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Barack Obama
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Pelé played in the United States MLS
Soccer

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Barack Obama
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Barack Obama sends condolences to soccer legend Pelé’s family

Pelé played in the United States MLS
Soccer

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By The South African06-11-2022 09:50

We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today.

Malia Obama
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There’s been a social media frenzy about whether or not Malia Obama and Future are expecting a baby together. Here’s what we found…

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Barack Obama: President, Nobel laureate, and now an Emmy winner

By AFP05-09-2022 14:41

Former US president Barack Obama won an Emmy Award on Saturday to go with his two Grammys!

Emmys
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Creative Arts Emmys 2022: Adele and Barack Obama lead winners

By Naledi de Wee05-09-2022 12:23

Barack Obama has made history as the second United States president to win an Emmy Award following the Creative Arts Emmys over the weekend.

Britney Spears
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Ellen DeGeneres show
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Obama lose twitter followers while controversial gains
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Barack Obama Twitter accounts lose followers, conservatives gain

By Agence France-Presse27-04-2022 14:10

Barack Obama and other progressive twitter accounts lose followers while conservatives gain followers, other key figures on America left

Britney Spears
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Britney Spears secures ‘record-breaking’ deal for ‘bombshell’ memoir

By Naledi de Wee24-02-2022 16:31

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On This Day: What happened on 10 February?

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On this day Donald Trump was sworn in as president of the USA
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On This Day: What happened on 20 January?

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Desmond Tutu
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By Samantha Riddle26-12-2021 17:09

Former United States president Barack Obama says that both he and his wife, Michelle, will miss their friend Desmond Tutu.

Prince Kaybee
Music

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By Naledi de Wee02-12-2021 11:52

Prince Kaybee says the reason his album ‘The 4th Republic’ was not received well in South Africa is because of amapiano’s dominance.

Viola Davis
Entertainment

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By Naledi de Wee09-11-2021 18:52

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MMusi Maimane Drake Certified Lover Boy
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By Marilynn Manuel03-09-2021 15:26

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The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Entertainment

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By Naledi de Wee13-08-2021 18:44

‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ will officially come to an end after its 19th season set to premiere on 13 September.

Obama’s 60th birthday bash: Di
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Obama’s 60th birthday bash: Did Harry and Meghan make the guest list?

By Erene Roux10-08-2021 14:41

Neither Prince Harry or Meghan were spotted at Barack Obama’s star-studded 60th birthday bash this past week.

Barack Obama
Books

Barack and Bruce to publish ‘Renegades: Born in the USA’

By AFP22-07-2021 22:10

Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen are releasing a book in October based on conversations from their podcast.

Barack Obama
Lifestyle

Far out! Barack Obama hints at US govt knowledge of aliens and UFOs

By BANG Showbiz18-05-2021 20:51

Former US president Barack Obama has hinted that he knows about extraterrestrial life, but is unable to reveal any information to the public.

‘Nothing like you’: Barack Oba
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By Erene Roux24-03-2021 15:57

The internet is loving a clip in which Barack Obama tells Trevor Noah he is ‘nothing like him’.

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Entertainment

Jimmy Kimmel is ‘obsessed’ with Michelle and Barack Obama’s love life

By BANG Showbiz17-03-2021 19:06

Former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama teased the 53-year-old talk show host this week after he reminded her about an awkward question he asked her years ago during a different interview.

Barack Obama
Entertainment

Shower-hour playlist: Barack Obama belts out The Boss and Beyonce

By BANG Showbiz04-03-2021 18:06

‘I sing in the shower’: The former US president Barack Obama has Bruce Springsteen, Beyonce and The Beatles on his shower playlist.

Malia Obama to write for Donal
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Malia Obama to write for Donald Glover’s new Amazon Prime show

By Alicia Naidoo24-02-2021 15:09

Former ‘first daughter’ Malia Obama has joined Glover’s team of writers for an upcoming Amazon Prime series.

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Golf

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Former US President Donald Trump predicted that Tiger Woods will recover from severe injuries suffered in a car crash and return to the PGA Tour.

Former Presidents Clinton, Bus
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Former US Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W Bush have extended their well wishes to President Joe Biden as he begins his tenure in the White House

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