Stories tagged with "inauguration"

Jamie Foxx is a force as singer, actor and comic by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW LOS ANGELES — Jamie Foxx does a mean impression of President Obama. "If there's any doubt... – Jun 25, 2009 at 9:21 PM in Entertainment

Obama's turn on gays by indystar

Before his inauguration, President Barack Obama called himself a “fierce advocate of equality for gay and lesbian Americans.” Now, with the gay marriage issue... – May 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Commentary

Michelle Obama: Wooed by designer Jason Wu by USA Today

NEW YORK — Before emerging as one of Michelle Obama's go-to dressmakers, few outside of Seventh Avenue had heard of Jason Wu.Now, the diminutive, soft-spoken designer, who... – Apr 15, 2009 at 9:18 PM in Entertainment

This isn't France, but can we spare an hour to protest? by indystar

With all the talk about an angry public and growing populist rage, the Indiana housewife who shares my breakfast table began asking, “Where are the pitchforks?” In... – Apr 03, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Commentary

Obama signs deal for post-presidency book by USA Today

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Obama already has a job lined up after his presidency: writing another book.The best-selling author reached a new book deal a few weeks before his... – Mar 19, 2009 at 11:22 AM in Entertainment

Brokaw will hit the road to report on economy by USA Today

NEW YORK (AP) — NBC's Tom Brokaw never claimed he was retiring when he left Nightly News after the 2004 election.Now, he's signed on for a USA Network project that'll have... – Mar 11, 2009 at 5:18 PM in Entertainment

White House plans concert to honor Stevie Wonder by USA Today

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is planning a concert this month to honor Stevie Wonder, whose music provided part of President Obama's campaign soundtrack.The White House... – Feb 14, 2009 at 1:16 AM in Entertainment

Franklin records new version of inauguration song by The Associated Press

DETROIT (AP) -- President Barack Obama took a do-over on his oath of office. Now the Queen of Soul is following his lead.Aretha Franklin has recorded a "preferred version"... – Feb 05, 2009 at 2:03 PM in Entertainment

Silence on abortion events, buzzing about 8 babies by indystar

Two days after the inauguration, more than 200,000 people marched in Washington to support the rights of the unborn, their voices largely ignored by the mainstream media. The... – Jan 31, 2009 at 9:12 PM in Opinion

Springsteen promises high-energy halftime show by The Associated Press

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Anybody who thinks it's tough playing the halftime show at the Super Bowl with 150 million people watching should try serenading Barack Obama with the... – Jan 29, 2009 at 10:15 PM in Entertainment

Jan. 29: Obsessed with status by Amy Bartner

With Facebook statuses, MySpace statuses, Tweets and Indy.com status updates, I’m getting tired of making up some amusing way to say that I’m in the shower. Lately, I’ll stick to... – Jan 29, 2009 at 5:29 PM in Talk

Cable television ratings for week of Jan. 19-25 by The Associated Press

Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of Jan. 19-25. Day and start time (EST) are in parentheses:1. "President... – Jan 28, 2009 at 11:31 AM in Entertainment

Inauguration pianist: 'We did the right thing' most recent comment by louie

You can not seriously compare the musicians of... – Jan 28, 2009 at 9:51 AM

Requests flood in for 'Queen of Soul's' custom hat by The Associated Press

DETROIT (AP) -- The calls began to flood Luke Song's hat shop not long after Aretha Franklin finished belting out "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" at President Barack Obama's... – Jan 22, 2009 at 7:16 PM in Entertainment

After a day off, Obama daughters return to school by The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- After a day off because of the excitement surrounding their father's inauguration, President Barack Obama's two daughters are back in school.Both girls... – Jan 22, 2009 at 3:03 PM in Entertainment

Nearly 38 million people watched inauguration by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- Nearly 38 million Americans watched inauguration coverage of President Barack Obama on Tuesday, the most popular inauguration day on television since... – Jan 21, 2009 at 1:33 PM in Entertainment

Michelle Obama picks inaugural fashion mix by The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Michelle Obama mixed her wardrobe choices on her first day as first lady, showing that she is indeed that modern style icon who embraces new designers... – Jan 20, 2009 at 11:32 AM in Entertainment

Biden tries to shush wife after state-VP slip by The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Joe Biden's wife said Monday that he had his pick of being Barack Obama's running mate or the secretary of state nomination that eventually went to... – Jan 19, 2009 at 10:16 PM in Entertainment

A march of the heart in Dr. King's memory by Diana Penner

About 150 people strolled in Monday's sunshine the few hundred yards from the Indianapolis Urban League to the Madame Walker Theatre, a symbolic tribute to the protest marches... – Jan 19, 2009 at 3:03 PM in News

Obama says nation can overcome any obstacle by The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Barack Obama has told a crowd attending an inaugural concert that "there is no obstacle that can stand in the way of millions of voices... – Jan 18, 2009 at 4:16 PM in Entertainment