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Why Canadians Are Watching

Vanessa Richmond | Posted 02.20.2009 | Media


Vanessa Richmond

3.8 % of Canadians have a negative view of the Democratic president-elect compared to 81% who approve, an "outstandingly high" number compared to the opinions Canadians held of Bush.

Jason Linkins

Will.I.Am Changes CIA Lyric For Inaugural Concert

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 02.19.2009 | Media


Anne Schroeder Mullins proves there is a news-worthiness to having an intimate awareness of the Black Eyed Peas catalog, as she catches Will.I.Am soft...

HuffPost Video Premiere: Playing For Change Presents "Don't Worry"

Mike Ragogna | Posted 02.19.2009 | Entertainment


Mike Ragogna

Featuring over twenty musicians from four continents who have never met, "Don't Worry" makes its auspicious debut today, on Martin Luther King Day, and is featured here.

Obama Inauguration Celebrities: Who, What And Where

AP | JAKE COYLE | Posted 02.14.2009 | Entertainment


NEW YORK — If you thought the Golden Globes was a party, just wait until you see Barack Obama's inauguration. Next week, Washington will look a ...

will.i.am To Perform At HuffPost Ball

Posted 02.09.2009 | Entertainment


will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas and "Yes We Can" song fame will be performing at the HuffPost pre-Inaugural Ball. Read more about him at his official...

Greening Hollywood: Empowering Youth To Cool The Earth

Paige Donner | Posted 01.16.2009 | Green


Paige Donner

When 5,000 kids turned out for the Environmental Youth Conference in LA, they got a surprise as celebrities like Will.i.am, Vanessa Hudgens and Tyrese took the stage to share a few words.

UN Secretary General Busts A Rhyme: ban.i.am

UN Dispatch | Mark Leon Goldberg | Posted 01.09.2009 | World


At the United Nations Correspondents Association dinner, UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon adopted the hip-hop persona ban.i.am, and busted a rhyme mod...

New Will.i.am Video: "It's A New Day" (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 12.11.2008 | Politics


Will.i.am, whose pro-Obama "Yes We Can" video received much coverage during the campaign, recently released a new video. The video, "It's a New Day" ...

Will.i.am And 'Mr. Man' Join Oprah

AP | SOPHIA TAREEN | Posted 12.08.2008 | Entertainment


CHICAGO — Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am debuted his new music video celebrating President-elect Obama's victory on "The Oprah Winfrey Show"...

"It's A New Day": Will.i.am Debuting New Video Wednesday

AP | NEKESA MUMBI MOODY | Posted 12.05.2008 | Entertainment


NEW YORK — Will.i.am felt so confident about Barack Obama winning the presidency, he's created a new song and video _ much like his viral hit "Y...

Was It Him, or His Obama?

Sharon Glassman | Posted 12.05.2008 | Living


Sharon Glassman

I smiled. Obama Boy smiled. I read his nametag. Part of me considered how his last name might look hyphenated to mine. And then, we caucused our way to the auditorium to do our duty.

Election Day Special: Let's Go to the Tape!

Bruce Kluger | Posted 12.05.2008 | Politics


Bruce Kluger

In honor of Voting Day, the best I can do is offer a flashback to my six favorite diversions from this remarkable and historic election year.

Catch A Rising Star: Murs And A Host Of Openers At The Abbey Pub

Centerstage | Ben Rubenstein | Posted 12.20.2008 | Chicago


If you're looking for a rapper who will be honest on the microphone, Murs is your man....

Where My Mind Went After the Debate

Will.i.am | Posted 10.27.2008 | Politics


Will.i.am

I'm glad that Senator Obama brought domestic issues to a foreign policy debate, because fixing "home" would alter our foreign relations.

Celebrities Join YouTube at UN to Launch Poverty Campaign (PHOTOS)

David Flumenbaum | Posted 10.27.2008 | Entertainment


David Flumenbaum

On Thursday, will.i.am, Elle Macpherson, Queen Rania of Jordan and Kristin Davis came together at the U.N. to launch the 'in my name' campaign, a challenge to world leaders to fight world poverty.

Can't John Rich Do Better Than "Raising McCain?"

Shawn Amos | Posted 10.06.2008 | Entertainment


Shawn Amos

This is a really bad song. If you're going to write an anthem for an old man who's up at political bat for the last time, give him a decent song. Send him off with something that creates some chills or something.

Stars React To Obama Speech (Oprah: "I Cried My Eyelashes Off!")

AP | RYAN PEARSON | Posted 10.13.2008 | Entertainment


DENVER — First word on Barack Obama's historic nomination acceptance speech from a bevy of celebrities in attendance was decidedly partisan: "It...

John Legend, will.i.am "Yes We Can" Performance At Democratic Convention (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 09.28.2008 | Entertainment


Will.i.am and John Legend performed "Yes We Can," the viral video created by will.i.am that was a smash hit online. Watch the performance below. Pl...

Will Viral Videos Really Change Campaigning Forever?

Blaise Nutter | Posted 09.27.2008 | Media


Blaise Nutter

Could a video like "Yes We Can" ever emerge from an official campaign, which usually specialize in staged events and pandering to audiences? The whole panel agreed: not a chance.

DNC Diary: will.i.am Rocks the HuffPost Media Panel

Arianna Huffington | Posted 09.26.2008 | Media


Arianna Huffington

Here's my collection of snapshots from convention week: Watch: Arianna Gives the LA Times a Tour of the HuffPost Oasis will.i.am Rocks the HuffPost Media Panel On National Security Night, Clinton Keeps His Gun Holstered and Biden Fires Away Rocking in the Great Outdoors, Unplugging and Recharging at the Oasis Watch: MobLogic Asks Arianna if America's Ready to Elect a Black President Michelle, Michelle, Michelle

Will.I.Am Drops In To Discuss Making Music, Working Hard, And Cheetahs

Verena von Pfetten | Posted 09.26.2008 | Living


Verena von Pfetten

I know I've been going on and on about how awesome the Oasis is, and how it's the place to be, and yada-yada-yada, but seriously, I am not exaggeratin...

HuffPost's DNC Panel: Game Change -- How the New Media Are Impacting the '08 Race

Arianna Huffington | Posted 01.09.2009 | Media


Arianna Huffington

Tech advances -- and the new media they've made possible -- have had a game-changing effect on the political world. To explore this brave new world of broadband politics and political coverage, HuffPost is hosting a discussion during the Democratic National Convention.

Seth Colter Walls

Bob Barr, will.i.am Attend Gore's New Energy Challenge Speech

HuffingtonPost.com | Seth Colter Walls | Posted 07.25.2008 | Politics


Just after taking the stage at Daughters of the American Revolution Hall in Washington, D.C. Thursday, former Vice President Al Gore thanked a packed ...

Gore Makes "Moon Shot" Environmental Challenge

AP | RON FOURNIER and DINA CAPPIELLO | Posted 07.25.2008 | Green


**UPDATE** Seth Colter Walls was on the scene for HuffPost. Read his story here, including mentions of Gore's shout-outs to Bob Barr, will.i.am and mo...

Hollywood Turns Out For Obama Fundraiser

AP | SARA KUGLER | Posted 07.03.2008 | Entertainment


LOS ANGELES — Barack Obama raised nearly $5 million Tuesday at a celebrity-packed fundraiser that was the equivalent of the entertainment indust...