Culture Buzz A gentlemanly sparring match between two media titans over the very silly issue of Common performing in the White House. These two just need to gay marry in Iowa and get it over with.
In case you missed it: Jon Stewart's recent dismantling of Bill O'Reilly on the “topic” of rappers in the White House is a must watch.
Politics Buzz First it was Sarah Palin criticizing the Obamas for inviting Common to the The White House. Now Matt Drudge is insinuating that Jill Scott, who will also perform at Michelle Obama's poetry reading event, is a racist too. (via Mediaite)
After the requisite two minutes of OMG SPAZZING OUT. (Common is perhaps not the most appropriate visitor for a group of fifth-graders, but whatever, they're so happy!!!)
Common hooks up with Christopher Mintz-Plasse (i.e., McLovin) to do their own rendition of the now-classic Training Day. You'd think Common would play Alonzo, but McLovin plays that role, because anything else would have been too normal. Oh, don’t ask me how these two hooked up.
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Common, who used to be an actual rapper, has released a new song in which he collaborates with the Jonas brothers. In other news, Common isn't invited to Kanye West's parties anymore.
Hip-hop artist Common is continuing to shill for Microsoft by lending a hand in designing their new clothing line. Look for multiple T-shirts around December 15th.