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October 24, 2012

Michelle Obama tells supporters to go out and vote

RACINE, Wis. (AP) - As the music of Stevie Wonder pulsated through Racine Memorial Hall, Michelle Obama bounded onto the…
October 23, 2012

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith to host Michelle Obama fundraiser

theGRIO REPORT - Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's Malibu mansion will be the venue for first lady Michelle Obama's…
October 21, 2012

Obama gives Jay-Z parenting advice, calls rapper and Beyoncé 'good friends'

theGRIO REPORT - In a recent interview on Cleveand radio station z107.0, the president said he gave Jay-Z advice on…
September 28, 2012

Dwyane Wade hosts fashion fundraiser in Miami

theGRIO REPORT - NBA champion Dwyane Wade has hosted his first fashion fundraiser Thursday evening in Miami for his philanthropic…
September 19, 2012

Obama calls Beyoncé a 'role model' for his daughters

theGRIO REPORT - Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z have openly supported President Barack Obama since the beginning of his first term,…
September 18, 2012

Romney tries to stem damage from new ’47 percent’ controversy

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - His campaign at a crossroads, Mitt Romney struggled Tuesday to limit political fallout from his…
September 18, 2012

Romney joked that being Latino would give him better chance of winning

NBC LATINO - Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney joked in a fundraiser that he would have a better chance of…
September 18, 2012

Romney embraces ‘takers vs makers’ meme with 47 percent remarks

OPINION - The implosion of Mitt Romney’s campaign for president continued this week with remarks the candidate made at a…
September 13, 2012

‘The most interesting man in the world’ endorses Obama: Dos Equis pitchman hosting fundraiser for president

The distinguished, grey-bearded gentleman who stars as 'the most interesting man in the world,' in series of popular Dos Equis…
September 13, 2012

Beyoncé builds buzz for Obama fundraiser with campaign email

theGRIO REPORT - Supporters of President Barack Obama's re-election may have been surprised to receive an email this morning from…
September 11, 2012

Jay-Z and Beyoncé to host Obama fundraiser at 40/40 club

Music's biggest power couple -- Jay-Z and Beyoncé -- are going to be hosting an expensive fundraiser for the president's…
August 27, 2012

Clooney aids Obama campaign with Geneva fundraiser

GENEVA (AP) - George Clooney raised almost $15 million for President Barack Obama's re-election campaign at the actor's Los Angeles…
August 13, 2012

Michelle Obama at fundraiser says Barack 'is not a superhero'

When First Lady Michelle Obama addressed the crowd at a fundraiser this weekend, she noted, 'Barack can't do it alone.…
August 7, 2012

Michael Jordan, NBA players to raise money for Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is joining NBA legend Michael Jordan and an array of basketball stars to raise…
August 7, 2012

President Obama: Anne Hathaway was the 'best thing' in 'The Dark Knight Rises'

theGRIO REPORT - While speaking at a fundraiser last night, Obama described Anne Hathaway's performance in 'The Dark Knight Rises'…
July 27, 2012

Obama raises $1 million at Washington DC fundraiser

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is raising $1 million for his presidential campaign at a fundraiser near the White…
July 23, 2012

Obama Victory Fund to hold fundraiser with stars from 'The Wire'

theGRIO REPORT - The Obama Victory Fund and supporters have announced a fundraiser on August 15th with the cast of…
July 16, 2012

North Texas community helps Olympian's family head to London

NBC Dallas - Marquise Goodwin represents the United States in the long jump, and is running an NCAA-compliant fundraiser in…
June 26, 2012

Muhammad Ali due in London for July 25 fundraiser

LONDON (AP) - A sports charity says boxing great Muhammad Ali will attend a London gala benefit in his honor…
June 21, 2012

Michelle Obama attends fundraiser for LGBT rights

CHICAGO - First lady Michelle Obama will be Glee-fully dancing her way around Chicago next week as she is scheduled…