After running the country for eight years, former President Barack Obama definitely deserves a break. But you might not expect to see the 44th president taking that break on one of your favorite apps. On Wednesday night, users of the game app HQ Trivia were surprised to see a user named “Obama,” complete with Barack Obama’s picture as one of the 91 winners of the game. Disappointingly, Obama's former communications director told PEOPLE he was not playing the game at the time, as he was busy celebrating Michelle's birthday. "President Obama is as competitive a trivia player as anybody, but he was celebrating his wife’s birthday last night with dinner and a play. In other words, not exactly the most conducive environment for gaming on a phone,” Katie Hill said. Related: Michelle and Malia Obama Just Took the Ultimate Mother-daughter Vacation But even if the winning user wasn't THE Barack Obama, it definitely makes you wonder if he is playing under a … [Read more...] about Why rumors are spreading that Barack Obama plays HQ Trivia in his free time
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Fashion Photographer Terry Richardson, Facing Sexual Harassment Claims, Once Photographed Barack Obama
Following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, famous fashion photographer Terry Richardson was fired from top magazines such as Vogue and GQ on Monday. Richardson has been accused of forcing women to have sex with him when they worked with him in the past. Even though the allegations have been pouring in for the past three years, they have not had any major effect on the photographer’s career. Richardson went on to work with celebrity clients in the industry, after denying several testimonies of sexual harassment from women whom he had collaborated with. "I collaborated with consenting adult women who were fully aware of the nature of the work, and as is typical with any project, everyone signed releases," Richardson wrote in a 2014 article on the Huffington Post titled “Correcting the Rumors.” “I have never used an offer of work or a threat of rebuke to coerce someone into something that they did not want to do.” Terry Richardson has … [Read more...] about Fashion Photographer Terry Richardson, Facing Sexual Harassment Claims, Once Photographed Barack Obama
Did Barack Obama win HQ Trivia last night — on Michelle’s birthday?
Did Barack Obama celebrate wife Michelle Obama’s 54th birthday by winning a little extra spending money? During Wednesday night’s 9 p.m. HQ Trivia game, the nation’s 44th president appeared to split a cash prize of $2,000 with 90 other people. At the end of the evening’s game — where thousands of users from all around the world competed against one another by attempting to correctly answer 12 increasingly difficult trivia questions — an HQ user going by the name of “Obama” who used the same smiling photo the former president uses as his social media profile picture popped up on the screen as one of the night’s 91 winners who was taking home a cash prize of $21.98. A chap named Obama just won HQ pic.twitter.com/SnHSDwDj1O— Sarah Begley (@SCBegley) January 18, 2018 While a rep for Obama did not immediately respond to People’s request for comment, social media didn’t waste any time before celebrating … [Read more...] about Did Barack Obama win HQ Trivia last night — on Michelle’s birthday?
Barack Obama’s birthday gift and message to wife ‘Miche’ will make you swoon
Michelle Obama is getting spoiled by her “biggest fan” on her 54th birthday — a.k.a. her husband, Barack Obama. The former first lady took to her Instagram on Wednesday to show off the beautiful flowers and card she received from her husband. “Thank you @BarackObama for the beautiful flowers waiting for me in the office this morning,” Mrs. Obama wrote. “You’re my best friend, biggest fan, and getting notes and flowers from you will never get old.” The card was addressed to “Miche” and signed, “Happy birthday, B.” Mrs. Obama also thanked the rest of her fans for all the birthday messages. “And to the many people from around the country who sent cards and posted on social media, you have no idea how much we love hearing from you,” she added. “I know birthdays can sometimes be bittersweet (54!), but your messages of hope, generosity, and warmth have always reminded me how lucky and blessed we … [Read more...] about Barack Obama’s birthday gift and message to wife ‘Miche’ will make you swoon
Barack Obama Releases Family Holiday Photo With Wife Michelle Obama, Kids
Barack Obama recently shared an adorable Christmas photo with his entire family. On his Twitter account, the former president uploaded a snap of himself with his wife, Michelle Obama, and two daughters, Malia and Sasha Obama, standing behind five cute elves. In his caption, Obama greeted everyone Merry Christmas, and wished them “joy and peace in this holiday season.” According to People, the Obama family’s photo captured the hearts of thousands of people that’s why it received 86,000 likes within minutes. As of late, the photo has already garnered over one million likes and over 200,000 retweets. Several Obama followers also wished their entire family a wonderful and blessed Christmas. On Christmas Day, President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, also greeted everyone “Merry Christmas.” In the video uploaded to his Twitter account, the president said, “In the season of joy, we spend time with our families. We renew the bonds of love … [Read more...] about Barack Obama Releases Family Holiday Photo With Wife Michelle Obama, Kids