would be,' Michael Lohan told Pop Tarts via e-mail on Wednesday night."

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September 17, 2008

Barbra sings for Obama

Key quote: "She sang four songs, according to sources. They were interesting choices: "When the Sun Comes Out," "Make Someone Happy," "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?" and "Shining Hour."

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Obama: No Thanks Lindsay Lohan

Key quote: "Lohan ''is not exactly the kind of high-profile star who would be a positive for us," a top source on the Obama team told the paper."

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