The Man at the Door: Lee Daniels' The Butler

 

"Lee Daniels' The Butler" tells the story of a White House butler who served eight American presidents over three decades. The film traces the dramatic changes that swept American society during this time, from the civil rights movement to Vietnam and beyond, and how those changes affected this man’s life and his family.

 

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Forbes Names 100 Most Powerful Celebrities

If you were asked to name the five or ten most powerful celebrities, who would make your list? Also, it would be interesting to see what criteria you'd use to make your choices.

Forbes has been publishing the list annually since 1999 and recently announced its choices for the 2012 Celebrity 100 list. Feedback is pouring in with questions, comments, and opinions on the ranking, but for better or worse, Forbes is unwavering in its choices.

Forbes staffer Dorothy Pomerantz spend most of the year compiling data for Forbes lists. She quickly points out the variety of professions included in the Celebrity 100 and the key factors used to make the selections:

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Did You Know ?: Phobias and the Famous

We all have fears, right? They range from the subtler things like a fear of spiders (arachnophobia), to the more serious fear of people (sociophobia). But did you know there are many celebrities and historical figures who have suffered from phobias just like you? While most of them fear simple things, some are just a little bit more extreme. And by a little, I mean a lot! So please enjoy this list of well-known people and their phobias.

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Tyler Perry Hosts Obama Fundraisers in Atlanta

Multi-talented Tyler Perry is an actor, director, producer, filmmaker, and philanthropist. Now has taken on the role of Democratic Party fundraiser for President Obama's re-election campaign.

On Friday, Perry joined President Barack Obama at three pricey fundraising events in Atlanta to raise money for the president's 2012 re-election campaign. The sell-out events, sponsored by the African-American Leadership Council and Perry, kicked off with a private reception, followed by a gala celebration and later on, an evening at the movie mogul's home.

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FORBES Names the World’s Most Powerful People

There are seven billion people on the planet. FORBES listed the 70 that matter most. What do the president of the United States, the Dalai Lama, a billionaire drug dealer and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg all have in common? They are all featured on FORBES' annual ranking of the World's Most Powerful People.

The FORBES ranking takes into account four factors. First, they measured how many people a person has power over. Then they looked at the financial resources controlled by each candidate. Next they asked: Is a candidate influential in more than one arena, or sphere? Finally, FORBES gave consideration to how actively the candidates wield their power. This measure eliminated inactive heirs to great fortunes, semi-retired industrialists and former heads of state. In all, 70 people made the final list, one for every 100 million people on the planet.

The title of the World’s Most Powerful Man on this year’s list is President Barack Obama, who gave up the top spot last year to China’s president Hu Jintao (#3). Despite his current political weakness, Obama remains the head-of-state of the world’s largest, most dynamic economy, commander-in-chief of the planet’s deadliest military and, unofficially, the leader of the free world.

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