President Obama News

No, I don't have that kind of sixth sense. And, no, I wasn't alone. There were a few hundred people sharing the experience. That's what went through my mind as I watched impressionist Rich Little perform his new show, Jimmy Stewart & Friends at The LVH (formerly the Las Vegas Hilton) on press night.

Bergen County Players (BCP) is proud to present a limited engagement of The Laramie Project, written by Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project. BCP will hold special post-show talkbacks immediately following each performance on May 19 at 2:00 PM and May 20 at 7:00 PM.

Barbara Morrison will present the 1st Annual Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center Blues Festival to be performed on two stages at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center (BMPAC), 4305 Degnan Boulevard, #101, Los Angeles, CA 90036 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 18, 19 and 20, 2012.

A musical performance by the Tony Award-nominated cast of Broadway's ONCE are among the guests MAY 14-18 on ABC's 'The View'

Barbara Walters and Bill Geddie, executive producers of the ABC's Emmy® Award-winning talk show, THE VIEW announced today that President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, will be the featured guest, TUESDAY, MAY 15 (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET).

President Obama welcomed guests to the East Room at the White House tonight, May 9, for the In Performance at the White House series. The program honored Burt Bacharach and Hal David, legendary songwriters, with The Gershwin Prize. The following is a transcript of the president's award presentation.

Ricky Martin, currently starring in the new revival of EVITA, will host a fundraising event on May 14th to support the re-election of President Barack Obama.

Brooklyn Borough President Markowitz released a statement today, May 9, about President Obama's support for marriage equality.

This year, Circus Vargas is bringing a touch of Broadway to the Big Top, introducing Ringmaster Kevin Venardos. Venardos melds melody with movement and adds a bit of Broadway to the Big Top. The blue and gold big top will be set up off the 101 Freeway at Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood from tonight, May 10 through May 14.

Family Equality Council, the national organization that connects, supports and represents the one million parents in this country who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) and the two million children they are raising, today rejoiced to hear that President Barack Obama supports the freedom to marry for people who are LGBT.

Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Maria Lopez De Leon, member, National Council on the Arts, and Emil J. Kang, member, National Council on the Arts.

Tonight, May 9th, as part of their "In Performance at the White House" series, the President and First Lady will host a concert in the East Room honoring songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David, who will be awarded the 2012 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. President Obama will present the award as he did in 2010 and 2009, when the Library of Congress honored Sir Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder, respectively. The program will include performances by Sheryl Crow, Michael Feinstein, Diana Krall, Lyle Lovett, Mike Myers, Rumer, Arturo Sandoval, Shelea and Stevie Wonder.

On Wednesday, May 9th, as part of their "In Performance at the White House" series, the President and First Lady will host a concert in the East Room honoring songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David, who will be awarded the 2012 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. President Obama will present the award as he did in 2010 and 2009, when the Library of Congress honored Sir Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder, respectively. The program will include performances by Sheryl Crow, Michael Feinstein, Diana Krall, Lyle Lovett, Mike Myers, Rumer, Arturo Sandoval, Shelea and Stevie Wonder.

The Town Hall presents Lea Salonga: The Journey Continues. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning actress and recording artist will perform in concert tonight, Friday, May 4, 2012 at 8pm. Tickets, priced at $55, $50 and $45, are now available via Ticketmaster.com (800-982-2787).

THE COMEDY AWARDS (#comedyawards) are back and better than, well, last year, when the second annual event airs on COMEDY CENTRAL on Sunday, May 6 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

This year, Circus Vargas is bringing a touch of Broadway to the Big Top, introducing Ringmaster Kevin Venardos. Venardos melds melody with movement and adds a bit of Broadway to the Big Top. The blue and gold big top will be set up off the 101 Freeway at Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood from May 10 to 14.

Tonight, May 1 at 10PM ET/PT, Discovery Channel will premiere SECRETS OF BIN LADEN'S LAIR, a one-hour special that provides the very first comprehensive television report on currently classified intelligence seized during the May 2, 2011 raid on Osama Bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. The special will also air on Discovery Chanel across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-pacific and Latin America beginning on May 10. Produced by Peacock Productions, NBC News correspondent Harry Smith serves as narrator.

ABC (7.37 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 2.2, #1) topped the first Sunday of the May sweeps period thanks to new episodes of 'America's Funniest Home Videos' (6.66 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 1.4, #12), ONCE UPON A TIME (9.07 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 2.9, #1)

On Tuesday, May 1 at 10PM ET/PT, Discovery Channel will premiere SECRETS OF BIN LADEN'S LAIR, a one-hour special that provides the very first comprehensive television report on currently classified intelligence seized during the May 2, 2011 raid on Osama Bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. The special will also air on Discovery Chanel across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-pacific and Latin America beginning on May 10. Produced by Peacock Productions, NBC News correspondent Harry Smith serves as narrator.

The Town Hall, located at 123 West 43rd Street, is pleased to present Jane Krakowski Live at The Town Hall. The Tony winner (Nine) and three-time Emmy nominee ("30 Rock") will be making her Town Hall debut, performing in concert on Friday, June 8, 2012 at 8pm. Tickets, priced at $55, $50 and $45, are now available via Ticketmaster.com (800-982-2787).