Veep's Julia Louis-Dreyfus Recounts Meeting Joe Biden on Conan

By Mark Rozeman at 12:15 PM on May 3, 2013

Veep star Julia Louis Dreyfuss revealed on Conan last night that she had actually had met Joe Biden. Dreyfuss. As proof that it happened, the real-life Veep took a selfie of them with Dreyfuss’ phone.   read more

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This Week in News

By Brian Tremml at 9:00 AM on November 11, 2012

A pop-culture roundup for the week of Nov. 4, 2012.   read more

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Joe Biden to Appear on Parks and Rec

By Ryan Bort at 11:05 AM on November 8, 2012

Much of the in-progress fifth season of Parks and Recreation takes place in Washington D.C. where Adam Scott’s character, Ben, now works. In addition to giving Leslie Knope an excuse to make repeated visits to the political capital of the U.S., it also brings her closer to the ultimate object of all her sexual and political desires: Vice President Joe Biden. On the season’s next episode, to air on Nov. 15, Knope will finally get to meet her idol, who will make a guest appearance, according to Entertainment Weekly....  read more

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Barack Obama guest-stars in Spider-Man issue #389

By Rachel Dovey at 8:45 AM on January 13, 2009

Tomorrow (Jan. 14), for the low price of $3.99, you can watch President-elect Barack Obama get inaugurated, be pursued by an evil doppleganger and exchange his signature fist-bump with Spider-Man. No, this isn't reality television; it's Marvel Comics Issue #389, featuring a storyline and cover dedicated to the future president....  read more

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Biden vs. Palin in Kung-Fu Election!

By Josh Jackson at 2:30 PM on October 2, 2008

Just in time for tonight's debate between Sen. Joe Biden (D) and Gov. Sarah Palin, Atom.com has added the vice-presidential candidates to Kung-Fu Election. Having played as Biden, I can only tell the senator that ducking and upper-cuts seemed to work best. His super-gabbing mouth wasn't all that effective. And watch out for the governor's hockey blade and moose-hunting gun. Alas, all that wasn't enough as the Barracuda took me down in two rounds. Democrats better hope that the real Biden fares better tonight. ...  read more

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The Story of the 2008 Presidential Election in Song: A Playlist (Part 1)

By Steve LaBate at 3:22 PM on September 24, 2008

In honor of this Friday night's presidential debate between John McCain and Barack Obama (the first of three)—and my obsession with politics as full-contact sport—I've compiled the following playlist to tell the story of the 2008 election so far. Whether you're red, blue, independent or other, enjoy.Part I: The Primaries  “Changes” - David Bowie The Thin White Duke sings about what us young (and old) Americans want in Washington this year. ...  read more

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The Story of the 2008 Presidential Election in Song: A Playlist (Part 2)

By Steve LaBate at 3:21 PM on September 24, 2008

Part 2: The Conventions/The General Election Begins “Nearly Lost You” - The Screaming Trees A blistering grunge-rock anthem for the almost-barred Michigan and Florida delegates, who—after much heated debate—were finally seated at the Democratic National Convention. Nearly lost you - Screaming Trees...  read more

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