President Obama News

On June 2, 2010, President Barack Obama presented former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, awarded by the Library of Congress, in the East Room of the White House. The prize, named for American songwriting brothers George and Ira Gershwin, has been awarded annually since 2008 to a musician who has made exceptional contributions to the world of popular song. The prize's first recipient was Paul Simon. Last year, Stevie Wonder received the award.

'How are you guys feeling tonight? Welcome to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. So did you guys catch the big Lost finale last night? Don't worry, don't worry, I will not tell you what happened. Because I have no idea.'

On Wednesday, June 2nd, the President and First Lady will host a concert in the East Room honoring Paul McCartney, who will be awarded the 3rd Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from the Library of Congress. President Obama will present the award as he did last year when the Library of Congress honored Stevie Wonder.

The National Fatherhood Leaders Group (NFLG), a consortium of the leading fatherhood organizations in the U.S., is teaming up with VH1 on the premiere of the television network's upcoming original series 'Dad Camp,' which focuses on encouraging responsible fatherhood, featuring licensed psychologist Dr. Jeff Gardere.

Last Father's Day, President Obama challenged young men to step up as fathers, asking them to recognize that their 'responsibility does not end at conception.' VH1 and 3 Ball Productions are taking that call to heart with the new series 'Dad Camp,' which tasks a small group of young fathers-to-be to step up and become responsible and caring parents. 'Dad Camp' premieres on VH1 on Monday, May 31 at 10PM*

This Sunday: It is now being called the worst leak in U.S. history, surpassing the Exxon Valdez disaster, and forcing the resignation of the head of the agency that oversees offshore drilling. When will workers finally get the spill under control? And what is the plan to clean up the affected areas and help the Gulf residents impacted by the leak? We'll ask the point person for President Obama on energy and environmental policy: Carol Browner.

President Obama Proclaims June 2010 As African-American Music Appreciation Month

This Sunday: It is now being called the worst leak in U.S. history, surpassing the Exxon Valdez disaster, and forcing the resignation of the head of the agency that oversees offshore drilling. When will workers finally get the spill under control? And what is the plan to clean up the affected areas and help the Gulf residents impacted by the leak? We'll ask the point person for President Obama on energy and environmental policy: Carol Browner.

A poll released today by NBC, MSNBC and Telemundo revealed a deep split in the opinions of white Americans and Hispanic Americans on the topics of immigration, the Arizona law and American politics. More than six in 10 Americans (61%) back Arizona's controversial new immigration law, including 70% of whites but just 31% of Hispanics. Less than half (43%) of whites agree that immigration strengthens America, but the majority (68%) of Hispanics believe it does strengthen the nation.

'Have you guys been following the whole immigration fight in Arizona? Well, at a rally this weekend, Sarah Palin said, “We're all Arizonans now.' Yeah, at which point every immigrant in Arizona was like, 'soooo...we can stay?'

On Wednesday, June 2nd, the President and First Lady will host a concert in the East Room honoring Paul McCartney, who will be awarded the 3rd Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from the Library of Congress. President Obama will present the award as he did last year when the Library of Congress honored Stevie Wonder.

The DIARY 21 PROJECT - an Arts-In-Education collaboration of Vineyard Theatre, Young Playwrights Inc., and The Anne Frank Center USA designed to teach students literacy and tolerance through the arts, using Anne Frank's diary and legacy as inspiration - presents the benefit performance ARE WE WRITING LOUD ENOUGH? featuring selections from new plays by students of Washington Irving High School and Lab School for Collaborative Studies and performed by the Vineyard Theatre Student Company, on Monday, May 24 at 7:00pm at Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) in Manhattan.

Tony-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda and internet sensation 'Miranda Sings' have taken on 'The Word Of Your Body' from Spring Awakening in a new YouTube video....that you need to see to believe.

The DIARY 21 PROJECT - an Arts-In-Education collaboration of Vineyard Theatre, Young Playwrights Inc., and The Anne Frank Center USA designed to teach students literacy and tolerance through the arts, using Anne Frank's diary and legacy as inspiration - presents the benefit performance ARE WE WRITING LOUD ENOUGH? featuring selections from new plays by students of Washington Irving High School and Lab School for Collaborative Studies and performed by the Vineyard Theatre Student Company, on Monday, May 24 at 7:00pm at Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) in Manhattan.

The National Fatherhood Leaders Group (NFLG), a consortium of the leading fatherhood organizations in the U.S., is teaming up with VH1 on the premiere of the television network's upcoming original series 'Dad Camp,' which focuses on encouraging responsible fatherhood, featuring licensed psychologist Dr. Jeff Gardere.

'Let's get to the news, you guys. President Obama is nominating Elena Kagan as a Supreme Court nominee, which would mean three female justices for the first time. Experts say it's an important step towards gender equality, while 77-year-old, Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader-Ginsberg said 'it's about time someone ended this friggin' sausage fest.'

'WEEKEND UPDATE' ANCHOR SETH MEYERS - 'A Congressional Committee on Tuesday heard testimony regarding the Gulf of Mexico oil spill from executives representing BP, Transocean and Halliburton. Or as they're also known, hear no evil, see no evil, and evil.'

Tony- and Emmy award-winning actress Cherry Jones joins Keith Lockhart, the Boston Pops, and the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, and special guests-actors Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, and Ed Harris-for the world premiere performance of The Dream Lives On: A Portrait of the Kennedy Brothers-the centerpiece of the Boston Pops' 125th anniversary season celebration-on May 18, at 8 p.m. (repeated on May 19), at Symphony Hall in Boston, MA. Cherry Jones, who can currently be seen in the hit TV show 24 as President Allison Taylor, has appeared in Oceans Twelve, The Village, Signs, and Cradle Will Rock, and in guest appearances on television shows including 'The West Wing' and 'Frasier.' Ms. Jones won Tony awards in 1995 for her leading role in The Heiress and in 2005 for her leading role in Doubt, and won an Emmy award in 2009 for her role in 24. The world premiere performances of The Dream Lives On are the centerpiece of the Boston Pops 125th anniversary season, May 4-June 20.

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) This week's column features Cast Party at Birdland, Stuffed and Unstrung at the Union Square Theatre, and more!

Tony Award nominee Montego Glover (Broadway's Memphis), George Faison (renowned director & choreographer), 3 Mo' Divas (singing group), Dr. George Francois (composer and pianist) and Theatre of the Oppressed (performance theater group) will be among the performers at Small Steps, Great Leaps - An Evening of Inspiration-a benefit event being presented by the Ministry of Education at The Riverside Church and The Power of One on Sunday, May 16, at 6:00 p.m. at The Riverside Church, 91 Claremont Ave. (bet. 120th & 122nd St.), Morningside Heights.