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Where My Mind Went After the Debate

Will.i.am | Posted 09.27.2008 | 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 09.26.2008 | 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 09.05.2008 | 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.

My Interview With John Legend

Max Blumenthal | Posted 08.30.2008 | Entertainment


Max Blumenthal

2008-08-31-jlegend.jpg I first met Legend when he was a 16-year-old freshman at the University of Pennsylvania named John Stephens. I lived down the hall from him in Penn's massive dormitory complex.

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

AP | RYAN PEARSON | Posted 08.29.2008 | 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 08.28.2008 | 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 08.27.2008 | 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 08.26.2008 | 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 08.26.2008 | 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 08.22.2008 | 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.

Ready To Rock The Vote

Ella Arnold | Posted 07.25.2008 | Home


Ella Arnold

McCain's campaign centers on his call to continue fighting wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Yet he has done little to woo the young voters who are and who will be fighting his War on Terror.

Seth Colter Walls

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

HuffingtonPost.com | Seth Colter Walls | Posted 07.17.2008 | 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 07.17.2008 | 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 06.25.2008 | Entertainment


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

WATCH: Obama Girl's Daily Conference Call?! Ludacris, will.i.am, Arianna & More On Webby Red Carpet

Jacob Soboroff | Posted 06.11.2008 | Home


Jacob Soboroff

Ludacris on new-media news: "Hey, it's all about the people. It's all about original content..."

I Can Haz Webbys! Damn, That's Only Four Words

Huffington Post | Rachel Sklar | Posted 06.11.2008 | Media


Last night was day two of the Webby Awards, wherein the best and brightest and clickiest of the online world are honored with the chance to hold up on...

Stephen Colbert, will.i.am, New York Times Win Webby Awards

AP | ANICK JESDANUN | Posted 05.06.2008 | Media


NEW YORK — Stephen Colbert's use of the Internet to connect with fans earned the Comedy Central host special recognition as recipients of the an...

Obama Girl Is Back, And She's Ready For That 3 A.M. Phone Call

Huffington Post | Rachel Sklar | Posted 03.24.2008 | Media


Perhaps feeling threatened by the hotness of Bill Richardson's beard, Obama Girl is back with a brand-new video wherein she once again declares hersel...

Stars Turn Out For Second Will.i.am Obama Video

AP | NEKESA MUMBI MOODY | Posted 02.29.2008 | Entertainment


Is will.i.am angling for a job in a Barack Obama White House? The Black Eyed Peas frontman on Friday released another star-studded music video in tri...

Me & Barack

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | Posted 02.29.2008 | Politics


Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Obama's political vision has impressed me as being able to reunite our country along the fault lines caused by the policies of the current administration.

Yes, We Can?

Derek Beres | Posted 02.20.2008 | Politics


Derek Beres

Whereas television made our leaders those who are viewed with the most aesthetically pleasing qualities, the Internet has turned on younger generations with the clickable power of rhetoric.

Yes I Can: The Tyra Remix

Jason Gelles | Posted 02.07.2008 | Entertainment


Jason Gelles

Why "Yes We Can" Inspires

Garrett Graff | Posted 02.04.2008 | Politics


Garrett Graff

It's a perfect example of the types of content that never would have seen the light of day just four years ago -- where could you have bought enough TV airtime to air a 4:30 television ad?

Stars Come Out For Celeb-Filled Obama Music Video

Posted 02.02.2008 | Politics


Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas has released a new celeb-studded music video in support of Barack Obama with appearances from Scarlett Johansson, Joh...

Young Hollywood To Come Out For Barack

Huffington Post | Katherine Thomson | Posted 12.04.2007 | Entertainment


It seems much of young Hollywood has backed a candidate by putting their names on invite for a Barack Obama event next week. Jessica Biel, Ryan Reyno...